Targus 17”-18” Strike II Gaming Backpack

This durable gamer-on-the-go everything bag is, as onemight say, ludicrously capacious: there’s an ultra-padded laptop compartment big enough for even 18” monster consoles, plus dedicated pockets for the rest of your peripherals, including a loop to hang a headset. (There’s even an easy-to-access side pocket so you don’t have to open the whole backpack just to retrieve it.) Expect ample cushioning, and even a sternum strap for added stability, so both precious cargo and your back are well protected. Bonus points for the elastic trolley strap that lets you slide your bag on a rolling suitcase. Priced under $80, it clocks in at just under 2 lbs when empty. How about when it’s filled? Let’s just say it handily totes the weight of your parents’ expectations, along with the controllers they bought you for Christmas.