“Checkpoint friendly” laptop bags – Save Time in the Airport Security Line

January 25, 2010 in Family Travel Advice

If you carry your laptop in a bag with an approved design, there’s no need to unpack. The monitors will be able to get a clear image through the bag, and you can sail through the line while other people are struggling with straps and cords, and worrying about banging their computer against those hard bins.

If you’re looking for ways to save time in the airport security line, TSA regulations allow a way around the hassle – and potential damage – of dragging out your laptop and plunking it into a security bin.

There are a number of options out there, but here’s a few good choices in the low to mid-price range:

Mobile Edge’s ScanFast collection ranges from $49.99 carry bags and backpacks to sleek $99.99 briefcases, some in different shades of suede.

The Targus Zip-Thru™ is $94.99, but is a sturdy, well-designed bag that fits up to a 15.4” laptop and accommodates a variety of business needs. It also boasts a patented shock absorber system to protect against the inevitable bumps and shocks of travel.

Briggs & Riley, a high-quality luggage and business cases manufacturer, offers several sizes of the SpeedThru, a checkpoint-friendly laptop sleeve. Starting at $49 for a 13” sleeve, they are also available at $59 for 15.4” and $69 for 17”.