Bag for 17.3" OCTANE VI

[Whatthehell337]

Ordered a max spec 17.3" OCTANE VI now looking for a bag to keep it safe during transport.
Can anyone make some suggestions I previously had a asus g750 and never managed to get a good bag for it as they were stupidly expensive at the time, I work night shifts so needs to be able to fit the laptop and a sizable amount of junk (drink, food, peripherals etc, etc)

 

[Stephen M]

This is not cheap but I have one for my Octane and it is excellent: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Targus-Cit...3237&s=gateway&sprefix=Targus,aps,260&sr=8-18

You should be able to get your other stuff in it, I have used mine as the only bag for a weekend away, a bit of a squeeze but got all I needed in there. I have seen other Targus bags and they all seem pretty good but that seems about the best for putting extra stuff in.

 

[Whatthehell337]

Thanks for the response, should of specified that I am really looking for a backpack style bag rather than satchel style.
Never really got along with satchel bags.

 

[Stephen M]

Targus do backpacks as well but have never tried any of them.

 

[SpyderTracks]

The go to 17.3 laptop rucksack is the ibis 17”:

https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B000VOC90Y/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_a8XCCb49NHW1Y

 

[Tony1044]

The go to 17.3 laptop rucksack is the ibis 17”:

https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B000VOC90Y/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_a8XCCb49NHW1Y

I can second the Wenger bags. I actually have two. I seem to recall I bought one for a work laptop and one for my own. One of them has covered tens of thousands of miles with me on aeroplanes, trains, in the car etc and geuinely looks as good as new. I believe it was just branded as a Wenger Swissgear when I bought it, but looks like it may now be the Synergy, although a quick check on Amazon is only throwing up 16" variants.

 

[zeeqon]

I recommend this, I have it as well and I m very happy with it. https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B07H97K6K7/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o06_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

 

[kirran]

Can anyone recommend this?

Wenger Granada 17" Wheeled Laptop Case

The Granada wheeled laptop case holds a 17" laptop in a secure, padded compartment to keep your important equipment safe while travelling.

www.swiss-store.co.uk

I'm not sure if it will fit everything, the power adaptor and all that. The Octaine lappy is 17.3" but the bag is 17"?

 

[SpyderTracks]

Can anyone recommend this?

Wenger Granada 17" Wheeled Laptop Case

The Granada wheeled laptop case holds a 17" laptop in a secure, padded compartment to keep your important equipment safe while travelling.

www.swiss-store.co.uk

I'm not sure if it will fit everything, the power adaptor and all that. The Octaine lappy is 17.3" but the bag is 17"?

I’ve got that exact model on my vortex iv17.3”.

The vortex IV was incredibly thick and bulky, a lot more so than the octane. It fits, but only just, takes some teasing to get the zip properly closed. But I have flown with it a few places and taken it on trains and ferries in that case over the last 5 years and no damage to case or laptop.

If you can live with the squeeze, I’d hugely recommend, excellent case.

 

[kirran]

I’ve got that exact model on my vortex iv17.3”.

The vortex IV was incredibly thick and bulky, a lot more so than the octane. It fits, but only just, takes some teasing to get the zip properly closed. But I have flown with it a few places and taken it on trains and ferries in that case over the last 5 years and no damage to case or laptop.

If you can live with the squeeze, I’d hugely recommend, excellent case.

I went with this one in the end...

FreeBiz Laptop Backpack Notebook Business 18.4 Inches 19 Inches Laptop Bag Rucksack Waterproof Daypack Laptop for Hiking Travel Camping 50 L (Black): Amazon.co.uk: Computers & Accessories

Buy

www.amazon.co.uk

Fits great with loads of space for my two spare batteries, charging brick, headset, mouse... I could probably also fit a lunchbox in there! Great build quality. I bought a Wenger but it just didn't fit so retuning it.