We already know it’s the case for carry-on-sized wheelies, but it also seems that many laptop bags look the same. Whether you shove yours into the overhead bin or have it sitting against the wall in the airport while you scarf down your lunch between flights, you want to make sure that someone doesn’t mistake your bag for theirs and poof—your laptop is gone.
That’s why it makes sense to travel with a laptop bag that few others have. No, that doesn’t mean it has to be so expensive that nobody else can afford it. It just means that it’s a little different than the average bear bag.
The Rareform Classic Tote has what you need to carry your laptop (and other things) and keep it safe, and you’ll never have trouble finding it in a crowd. Rareform uses upcycled billboard material, reducing waste and sustaining all those outdoor places we love to visit—without trash. And no, billboard recycling doesn’t mean the hard surface; only the soft material that covers the board is what’s used.
The Classic Tote’s two-tone construction consists of billboard material on the bottom (making your bag look awesomely different from all the others) and durable heathered fabric on top. There’s a soft, quilted interior lining with a padded 13-inch laptop compartment and organizer pockets that you can use to keep your pens, smart phone, notebook, keys, whatever. On the outside, there’s a zippered pocket to keep your air tickets secure (or, put your phone in there, because the lining is super soft) and a huge pocket for reading material.
The tote measures about 15 inches long x 16 inches wide x 5 inches deep, or at least that’s what my tape measure tells me. That’s plenty of room to carry your essentials around. The top of the bag secures with a snap, and you can either use the tote straps to carry the bag, or the removable shoulder strap to alternate your carry preferences.
The Rareform Classic Tote lists for $59.95 each on the Rareform site. The color on top is gray, but because the company uses billboard material for the bottom, that’s where the selection will vary. Each individual bag is photographed so there are no surprises when it comes to you. Take a look through the photos, choose the one you want, and that’s all you have to do.