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Upgrade Your Accessory Game With a Bag or Backpack for Less Than $50

By Sponsor on Aug 20, 2017 5:00AM

These sleek minimalist bags with padded laptop pockets are a no-brainer.

Protecting the contents of your laptop with anti-virus software seems like a no-brainer, but what about the laptop itself? No shade, but it might be a little unwise to spend hundreds or thousands of dollars on a computer only to chuck it in a bag with the rest of your gear, leaving it to the mercy of whatever else is floating around in there. (But that's just us.)

These 5 backpacks and bags store, cushion, and secure your device for less than ten Hamiltons, all while looking good enough to carry around outside work or school.

1. Slim Laptop Carrier 

Designed with New York City's commuters in mind, the sleek Slim Laptop Carrier features a modern silhouette and a clean design. But it's more than just a pretty face, so to speak: Not only does this bag have a secure pocket equipped to carry any laptop, it's got multiple outer pouches that zip closed so you can bring along any other supplies you may need.

Sale Price: $24.99, 72% off the original price of $89.99. Buy it here.

2. Multi-Functional Office & Travel Messenger Bag

Backpacks have a way of turning into black holes of jumbled cords, plus, pens, keys, coins, gum wrappers, and who knows what else — but not this one. The Multi-Functional Office & Messenger Bag's plethora of canvas compartments ensure it'll never turn into a bottomless pit, so your chargers, iPhone, iPad, notebooks, pens, glasses, credit cards, and spare change will always be at the ready.

Sale Price: $37.99, 62% off the original price of $99.99. Buy it here.

3. Hank & Lincoln Backpacks

If you're looking to ditch frills in favor of functionality, Hank & Lincoln makes the bag just for you. With contoured straps, two large zip compartments, a reinforced base, and a padded laptop sleeve, these minimalist backpacks are perfect for students, commuters, and even globetrotters who need a lightweight bag that still holds its own. 

Sale Price: $39.99, 38% off the original price of $65. Buy it here.

4. 1Voice 10,000mAh Charging Backpacks

Welcome to the 21st century, where your own backpack can charge your devices for you. Each one of 1Voice's ultra-stylish Charging Backpacks contains a 10,000mAh lithium-polymer charger with enough juice to charge your smartphone 3 to 6 times — a total luxury when you're on the go. 

Sale Price: $49.99, 68% off the original price of $159. Buy it here.

5. Something Strong Laptop Backpack 

Save that "something borrowed, something blue" nonsense for your wedding: If you're looking for a lightweight backpack that can withstand the bumps and battering of your daily commute, you'll need Something Strong. With durable construction featuring a secure outer pocket and a padded interior for your laptop, you can rest assured knowing your gear will be safe and sound in the comfort of this backpack.

Sale Price: $49.99, 61% off the original price of $129. Buy it here.

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