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Our laptop bag is not just a laptop bag--it's an everyday accessory. Like a favorite pair of jeans, it needs to be durable, broken-in, and made to fit just right, which is why we turned to the Urban Collection from Solo, Hauppauge, N.Y., a division of U.S. Luggage LLC. The Urban offers soft, brushed poly-canvas bags in Olive Drab or Off-Duty Black tones. Distressed leather trims and accents, complementing khaki corduroy interiors, along with military-inspired old-gold hardware and branded dog tags make these cases rugged, relaxed, and versatile.

We went with the Solo Vertical Messenger ($79.99), as its design provides extra room. The padded corduroy-lined laptop section holds a 15.4" laptop and secures with an elasticized Velcro tab closure. An adjustable front speed...