SWISSGEAR Mini 1900 ScanSmart Laptop Backpack

For a compact bag, it swallows my 15-inch laptop plus a charger and lunch without bulging, and the TSA-friendly lay-flat compartment makes airport security less of a scramble. Zippers glide smoothly, and the padded back kept me comfortable on a 40-minute train ride.

The back compartment that unzips completely is a lifesaver for getting through TSA quickly, and the whole bag feels sturdy without being bulky. It’s compact enough for daily use but still holds my larger tablet and a change of clothes easily.

Finally a backpack that fits my 13-inch laptop without swallowing it whole. The ScanSmart compartment opens flat so I don't have to pull the laptop out at the checkpoint, and the mini size still holds my charger and a water bottle.