News, reviews and articles about bags (laptop bags, messenger bags, shoulder bags, backpacks, pouches and more).
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 […]
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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
REVIEW – So many little bits and bobs are involved with being a True Gadgeteer. Dongles for your laptops and displays. Chargers. (So. Many. Chargers!) Data cards for drones, cameras, phones, tablets and your great-aunt Sophie’s digital picture frame. A tech pouch to gather similar-but-separate bits and pieces for your devices is a good thing.
STEP 22 Tenkile tech pouch review – Keep all your gear in one place Read More
REVIEW – I carry too much stuff around in my EDC, so I’m the perfect target for the sling bag (or man-bag, or satchel, or whatever you want to call it). My latest candidate is the Inateck Sling, which combines a whole ton of organization with some interesting geometry tricks to make it upsize and
Inateck Sling Bag review – an excellent thing if slings are your thing! Read More
REVIEW – Oh, look – it is a tote bag. Big deal, right? Who cares? A tote is a tote. Park City, Utah’s SMMT doesn’t think so. Their PowderLoft totes, available in 20L and 35L sizes are designed to change your mind about tote bags with their recycled material construction, lofted and insulated body, water-resistant
SMMT 35L PowderLoft Tote Bag review – from Park City, Utah to wherever you want to go Read More
REVIEW – What’s halfway between a shoulder bag and a backpack? A cross-body sling bag, that’s what. Long-time bag maker Chrome Industries recently released their 15L Kadet Max and included a new feature: a swappable buckle. Let’s take a look. What is it? The Chrome Industries Kadet Max is a cross-body sling bag with a
REVIEW – Look at me, on vacation, carrying things! I’m testing the STM BagPack, a packable 15 liter backpack that you can stuff and pack for travel, then pull it our when you get to your destination. But this bag has another secret: it’s got an inflatable laptop sleeve if you need to haul your
STM BagPack review – Your super sneaky secret travel weapon! Read More
REVIEW – I’m on a never-ending, eternal quest to keep things organized. I’ve settled on small victories instead, such as this travel organizer from Inateck. Its clever clamshell design has a nook and cranny for almost anything. What is it? The Inateck Electronics Organizer Travel Case is a series of pouches designed to bring some
Inateck Electronics Organizer Travel Case review – your stuff but organized Read More
REVIEW – Everybody needs a good everyday carry bag, right? I have several, in different forms. I have a backpack that I sling over my shoulder when I want to use a backpack, usually when traveling. I also have a briefcase (the Leacarve leather briefcase I reviewed back in 2018) that I use when I
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REVIEW – A handbag, in case you aren’t aware, is kind of a personal thing. There are thousands of bags out there because everyone has different needs, and as our lives change, so does our bag. When I was told I could choose a bag from the Latico website, I was pretty excited because there
Latico Lilly crossbody bag review Read More
REVIEW – I started a new job last November and now work for an employee-owned company. As such, I now own some of the fiscal responsibility for making the company profitable. So, I’ve been trying to find ways here and there where I can save money while traveling for business. I usually carry a suitcase,
5.11 Tactical Allhaula 65L duffel review Read More
REVIEW – Sling bags are all the rage these days, and it seems like every company that offers soft goods is producing a sling bag or three. Some of these products are small and simple, others are large and multi-featured. The Man Bag Co. recently released their The City Sling V2 “for guys who carry
The Man Bag Co. The City Sling V2 review Read More
CROWDFUNDING REVIEW – If you hate carrying a bag on your shoulder every time you go shopping, traveling, etc. you might be interested in the TerraOmni Vest which is currently seeking funding on Kickstarter. Let’s take a look. What is it? The TerraOmni Vest is a wearable gear organizer/bag with tons of pockets that is
TerraOmni Vest review – A wearable gear bag? Read More
REVIEW – Aer got their start by crowdfunding a combination gym/office bag and as they approach a 10 year anniversary next year, they now have quite an exhaustive collection of bags and travel essentials. I still have their first generation Travel Pack and after all this time it’s barely showing any wear. So a chance
Aer Travel Weekender review – Have duffle, will travel Read More
REVIEW – Even though I’m female, I don’t regularly carry a purse/bag when I go out of the house. I usually put my wallet in my pocket along with my car fob and my phone. Although that works, it’s not exactly comfortable. And if I need to carry something else, forget it. So, I have
Bellroy Lite Sling Mini sling bag review – I love this minimalist bag! Read More
REVIEW – For the last 10 years, my goto carry-on bag was a free overnighter that I got from work. It’s about as cheap as luggage can be and still function. When the opportunity to review the Roam medium duffel came up, the timing was perfect – a busy summer travel season and a current
Roam Medium Duffel review – Custom luggage that’s a pleasure to use Read More
REVIEW – The first toiletry travel bag I ever had was from the early 1980s. It was a vinyl zip up bag that came with my Remington shaver. It eventually cracked and dissolved from years of use and exposure to DEET bug repellent. I’m not quite as adventurous now but the WaterField Travel Toiletry Bag
WaterField Travel Toiletry Bag review – Tip top tiny tote Read More
REVIEW – Is it a sling bag? A small messenger? Whatever you call it, the Grams28 154 City Pack wants to be your new best friend for day trips, coffee shop hangs, and even a small carry-on when you need a bit more than your pockets can handle. How does it perform as an EDC
Grams28 154 City Pack review – An upscale EDC sling bag with excellent usability! Read More
REVIEW – There are lots of organizations out there that want to change the world for the better. GOT BAG supports ocean clean-up efforts, reaping the haul of plastic removed from the ocean and turning it into useful products. Today, we’re going to look at a product that aims to do just that by repurposing