Incase City Backpack 24L review

The Incase City Backpack 24L is the value pick for full laptop protection. Incase describes it as a full-size laptop backpack for a MacBook and other essentials, with two primary storage areas, a 360-degree padded laptop compartment, quick-access pockets and padded shoulder straps. The 360-degree padding matters for anyone who drops a bag on a classroom floor or a train rack, because it protects the laptop from all sides rather than only the back. Capacity is 24L, equal to the Thule Construct, at $99.99 with free US shipping and 30 day returns. The weak spot is documentation: the product text we could read does not state the largest laptop it takes, its weight or its fabric, so check the spec tab before buying a 16 in. machine. We compared documented features and published prices and did not test the bag.

Who it is for

MacBook owners who want full padding under $100

Price

$99.99 on Incase's US store as of November 2026.

Incase City Backpack - 24L Regular price $99.99
Quoted from the vendor pricing page on November 13, 2026.

Key features

• 360-degree padded laptop compartment
• Two primary storage areas
• Quick-access pockets
• Padded shoulder straps
• 24L capacity

Strengths and weaknesses

• Strength: Fully padded laptop compartment for $99.99
• Strength: Free US shipping and 30 day returns
• Strength: Two separate main storage areas split books from gear
• Weakness: Incase's page text does not state a maximum laptop size
• Weakness: No luggage pass-through listed
• Weakness: Incase does not list weight or fabric on the main product text

Key facts

• Price: $99.99
• Volume: 24 L
• Laptop protection: 360-degree padded compartment
• SKU: CL55450
• Returns: 30 days

Where it ranks

Incase City Backpack 24L is No. 6 in our Best Laptop Backpacks verdict.