Remote working has been the new norm with the advent of the COVID-19 pandemic and its associated lockdowns for over a year now. Everyone has been carrying their laptops everywhere they go – be it homes, coffee shops or on holiday. Huge investments have been made on laptops and other devices, but do you know how to choose the right laptop bag to protect them and increase their longevity?
The perfect laptop bag should be able to house your laptop, mouse, charger, hard drives, and essential books or documents.
Gumtree gives you the following factors to consider before investing in a laptop bag:
Now that you’ve got the knowledge, it’s time to shop! Head to gumtree.co.za or your Gumtree app (click for Apple & Android) and don’t forget to use your location settings to find laptop bags close to home.
The perfect laptop bag should be able to house your laptop, mouse, charger, hard drives, and essential books or documents.
Gumtree gives you the following factors to consider before investing in a laptop bag:
- Overall size: Laptops bags are available in several sizes, depending on user preferences. It is important to first decide if you want a bag that is spacious enough to hold several items including a lunchbox, diaries, a towel etc. or one that is specifically meant just for your electronic devices. The smaller laptop bags are more portable and lightweight for easier transport.
- Size of the sleeves: The inner pockets, or sleeves, must hold your laptop snugly. If it is too large, your laptop can move around during transport, leading to damage. Thus, it is advised to ask the Gumtree seller if your laptop size and model will fit securely in the laptop bag, or take it along when going to collect it from the seller.
- Style: While shopping for yourself, aesthetics always matter and your laptop bag is no different. Some of the most popular styles to choose from include sporty, business casual, heritage, classic and more.
- Durability: This is essential – find a laptop bag that is made from high-quality durable materials with excellent craftsmanship that does not wear and tear. The rule of thumb to follow here is to ensure your laptop is safe from the elements. Materials that are known for their quality include:
- Standard and ballistic nylon
- Polyester
- Leather
- Canvas
- Tarpaulin
Now that you’ve got the knowledge, it’s time to shop! Head to gumtree.co.za or your Gumtree app (click for Apple & Android) and don’t forget to use your location settings to find laptop bags close to home.
