There are sophisticated laptop bags and then there are tough-rugged laptop bags. Most often these bags are used to carry computer laptops and notebooks, but sometimes they are used to carry small necessities while backpacking through the Australian region. Quality materials are used in these bags, as they may come to a rugged test while being used as carry-on luggage for airline flights. The STM Sphere Bag is made specifically for carrying around the smaller laptops or notebooks. It is also ergonomically friendly, with the strategically placed shoulder and back straps.

The STM Sphere Backpack is one of the most popular laptop bags in Australia, as it is manufactured there, but it is also just as popular in the United States for college students.

The overall design is the great attraction. It is clean and attractive, yet not showy. It is well made, but does not feel or look cheap. The Sphere has three main compartments: one for books, folders, or whatever else you need to take with you; one for the laptop; and one for other electronic goodies with special pockets for a PDA, cell phone, and CD player, and opens up wide for easy access to all your gadgets and personal items. There are a few other smaller pockets on the backpack as well for other miscellaneous goodies.

By itself the laptop compartment is pretty well padded, and is soft enough that you will feel comfortable enough to put your laptop into it without a sleeve. There are extra foam inserts that come with the bag to serve as an inner sole to protect the laptop.
STM includes a couple extra pieces of padding and shock protection with the bag. One is a fairly conventional foam insert that you can place at the bottom of the laptop compartment. The other is an “inner sole” that can be inserted into the bottom of the laptop compartment, and is designed to absorb impacts caused by occasional dropping incidents.

You may have a difficult time finding your bag in the United States, but there is never a shortage in Australia. Visiting the Radtech website, you can find most of the product line for STM. STM also lists stores that carry their product on their website. It is worth the while to find one of the most comfortable bags and one that does not knock a bus-rider’s head off when you make a quick turn to get the seat that was just freed up. Get to rest those legs afterall from a long day at school or maybe a long day at work!