Whether you're a true-blue bike messenger, a commuting accountant or even a full-time college student a laptop has practically become a required piece of equipment in today's digital and always-online world. With this trend of many people always carrying a laptop wherever they're going, there is a huge demand for bags, cases and other products that can carry these laptops and other types of equipment safely and fashionably.

San Francisco, CA based Timbuk2 has seen this trend growing for quite some time and currently offers some of the most popular types of messenger bags such as the Classic Messenger and it's laptop-carrying cousin, the Laptop Messenger.  

The Timbuk2 Laptop Messenger bag is part of a new generation of bags that were born from first-hand experience of San Francisco, CA bike messengers. One of these messengers in particular was Rob Honeycutt, who eventually turned his love of creating messenger bags into Timbuk2, a full-time bag manufacturing monster.

One of the more popular versions of the Timbuk2 bags is the Laptop Messenger, which has all of the features of Classic Messenger bags with the addition of a laptop compartment and a waterproof liner. There is also a Grab Strap that allows for you to carry your bag without having to sling it over your shoulder. These extra options, along with the standard ones that Timbuk2 has become famous for including, make the Laptop Messenger bag most highly demanded way to haul a laptop from point A to point B while still looking hip.

The Laptop Messenger comes in several different styles and fabrics and have prices ranging anywhere from about $100 to nearly $200, depending the size and type of bag chosen. The different types of Laptop Messenger bags can be seen below.

The Ballistic Fabric version of the Laptop Messenger is one of the most colorful durable and popular versions of the bag. As with every version of the Laptop Messenger bag there is a built-in compartment and waterproof lining to protect your goods and there are plenty of colors to make sure that whoever buys it will be looking good while carrrying it. The prices for these bags range from $100 for a small to $120 for a large.  

The Grip Fabric version of this bag is fairly unique due to the 4-panel design that it comes standard with. But, the rare additions don't stop there. There is also a splash of pink lace in one of the panels and they're set against brown ballistic fabric to give it some real pop. This Grip Fabric bag definitely has a more feminine feel on the outside, all while still being as tough as any other Laptop Messenger. This bag only come in size small and is priced at $135. 

Not only does the Hemp/PET Fabric version of the Laptop Messenger bag look good, but it would also make you feel good since it is composed of eco-friendly and sustainable materials. With thinking green becoming the only way to be these days, being able to get a great bag all while keeping the environment in mind is a win-win that can't be argued with. Prices for this bag range from $150 to $175.00 and it comes in two color options.  

Believe it or not,  everyone does not want to head into the office with a hot pink and orange bag and not everyone gets to wear t-shirts and ripped jeans to work. So, for the more sophisticated worker who needs to coordinate with a suit and tie each day, there is the Wool Fabric version of the Laptop Messenger bag. This bag still has the same durability as any other, it just happens to have a little more class. The prices for these bags range from $165 to $190 and they are available in the colors seen to the right.  

If there's not a bag design that you can fall in love with then you can use the Timbuk2 Build Your Own Bag online customization system to create exaclty the bag that you're looking for. The customized bags tend to be a little more expensive, which is probably worth it considering that you will be able to build the bag of your dreams, guaranteed.