Laptop Bags and Backpacks in Lebanon: How to Choose the Right One
Looking for a laptop bag or a laptop backpack in Lebanon? The right one depends on three things: the size of your laptop, how you carry it every day, and how much protection you need from bumps, rain and pickpockets. This guide compares the Tucano and XD Design sleeves, bags and backpacks in stock at LNT, so you can choose the right one for university, the office or travel.
Step 1: check your laptop size
Laptop sizes are measured across the screen diagonally, in inches. Look for a bag made for your exact size: a sleeve that is too big lets the laptop slide around, and one that is too small will not close. Most models list the laptops they fit:
| Your laptop | Look for |
|---|---|
| 13″–14″ (MacBook Air, MacBook Pro 14″, most ultrabooks) | Sleeves and bags “for 13″ & 14″”, for example the Tucano Idea 13.3″ & 14″ or the Melange sleeve 13.3″ & 14″ |
| 15.6″ (most Windows laptops) | Bags and backpacks “for 15.6″”, such as the Tucano Smilza or the XD Design Bobby Hero Regular |
| 16″ (MacBook Pro 16″, large laptops) | Models that name 16″, such as the Tucano Star 15.6″ & 16″ or the XD Design Bobby Bizz 2.0 |
| 17″ | The XD Design Bobby Backpack Trolley, with a laptop pocket for up to 17″ |
Step 2: sleeve, bag or backpack?
Laptop sleeve: light protection, inside another bag
A sleeve is a slim, padded cover. Use it on its own between meetings, or inside a tote or backpack that has no laptop compartment. Tucano’s Second Skin sleeves are made from 4 mm neoprene with an Anti-Slip System that keeps the laptop in place:
- Colore Second Skin 13″ & 14″ and Melange Second Skin 15.6″: padded all round, dual zippers.
- Velluto 14″ and Velluto 15.6″ & 16″: neoprene and corduroy with a scratch-resistant interior.
- Sandy 13″ & 14″: recycled-plastic fabric; the zip opens on three sides so it doubles as a work surface, plus an accessory pocket and side handle.
- TOP sleeve for MacBook Pro 14″: 4 mm neoprene, recycled-plastic fabric and a front pocket.
- Busta nylon sleeve: EVA padding and a contrasting inner lining.
Laptop bag (shoulder bag): smart for the office
A shoulder bag looks more professional and lets you take the laptop out without removing anything from your back. Look for a padded compartment, a pocket for your charger and mouse, and a trolley panel if you travel: it slides over the handle of your suitcase.
- Tucano Idea 13.3″ & 14″ and Idea 15.6″ & 16″: slim, with a front organizer pocket, a removable strap and a free wireless mouse in the box.
- Tucano Player: two zipped compartments for a laptop and a tablet, two front pockets and a trolley panel.
- Tucano Free & Busy: lightweight, with a trolley panel and PU leather-look handles.
- Tucano Star and Smilza: slim and light for 15.6″ laptops.
- Tucano Gommo bag 14″: minimal, sporty design in rubberized material.
Laptop backpack: best for university, commuting and travel
A backpack spreads the weight over both shoulders, which matters when you carry a laptop, charger, books and a water bottle all day. Look for a padded laptop compartment that keeps the laptop off the bottom of the bag, padded straps and a back panel.
- Tucano Rapido: lightweight, with pockets for a 15.6″ laptop and a tablet and padded adjustable straps.
- Tucano Work_Out 3: super-slim nylon backpack for 13″ laptops with a removable multi-function pocket.
- XD Design Bizz: opens 180°, has an expandable section, a padded sleeve for up to 16″ and a waterproof zipper.
- XD Design Bobby Explore: for commuting and weekend trips, with a padded back panel, chest strap and a separate shoe pocket.
Step 3: do you need anti-theft features?
If you take service cars, walk in busy streets or travel through airports, an anti-theft backpack is worth considering. XD Design’s Bobby range is built around it:
| Model | Laptop | Anti-theft and extras |
|---|---|---|
| Bobby Hero Regular | 15.6″ + 12.9″ tablet | Hidden zippers, no front access, RFID-protected pockets, cut-resistant, USB charging port, water-repellent fabric |
| Bobby Hero Small | 13.3″ + 12.9″ tablet | Compact 11.5 L, water-repellent, cut-resistant front and sides, USB port |
| Bobby Softpack | 15.6″ + 12.9″ tablet | Hidden zippers, RFID pockets, safe zipper puller, expandable top, USB port |
| Bobby Bizz 2.0 | 16″ + tablet | Converts from backpack to briefcase, cut-resistant material, metal frame, zinc alloy lock in the strap |
| Bobby Backpack Trolley | 17″ + 12.9″ tablet | Backpack and trolley in one, TSA lock, RFID pocket, USB port, carry-on size, 21.5 L |
| Soft Tote Backpack | – | Duo-Zipper switches between two styles, slide-locking zip pull, 11 storage zones |
Step 4: rain and water resistance
For winter in Lebanon, look for water-resistant or water-repellent materials and zippers. The Tucano Gommo waterproof cover is made from rubberized material for 14″ laptops and the 15″ MacBook Air; the XD Design Bobby Hero, Softpack and Bizz backpacks use water-repellent or water-resistant fabric. Water-resistant is not the same as waterproof, so do not leave any bag out in heavy rain.
Quick picks
- University student: XD Design Bobby Hero Regular or Tucano Rapido.
- Office, 13″–14″ laptop: Tucano Idea (comes with a wireless mouse).
- Office, 15.6″–16″ laptop: Tucano Player or Star.
- Business travel: XD Design Bobby Bizz 2.0 or the Bobby Backpack Trolley.
- Already have a bag, just need protection: a Tucano Second Skin sleeve in your size.
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