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WaterField Bowery Leather Backpack Review – A Bag That Ages Like Bourbon

By Vincent Nguyen / December 13, 2025 / Featured, Reviews / Backpack, Leather / 1 Comment

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REVIEWS – The backpack market splits cleanly into two camps: technical bags built for function and leather bags built for boardrooms. WaterField’s Bowery Leather Backpack refuses to pick a side. At $549, this San Francisco-made full-grain leather pack promises heirloom quality with modern tech protection, targeting professionals who want their MacBook Pro wrapped in something […]

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WaterField Bowery Leather Backpack: Heirloom Quality Meets Modern Tech

By Vincent Nguyen / November 21, 2025 / Articles / Backpack, Laptop backpack / Leave a Comment

The WaterField Bowery Leather Backpack is now available at $549 from sfbags.com. This San Francisco-crafted leather backpack combines heirloom quality with modern tech functionality. If you’ve been looking for a professional-grade backpack that improves with age rather than falling apart, this deserves your attention. ⬇︎ Jump to summary (pros/cons) Price: $549 Where to buy: sfbags.com

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Aer Slim Pack 2 Backpack – A Sleek Way to Carry Your Tech!

By Frank Myers / October 23, 2025 / Reviews / Backpack, Laptop backpack / Leave a Comment

REVIEW – Although I mostly work remotely, there have been a few occasions when I need to go back into the office. I needed a bag that could carry all my tech I would need while in the office. I had a small backpack that was too small, and a giant backpack that was too

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Backpackbeat 7711 Nomad Backpack review – A solid multipurpose EDC pack!

By Bob Patterson / October 21, 2025 / Reviews / Backpack / Leave a Comment

REVIEW – Is “retro cool” a thing? Meet the 7711 Nomad Backpack from Backpackbeats! While this bag has throwback vibes, it also has all the things you need for modern commutes and travel. Let’s learn more. To the review! ⬇︎ Jump to summary (pros/cons) Price: $163 Where to buy: Go to the Backpackbeat web site! What is

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Now Crocs can carry your favorite EDC!

By Julie Strietelmeier / September 1, 2025 / News / Backpack / Leave a Comment

NEWS – Until now, Crocs have been a questionable choice for footwear, and now you can you can wear them/one on your back. Crocs have come out with a backpack! The Crocs Classic Backpack features the same material as their iconic clog-style shoes, but in backpack form. Available in every guy’s favorite color – black,

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Bellroy Lite 38L Travel Pack review – Light/Lite is right?

By Ian Lim / April 11, 2025 / Reviews / Backpack, Bags / 5 Comments

REVIEW – Planning a trip to Southeast Asia later this year, one of my main means of transport will be the ubiquitous scooter. Now when I lived there for a couple of years, I regularly transported 2 x 20 litre water bottles or even once a four shelf bookcase, but I really don’t want to

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This is the Swiss Army knife of backpacks – Trust me, you’ve never seen anything like it!

By Julie Strietelmeier / April 10, 2025 / News / Backpack / 2 Comments

NEWS – The Coalax Lancer300 backpack is a game-changer for photographers, adventurers, and tech enthusiasts alike. Its standout feature is the innovative exoskeleton design, which not only provides a rugged frame for durability but also supports modularity. This allows users to customize the backpack with various detachable compartments, such as a drone pouch or accessory

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Upgrade your EDC with WaterField’s new sophisticated Shinjuku backpack

By Julie Strietelmeier / March 4, 2025 / News / Backpack / Leave a Comment

NEWS – WaterField Designs has done it again with the release of the Shinjuku Backpack, a sleek and lightweight carry solution designed for modern professionals. Inspired by Tokyo’s bustling Shinjuku district, this backpack is all about blending style, functionality, and comfort for those navigating crowded commutes or busy workdays. What makes the Shinjuku Backpack stand

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BLUETTI Handsfree 2 Backpack Power Station review – A power station you can carry on your back

By James Cook / December 1, 2024 / Reviews / Backpack, power station / Leave a Comment

REVIEW – A very interesting gadget combo came out recently that really intrigued me. You may have seen it in a news post about a month ago where Bluetti announced a backpack/battery combo called the Handsfree 2 All-in-One Backpack power station. The Gadgeteer has reviewed quite a few different Bluetti battery products over the past

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BLUETTI’s Handsfree Series: The ultimate solar backpack power station for adventurers and creatives

By Staff editor / October 16, 2024 / News / Backpack, power station / Leave a Comment

NEWS – Outdoor exploration is about to get much more convenient—and high-tech—with the release of BLUETTI’s Handsfree Backpack Series-Handsfree 1 and Handsfree 2 on October 15th, 2024. Designed for hikers, photographers, backpackers, and digital nomads, this all-in-one backpack power station redefines what it means to stay powered on the go. We’ve all been there—juggling portable

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Waterfield Designs Vitesse backpack review

By Smythe Richbourg / October 15, 2024 / Reviews / Backpack / Leave a Comment

REVIEW – WaterField Designs, under their eponymous founder, Gary WaterField, is a San Francisco-based shop that has been around for decades. I have had several of their bags and have lusted for more. Each time I go out with one, I get comments from strangers and coworkers alike on the designs. So I was excited

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Troubador Apex Backpack 3.0 review – Lightweight, comfortable and superbly functional

By Bob Patterson / October 1, 2024 / Reviews / Backpack / Leave a Comment

REVIEW – Feel good and look good on your daily commute! The Troubador Apex Backpack 3.0 is an award-wining design that promises all-day flexibility in a thoughtful and sustainable package. Does it meet The Gadgeteer’s standards? Let’s explore. To the review! What is it? The Troubador Apex Backpack 3.0 is a lightweight work/travel/daily backpack that

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Kailas Hurricane 26l Small Hiking Backpack review – a solid, lightweight day pack

By Garry Kolb / June 24, 2024 / Reviews / Backpack / Leave a Comment

REVIEW – When you travel, you typically need to bring stuff along with you as you see the sights. There are lots of ways to do this but if you want your hands free, a backpack is a great solution. We had a trip coming up where I knew we would need to carry various

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Chrome Industries Hawes 26L and Highline 20L backpack review – maybe the perfect laptop bag

By Zack Chongulia / May 20, 2024 / Reviews / Backpack, Laptops and Gear / Leave a Comment

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REVIEW – My old laptop bag finally gave out, so when Chrome Industries offered to send me their Hawes 26L and Highline 20L backpacks to try out, I was stoked. Let’s see what the Chrome Industries Hawes 26L and Highline 20L laptop backpacks have to offer. What is it? The Hawes 26L and Highline 20L

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AER Tech Pack 3 backpack review – it’s made for the road warriors!

By Bob Patterson / May 16, 2024 / Reviews / Backpack / Leave a Comment

REVIEW – Road warriors: your backpack is here! I’m testing AER’s Tech Pack 3 from the 2024 Tech Collection. As the name implies, this is third generation of this particular bag. It’s designed to manage all your technology and tech accessories without the need for extra pouches or organizers. Let’s take it on the road.

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Korin is back with the HubPack 33 travel backpack!

By Greg Cleveland / April 25, 2024 / News / Backpack, Crowdfunded / Leave a Comment

NEWS – Korin has a new crowdfunding campaign open on Kickstarter for their latest travel backpack – the HubPack 33. With an emphasis on security-on-the-go, the HubPack 33 features cut-resistant material and a retractable metal cable that can be secured into the onboard TSA lock. On the tech side, there are plenty of pockets for

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Inatek Travel Backpack review

By Frank Myers / March 31, 2024 / Reviews / Backpack, Travel Gear / 2 Comments

REVIEW – Can a travel backpack replace your traditional wheeled luggage? Read on to see how the Inatek Travel Backpack can fit in your travel plans. What is it? The Inatek Travel Backpack is a 38L backpack that is approved as an airline carry-on. Compared to the normal wheeled luggage that most people use, this

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STM BagPack review – Your super sneaky secret travel weapon!

By Bob Patterson / January 4, 2024 / Reviews / Backpack, Bags / Leave a Comment

REVIEW – Look at me, on vacation, carrying things! I’m testing the STM BagPack, a packable 15 liter backpack that you can stuff and pack for travel, then pull it our when you get to your destination. But this bag has another secret: it’s got an inflatable laptop sleeve if you need to haul your

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WaterField Designs X-Air Backpack review – the eagle has landed

By Greg Cleveland / December 27, 2023 / Reviews / Backpack / Leave a Comment

REVIEW – On short trips, flying with a carry-on bag in lieu of checked luggage is a great way to save time and money – while mitigating the risk of your stuff arriving at a different destination. Rollerboards and spinner bags have been a staple of air travel, but can be a literal drag when

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Icemule Pro Large 23L Backpack Soft Cooler review – an easier to carry cooler

By Zack Chongulia / October 18, 2023 / Reviews / Backpack, cooler / 2 Comments

REVIEW – I have a few soft coolers but they can be awkward to carry long distances so when Icemule offered their backpack-style cooler for review I decided to give it a try. Let’s see how the Icemule Pro Large 23L cooler performs. What is it? The Icemule Pro Large 23L Backpack Soft Cooler is

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