Travel Bags

Travel bags are for journeys where a shoulder strap stops being reasonable.

Rolling cases take the weight off entirely. They are worth it for anyone carrying a large laptop plus charger, documents and a second device through airports and stations, or for anyone who simply should not be carrying weight on one shoulder. The trade is bulk and a little extra weight from the wheels and frame, which is why they suit travel rather than a short commute.

What to check on a rolling case: wheel quality (this is what fails first and what determines how it handles a pavement rather than a smooth concourse), the handle length relative to your height, and whether the laptop section is removable so it can go through security separately.

Specialist travel bags cover devices with awkward shapes — headsets, controllers and equipment that does not fit a laptop compartment.

A trolley strap on an ordinary laptop bag — a sleeve on the back that slides over a suitcase handle — is often the better answer if you already travel with a suitcase.

See also backpacks and all bags and cases.