The Smartest Way to go to School or off to Work

By Madelyn Miller, the TravelLady

When I was a little girl, I spent a good part of the summer dreaming of what new lunchbox I would get for the first day back to school. Would I choose the newest TV series, a cartoon character, or a nursery rhyme favorite? So many choices and such an important decision. 

Finding the perfect laptop carrier is just as big a decision.

I wanted a carrier that would be large enough to hold my 15" screen and yet lightweight and sturdy. I wanted something I could wheel, but with a shoulder strap for places where there is not a good surface for wheels.

And I am thrilled with my choice.

And the winner is………………. Evolution Rolling Lite by Ruckus

One of the lightest and most compact business rolling cases available. It met all my picky qualifications and then some. I love that it has compartments so I have easy access to my computer at airport security without moving everything else around. I wish whoever designed this could design a purse for me. I think my computer case is now the most organized place in my life.

If you have different needs, the Ruckus people have probably found a way to fill them. Here are some of their other products

The Ruckus Laptop Bag Collection, an innovative line of laptop backpacks and messenger bags designed for urban, professional and student lifestyles.

  The Ruckus Laptop Bag Collection merges fashion and function with its innovative, lightweight and slim design, coupled with laptop protection and multiple storage compartments to accommodate all of today's communication and entertainment devices.  Both the Ruckus Laptop Backpack and the Ruckus Laptop Messenger Bag are up to 30 percent lighter than other similar laptop bags, super slim, constructed of water-resistant materials and loaded with thoughtful and functional organizational features. 

Features include an ergonomic shoulder strap structure, 360 degree laptop protection, dedicated media storage, an AC/cable zipper pouch, a protective iPod/MP3 pocket, a "seamless" water-resistant compartment, and a felt-lined luxury items pocket. Customers who register their Ruckus products at www.pacificdesign.com will receive a free removable cell phone/iPod pouch. Both Ruckus laptop bags come in striking color combinations including: olive/bold black /super yellow, rose white/granite gray/posey pink, bold black /slate gray/pearl gray,  slate gray/sand/tiger orange.

Product Features for Ruckus Laptop Backpack, $69.95:  

• Weight-repositioning design places the computer flush on the user's back to evenly distribute weight so pack feels lighter in use

• Super lightweight design, up to 30% lighter than other laptop bags

• Slim profile - only 6 inches thick

• Fits most 15.4" notebook PC's

• Laptop protection including fully-armored compartment

• EVA foam base enables backpack to stand while empty

• Side-loading laptop compartment provides easy access during travel

• Moisture-resistant zipper pocket

• Deep 3" main storage compartment for books & files

• Ergonomic straps with breathable mesh Airflow Channel

• Water bottle, key clip and pen holders

• Dedicated media storage for CD's and DVD's

• AC adapter/Cable zipper pouch

• Easy access felt-lined luxury items pocket to protect sunglasses and other easily scatched items

Product Features for Ruckus Laptop Messenger Bag, $59.95:

• Super lightweight design, up to 30% lighter than other laptop bags

• Slim profile - only 4 inches thick

• Fits most 15.4" notebook PC's

• 360 degree laptop protection including fully-armored compartment and EVA molded foam case bottom

• Moisture-resistant zipper pocket

• Water bottle, key clip and pen holders

• Dedicated media storage for CD's and DVD's

• AC adapter/Cable zipper pouch

• Easy access felt-lined luxury items pocket to protect sunglasses and other easily scatched items

• Optional: Removable iPod/mobile phone pouch

• Formed, breathable mesh-covered back panel for comfort with thin item storage

About Pacific Design
Headquartered in Austin, Texas, Pacific Design was founded in 1995 to raise the standard of products, and individualized client services, in the mobile technology carrying case market. Pacific Design excels at designing and manufacturing lifestyle bags that integrate fashion and style with thoughtful function and quality craftsmanship. As a result, Pacific Design has become one of the leading carrying case companies in the world.
www.pacificdesign.com or call 888-797-8755.

Madelyn Miller is a travel and food writer. Read her stories on www.travellady.com, www.carladynews.com, www.chocolateatlas.com, www.cocktailatlas.com, www.teaAtlas.com, coffeeAtlas.com and www.americanwinery.com