Storm Laptop Case

The outer envelope of the Storm is the most essential part of a veritable multi-layer fortress around my MacBook Pro.

I use both AquaQuest’s Storm laptop case and its Wingman backpack cover as part of a layered system that has effectively saved me thousands of dollars and protected irreplaceable data.

I frequently travel with an $8,000 14” MacBook Pro and needed a solution for one-bag trips where I could not bring my briefcase-style waterproof hard case. Instead, the MacBook had to travel inside my carry-on backpack, both in flight and on foot, where it could be exposed to heavy rain, rough transportation, crowded buses, trains, and boats, or accidental drops.

Adding to the challenge, the backpack itself could not be fully waterproof or use a roll-top closure, and it needed a false-bottom laptop compartment. I also wanted a laptop sleeve with excellent impact protection and reinforced corners, but without a rigid shell.

Here is the solution I came up with:

First, I removed the neoprene sleeve from the outer waterproof envelope of the Storm. I still use that sleeve separately for other, less valuable items.

I then place the 14” MacBook Pro inside a tomtoc A13 Defender sleeve with reinforced corner protection. That goes inside the waterproof envelope of the 15” AquaQuest Storm, which then slips into the false-bottom laptop compartment of my full-size AER Travel Pack 3, made with a 1680D Cordura ballistic-nylon exterior. The laptop compartment has a weather-resistant YKK AquaGuard zipper.

I use the 15" version of the Storm because the tomtoc A13 is significantly thicker than the 14" MacBook Pro.

When conditions call for even more protection, I add the perfectly fitting AquaQuest Wingman rain cover for packs up to 40L, which I keep stored in the front pocket of the AER.

The result is my MacBook Pro TRAVEL FORTRESS.

This setup has now survived two monsoons, many heavy rainstorms, countless rough and crowded bus, boat, and train rides, and one memorable incident in which my backpack ended up in a two-foot-deep puddle.

My MacBook came out completely unscathed every time.

Unfortunately, both the AER Travel Pack 3 version I use and the AquaQuest “Small” Wingman for packs of 40L or less have been discontinued. The Storm, however, remains so useful to me that I plan to buy at least two more 15” cases as backups. They are that good!

Just wanted to confirm that the 11" version (with the neoprene sleeve inside) fits a 13" M1 MacBook Pro, as there seemed to be some ambiguity based on previous reviews. I haven't exposed the case to the elements yet, so I can't comment on its waterproofing.

They fit large so I bought the 13 inch for Macbook Air 15 inch, because I do not use the inner soft sleeve, as my backpack already has padded computer sleeve. I have been using it for 2 years everyday and you can see wear and tare in the corners but it still works and is still waterproof. I'm now here on the web to buy a the sling bag computer with pockets.

I bought one of these water proof cases for my mac laptop because I live in the Northwest and its always wet out, it seemed practical. Not 4 days after getting it, two beers exploded in my backpack (punctured by the metal part of my clipboard) filling my backpack with beer. Everything is ruined except my $1200 computer is safe and sound. This little investment saved my ass big-time.

I sunk my canoe, actually could have been killed, whats new in my life, theres so many times when I should have been killed on the water. lol and it worked, it saved my lap top. definitely worth the dollars. get it-and Im a picky guy. I wish the sealing method was a zipper like on a dry suit-instead its like a zip lock bag. hard to close and open, but not that hard-get it,, thumbs up