News, reviews and articles about bags (laptop bags, messenger bags, shoulder bags, backpacks, pouches and more).
NEWS – It began with the GR2, a large 40L ruck (AKA backpack) that GORUCK designed and built for travel (but also great for EDC). A few years later, the GR2 34L arrived, a slightly smaller, shorter ruck for folks of lesser height and frame who really wanted to use the GR2, but found the […]
GORUCK launches GR2 26L, a smaller option for travel or EDC Read More
NEWS – If you carry a laptop bag to work, you probably don’t want to carry that huge thing when you go out for lunch or to run some quick errands. You could use the Outpac Daysafe Tech Crossbody as your wallet and carry it inside your bigger EDC bag. When you only need a
Travel light and handsfree with the Outpac Daysafe Crossbody Read More
NEWS – Cables and chargers are usually in the “don’t leave home without them” category, but they can make a mess of your gear bag if they aren’t contained. The Dapper Wrapper Storage Accessory from STM can keep that snake’s nest straight and tidy in a roll.The Dapper Wrapper is made of a water- and
Keep your gear looking dapper with this storage accessory Read More
REVIEW – I have always been in search of the perfect bag. That means I own many bags for the different types activities in which I participate. The one activity that I have been unable to find the perfect bag for is for when I go to the gym. I go to the gym after
Kong Jr. Gym Bag review Read More
NEWS – Ladies, forget about using big, bulky bags for your everyday carry. The streamlined Form bag from Everlane can carry your gear, including a laptop. The bag is made of 100% Italian leather in Prato, Italy. Although it measures only 13” tall x 5” deep x 10.5” wide, the bag can fit up to a 13″
Form follows function with this Everlane bag Read More
NEWS – I’ve recently started taking knitting classes, and as with everything I do, I make it my mission to find every accessory for the activity to add to my collection. That means I have a lot of accessories that need to be organized and stored, and I just found the perfect bag for storing
This bag is perfect for storing and organizing all those little things you carry Read More
REVIEW – Messenger style bags are my favorite type of gear bags. I sometimes think I want to try switching to a backpack, but as soon as I do, I go right back to a messenger bag. I like them because they have one strap that you can wear cross body and they typically have
Moshi Tego Slingpack bag review Read More
NEWS – Need a new backpack? Check out the Game Theory before settling for a regular bag. The Game Theory bag, like many you’ve seen on the market, is quality-made with a water-resistant exterior, reinforced stitching, padded interior, and an ergonomic design with breathable back support. But Game Theory ups their… well, game… with both anti-theft and travel-friendly
Is the Game Theory bag the perfect anti-theft travel bag? Read More
NEWS – For the many years that I have been a photographer, I have always struggled with finding the right equipment bag for event photography such as weddings. For quite a while I felt like this was my personal issue, but the more I chatted with fellow photographers, the more I realized that we all
The Lowepro PhotoStream SP 200 Roller Camera Bag will ride with you on every shoot Read More
NEWS – The Dossier Folio from Levenger holds everything you need for a meeting or for a day at the office. This beautiful envelope-style leather portfolio has two sections to organize your papers and to hold your notepad and a tablet. There’s a card window inside to hold your ID or business card. A pen
Carry your meeting materials in Levenger style Read More
NEWS – The new Transit Arkiv Laptop bag represents the next evolution in Mission Workshop’s laptop-friendly Transit series. Here’s the deal: this brief is designed to travel with you anywhere (and anyhow? Is that even a word?) you choose to get there. You can sling it over the shoulder like a traditional brief, wear it
Mission Workshop’s Transit Arkiv Laptop Brief hangs with you wherever you go Read More
REVIEW – The classic leather briefcase never goes out of style, does it? Today we’re checking out the Burkley Leather Business Briefcase, a classy leather brief for the business minimalist. How does it do in our testing? Let’s go to work! What is it? It’s a minimalist leather briefcase sized for tablets and laptops up
Burkley Leather Business Briefcase review Read More
NEWS – If you’re looking for a sophisticated, sleek gear bag, you need look no further than the Allyn Tote. This tote bag from Dagne Dover is a mixture of genuine pebbled leather and zinc-alloy hardware that will carry your gear – from a laptop to a water bottle – in luxury. The interior is
The Allyn Tote from Dagne Dover is an elegant daily-carry bag Read More
Sometimes you need to carry along heat-sensitive items – like medicines, cosmetics, or even a snack for later. You need to keep these items at a cool temperature, but there are times when you don’t want to look like you’re traveling with a lunchbox. The Black Insulated Bag from Cool-It Caddy does the job of
This insulated bag doesn’t look like a lunchbox Read More
I’ve been a big fan of the Saddleback Leather waxed canvas bags; the Front Pocket Gear Bag was one of my favorite products in 2017. So I’m very excited to see that Saddleback is expanding the product line with a new color option. The new Sand Canvas color is gorgeous. While keeping with the natural
Saddleback Leather adds a new color to their canvas bag lineup, and it’s a beauty! Read More
The nature of my business requires me to carry things with me every day. Laptops, papers, writing instruments, folders, cables, portable batteries, and on and on. So having a bag that is utilitarian is important. And it wouldn’t hurt to have a bag that looks good too. I have always been partial to leather bags
Leacarve Leather Briefcase Review Read More
I do a bit of travel, mostly for work, some for vacations. I also do a fair bit of working out. Well, OK, I work out 6 or 7 days a week. I had been looking for a bag that I could use for either travel or the gym, and one that would be durable
North St. Bags Scout 21 VX Duffle review Read More
We all love our gadget and gear hauling bags, but sometimes we don’t want or need to lug around that full-sized backpack or messenger bag. I’ve seen several smaller alternative options pop up over the years, but many of them either looked like a strange purse, a European man-bag, or just plain weird. The Mission Workshop
Mission Workshop Axis Modular Waist Pack review Read More
Traveling is always better when you have all your gear with you and have it organized so you can always find what you need. It doesn’t matter if you’re commuting to work with your EDC kit or if you’re traveling with your grooming kit, things are easier when you are organized. The folks at Supply
Organized travel with the Everyday Dopp kit Read More
WaterField’s new bag is called the Transit Travel Case, and it’s designed to hold and organize travel gear for your car or motorcycle. You can even load it with your personal travel documents and gear and carry it with you. The bag was designed to keep your car’s glove compartment neat and organized. It has
WaterField helps you give Dad the gift of organization for Father’s Day Read More