MacBook Pro Bags, Sleeves, and Cases Thread

[friendlygiant]

Andar is releasing their new 14/16" Helm cases this Friday

Andar | Wallets + Bags + Cases on Instagram: "GIVEAWAY CLOSED ☑️ winners tagged in the comments! We’ve had so many DMs & hype for this product & we cannot wait for you to HAVE it on your new MacBook! — The Helm 14” & 16” sizes are launching this FRID

458 likes, 297 comments - andar on January 24, 2022: "GIVEAWAY CLOSED ☑️ winners tagged in the comments! We’ve had so many DMs & hype for this product & we cannot wait for you to HAVE it on...".

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[mvdrl]

Andar is releasing their new 14/16" Helm cases this Friday

Andar | Wallets + Bags + Cases on Instagram: "GIVEAWAY CLOSED ☑️ winners tagged in the comments! We’ve had so many DMs & hype for this product & we cannot wait for you to HAVE it on your new MacBook! — The Helm 14” & 16” sizes are launching this FRID

458 likes, 297 comments - andar on January 24, 2022: "GIVEAWAY CLOSED ☑️ winners tagged in the comments! We’ve had so many DMs & hype for this product & we cannot wait for you to HAVE it on...".

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Andar makes great cases; just bought a very nice iPad pro case from them... eager to see how these look! Too late for me, ordered the Glitty a few weeks ago...

 

[Itsedstech]

My supcase show up. Too bad my MacBook still isn’t scheduled to show up until March lol

 

[cakebytheocean]

My supcase show up. Too bad my MacBook still isn’t scheduled to show up until March lol

Does this look like it would be a pain to take off? do you think the clips would scratch the laptop if you had to take off the case?

 

[wiffle]

Has anyone grabbed a leather sleeve for their 14" or 16" MBP from various shops on Etsy? Looking at these in particular:

Minimalist Leather Laptop Sleeve, MacBook Pro 14 M1 and Air 13 M2 Case, MacBook Pro 14 Designer Cover - Etsy Canada

This Laptop Sleeves item by InCarneLeather has 372 favourites from Etsy shoppers. Is dispatched from Ukraine. Listed on 03 Oct, 2024

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Personalizable 2023 MacBook Pro 13, 14, 15 or 16 Sleeve, Veg-tan Leather. 100% Handmade and Saddle Stitched. Perfect Gift for Him/her. - Etsy Canada

This Laptop Sleeves item by HandAndLeatherCraft has 559 favourites from Etsy shoppers. Is dispatched from Türkiye. Listed on 23 Oct, 2024

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MacBook Air 15 Case, MacBook Air M2 Case, MacBook Air 13 Case, MacBook PRO 14 Case, Laptop Sleeve, MacBook AIR 13 Case, MacBook Pro 16 Case - Etsy Canada

This Laptop Sleeves item by BlanknoteShop has 1283 favourites from Etsy shoppers. Is dispatched from Ukraine. Listed on 20 Oct, 2024

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Curious if others have pros/cons to mention about these!

 

[Conutz]

Has anyone grabbed a leather sleeve for their 14" or 16" MBP from various shops on Etsy? Looking at these in particular:

Minimalist Leather Laptop Sleeve, MacBook Pro 14 M1 and Air 13 M2 Case, MacBook Pro 14 Designer Cover - Etsy Canada

This Laptop Sleeves item by InCarneLeather has 372 favourites from Etsy shoppers. Is dispatched from Ukraine. Listed on 03 Oct, 2024

www.etsy.com

Personalizable 2023 MacBook Pro 13, 14, 15 or 16 Sleeve, Veg-tan Leather. 100% Handmade and Saddle Stitched. Perfect Gift for Him/her. - Etsy Canada

This Laptop Sleeves item by HandAndLeatherCraft has 559 favourites from Etsy shoppers. Is dispatched from Türkiye. Listed on 23 Oct, 2024

www.etsy.com

MacBook Air 15 Case, MacBook Air M2 Case, MacBook Air 13 Case, MacBook PRO 14 Case, Laptop Sleeve, MacBook AIR 13 Case, MacBook Pro 16 Case - Etsy Canada

This Laptop Sleeves item by BlanknoteShop has 1283 favourites from Etsy shoppers. Is dispatched from Ukraine. Listed on 20 Oct, 2024

www.etsy.com

Curious if others have pros/cons to mention about these!

Got this, very happy. Edit: I see it’s your 3rd one.

MacBook Air 13 M3 Case, MacBook Air 15 Case, MacBook Air M3 Case, MacBook Air 13 Case, MacBook Pro 14 Case, MacBook Pro 16 Case, M2 M3 Case - Etsy

This Laptop Sleeves item by BlanknoteShop has 606 favorites from Etsy shoppers. Ships from Ukraine. Listed on Oct 18, 2024

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[wiffle]

Got this, very happy. Edit: I see it’s your 3rd one.

MacBook Air 13 M3 Case, MacBook Air 15 Case, MacBook Air M3 Case, MacBook Air 13 Case, MacBook Pro 14 Case, MacBook Pro 16 Case, M2 M3 Case - Etsy

This Laptop Sleeves item by BlanknoteShop has 606 favorites from Etsy shoppers. Ships from Ukraine. Listed on Oct 18, 2024

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Cool! Does the leather have any distinct smell and would it potentially get on the laptop itself? Any scratches stemming from the inside (I realize there's no felt or anything to soften it while it's inside the case). What colour did you get / any pics?

 

[Conutz]

Cool! Does the leather have any distinct smell and would it potentially get on the laptop itself? Any scratches stemming from the inside (I realize there's no felt or anything to soften it while it's inside the case). What colour did you get / any pics?

Quite a strong leather smell, but not on the MacBook. There is no lining, but the inside of the leather is soft, no issues so far (about a month). I went with the Dark Brown. I’ll snap some pics tomorrow.

 

[CopyCatz]

Quite a strong leather smell, but not on the MacBook. There is no lining, but the inside of the leather is soft, no issues so far (about a month). I went with the Dark Brown. I’ll snap some pics tomorrow.

It's also a Ukrainian store, added bonus of supporting the country in these times.

 

[sarc]

So I received the Woolnut Folio case for the 14" MacBook Pro today and I'm very glad I purchased it.
It felt really substantial in the hand even without a MacBook Pro in it. Not heavy just good quality feel. It's full grain leather with a wool lining and comes in a few colours.
Inside it has two pockets. One for cards and the other can accomodate an iPhone or Field Notes notebook.

I have attached some photos so you can see how it looks. It is not as shiny as the photos make it out.
Overall I am very happy with the purchase.

 

[ddavid]

I wish this thread was separated into one for bags, one for sleeves, one for plastic clamshell cases, and one for wraps.

 

[edfoo]

Any new hard plastic clamshell cases announcement from any big name manufacturers?

 

[MareLuce]

I wish this thread was separated into one for bags, one for sleeves, one for plastic clamshell cases, and one for wraps.

1000 Likes.

Ex: I have zero interest in sleeves. They make no sense to my brain.

When I travel: I want all 4 sides covered with a lightly cushioned snug fitting zipper bag with a handle that helps me pull it out of my backpack when it’s low. Like this one.

When at home: I want protection from things falling on it, and edge protection from me dropping it.
This happened exactly once in past 5 years when my right thumb was splinted. Closed MBP hit the ground directly on its corner. The Pad & Quill’s Cartella’s case corner was permanently smooshed in, but the MBP’s corner was ,amazingly, fine. It gave the protection of a car fender which thankfully I needed only once.

So I’d love to see that segmentation that you described. If you start those topics I”ll fill up a couple replies with relevant examples!

 

[glindon]

1000 Likes.

Ex: I have zero interest in sleeves. They make no sense to my brain.

When I travel: I want all 4 sides covered with a lightly cushioned snug fitting zipper bag with a handle that helps me pull it out of my backpack when it’s low. Like this one.

When at home: I want protection from things falling on it, and edge protection from me dropping it.
This happened exactly once in past 5 years when my right thumb was splinted. Closed MBP hit the ground directly on its corner. The Pad & Quill’s Cartella’s case corner was permanently smooshed in, but the MBP’s corner was ,amazingly, fine. It gave the protection of a car fender which thankfully I needed only once.

So I’d love to see that segmentation that you described. If you start those topics I”ll fill up a couple replies with relevant examples!

Sleeves are great when you just want to take your laptop to a restaurant or coffee shop and you don't want to take all the accessories with you. I use a bag for when I want to have my accessories with me such as going to my office. At home it's on either on my desk or on my lap tray. Sleeves are also good if your bag doesn't have a dedicated spot for a laptop as well.

 

[kvlq]

i want to order this case from etsy for my 16" mbp 2021. leather case
Any experience with it? it looks nice in reviewers photos for that price.

 

[ddavid]

1000 Likes.

Ex: I have zero interest in sleeves. They make no sense to my brain.

When I travel: I want all 4 sides covered with a lightly cushioned snug fitting zipper bag with a handle that helps me pull it out of my backpack when it’s low. Like this one.

When at home: I want protection from things falling on it, and edge protection from me dropping it.
This happened exactly once in past 5 years when my right thumb was splinted. Closed MBP hit the ground directly on its corner. The Pad & Quill’s Cartella’s case corner was permanently smooshed in, but the MBP’s corner was ,amazingly, fine. It gave the protection of a car fender which thankfully I needed only once.

So I’d love to see that segmentation that you described. If you start those topics I”ll fill up a couple replies with relevant examples!

Ok, I started a thread. Hopefully it can focus on the more protective options and not the more decorative ones

MacBook Pro 2021 laptop bags and sleeves only.

I am looking for information on available laptop bags and sleeves for the new 2021 14" and 16" M1 Pro/Max MacBook Pros. There is a sticky thread that covers wraps, plastic snap caps, stickers, as well as light sleeves. Im looking for some suggestions for products that provide at least a minimal...

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By the way, I like the product you linked, have you used that one?

 

[3SQ Machine]

I ordered what looks to be a better option on Etsy that a member earlier recommended. Will report back if it seems of greater quality than the garbage hard shells on Amazon available now.

Luminous Yellow Hard Case Cover for MacBook Air 13 MacBook Pro 13 14 16 15 Air 13 12 Inch Laptop 13.6 M2 2022 - Etsy

This Laptop Sleeves item by MarioArtCo has 4681 favorites from Etsy shoppers. Ships from United Kingdom. Listed on Nov 5, 2024

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Wanted to update on this -- took FOREVER for it to be shipped/received (just finally got it). Despite its higher price, I was disappointed to see that this is basically just a better-painted version of the flimsy "hard shell" cases available all over on Amazon for $20-$30.

It certainly LOOKS nicer and doesn't seem to (yet) suffer the fingerprint staining of some of the other cases, but I'm afraid if you're looking for greater protection (back corners, stronger frame), you're going to be wildly disappointed.

 

[3SQ Machine]

My supcase show up. Too bad my MacBook still isn’t scheduled to show up until March lol

That case actually looks like it has some heft -- how strongly are those sides reinforced? My complaint with all the options I've tried so far (which seem to be coming out of the same factory, despite different branding) is that they are nothing more than scratch blockers but offer no other real protection.

 

[Odok]

1000 Likes.

Ex: I have zero interest in sleeves. They make no sense to my brain.”

Incorrect. Your n=1 experience is irrelevant. Sleeves are objectively better than cases and bags

 

[DaKKs]

Does anyone know if there is something rugged still available for an early-2015 13" rMBP? Something along the lines of the UAG cases for newer macs. I know it's old but it's still in pretty good nick and I want to keep it that way.

 

[bindle]

Saw this Herchel 14" Anchor sleeve in store and took a chance on it. Didn't specifically mention the 14" Pro but it fits great.

 

[vinsalducci]

Very bummed that Tom Bihn doesn't make the Brain Cell any longer. Was by far the best light duty laptop case/bag. You can still find them on eBay.

I was pleased to find that the Brain Cell I bought for my 2012 13in MBP is the perfect size for my 2021 14in MBP.

@TomBihn, Bring back the Brain Cell!

Tom Bihn Minimalist Laptop Briefcase Black Nylon Made In USA Brain Cell 15 | eBay

Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for Tom Bihn Minimalist Laptop Briefcase Black Nylon Made In USA Brain Cell 15 at the best online prices at eBay! Free shipping for many products!

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[MareLuce]

@bindle does that Hershel have a handle for pulling it out of a backpack?

 

[bindle]

@bindle does that Hershel have a handle for pulling it out of a backpack?

No handle - just the single zipper at the top of the sleeve

 

[blue-bear]

I received my supcase for the MacBook Pro 14 today, feels actually quite good, really sturdy and the clips as hold onto the laptop really well unlike the cheap generic cases where there isn’t any clips where the vents are!

Link to purchase https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09P2WVS7...t_i_X6JNQ9W2DA6M7ASA394J?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1

And some photos attached!