News, reviews and articles about bags (laptop bags, messenger bags, shoulder bags, backpacks, pouches and more).
GORUCK makes well-designed and nearly bomb-proof backpacks and other accessories. However, one of the loudest complaints about the products is the price. Fair enough. But I am a big proponent of “you get what you pay for” and GORUCK is a prime example of that. My GORUCK GR1 backpack has been hands-down the most high-quality, […]
GORUCK Shadow Rucks and Shadow Pockets Read More
We feature a lot of leather cases at The Gadgeteer. Some of them are rustic, some of them are more polished. These heirloom-quality cases from Tusting are made in England by Tusting of Buckinghamshire, creator of fine leather goods since 1875, are of the “more polished” variety. Levenger says “these rich Tusting leathers mellow with age,
Fine leather cases from Tusting for Levenger Read More
I’m guessing that a lot of our readers have some sort of EDC (Every Day Carry) setup that they carry about with them for those just in case moments. The folks at Gerber (the knife a survival tool company, not the baby food maker) have embraced the concept of EDC with their own line of
Everyday survival is a zip with the Gerber GDC selection Read More
Photographers with mirrorless cameras need a secure way to carry their camera and all its accessories. Enter the new booq Python mirrorless camera bag. It’s a compact top loading shoulder bag that comfortably holds either a mirrorless camera with a large lens or a compact DSLR with a small lens. Due to booq’s durable water-repellent
booq Python mirrorless keeps a tight squeeze on your camera and gear Read More
My wife told me I had to get rid of it. I have used this one backpack for every family vacation for the past 10 years and more trips than I can recall. Half the zippers don’t work anymore, and there are holes in several of the pockets. But it was my go-to bag, with
Booq Boa Shift Laptop Backpack review Read More
If you know a kid who’s a Star Wars fan, you might want to consider this Storm Trooper Backpack (their spelling) for the next gift-giving occasion. This is 26″ tall, has adjustable shoulder straps, and it unzips on the back. Based on the photo, I don’t think it has a lot of capacity, so it
This stormtrooper can carry your burdens Read More
We covered the Everpurse iPhone charging purse back in 2012 when it was a successfully funded Kickstarter campaign. Now the folks at Grand St. have teamed up with Everpurse and the designers of New York based Stitch Collective to create a new version of the handbag which offers a built in Lightning charger dock that
Ladies, forget about backup batteries, the Everpurse is all you need Read More
We haven’t had a landline for years, and I rely exclusively on my cell phone. I need to keep it with me so I don’t have to run around like a crazy person, trying to find it before the caller hangs up, but most of my clothes don’t have pockets. I’ve tried various bags over
Keep your phone with you with this crossbody bag Read More
WaterField Designs has just introduced the Rough Rider Leather Messenger Bag. It’s a gorgeous distressed leather bag that is available in one size: 15″ x 10.5″ x 3.5″ and with a choice of six different accent colors: black, copper, pine, green, flame and pearl. The Rough Rider easily holds a 13 inch laptop and features
WaterField Designs gets rough with their new messenger bag Read More
Boys, you can skip this one, it’s just for the girls. Girls, you know that carrying around a heavy purse when all you really need is your wallet, can be a pain – literally. The Wallet Wand is just the magic you need to lighten the load without breaking the bank. Take your existing checkbook
Turn a wallet into a purse with the Wallet Wand Read More
These Perfect Choice Canvas 14″ Laptop & Tablet Messenger bags have room for all your gear. There’s a padded laptop compartment that fits laptops up to 14″. An interior slip pocket holds a 10″ tablet, and there are other compartments for the rest of your gear. It’s made of durable canvas that has been waxed
Perfect Choice canvas messenger fits a laptop and your tablet Read More
So, you have the neat little gadgets and thingamabobs, the pocket tools and flashlights, the paracord and the FishBones, but where do you keep them? If you’re Eric Baur, a.k.a. the 20DollarBandit you keep all these items in your Mini Kit (MK-7), his current Kickstarter project. This 5.5″ x 5.5″ clam shell case is made
But then again, it’s cheaper than some Billingham canvas camera bags… The Roamographer Leather Camera Bag from HoldFast is utterly gorgeous. It’s made in the United States from American Bison leather. It’s big enough to use as a weekender bag with room to hold a couple of days of clothing. Pop in the camera insert,
This gorgeous camera bag costs more than some cameras Read More
Skooba Design is giving their fans an exclusive sneak peek at one of their new collections that is being developed for a possible spring launch. These new bags are made entirely in the USA and appear to feature a more military style than some of their current offerings. Help them out by leaving your comments
Skooba Design needs your help naming their new line of bags Read More
Carrying your gear to and from work or school every day requires a reliable bag. This is especially true if a laptop happens to be one of the items you carry. I’m partial to messenger style bags because they are roomy and casual. The problem is that they are not always the best type of
Rickshaw Bagworks Commuter 2.1 Laptop Bag review Read More
Whether you have been a Gadgeteer reader for a while or have just started, you know that Julie has a section called “Julie’s Favorite Gear” that lists items that she uses. So today while I was looking at some of the items I use on a regular basis, I thought I would come up with
Go-to gear: bags, briefcases, and backpacks Read More
Unit Portables produces gear bags that are designed to be used individually or together. In the left image, you see the Unit 01 laptop bag with Units 02 and 03 small pouches and a Unit 04 tablet bag. (The right image is a closeup of the tablet bag.) The laptop bag is available for 13″
Unit Portables bag system Read More
A couple of years ago, Timbuk2 introduced their Muttmover Backpack so you could take your dog with you. They’ve updated the Muttmover recently, adding features that make it easier to get Fideau in and out of the carrier and to add some other useful features. It’s made of tarpaulin-backed fabric for durability and has an
He ain’t heavy, he’s my brother – er, dog – Part Deux Read More
This is perhaps the most beautiful laptop bag I’ve seen. If only it came in red! The Item 01 bag from La Fonction is made of aniline-finished cow leather and is lined with a cotton/polyurethane Italian canvas. It measures about 17″ X 14″ X 2.4″ and weighs 4.4 pounds. It fits newer-generation laptops up to
This gorgeous La Fonction laptop bag is a portable workstation Read More
Mobile Edge announced a line of stylish, TSA-compliant bags for women at CES 2014. These elegant ScanFast Herringbone Element Briefcases are designed to look great while carrying a laptop, tablet, and other gear. The black-and-white herringbone fabric lends the bag an air of sophistication, and the black faux leather trim adds sturdiness. The interior has a
Carry your gear in this stylish, TSA-compliant bag from Mobile Edge Read More