The Naxos Ultra Slim Business Backpack: A Water-Repellent Backpack for a 15.6 Inch Laptop

A slim backpack that protects your laptop on a rainy commute is a must for many professionals. The Naxos Ultra Slim Business Backpack is built for exactly that: a thin profile, water-repellent material and room for a 15.6 inch laptop, so nothing bulky sits on your back.

The Naxos at a glance

• Light: about 0.7 kg empty.
• Extra-slim design that stays close to your back on crowded trains.
• Padded laptop compartment for laptops up to 16 inches.
• Water-repellent material against rain and splashes.
• Breathable back panel for long days.
• Anti-theft pocket and several storage compartments for the day's essentials.

See the Naxos, or read on for what to look for in any slim laptop backpack.

What to look for in a slim laptop backpack

• The right laptop compartment: a bag rated for 15.6 inches usually fits laptops up to 16 inches. Look for good padding on all sides.
• A shallow depth: around 10 to 13 cm keeps the bag close to your back and easy to carry on crowded trains.
• Water-repellent fabric: protection from rain and splashes for your laptop and papers.
• A light empty weight: about 600 to 800 g is comfortable for daily use.
• Just enough organization: a tablet sleeve and a few inner pockets, without bulk.

Other slim backpacks to compare

The Royal 15L Slim Laptop Backpack

The Royal is a minimal backpack that looks right for business. It measures 43 × 30 × 10 cm, holds about 15 L and weighs 800 g, with a well-padded compartment for laptops up to 16 inches plus a pocket for a tablet up to 10.1 inches, a ventilated back and water-repellent 600D Oxford fabric.

SwiftLuxe Elite Minimalist Laptop Backpack

The SwiftLuxe Elite comes in two sizes. The 15 to 16 inch version measures 41 × 29 × 13 cm, holds about 15.5 L and weighs 600 g, with a shock-absorbing laptop compartment and water-repellent, wear-resistant Oxford fabric.

Tritonz Ultra Water-Repellent Laptop Backpack

The Tritonz Ultra has a minimal design for city days. The 16 L model measures 42 × 31 × 12.5 cm and weighs 700 g, for 15.6 to 16 inch laptops, in water-repellent composite nylon.

A note on "waterproof"

Most slim laptop backpacks, including these, are water-repellent or water-resistant rather than fully waterproof. That keeps your laptop dry in everyday rain, but not if the bag is soaked for a long time. Read the difference between waterproof and weatherproof for more.

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