Travel kit
In short
Best overall: Targus TCG717GL laptop case 43.9 cm (17.3") Trolley case Black, £97.99 at Back to the Office. Best value: Lenovo 4X40X54260 laptop case 43.9 cm (17.3") Backpack Charcoal, Grey, £61.99. Premium pick: DICOTA D32162-RPET laptop case 40.6 cm (16") Briefcase Black, £108.99.
Across the 486 matching listings we screened from 5 UK suppliers, most cost £30–£78 and the middle price is £40. Prices checked 27 October 2026.
A work bag has two jobs: protect a laptop on the commute, and look right in a client meeting. Backpacks spread the weight better, while briefcases and messengers look smarter in formal offices.
We screen UK office and luggage suppliers for laptop bags, briefcases and work backpacks and show the price spread across the market, so you can see whether a premium brand is worth it for your team.
| # | Product | From | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Best overall Targus TCG717GL laptop case 43.9 cm (17.3") Trolley case Black | £97.99 | Details |
| 2 | HP 15.6-inch Modular Laptop Bag | £104.99 | Details |
| 3 | Premium pick DICOTA D32162-RPET laptop case 40.6 cm (16") Briefcase Black | £108.99 | Details |
| 4 | Kensington Contour 2.0 EQ Executive Laptop Backpack 14" | £75.99 | Details |
| 5 | DELL 460-BBGP laptop case 43.2 cm (17") Briefcase Black | £74.99 | Details |
| 6 | Best value Lenovo 4X40X54260 laptop case 43.9 cm (17.3") Backpack Charcoal, Grey | £61.99 | Details |
| 7 | DICOTA D3250601 laptop case 35.6 cm (14") Briefcase Black | £108.99 | Details |
| 8 | DICOTA D32166-RPET laptop case 40.6 cm (16") Briefcase Black | £89.99 | Details |
1 · Best overall
Targus · Sold by Back to the Office
Versatile roller case to carry your tech and personal possessions; the perfect travel companion. Distinct compartments for your personal belongings and IT equipment.
2
HP · Sold by Back to the Office
Carry only what you need with a durable, lightweight bag that provides options. Three products in one, you can use this modular bag, sleeve, and pouch as a messenger bag, slim laptop bag, crossbody pouch, and more.
3 · Premium pick
Dicota · Sold by Back to the Office
DICOTA Cushion Technology (DCT) integrated for a perfect protection and fit of your notebook device. Main compartment fits tablet, documents, and folders. Mini pocket for quick-access items. Side pocket for umbrella or bottle.
4
Kensington · Sold by Back to the Office
Comfortable ergonomic design with heat-dissipating contoured back.. Padded laptop compartment with lockable zippers.. Durable, water-resistant 1680D polyester containing 34% post-consumer recycled (PCR) content using 36 x 250ml plastic bottles..
5
Dell · Sold by Back to the Office
Briefcase 43.2 cm (17") Black. Nylon. Brand compatibility: Dell. Carrying handle(s). Scratch resistant. Carry and protect your laptops in style with this Breakout Case from Timbuk2. The stylish case fits laptops with screen sizes of up to 17'' (43cm).
6 · Best value
Lenovo · Sold by Back to the Office
A functional three-compartment backpack with clean and modern design. Water-repellent fabric with stylish TPU coating accents. Dedicated and soft padded PC compartment fits up to 17.3” laptops. Luggage strap for easy travel.
7
Dicota · Sold by Back to the Office
DICOTA Cushion Technology (DCT) integrated for perfect protection and fit of your notebook. Additional protection of the notebook through stable EVA panels - thus unique all-round protection. Outer and inner material made from 29 recycled PET bottles.
8
Dicota · Sold by Back to the Office
Lockable notebook compartment with HDF & EVA padding. Tablet slot for devices up to 12.9". Trolley belt for easy transport. Cushioned handle for comfort. Zippers lockable with ring lock for theft prevention.
Many travellers use their work bag as the under-seat item. On low-cost airlines that is often the only free bag. These are the free under-seat sizes from each airline's own site, checked on 27 Oct 2026:
On our shortlist, the Targus TCG717GL laptop case 43.9 cm (17.3") Trolley case Black is the best overall pick at £97.99 from Back to the Office. For a tighter budget, the Lenovo 4X40X54260 laptop case 43.9 cm (17.3") Backpack Charcoal, Grey (£61.99) is our best-value choice.
Most of the 486 UK listings we screened sit between £30 and £78, with a middle price of £40. Trade suppliers often show prices before VAT, so add 20% if you can't reclaim it.
A VAT-registered business can usually reclaim the VAT on equipment bought for business use, as long as it holds a valid VAT invoice from the supplier. Ask the seller for one at checkout.
The picks here come from Back to the Office. Most UK trade suppliers offer next-day delivery and VAT invoices; some offer credit accounts for regular orders.
It depends on how the bag is used. Check the laptop fit, the warranty, the weight empty and whether it meets your dress code. The listings on this page show what each style costs across UK suppliers.
A backpack spreads the weight across both shoulders, which helps on a long commute. A briefcase or messenger looks smarter in formal settings and makes it easier to reach papers in a meeting.
Yes, if it fits the airline's size. Ryanair and Wizz Air allow 40 x 30 x 20cm, easyJet 45 x 36 x 20cm and British Airways 40 x 30 x 15cm for the under-seat item, according to their own baggage pages on 27 Oct 2026. Many full-size laptop backpacks are bigger than this, so measure before you fly.