When I was in college, I did a lot of silly things. I survived almost solely on Cheetos and 22-ounce cans of AriZona green tea. I walked the frozen wind tunnels of my winter campus in a snowboarding coat that didn’t have any actual insulation. I drove a car that had no air conditioning in the summer; its windows also periodically refused to close in the winter (I think that just builds character). But even at my most frostbitten and nutritionally deficient, I always carried my laptop around in a case.Whether you’re a broke college student, a professional, a parent with curious kids, or just someone who doesn’t want to replace their laptop, a laptop sleeve can give you some peace of mind knowing that a rendezvous with the ground won’t brick your $1,000-plus machine. We’ve researched and tested dozens of laptop sleeves to find a variety of styles that will suit you, whether you’re looking for fun, function, or both.Before you buy a laptop sleeve, consider if you actually need one. Many backpacks, messenger bags, tote bags, and briefcases already have a protective slot for your laptop. But if you carry your laptop outside of a bag, a laptop sleeve might be what you need.