Briefcases have been largely replaced by polished backpacks, like this sleek and thoughtfully designed Troubadour Apex 3.0. Made of 90 percent recycled materials, it’s equally comfortable and convenient to tote to a meeting, the office, or through the airport. It boasts a super-strong bonded neoprene handle on top and a secret “stash” zippered pocket on one of the ergonomic shoulder straps, the perfect spot for a passport, phone, or anything else of similar size that needs to be accessed quickly while wearing the backpack.
The Apex 3.0 also has special zippered and cushioned section for a 17-inch laptop, plus more pockets inside. The back panel is breathable to make rushing to the gate no sweat.
In classic neutral colors, this vegan leather backpack/laptop bag makes a smart gift for basically any professional on the go, student, or new graduate on the go.
For the guy who is always well put together, it’s hard to go wrong with a fresh, clean fragrance – and John Varvatos XX Artisan Teal is just about ideal in that category. This citrusy, airy eau de toilette doesn’t even remotely overpower, so it’s safe for offices. It has a light lemon-peppery top note, with a salty-woody basenote. It smells like summer, basically. It’s technically a men’s fragrance, but in my opinion it’s the kind that wives and girlfriends will borrow. The bottle presentation is what clinches it as gift worthy, with the woven-rope casing over the Caribbean-colored glass. Does he have a summer birthday, or is the beach or lake his happy place? Then you may want to grab this now, while it’s on sale.
Whether you’re shopping for a student, an entrepreneur, a remote staffer, a busy mom juggling a crazy life, or a grandparent with a genealogy hobby, they all have one thing in common: A laptop. This sturdy yet slim 14-inch laptop sleeve converts to a stand with a quick flip. The angle is adjustable, and it has an expandable storage pocket for a wireless mouse, charger, or other small accessories.
The Moft Laptop Sleeve can be folded up into a stand at either a 15- or a 25-degree angle. The latter is best for using a separate keyboard and mouse. Either way, there’s space for ample airflow around the laptop. Plus, when it’s not being used as a stand, this sleek accessory serves as a mousepad.
With that trifecta of uses, it gives more bang for the buck than regular laptop cases, but without sacrificing its real purpose: protecting the laptop. It does that equally well for either super thin or standard laptops, since the material has some give. It closes securely and quickly with a magnetic flap.
At less than 1/3 of an inch thick, it coddles laptops without adding bulk. Many sleeves clunk up the laptop, causing it to eat up more room in a bag. But Moft has landed right on the sweet spot for size and performance.
I happen to be partial to the seafoam color, but it comes in six other colors too, so you can match it to their favorite color or the laptop itself. A 16-inch version is also available.
