Most of you know by now that I'm something of a bag-o-holic. It's probably because I'm so attached to my MacBook Pro and because I take it everywhere but regardless, I really dig bags or all shapes and sizes. One bag I'm currently digging is the Torq (US$170) backpack from Spire.

Spire is a bunch of admitted computer geeks with a passion for both outdoor gear and tech gear - and that comes through in their products. Torq improves upon two of Spire's popular backpacks the Volt XL and Meta by adding capacity, comfort and additional protection.

The Torq is a killer backpack that's well padded and safely carriers a 15 to 17-inch notebook and a bunch of other gear. It's split into three main compartments for: accessories, laptop and books/clothing. I recently loaded the Spire up with my MBP 15-inch and all its accessories (power supply, mouse, cables, CoolPad, ExpressCard, etc.) and still had enough room to bring my current raft of reading (three magazines and two books) and a weekend's worth of clothes thanks to the expanding compartments.

The Spire's dedicated notebook compartment offers a lot of protection thanks to the included Vertical Boot notebook sleeve. The sleeve has a Ballistic nylon exterior, Velcro flap, quarter-inch closed-cell padding on all six sides and a rear pocket can store thin folders or documents. The sleeve can be removed and used separately thanks to the built-in D-rings, shoulder strap and reinforced top handle.

Torq also features a strong load-bearing padded waist belt which can be hidden when not in use, a bevy of external and interior pockets, light colored interior, key clip and dual side mesh water bottle pockets. Colors include blue (pictured), red, black and gray.

Although it may be a little large for the 13.3-inch MacBook, the Spire Torq is a perfect fit for either the 15 or 17-inch MacBook Pro. If you're looking for a backpack to carry your MBP, the Torq Spire is worth looking into.