Which 'rolling' laptop bag?

September 12, 2006 9:19 AM

Another 'computer bag' question. I need a computer bag that has wheels and a handle.. I am considering on buying the Victorinox Rolling Trevi. It cost $300.00 pretty much everywhere. Is it worth it? What are the alternatives (brands / types) for a similar kind of bag?
posted by cowmix to technology (5 comments total)

They seem overpriced to me, but people I know that have Victorinox bags swear by them. There are a ton of rolling laptop bags out there that are largely similar, but at different price-points.

I don't have experience with rolling laptop bags specifically, but when you buy an overhead-compartment carry on bag, the main issues are durability (thick zippers), the handle mechanism (cheap handles slide badly and don't even lock, expensive handles slide smoothly and lock securely into place), and the wheels (cheap wheels roll badly and stick easily, expensive wheels use rollerblade style bearings).
posted by b1tr0t at 9:26 AM on September 12, 2006

My husband and I own about a dozen pieces of Victorinox Gear and it's all excellent. We don't have this particular bag, but my husband has a non-rolling Vic briefcase that he's carried daily for five years and it's held up beautifully. They do come with a lifetime warranty, and the fabirc is extremely tough ballistic nylon.

You don't say where you are located in your profile, but each Nov. the company that makes Victorinox Gear has a huge "Friends and Family" sale in St. Louis, where you can get things at 30% - 50% off generally. It's gotten to be very popular over the years.
posted by Ostara at 9:28 AM on September 12, 2006

I have the Briggs and Riley @Work bag for my 17" laptop, and absolutely love it. And you can't beat their lifetime "we'll fix it no matter what" replacement/repair policy. It has a handy panel that holds it to the handle of your other wheeled luggage, too. Very sturdy, very high quality, and (IMHO, as a frequent traveler) worth every penny.
posted by Merdryn at 9:40 AM on September 12, 2006

I have one and can attest to its durability style and design. I bought it so I could stick a few clothes in for day trips or short overnighters. When fully packed it barely fits in the overhead and I am not happy with the weight. Somehow I always have the feeling that the vibrations when wheeling it (particularly from the tarmacs when you board directly from the apron) is not good for my beloved laptop--but it keeps on working. Best of Luck
posted by rmhsinc at 9:53 AM on September 12, 2006

I have not tried a Victorinox bag, but my current bag is a Pacific Design Rolling Lite, which you can pick up for under $70 now. It's very solid, and feels like a more expensive bag. Here's a review.
posted by monju_bosatsu at 11:01 AM on September 12, 2006