Occasionally, members of the Gadgeteer Team receive products out of the blue, sent by eager PR people proud of their product(s), hopeful that we will take a look at them and comment on and/or review them on the website. Many times it is the umpteenth smartphone case or something just as lack-luster, but occasionally it is from […]
The Boreas Gear Erawan Travel Duffle mini-review Read More
I may be the only one, but I love gadgets and gear that look like they could have been used in my favorite “Sci Fi” movies. The Solid Gray Backpack is one of those products, and I’m thinking of Star Wars. Made from polypropene block copolymer, the backpack measures 19.7 X 12.6 X 7.9 inches
The Solid Gray Backpack – A backpack even a Storm Trooper would wear Read More
Because I am a doddering, forgetful fool, I finally realized that to avoid forgetting any item or its accessory, I need to carry everything with me. And I mean everything. iPhones, iPods, iPad, earphones and headphones (I AM a reviewer, after all) and all the junk that has to go with this stuff. It can
Everki Versa Premium Checkpoint Friendly Laptop Backpack review Read More
This review covers three bags from SLAPPA – the Velocity SPYDER PRO 15.4″ laptop backpack, the Manalishi 15.4″ laptop sleeve, and the Damask 10″ sleeve. They are a representative sample of the wide range of styles and sizes SLAPPA offers. The 15.4″ sleeve isn’t too distinctive, but the other two show SLAPPA’s focus on unique styling
We’ve reviewed quite a few Saddleback Leather Company bags over the years. Known for their durability and last forever construction, Saddleback bags have never been considered soft and comfy. At least till now. Their new Simple Backpack features lighter weight softer leather and is currently available in a 14″ size with a 17″ size available
Saddleback Leather Company is going soft with their new Simple Backpack Read More
Always losing your remote controls? Sat on the couch and remembered you left your tablet on the dining table? Well with the Eastpak Sofa you’ll have a pocket for everything. Made from polyurethane foam and cordura, the couch has multiple pockets to store all your couch potato gear. Measuring 27.2″ H X 55.9″ W X 36.6″ D with
Eastpak Sofa – When a Backpack Mates with a Sofa Read More
Pockets…pockets…need to organise my stuff into pockets. Nomadic is a Japanese brand of luggage that’s available in the US from Jetpens, and their Nomadic CB-01 Wise Walker has pockets galore. From small pockets meant to carry your train ticket, to big pockets large enough to handle a 13″ notebook (though there’s no padding so you’ll really need
Nomadic CB-01 Backpack – What does it have in its pocketses, Precious? Read More
Backpacks tend to be pretty similar to each other, but the new modular Arkiv Field Pack System from Mission Workshop gives you the ability to customize a bag to fit your needs. The bags are made with a 1000 denier nylon exterior and a weatherproof urethane coated nylon liner; “the pack is fabricated with military
Mission Workshop Introduces the Arkiv Backpack System Read More
The OGIO Squadron RSS backpack (reactive suspension system – more on that later) is, as you can see in the photo above, a beast of a bag. You can put a lot of stuff into it, and thanks to all the various pockets and compartment, all that stuff will stay put. There’s a dedicated section
OGIO Squadron RSS Backpack Review Read More
I’d never heard of Kata Bags before they offered a review sample of their new MiniBee-120 PL Backpack for DSLR cameras and gear. Turns out they are a member of the Vitech Group, to which Manfrotto also belongs. Manfrotto serves as the US distributor of Kata Bags, and it is also a maker of camera
Kata Bags MiniBee-120 PL Backpack for DSLR Review Read More
Recently, photography has been picking up popularity in both the amateur and professional sectors. As an amateur photographer, I always love to carry my Sony NEX-5 DSLR around with me when I go out exploring NYC or traveling. I wanted a bag that can protect my camera, lens, and accessories and also have room for
Tenba Discovery Large Photo/Laptop Daypack Review Read More
Had it with packs that can’t hold up to real, down-and-dirty use? Have a look at GORUCK. The name is a combination of “go” which implies movement and “ruck” (short for rucksack, a military word for backpack) which implies action, energy and purpose. GORUCK’s products are designed by a former US Special Forces (AKA Green
GORUCK ‘brings it’ with rugged, USA-made packs Read More
We Gadgeteers have a, shall we say…fondness.. for our gadgets, am I right? Rhetorical question ’round these parts. Some cling to a mere handy handful of essential EDC, others find a BSA-like array necessary for preparedness. Some commute via public transportation through vast, sprawling urban metropoli for a day at the grind, others trek stoically
STM Revolution Medium Laptop Backpack Review Read More
For your average and sundry backpacks, it makes sense to find one that’s going to hold your gear and not kill your back at the same time. It also helps to find a backpack with the padded pocket for netbooks, laptops, iPads, Macs, whatever you’re toting these days to keep connected. Cheaply made backpacks will
eGuann “The Engineer” Backpack Review Read More
Designed for kids ages 8 and up, the iSafe backpack has a built in security system, which is powered by batteries and can be activated by the wearer pulling on a cord. Once the cord is pulled, the bag sounds off as loud as a car alarm and can run up to 2 continuous hours
Keep your kids iSafe with an alarm enabled backpack Read More