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Going through airport security is enough of a hassle these days, so I’m always looking out for anything that makes the process a little easier. And Brenthaven’s new, checkpoint-friendly MetroLite BP-XF backpack is a well-built laptop and accessories bag that will protect your gear while saving time in the security line.

Brenthaven calls its design X-Ray Friendly, which means normally your laptop will not have to be removed before going through the x-ray machine. It butterflies open with one zipper, giving screeners an unobstructed view of the laptop while it’s still protected inside the bag.

My 15.4″ laptop fit snugly inside with padding all around it. There’s a dedicated storage pocket on the front for a battery and charger, along with two other front, zippered pockets.

The case also features an accessory panel inside with plenty of room for cables, a portable router, GPS, a cell phone or other things you’ll need on the road.

Even though the case is designed as a backpack, it works just as well hand carried with the backpack straps tucked into a rear pocket.

The MetroLite BP-XF goes a long way in protecting your computer, with up to two inches of high-density foam around all six sides and reinforcement around the corners and bottom. And when the laptop can stay inside the case, there’s less risk of dropping it while going through the checkpoint.

The bag is made of rugged nylon and lightweight, at 2.6 pounds.

Brenthaven is also proud of its environmental record, aiming for zero impact on the environment. The company carefully chooses its materials and transportation methods and also invests in carbon credits and other green initiatives.

The MetroLite BP-XF backpack is very reasonably priced for a bag with all these features. It retails for $99.95, with a significant discount available from Amazon.

There is one disclaimer: a TSA screener may still require you to remove a laptop from a checkpoint-friendly bag. I’ve never had that happen, but it could.

Brenthaven’s MetroLite BP-XF backpack has a lot to like. It’s tough, well designed and reasonably priced. And its checkpoint-friendly design can help protect your valuable laptop on those trips through the x-ray machine.