Commuting with Laptop Computer
08-09-08 | 10:16 AM
#26
Golden Member
Joined: Mar 2007
Posts: 599
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From: Salt Lick City
I put my laptop in a simple laptop bag.. just a compartment for the unit.. and drop that in my large pannier and I surround it with dense foam pieces I pulled out of a shipping box some stuff came in. The foam pieces weigh next to nothing,but do take up space. But no biggie since I use other bags for the other stuff.
I've only done it once and in fact I'm typing from the destination with no ill effects.
I've only done it once and in fact I'm typing from the destination with no ill effects.
08-09-08 | 10:20 AM
#27
vike_commuter
Joined: Jul 2008
Posts: 6
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From: Minneapolis, MN
Bikes: Trek 800 Sport
+1 The only difference is that I have the large Ortlieb Office bag. Waterproof and durable.
08-09-08 | 10:57 AM
#28
Senior Member
Joined: Sep 2007
Posts: 1,284
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From: Bay Area and Sacramento
Bikes: Dahon Curl i8
I use a laptop backpack, but I think it's not the best for commuting in hot weather. If you have a commute longer than 3 miles, your back will be drenched. If it's short like mine... not a problem.
For longer commutes, I would suggest what others have above... rack, pannier and laptop sleeve.
--sam
For longer commutes, I would suggest what others have above... rack, pannier and laptop sleeve.
--sam
08-09-08 | 11:19 AM
#29
ride for a change
Joined: Nov 2006
Posts: 2,221
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From: Minneapolis, MN
Bikes: Surly Cross-check & Moonlander, Pivot Mach 429, Ted Wojcik Sof-Trac, Ridley Orion. Santa Cruz Stigmata
+2 - it's perfect
I carried mine on my back in a T2 messnger bag for years. I realized it was huge mistake the first day I rode with the Arkel commuter. I'll never go back.
NOT on your back, a suspended sleeve inside a good pannier.
I carried mine on my back in a T2 messnger bag for years. I realized it was huge mistake the first day I rode with the Arkel commuter. I'll never go back.
NOT on your back, a suspended sleeve inside a good pannier.
08-09-08 | 01:19 PM
#30
Crankenstein
Joined: May 2006
Posts: 4,037
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From: Spokane
Bikes: Novara Randonee (TankerBelle)
When I carry my laptop I put it in a laptop backpack, then put that backpack inside my grocery pannier... rides nice, lots of cushion, never had a problem with it.
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