Abstract: A bag (100) for carrying objects may include two or more compartments (105, 110). Access to at least one of the compartments (105) may be selectively closed using a drawstring type closure mechanism. The drawstring type closure mechanism (112) may take the form of one or more flexible members (115, 120). Access to another of the compartments (110) may be selectively allowed and prevented using a securing mechanism, such as a zipper (140) or the like. At least one compartment (105, 110) may be sized to contain a laptop computer or the like. At least one compartment (105, 110) may be defined at least in part using a relatively rigid, rigid, shape retaining, or a shock absorbing material. The drawstring type closure mechanism (112) may be configured to allow a user to utilize the drawstring type closure mechanism (112) to carry the bag (100).