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Work bag - 14 inch laptop plus lunch

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Baghelpplease · 03/11/2023 11:49

Can anyone help me with a work bag which meets the following requirements please?

Must hold:
14 inch laptop
A4 notebook and smaller notebook
Small lunchbox bento type style
Small makeup bag
Headphones
Small pencil case
Ideally outside pocket for a work pass but not essential
Up to £200, possibly more for the right one
Backpack or normal handbag type style ie not a laptop bag which is handheld
To go from the house to car and car park to office so doesn't need to be particularly light
Not Mia Tui

The Stackers backpack is the nearest I've seen but only fits a 13 inch laptop.

Any pointers greatly appreciated, am fed up carrying my laptop with a separate handbag.

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NotFastButFurious · 03/11/2023 12:40

oh goodness, my facebook feed has been covered in adverts for a laptop backpack that looks really good and i've seen a few folk using them but now I want it.....can I find it?!? It's a very rectangular bag in a canvas muted colours fabric...... I'm sure it'll pop up again soon!
But whilst trying to locate it I came across this. I've seen someone with the Lekesky bag lately and was amazed how much she extracted from it but for some reason it reminds me of a baby changing bag! Best Laptop Backpacks to Buy 2023 | Mumsnet

Best Laptop Backpacks to Buy 2023 | Mumsnet

Looking for a safe and comfortable way to carry your laptop for work and travel? We reveal the best laptop backpacks to buy in 2023.

https://www.mumsnet.com/swearsby/best-laptop-backpacks

Baghelpplease · 03/11/2023 13:06

Thank you @NotFastButFurious yes that does look quite baby changing style! But looks like it holds absolutely tons though.

Hopefully my Facebook adverts will change from random crap to useful bag adverts!

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Baghelpplease · 03/11/2023 21:05

Thank you, I will have a good look through these!

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Purpleavocado · 03/11/2023 21:08

Knomo are great, this is really cheap
https://amzn.eu/d/f5ngcln

Baghelpplease · 03/11/2023 21:45

Thank you @Purpleavocado , that does look good though not sure if it would fit everything

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ToffeeSheep · 03/11/2023 22:42

I have this one from John Lewis and I used it for the first time this week on a work trip where it performed very well! I think it would hold all your items - it has an outer zipped pocket and a trolley sleeve and it can expand. It's also currently 25% off! https://www.johnlewis.com/john-lewis-florence-nylon-tote-bag-black/p4955210

HobnobsChoice · 03/11/2023 22:47

I bought a Nordace one a couple of months back after having a Lekesky one. I got it for £85 which I think was 30% off but honestly full price is worth it. The different pockets/compartments are brilliant. I have my laptop and diary in one section with headset and phone. Then lunch and cutlery set in the main largest compartment plus medication and wallet and make up bag and coffee tin and I can still usually cram a bit of shopping in. I then have hair brush and bobble and work pass in one of the side zipper sections and then the other one I keep my ear buds and sunnies or umbrella in. Water bottle in the side pocket. And I don't have to practically climb into my bag to find things.
I don't really use the USB cable or the security pocket but if I was using it for travel I can see the benefit. I commute by train and walking two or three days a week and it's very comfy and weight is well distributed

I saw a YouTube video of a young woman testing how much she could fit in for a weekend away and was seriously impressed. Might have to have a weekend away just to try it out myself

I don't work for Nordace, I just really love my bag!

Mumaway · 03/11/2023 22:48

Fjallraven. I have their all black laptop backpack for exactly this reason and it's amazing

HappiDaze · 03/11/2023 22:50

I've had my XL Herschel for a few years no and I love it.

I think it's lasted so long because the material and zips are really sturdy and robust

Mine is limited edition design

HappiDaze · 03/11/2023 22:52

XL Herschel classic backpack 🎒 is what I have

JellyBellies · 03/11/2023 23:02

Knomo backpack - https://amzn.eu/d/7Px5E3a

Had it years now, still looks good as the day I bought it.

Baghelpplease · 04/11/2023 08:57

Thank you so much everybody, that's super helpful - thank you for your detailed review @HobnobsChoice.

Loads of options and hopefully I will find something 🤞

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