A backpack is our favorite way to carry and protect a laptop and other necessities on a commute. It's more ergonomic than a tote or messenger bag, it holds more than a briefcase, and it looks more stylish than a rolling bag.

Both a laptop bag and laptop sleeve provide an additional layer of protection when compared to just carrying your laptop as is. If you don't carry your laptop with you too often or if you are mostly indoors, then a slim laptop sleeve would provide a snug fit to minimise the risk of any marks or scratches.

TSA Guidelines for Checkpoint Friendly Bags In a nutshell, the current requirements are as follows: Your laptop bag has a designated laptop-only section that you can lay flat on the X-ray belt. There are no metal snaps, zippers, or buckles inside, underneath, or on top of the laptop-only section.

Not ideal. You can protect your laptop by making sure you've stored it in a protective case, and even better, in a bag designed with a special laptop compartment. This will be a padded type of sleeve built into the bag that secures your device by stopping it from moving around too much.