News, reviews and articles about bags (laptop bags, messenger bags, shoulder bags, backpacks, pouches and more).
Each day I receive at least 100 emails pitching me ideas for products to write about on The Gadgeteer. I delete most of those emails seconds after opening them because there is nothing interesting about another iPhone bumper case, screen protector or a Kickstarter campaign for a selfie stick that includes a bottle opener. But […]
SmarterGarter is supposed to be a fashionable alternative to the fanny pack Read More
I am a bagoholic. I have two closets filled with bags from waist packs, day bags, shoulder bags to camera backpacks. Some of them date back a ways…I still have and use both a Roadwired Pod and Podzilla! I am always on the lookout for that next bag that will hold what I need when
Koyono Bolstr Small Carry EDC Bag review Read More
I avoid checking bags in while flying whenever possible. Additional bag fees? No, it’s the hassle of waiting for checked bags at the carousel, the risk of lost luggage, and the tendency to overpack. I tend to travel with lots of loose items (charging cables, wall warts, adapters), so what if I could find a
Genius Pack 21″ Hardside Spinner Carry On bag review Read More
Backpacks and messenger bags have become our preferred everyday carry bags. But what happens when you need something a little more business-like? Waterfield’s newly updated Cozmo 2.0 laptop bag seems to be the type of bag that would be useful in a business setting. While reviewing the bag, I found that it is even more
Waterfield Designs Cozmo 2.0 laptop bag review Read More
After several weeks of using the new Incase Reform Sling bag, I am conflicted by its unique design, its great organizational features, and its limitations because of the above. The Reform sling bag was specifically designed to hold the new 12” MacBook. While I do not have one of these MacBooks (I have a 13.3”
Incase Reform Sling Bag review Read More
It’s back to school time, and you’ll need some awesome carry gear for all of your stuff, especially if you have a laptop and other electronics. Incase is known for their awesome line of bags, laptop sleeves, and phone accessories. I was given the chance to check out the 15″ Reform Backpack, so let’s take
Incase Reform backpack review Read More
The new Book Bag from Saddleback Leather Company is a small (9 ½ W” x 7 ¾” H x 2 ½” D) full-grain leather bag with a pigskin lining. The interior has two pockets, one has been designed to carry your everyday essentials like your phone and a pen, and the other is large enough
Carry your books in style with the new Saddleback Leather Book Bag Read More
Messenger bags are my favorite style of gear bags. I’ve been carrying one for years. They are great because they are roomy enough to hold a lot of gear. But for those times when you don’t need to carry everything but the kitchen sink, they can be a little too spacious. The Setgo Jump Jet
The Setgo Jump Jet messenger bag is expandable Read More
A few weeks ago, I introduced you to the TUO, a travel organizer designed to save space and make packing easier. Since then, I’ve had the opportunity to travel and test the TUO for myself. Will it ease the frustrations of travelers everywhere or is it a Kickstarter campaign full of empty promises?
TUO: the ultimate travel undergarment organizer review Read More
I can’t believe it’s been 13 years since I reviewed the original WaterField Cozmo bag. I carried that bag for a couple of years and then Jeanne carried it for a few more. I still have it somewhere in my magic closet o’bags and I bet it still looks just as good as it did
WaterField updates their Cozmo bag to full leather Read More
Whether you are a seasoned athlete or a weekend warrior, chances are that you use something to carry your gear around. And that means everything from a school backpack to a duffle bag, to yes, I’ve seen it, a grocery bag. But I’m not going to criticize how you carry your stuff, to each their
Ogio X-Train 2 backpack review Read More
The Whipping Post roll top backpack is a nice looking bag reminiscent of days gone by. This backpack is made of brown polished leather with a vintage look and feel that reminds me of walking to school a hundred years ago. The rustic bag is large enough to hold a laptop along with your daily gear. Let’s take a
Whipping Post Roll Top Backpack review Read More
We live in a world where there is a gadget for everything. Need extra power, get a power bank. Need portable internet, use a hotspot. Always losing your things, grab a Bluetooth tracker. Do you like music on the go, get a Bluetooth speaker. Imagine if there was a device that could do all that?
Simplify your gadget life with the iBackpack Read More
San Francisco based WaterField Designs recently announced their new Field Tote which has been designed with a casual style that will also fit into professional settings. The Field Tote is constructed of water-resistant waxed canvas with full grain leather accents. The bag is light weight and can be rolled up and stored in a larger
WaterField’s new Field Tote was designed for men, but women will like it too Read More
Backpacks are a must have accessory when hiking and camping. They are constructed to let you easily transport all your important gear while exploring the great outdoors. But one of the main problems with traditional backpacks is that you have to take them off in order to get access to your stuff. Paxis has designed
Keep your gear close at hand with a Paxis backpack Read More
Popular San Francisco based bag and accessories maker WaterField Designs has recently created a new line of bags designed especially for women. The new line is called PERALTA and will start out by offering the Balani Backpack, the Etta accessory pouch and a leather key tether. The backpack which is made here in the USA
WaterField Designs launches PERALTA, a new women’s line of bags Read More
A few weeks ago, I went on an exciting road trip cross country to move my sister from Nebraska to Washington. I had to fly back and then ride with her and my mother in a full car, and I knew I could not bring a big backpack full of stuff like I normally do,
Jill-E laptop backpack & camera insert review Read More
I love traveling with my family, but detest packing for a stay away from home. I like having everything neat and orderly; unfortunately, packing a suitcase is akin to solving a Rubik’s cube for me. Even if I manage to pack everything away nice and neat, my suitcase usually is a disaster by the time I
Save space with TUO: the ultimate travel undergarment organizer Read More
Get your kids excited about going back to school with the Minecraft Creeper Backpack. Girls and boys love the game and can now take a part of it with them to school. This officially licensed backpack is made of 100% polyester, is water resistant (it should be washed by hand), and has three compartments: the
It’s back to school with the Minecraft Creeper Backpack Read More
Messenger bags are my favorite style of bags because they are casual, don’t fall over when you set them on a flat surface and can hold all my gear with room to spare. Thousands of other people must also like messenger bags because Peak Design’s Everyday Messenger Bag Kickstarter campaign has already raised over $1M
Peak Design’s Everyday Messenger Bag Kickstarter campaign raises over $1M in 4 days Read More