Handbag that’s a rucksack type for a laptop

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Wondering if anyone has any suggestions for this type of bag. I’ve got to pop into London about once or twice a month for work and don’t want to take a separate handbag and laptop bag but also want to be rather “hands free” for tube etc. so thinking a rucksack type laptop bag that doubles as a handbag. Any suggestions?

I also have this in red and love it. There was also a bottle green that I nearly got!

Those with the Oliver Bonas Mami, what size laptop do you have? Annoyingly the description doesn’t say and my new laptop is bloody massive 😭

I have this for exactly the same purpose and can’t recommend it enough! So many pockets and functions, lots of colours to choose from. I’ve had it 2 years and think I’ve got several more years of use left in it.

https://poppyandpeonies.com/products/commuter-backpack-black

Ooh yes this is great!

Stackers! Many different sizes and styles….

https://stackers.com/luxury-backpack-2478#selection.color=5689

I've got a Stackers one myself, it's lovely. My laptop is fairly big which takes up a good amount of room though.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Stackers-Black-Laptop-Bag/dp/B083ZJGTD3?pd_rd_w=qGsRE&content-id=amzn1.sym.0fb58cc2-f11c-4b73-aab3-9f95f960788c&pf_rd_p=0fb58cc2-f11c-4b73-aab3-9f95f960788c&pf_rd_r=F9DZCKHMV9CBWJAKZVB2&pd_rd_wg=YGezy&pd_rd_r=40b6e88a-9b43-4e9c-82a0-30413afeff83&pd_rd_i=B083ZJGTD3&psc=1&ref_=pd_basp_m_rpt_ba_s_1_pr_sc

Mine is 15 inch, so not massive. You could probably go a little bigger, but not much.

This doesn't pretend to be anything except a rucksack, but it's so beautiful that I've lost count of the number of times total strangers have admired it. And it's sooo comfortable to wear! (mine is chestnut brown)

https://www.drmartens.com/uk/en_gb/kiev-smooth-leather-laptop-backpack-black/p/AC989003

I have this one - looks nice and smart and has an inner laptop sleeve which means you don’t need a case, like it because I walk a lot and it is a lot lighter to haul around than ones made fully out of leather

https://www.sandqvist.com/gb/p/leather-lid-backpack-14?v=259004999&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=23636068533&gbraid=0AAAAAoUF2Lpl-jojNiRXGdZ69VseEjMCJ&gclid=Cj0KCQjw-pHPBhCdARIsAHXYWP92LIyxxmLtfeezOAR4dv5pup38XqP6UMmNXILVBEt2nIjsl_EvVWEaAvxwEALw_wcB

Reviews on the Poppy and Peonies one are shockingly bad 😭

Reading this thread, it's dawning on me that my idea of "handbag" is nothing like anyone else's.

Spendier options:
https://alemi-zurich.com/products/viadukt-day-cognac-soft-grain-leather

https://eeva-ria.com/en-uk/products/ci2-black-croco-copy

I prefer a shoulder bag to a backpack style. Preferably one that slots onto a wheelie case for traveling. Strong straps a must - preferably sewn in, or with a 'sling' type design (goes around the bag). I've had backpack bags, but would usually carry a small cross body bag for valuables. I also find that I'm not asked to remove this on planes, so handy there too!

This laptop tote is a lot cheaper than many of the other lovely bags shared, but meets my min requirements.
https://www.amazon.co.uk/jooeer-Waterproof-Handbag-Compartment-Shopping/dp/B0DXZDB9QN

I found I had to try a few different types of bag before I found what I liked, so might be with borrowing or trying a cheaper design first

Just got this:

https://www.misako.com/en-eu/products/dominica-mochila?srsltid=AfmBOoqggPJUrtNPDWn4b4fHa919TGh4JDVB56BAnWHMK-Fx0WcEbe9V

Fits my brief - fits 13 inch laptop and a bit more, good for journeys and lightweight. Can be carried on back and as a shoulder bag

Edited for clarity :)

I have this one. I love it. I carry my laptop in it all the time BUT you need to measure carefully as the ‘mouth’ of the bag isn’t huge plus obviously there’s no padding/laptop protection. Other than that I recommend!

definitely ROKA

I have a Radley backpack that fits a laptop. No padded section though. It is quite old though so can't link to it.