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Most laptop backpacks look like a gym bag with a padded pocket. The DELSEY Chatelet Air 2.0 is the opposite, a laptop backpack styled like a piece of luggage, with vegan leather trim and a recycled chevron shell. The bag is handsome, well organized, and full of travel-smart touches. It is also heavier and pricier than a basic pack, so here is who it suits.

What it is, in plain terms

A structured laptop backpack made from eco-friendly recycled fabric with vegan leather trim, about 16 by 12.5 by 7 inches and 2.3 pounds. Inside are two padded sleeves for a laptop up to 15.6 inches and a tablet, plus a main compartment with organizer pockets, two side pockets, a hidden front pocket, and a rear pocket for valuables. It also has a built-in USB charging port, a TSA-accepted combination padlock, and a trolley sleeve that slides over a rolling suitcase handle.

Why it works for travel

The trolley sleeve is the feature you feel most, because it lets the pack ride on your Chatelet suitcase instead of your shoulders through the terminal. The padded sleeves keep a laptop and tablet safe, and the antimicrobial lining keeps the inside fresh on long trips. Add the USB port and the TSA lock, and it covers the small things that make airport days smoother. It looks the part too, which is half the appeal.

Who the laptop backpack is for

Buy it if you want a work-and-travel bag that looks sharp and carries your tech with care, especially if you already travel with matching Chatelet luggage. If you want the lightest or cheapest option, a plain nylon pack will haul a laptop for far less.