Keep it light with this laptop carrying brief

I'm a "just in case" packer, so I know that having a big backpack means I'll find some way to fill it up. If you're a pack rat like me, it's time to trade in the heavy bag for something that's smaller and lighter.

Trust me, I've learned my lesson, so now I look for thin bags that fit exactly what I need when I need it. That may be why I'm attracted to laptop sleeves with shoulder straps or handles. I recently highlighted three brightly colored laptop bags that won't weigh you down this spring, and just today, I spotted yet another cute sleeve over at GeekSugar I just had to include in my list.

When it comes to laptop bags, simple is better, and I don't think you can find anything as simple as the Knomo laptop brief. Kolobags says the quilted bag weighs in at just over 10 ounces, but it's padded interior is thick enough inside to protect your laptop. It features a three-quarter zipper around its full hide leather top, and a retractable padded handle so you can carry it when you travel.

For your protection, the bag also has a ID tag inside, and an international phone number people can call if your bag is ever lost. Once you register your laptop bag, you'll be assigned a unique tracking number so the bag can be traced back to you if it's ever lost. The Knomo laptop bag is available in red, blue, yellow, and taupe so you have plenty of reasons to stay away from black.