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BARGAIN LAPTOP BACKPACKS

To test each backpack, we loaded them up with gear, strapped them on and headed out into the real world, using each for at least 2 consecutive days of regular daily rough-andtumble while also assessing things like comfort, fit, ease-of-use any special features (when available).

OSPREY TROPOS

$200 www.ospreypacks.com

CRITICAL SPECS

32L capacity; 420HD nylon; 20mm webbing hipbelt; heat-embossed slash pocket; blinker light attachment; padded laptop & tablet sleeves; suspended mesh ventilated back panel; separate zippered laptop access; kickstand; 1.2kg.

STM GRACE PACK

$120 www.stmgoods.com.au

CRITICAL SPECS

Fits most 15-inch laptops; 100% poly main material; laptop lining 100% plush fleece; SlingTech protection suspends laptop from bottom; long two-way zipper pulls; 0.6kg.

STM KINGS

$170 www.stmgood.com.au

CRITICAL SPECS

22L capacity; flexible sternum strap; breathable Airmesh fabric; available in botanical green, china blue, desert brown, tornado green; 0.95kg

CODE REPUBLIC DANIELLE LUXE TECH HANDBAG

$349 www.coderepublic.com.au

CRITICAL SPECS

Padded pockets for 13-inch laptop and 10-inch tablet; 9-inch handle drop; triple reinforced handles; genuine pebble leather.

PELICAN MBP25

$200 www.pelicanstore.com.au

CRITICAL SPECS

25L capacity; fits 15-inch laptop; durable 100D nylon shell; water-resistant coating; unique loop-and-lock zipper pull system; compression-moulded EVA shoulder straps; available in black, grey and green; lifetime guarantee.

INCASE CITY COMPACT BACKPACK

$150 www.rushfaster.com.au

CRITICAL SPECS

20L; 1 year warranty; Polyweave blend; 360 degree padding laptop protection; custom zipper pulls; padded air mesh back panels; shoulder straps for enhanced comfort; heavy duty 900D triple-coated panels; 0.75kg.

BELKIN ACTIVE PRO BACKPACK

$80 www.belkin.com/au

CRITICAL SPECS

PU-coated base fabric; durable 600D nylon exterior; fits a 15.6-inch laptop and 10-inch tablet; 0.78kg.