iPad Cases: Bags and Packs

The iPad is a one beautiful yet delicate gadget that requires some care from the owners side. Getting a bag and case for your iPad can help keep it in good condition for longer time. The iPad Bag or Pack let’s you carry your ipad and other extras while you travel. There are lots of option for iPad Bags but only few of them stand for - Price, Style and Comfort.

Tom Bihn’s bags not only lives upto their reputation for quality but comes up with best price, and comfort. Speaking of comfort both the shoulder and waist straps are adjustable and detachable and has a handle on the bag that allows for easy strapless carrying. You can keep ipad or netbook in the main compartment of the bag and books, mobile or the camera in the front compartment of the bag. To close you get plastic buckle in the front which is easily accessible.

Pros

• Enough Storage Space to fit- books, camera, mobile, calculators
• Comfortable
• Tom Bihn quality Design
• Compact
• Accessible Detachable Strap

Cons

• Front Compartment can get tight

Overall Tom bihns Ristretto bag is really worth it for carrying ipad/netbook or 13‘’ laptop.

STM Jacket has odd design for carrying case but it can be a comfortable shoulder bag. The main compartment of the bag has enough space to keep ipad or netbook with two front pockets. But don’t expect too much from those front pockets for keeping heavy objects cause only mobiles, calculator or small camcorder will fit into it. One good thing about the STM Jacket is that you can carry it as old messenger bag or as shoulder bag.

Pros

• Low Reasonable Price
• Can be used as Shoulder bag or messenger case
• STM’s quality build
• Perfect for ipad’s that even accomodate apple’s original case

Cons

• Less space for extras
• No Zipper

STM jacket is perfect if you want small yet comfortable bag for carrying your ipad. It also has low price tag - 25$.

I came across this vertical-messenger style shoulder bag in apple istore. Unlike STM jacket, this bag is explicitly shoulder bag in design. It has a detachable padded strap and a carrying handle on top. The main compartment of this bag has enough space for ipad and few cables and also has front accessory area for keeping other important objects like iphone, calculators or camera.

Pros

• Plenty of space for keeping extras
• Light Weight
• STM’s Quality Build
• Slim yet keeps enough extras

Cons

• Tight front accessory area to keep-Books or magazines

STM XS is designed to carry the ipad and the essential items.And being light-weight shoulder bag it’s all you need to carry your ipad and other digital items.

If you’re not tight on budget then padster bags can be a good investment. It suits perfectly for those who travel or spend their time in office nine to five and require professional design for bag. The build and the design of this bag is simply top notch and comfortable bag for carrying ipad or laptop.

Pros

• Designed espcially for ipad
• Storage for - iPad Keyboard, books
• Plenty of space

Cons

• Too much large for casual usage
• Pricey
  

Timbuk2 is known for it's laptop bag design and quality. This netbook design of messenger bag is sleek and fit iPad and other extras comfortably in it.

Pros

• Good Look & Design
• Waterproof
• Ample accessory pockets

Cons

• Thick Strap pad
• Bag Gaps are not waterproof
  

iPad’s original carrying case has limited life when it comes to rough usage. In such situation getting a case for your ipad is good choice. There are some good models which are less expensive and are worthy replacement for your ipad. Check the following cases :