Beacon - Nylon - Black / Gold / Lavender

Beacon Laptop Backpack

Recycled Poly
Black Exterior / Gold Hardware / Lavender Interior

$99.00

$99.00 $198.00 (50% OFF)

Our smallest eco-friendly backpack, designed for everyday use and can hold up to a 13” laptop. Perfect for quick day-trips to the farmer’s market, commutes or even a road trip.

Suitcase Handle Sleeve

A pass-through sleeve slides onto most bags for fuss-free travel.

Laptop Compartment

A dedicated padded laptop compartment that fits up to 13" laptops, with water-resistant zippers.

Tons of Pockets

Two internal mesh pockets, a zippered pocket, three smaller slip pockets (including a pen holder), a larger slip pocket for folders or paperwork, a small zipper top pocket, and 2 small stash pockets on the side of the backpack.

D-Rings

2 small d-rings attached to each side of the backpack, for clipping on charms or hand sanitizer.

Key Leash

A long leash with a clasp is available for keeping keys easily accessible.

Laptop Compartment Dimensions

Fits 13" laptops.

Depth - 12.25" (shortest height)

Width - 10"

Size

Width - 10.5"

Depth - 4.5"

Height - 14"

Linear Inches - 29"

Volume - 10.8 L

Weight

1.6 lbs

Premium Sustainable Exterior

A fine-weave and premium quality water-resistant nylon that's made from 27" recycled nylon, 50% recycled poly.

Nappa Leather Accents

The zippers, handle, and a back panel piece are made from our soft, supple Nappa leather as accents.

Signature Jacquard Lining

A luxuriously-lined interior that features premium-quality jacquard recycled poly in our signature hummingbird print.

Water-resistant Zippers

Zippers for the laptop compartment that are water-resistant.

Care Instructions

If needed, we suggest spot cleaning the bag, but only with a small amount of water (preferably distilled) apply gently with a soft cloth. However, test a small area of the bag first before applying all over to avoid any damage.

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Overall rating: 4.34375 / 5 from 192 reviews.

AI Generated Review Summary

The Beacon backpack is praised for its perfect size, sleek design, and high-quality material, making it ideal for everyday use. Customers appreciate its numerous compartments and professional look, though some have mixed feelings about the fit and straps.

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Review highlights

"I love the sleek minimalist look, and the thoughtfulness of the pockets and organization." — Helena A.
"Love the bag; love the size and all the compartments!" — Virginia M.
"I adored the sleek and small design and would have used this all the time if it was the right size for me." — Jamie H.

Reviews

love my cute little Beacon!

"I have had the OG for years, which I still love for a regular business trip. But recently, I had gone to a conference and found it heavy to carry around the whole day as I was rarely sitting in one place. So, for my next big conference, I wanted a bag that was still super cute and professional looking, but not too large. This easily carries my small laptop (not mine is 13", some snacks, a notebook and a small cardigan. perfect for my conference needs."

— Lisa D. (5/5)

Too small, unable to return

"I found this bag to be smaller than expected (I'm replacing one of similar size but it seems to have room for more stuff. ) I also was disappointed that I couldn't return it even for an exchange, it will be going to any consignment store that will take it. Finally, the big gold zipper is a bit silly, the covered black zippers look much better."

— Susan (2/5)

Perfect Travel Backpack

"This is an elegant, well made backpack perfect for travel, daily errands, or going into the office. A tablet fits in it well but probably not a laptop. The material is water resistant, wipes clean and is a strong material. Quality hardwear and it's stitched well. Love this bag!"

— Michael W. (5/5)

A very small bag

"I bought this as a replacement for a Lo & Sons bag I bought several years ago which has been discontinued (the Hanover 2). The bag looked comparable online, but it's about half the size. It's super small and the front pocket is difficult to open. I'm struggling to think of a practical use for it now that I see the size. I wish I could return it but it was final sale. It seems like there aren't any comparable bags to the Hanover."

— Krystal R. (1/5)

Way smaller than it appears

"This backpack is the size of a child's backpack. It barely fits what I need for a regular day at work"

— Monique F. (2/5)

Great backpack, very sheek! Only

"Great backpack, very sheek! Only complaint is that the pockets are a little tight & small- hard to get things in and out of and I have small hands."

— DANDREA T. (4/5)

Not as expected. . .

"If you're looking for a cross between a purse and a backpack for commuting, this is the one for you. . . unfortunately it's not what I was hoping for. I ordered the closest thing to my Hanover Backpack from 2019, and this bag is significantly smaller. Everyone in my family quoted Zoolander to comment on the size, and after doing the initial load, I reluctantly sent it back due to capacity issues. I'll always love and vouch for this company for their quality and simple details (hence five stars), but my search for a simple backpack with classy lines continues. . ."

— Nan P. (5/5)

"The bag is well made, but be cautious if you don’t have a very slim MacBook. My standard 13" Lenovo laptop does not fit in the compartment in a way that allows the bag to close, despite the description stating it fits up to a 13" laptop. Customer service explained the sizing is based on diagonal screen measurement. Worth knowing before purchasing, especially since final sale items aren’t eligible for returns."

— Charlotte (1/5)

Beacon Nylon Backpack

"Too small for my laptop, so can’t use or return (final sale)."

— Marni J. (1/5)

smaller than expected

"smaller than expected"

— Pamela S. (4/5)

Q&A

Is there a way to purchase a shoulder strap (like on the OG) to attach to the d-rings in order to wear the bag on one shoulder as an option?: Thanks for showing interest in our Beacon backpack, CW! We don’t sell separate components like shoulder straps at the moment. But I’ll definitely pass your feedback along to our design team for future considerations. Thanks again!
Will ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 10 (14” Intel) Laptop fit in the separate laptop compartment? Dimensions: 0.60" x 12.43" x 8.76": Hi Lisa, You have such great taste! The Beacon backpack's laptop compartment size is designed to fit 13" devices with 12.25" depth (shortest height) x 10" width. I hope this helps! Of course, if you have further question you can always email us at support@loandsons.com and we're glad to assist you further. Thank you!
Will the backpack fit a 13 inch mac book with a case?: Hi Kym, thank you for reaching out your inquiry! Yes, it will fit to a 13" but limited to these devices: 2019 - Macbook Pro - Macbook Air - iPad Pro - Microsoft Surface 2018 - Macbook Air 2017 - Macbook Pro Let us know if you have other inquiries by emailing us at support@loandsons.com.
Will this fit the 2020 Macbook Air (M1 Chip)?: Hi Ally, Thank you for your inquiry. Please see below the device compatibility for your reference. Device Compatibility Laptop Compartment Depth 12.25" (shortest height) Width 10" The 13" devices that will fit are listed below: 2019 - Macbook Pro - Macbook Air - iPad Pro - Microsoft Surface 2018 - Macbook Air 2017 - Macbook Pro Let us know if you have any questions or concerns.
Is the bag comfortable. I have a neck that gives me troubles.: Hi Arleen, we definitely think so! The straps are foam padded and the Beacon weighs in at less than two pounds when empty! Hope this helps and let us know if you have any other questions at support@loandsons.com.
Can the backpack straps be detached or stashed in order to just use the top handle?: Hi KD, great question! The Beacon does not have the ability to remove the straps, however, you may want to check out the Rowledge as the bottom of the straps can be unclipped and tucked into the luggage sleeve to carry the bag via top handles!
I have a Lenovo Thinkpad that should fit in a 13" pocket, but I think might be bigger than a Mac..Wondering if you might know if that would fit in the Beacon? Thanks!!: Hi Allie -- Thanks for reaching out! The Beacon has a depth of 12.25" and a width of 10" and can fit up to 13" devices. As long as your device measures within this range it should definitely fit! Anything bigger runs the risk of being too large for the bag.

Frequently Asked Questions

For domestic USA orders, we accept returns for any unused products within 30 days upon receiving your order. A $10 return shipping and processing fee will be deducted from your refund. Returned products must have their original packaging, uncut hang tag with barcode, not show any signs of use, wear and tear, marks/scratches, alterations, or any kind of damage.

For international orders, unfortunately at this time, we cannot accept returns. But of course, we will always honor our warranty in the rare case a product has a defect or malfunctions.

For more detailed instructions on returns and exchanges please see our support and FAQ page.

Sale items are generally accepted under our standard return policy unless noted otherwise during the checkout process. If a sale item is non-returnable, the shopping cart will display a message that identifies certain products as “final sale items.” Purchases made during the warehouse sale are considered final sale items and are not eligible for return, exchange, or price matching.

US Domestic Shipping

Free Ground Shipping for all orders $250 and more (before tax and after discounts). Orders below $250 will incur a ground shipping fee (shown at checkout and our shipping page) - only available to US addresses. Orders can take up to 3-10 business days (does not include holidays and weekends) to be delivered.

Fast Shipping (estimated delivery in 3–4 business days) is $25 and available for orders containing three items or fewer.

International Shipping

Unfortunately at the moment, we're unable to offer international shipping. We hope to be able to offer it again in the near future!

To learn more about shipping, please visit our shipping FAQ page.

We offer a free one year warranty, which covers product damages/defects. We stand by the quality of all our products so don't worry if your order is beyond the 1 year, we are still here to help! *Please note, L&S order number and customer information must be provided, and third-party purchases are not covered.