If you live or work in the city, take public transportation or just want an easier way of lugging around all your work or school gear, you might find a laptop backpack to be an excellent solution to your on-the-go storage woes.

A good laptop backpack can not only fit your laptop, but you should also be able to squeeze in most of your other work or school items too.

Bags on the market today come with a variety of features, depending upon your needs. Want something that’s work-appropriate? Waterproof? Super stylish and functional? Check out our 26 favorite laptop backpacks for women to consider.

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Best Work Laptop Backpacks for Women

If you’re looking for a laptop backpack for women that you can take to work and not feel unfashionable or out of place, then you’re going to want to consider one of these sleek and stylish options.

Rains Backpack Mini

The Rains Backpack Mini is modern, minimalistic and perfect for anyone working a job where they want to appear sophisticated and like they’ve got their stuff together. This backpack has one main compartment large enough to fit a 13-inch laptop, an inside zippered pocket and an outer phone pocket.

The zipper is waterproof and the straps are adjustable for a perfect fit and guaranteed safety in surprise showers.

Everlane The ReNew Transit Backpack 

With the Everlane The ReNew Transit Backpack you don’t have to worry about shoving your laptop inside the main compartment with your other gadgets. This one has a dedicated exterior laptop pocket of its own.

Daivat Dholakia, VP of Operations at Essenvia loves this product. “It has a 15-inch pocket with numerous interior pockets and carries two water bottles. It’s minimalistic in style and budget-friendly.” She also loves that it features a pass-through strap on the back that slips over the handle of rolling upright luggage. “Not to mention it comes in multiple colors,” she added.

Vessel Skyline Backpack

If you haven’t tried a bag from Vessel, you are missing out, and the Skyline Backpack is no exception. This laptop backpack comes in four different colors and is super stylish. It has a few front pockets, a dedicated laptop sleeve, and other interior pockets. 

It’s made to last and can withstand most inclement weather since it is made with technical nylon, which is weather-resistant! Of course, like all Vessel products, if you are not satisfied, there is a 1-year warranty. But we are confident you will love this bag and probably end up buying the matching Dopp kit before your next vacation. 

Matt & Nat ALEX Backpack

For something with a little more glitz but still that sophisticated look, this Matt & Nat ALEX Backpack is a good fit. It’s even got that sleek, professional look.

This is a classy, all-black option that comes with rose gold accents, so you can show off your personal style. The interior is large enough for a 13-inch laptop.

Himawari Laptop Backpack