I swear by my laptop when it comes to productivity. It’s by no means the perfect device but it’s an important tool in my workflow, and I generally take it with me whenever and wherever I travel. All my writing, video editing, and photography work get done on my 13-inch MacBook Pro, making it an indispensable tool in my creative arsenal. Perhaps you’re in a similar position, using your laptop as a daily driver that you need to carry with you at all times.
In the past, I’d often find myself a little concerned about protection, though. Travel bags that I’d used previously didn’t have much in the way of laptop reinforcement besides a single built-in laptop pouch with soft padding and no special concessions for laptops of different sizes. That was until I got my hands on the Arcido Genius Laptop Holder.
This was more of the unassuming features that I found on the Arcido Akra (this bag ships with the Genius Laptop Holder). At first, I was slightly intrigued by the design and customization options. In all honesty, it didn’t seem all that robust for real laptop protection, until I looked a little closer and found that it actually employs a high-density foam to create a protective shell which wraps around laptops of any size. The velcro straps secure firmly, and on my one-month sojourn of Vietnam, I never once worried about my beloved MacBook incurring any damage.
After wrapping up my month in South-East Asia, I didn’t have much need for a long-haul single-bag set-up, so I switched to using the Arcido Vaga as a primary carry for short, weekend trips. The interchangeable Genius Laptop Holder fitted just as well in the Vaga as it did in the Akra, allowing me to access all my projects on the go. This is one of the major strengths of the Arcido Laptop Harness – being able to switch it out between different bags is a boon for travelers with different travel needs. Weekend trips with the Arcido Vaga will very rarely require more than just the essentials, while week-long trips (or beyond) are perfectly suited to the Akra. The great news is that you don’t have to sacrifice anything in the way of productivity with the Genius Laptop Holder. And conversely, if you don’t need to bring your laptop along, you can simply remove the Laptop Harness for slightly larger capacity.
Beyond swapping out the Laptop Holder between your different Arcido bags, it’s worth looking at how this unobtrusive feature makes your life easier in everyday travel situations. It’s especially useful going through airport checks, as the velcro pull-tab allows you to quickly access your laptop, saving you the hassle of digging through your bag. The same velcro system and high-density foam protect your laptop by keeping it suspended from the edges of your pack.
The Arcido Laptop Genius Holder is just one more example of a small feature that makes a big difference inefficiency. For remote workers, digital nomads and frequent travelers who need to carry their laptops everywhere, this Laptop Harness is an essential backpack feature that makes working while traveling a doddle.