Spring travel season starts messy. Airports are busier, timetables slip, hotel Wi-Fi is still the same lobby-bar nightmare it was last year, and that 5W wall charger you’ve been dragging around since 2019 can’t keep up with a modern phone, let alone a phone and a laptop and a pair of earbuds. The good news […]
6 Travel Gadgets That Earn Their Space in Your Bag This Spring Read More
WaterField Designs has a long history of making thoughtful, well-crafted bags and cases in San Francisco. The company’s products carry a specific kind of weight: not just the physical heft of full-grain leather and waxed canvas, but the weight of genuine craft. Every stitch and pocket placement feels considered. That reputation makes today’s announcement both
Three WaterField Bags Nobody Expected in 2026 Read More
Most EDC backpacks pick a lane. They go tactical and end up looking like they belong at a forward operating base, or they go minimal and sacrifice every attachment point that might actually be useful during a full day of movement. ASRV has been quietly building a middle ground with its modular bag lineup, and
New Modular EDC Backpack Isn’t Playing the Usual Game Read More
There’s a moment in every adult’s life when a regular backpack stops cutting it. Maybe it’s the third time your laptop slides into the same pocket as your lunch. Maybe it’s the realization that your everyday carry bag has zero organizational thought behind it and you’ve been living in chaos this whole time. Whatever the
5 Pro EDC Backpacks That Make Standard Bags Look Tiny Read More
NEWS – Most laptop backpacks treat weight as an afterthought. The bag protects your gear, handles rain, organizes your cables, and it does all of that somewhere between 2.5 and 3.5 pounds before you’ve packed a single thing inside. WaterField Designs took a different approach with the Trigo Laptop Backpack, a $349 commuter pack handcrafted
This 1.2-pound laptop backpack is made from racing sailcloth Read More
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
WaterField Bowery Leather Backpack Review – A Bag That Ages Like Bourbon Read More
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
WaterField Bowery Leather Backpack: Heirloom Quality Meets Modern Tech Read More
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
Aer Slim Pack 2 Backpack – A Sleek Way to Carry Your Tech! Read More
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
Backpackbeat 7711 Nomad Backpack review – A solid multipurpose EDC pack! Read More
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,
Now Crocs can carry your favorite EDC! Read More
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
Bellroy Lite 38L Travel Pack review – Light/Lite is right? Read More
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
This is the Swiss Army knife of backpacks – Trust me, you’ve never seen anything like it! Read More
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
Upgrade your EDC with WaterField’s new sophisticated Shinjuku backpack Read More
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
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
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
Waterfield Designs Vitesse backpack review Read More
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
Troubador Apex Backpack 3.0 review – Lightweight, comfortable and superbly functional Read More
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
Kailas Hurricane 26l Small Hiking Backpack review – a solid, lightweight day pack Read More
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
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.
AER Tech Pack 3 backpack review – it’s made for the road warriors! Read More