News, reviews and articles about bags (laptop bags, messenger bags, shoulder bags, backpacks, pouches and more).
REVIEW – Unless you have status with an airline, the days of free checked bags on any of the major U.S. carriers have come to an end. Flying with only carry-on luggage can save you time, money, and minimize the risk of your bags showing up in a different city – but means you have […]
REVIEW – We all know that person who has a bag that matches everything they do. One for school, one for going out, one for staying in, one that matches the outfit, the big one, the small one, and who knows how many others. I am sorry to say, that I am one of those
Targus Avila tote bag review – Feng shui and functional Read More
NEWS – I’m back with another group of interesting new products that both travelers and fans of EDC products will want to check out. The first one caught my attention because I’m gearing up for a vacation trip in the next few weeks and while luggage isn’t necessarily an exciting gadget category, knew even before
Bag and EDC fanatics need to check out these 3 new products! 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
REVIEW – Upon first encounter with the Alpaka Metro Crossbody bag, I found myself intrigued yet full of questions. What exactly is this hybrid half-backpack design? What can it accommodate? And how comfortable is it to wear? So, when Alpaka offered me the chance to review the Metro Crossbody Bag, I was excited to explore
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REVIEW – For the past few years, I’ve relied on backpacks to carry my laptop and tablet when traveling. However, there have been moments when I found myself wishing for a quality laptop bag as an alternative. The Waterfield Designs Shinjuku Laptop Brief immediately caught my eye as something likely to last for a long
Waterfield Designs Shinjuku Laptop Brief review – stylish and functional, for a price Read More
NEWS – When I travel, I like to bring a shoulder bag with me so I can carry all my regular EDC gear when we’re out sightseeing and doing other activities. But packing a bag takes up room in my luggage and I’m all about efficient packing. WaterField Designs must have felt my pain because
This new bag from WaterField Designs looks like a perfect travel EDC bag! Read More
REVIEW – Gear storage and packing it around keeps me on the lookout for better and more effective solutions. Wautton has a variety of different products and their waist pack looked like a nice option to test out. It’s larger than a normal fanny pack and is configured differently than other packs I’ve used in
Wautton Waist Pack review Read More
REVIEW – Tech heads and digital phototgraphers are gonna REALLY love this one. Sandmarc has a specialty niche in the iPhone photography and accessory market, and the Hybrid Sling Bag is their small-carry solution for organizing all of the photography-related things. It’s also pretty great as a general digital gear and travel bag. I spent
NEWS – I’m always looking for my next favorite minimalist EDC bag. I don’t like being weighed down when I’m doing errands around town or while on vacation. I just want to carry my phone, my wallet, and a few other items (see my recent EDC video). My current favorite bag is the Bellroy Lite
Here’s a minimalist sling bag for your phone, credit cards, and more! Read More
REVIEW – Traveling can be fun. It can also be a chore. Finding the right bag, especially for carrying on a plane, can make your experience better. It needs to be big but not too big. It needs to be strong, but not too heavy. It needs to have places to put things but not
Gonex 60L Duffle Bag with Shoe Compartment review – is this the perfect travel duffle? Read More
REVIEW – I don’t carry what most women consider a purse, but I do like to use a small crossbody bag to hold my essentials (EDC) when I’m running around in town doing errands or when traveling. I don’t need a lot of gear with me, so I prefer a small bag like the MAGEASY
MAGEASY Sacoche bag review – Your next EDC bag Read More
REVIEW – I’ve always been a backpack man whether going back and forth to the office or traveling for work. I had one for my laptop and other office-related paraphernalia. I also had one for my good camera, lenses, etc. They were fine and did the job. Then I went remote and only needed them
Waterfield Shinjuku messenger bag review – a ruggedly handsome bag Read More
REVIEW – I’m fortunate to live in an area with epic cycling right out my front door. However, not all my rides start at my house. Often I am driving to a different area or heading to a race, which means I ned a bag for my gear. I usually grabbed whatever was closest –
NEWS – The same level of detail used to make high-quality EDC gear bags has been put into this acoustic guitar gig bag from Guitar Satchel. Available in sizes for dreadnought and parlor-sized guitars, the soft-sided guitar satchel is made of water repellant heavy dry waxed cotton duck material with a padded quilted cotton interior.
This heirloom quality guitar bag looks incredible Read More
REVIEW – If you’re looking for something different in a briefcase-style bag, AER may have your answer. The Tech Brief is a full-featured bag designed to haul all of your tech and office gear for the daily commute. The look will be the envy of all the IT-issued laptop bags you’ll see in your travels.
AER Tech Brief review – your mobile office, optimized! Read More
REVIEW – I love a good accessory organizer! Meet the Cable Kit 3, from AER’s 2024 Tech Collection of bags. This is AER’s latest iteration of the Cable Kit, designed to wrangle all your cords and plugs and doodads while you’re hauling your tech from here to there. Let’s learn more. To the review! What
NEWS – Attention Indiana Jones fans! Channel your inner adventuring archeologist and check out this replica of the EDC bag that Indy used in the movies. The bag is based on a British Mark VII gas mask bag from World War II. It’s made of canvas and available in two versions: one with an open
Be like Indiana Jones and make this your EDC bag! Read More
REVIEW – Carrying small bits of gear on your bike like an inner tube, small jacket, or a snack traditionally meant a bag that hung off the back of your seat, or maybe a handlebar bag. These work to carry things, but it’s not easy to grab what you need while riding. Enter the Race
REVIEW – Recently, my wife (Cheri) and I went on a 10-day whirlwind tour of the UK. It involved a lot of bus travel, changing hotels, and walking. She dreaded lugging her oversized purse all over England, Scotland, Wales, and Ireland. That’s when we were offered the Troubadour KI Crossbody Bag to review. While the
Troubadour KI Crossbody Bag review – She loves it, she really loves it! Read More