Fortunately, a perk from working for IT companies is getting nice, sturdy laptop backpacks for free. Unfortunately, I'm not a laptop backpack kind of girl.
Laptop backpacks may work for others, but I'm not too fond of them because of the back strain I get from lugging them around.
So since I've crossed the usual laptop bag and laptop backpack designs out of the picture completely, that meant I was looking for a style that wasn't easy to find. Not only that -- the unique designs tend to be more expensive than laptop backpacks.
Hard to find + more expensive = sounds like a challenge for the cheapskate in me. I knew I had to exhaust all possible options first, starting with the least pricey ones. You might think it ridiculous, all because of a laptop bag. But here's where I wag a finger and say, "Tut, tut! Don't underestimate this bargain hunter."
After poring over a number of options, I'd begun toying with the idea of pairing an earth-friendly bag (made of either canvas cloth or tarp) and a padded laptop sleeve. Separating these two parts would make the purchase convenient and practical. I could transfer the laptop in the sleeve into another bag or keep it protected while it's out of the bag, plus I could also use the bag on other occasions. It's a win-win!
Sure it wasn't easy to find a suitable eco-friendly bag and it took a while. But I did it. I finally found a strong tarp bag that cost only (drum roll please) PHP150! As for a suitable laptop sleeve, that was a bit easier to find. I soon settled with a snug-fitting black-colored one that cost PHP330.
Cost of upcycled "laptop bag" and laptop sleeve = PHP480
Cost of satisfying my inner cheapskate and subtly protecting my laptop from potential theft = Priceless :)
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