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Branded Laptop Bags for Employees: Business Bag, Crossbody or Sleeve?
November 12, 20263 min read
The best branded laptop bag for a team is the one people would carry even without the logo: a business bag for people in meetings, a crossbody laptop bag for commuters, and a slim sleeve for hybrid workers who already own a bag. Match each bag to the laptop size first, then decide how much logo it can carry.
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Which laptop bag fits which team
"Laptop bag" covers several quite different shapes, and when you buy for a whole team it pays to think about how people actually work. Someone who takes the train with a laptop and a charger, and sometimes a few documents, needs something different from someone who walks between meeting rooms.
| Shape | Works well for | What to check |
|---|---|---|
| Business bag (handle and shoulder strap) | Managers, sales people, client meetings | A padded compartment in the laptop's size, a separate section for documents, room to expand |
| Crossbody laptop bag | Public transport commuters, field teams | A wide adjustable strap, the empty weight, water-repellent fabric |
| Sleeve or envelope case | Hybrid workers, anyone who already has a bag | An exact fit for the laptop, an easy closure |
| Laptop backpack | People who walk or cycle a lot | See our guide to backpacks with a company logo |
You don't have to pick one shape for everyone. You can let each person choose from two or three models in the same color, and the logo stays consistent. That also helps when the team carries laptops of different sizes.
A few examples from our range: the Cosmos Elite business bag weighs 300 grams, with a padded compartment for laptops up to 16 inches and a zip that expands it. The Glacior Prime crossbody bag comes in two sizes, for laptops up to 14 inches and up to 16 inches, with a wide shoulder strap. And the Nova Plus is a PU leather envelope case in three sizes up to 17 inches, with a fold-out laptop stand. You'll find all of them among our laptop bags and our sleeves and cases.
Start with the company's laptops: three sizes
The most common mistake in a team order is a bag the laptop doesn't fit into. Before choosing, ask IT which models people use. Our laptop bags are grouped by compartment size:
- 13.3" to 14" laptops: light machines, working from home and the office.
- 15.6" to 16" laptops: the size most companies use.
- 17" laptops: mobile workstations, for engineers for example.
When the team has several sizes, take the same model in two sizes, or pair a larger bag with a small sleeve.
What to think about before the logo goes on
Not every bag suits printing, and not every spot on a bag does either. So check that the bag is suitable for printing before you commit to a model, and approve a proof before anything is printed. Worth deciding while you choose:
- A dark logo on a black bag is almost invisible. Have a light version of the logo ready.
- A small, clean logo on the front looks more professional than a huge one. With a logo like that, people take the bag out on weekends too.
- Whoever orders needs the right to use the logo.
And "branded" can also simply mean a bag from a real brand, with no logo at all. A Camel Mountain bag on its own is a gift from a brand with a name, a warranty and a lab that repairs it.
Plan ahead
Branding adds preparation time, so start early, with a quantity and a target date, even before you settle on the final model. Before the holidays it's worth starting earlier still, so there's time to choose and approve the proof without pressure. If the bags are for a conference or an event, read our guide to conference and trade show gifts as well.
After the bags arrive
When the order arrives, check the quantities and the condition, and report anything missing or faulty with photos. Our bags carry a 12 month warranty on all components: zippers and handles, seams and manufacturing defects.
Camel Mountain has been a brand since 2006, grown out of a family business that has been running since 1975, and hundreds of companies have already ordered from us. If you're also putting together a kit for new hires, our new employee onboarding kit guide has ideas, and if you're choosing a bag for a manager, start with our guide to business bags for the office.
Frequently asked questions
Can a logo be printed on any laptop bag?
Not on every bag, and not on every part of a bag. Check first that the bag suits printing and where the logo will sit, and approve a proof before printing starts. That's why it helps to send the logo while you're still choosing models.
Can one order mix models and sizes?
Yes. A team order can combine business bags for managers with sleeves for the rest of the team, in several laptop sizes, while the logo stays the same on all of them.
Which laptop size should we plan for?
Ask IT which laptops people use. 15.6 to 16 inch laptops are the most common in companies, but light 13.3 to 14 inch machines and 17 inch workstations need bags of their own size.
What happens if a zipper breaks after a few months?
Our bags carry a 12 month warranty on all components, including zippers, handles and seams, and repairs are done in our own lab.
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