News, reviews and articles about bags (laptop bags, messenger bags, shoulder bags, backpacks, pouches and more).
GORUCK is all about rucks – commonly known as backpacks. Their bread and butter are simple, yet thoughtfully-designed, nearly indestructible, made-in-USA backpacks like the classic GR1, along with other types of bags and accessories. But one style of bag, one of the most requested since the company’s founding, has been conspicuously missing from GORUCK’s product […]
GORUCK (finally) releases “bombproof” laptop shoulder bags Read More
Several years ago, I reviewed Saddleback Leather Company’s Waterbag, an excellent piece of hardy luggage I use to this day. While I do not use it everyday, my wife and I often use it when going on weekend or overnight trips together. It is perfectly sized for a couple of days worth of clothes for
Saddleback Leather Co. Dry Bag review Read More
Timbuk2 says their newest bag is in response to customer requests for a diaper bag that doesn’t look like a typical diaper bag. The Stork Diaper Messenger Bag is one of their medium-sized messengers that has been outfitted for baby gear. It has a waterproof, wipeable liner and is equipped with hot and cold internal
Timbuk2’s newest bag is for the young crowd – very young Read More
Skooba’s latest bag is the iPad/Tablet Courier V.3. This vertically-oriented messenger bag is a slim bag made of tough but lightweight micro-ballistic nylon that’s been treated to repel water. The bag has been designed to hold a tablet in a sleeve that’s suspended on the back wall of the bag so it doesn’t touch the
Carry your tablet in style with the new Skooba Messenger Bag Read More
I have a confession to make. I’m obsessed with iPad bags. Since I purchased my iPad 2, I’ve been looking for the perfect bag or bags to carry it. Strotter is feeding my obsession with their Platforma bag for the iPad and other tablets. You know what they say: “you can never be too rich
Strotter Platforma iPad Case review Read More
WaterField is one of my favorite companies. I carry their Finn wallet everyday and use their zippered pouches and bags all the time. They make the stuff I’d make for myself if I was a maker. I love the look of their new Outback Solo. It’s sized perfectly for the just announced Apple iPad Air.
WaterField introduces the Outback Solo for iPad Air Read More
The Case Logic SLR Camera Backpack from Case Logic aims to provide a roomy and safe place for your SLR (digital or otherwise) camera, and (based on the insides) enough lenses to shoot a wedding, football game, and several other events. You’ll likely be able to squeeze in a digital video recorder and a few point-and-shoots
Case Logic SLR Camera Backpack review Read More
The floor is a dirty place to set your bag down. It doesn’t matter if you have an inexpensive fabric bag or a designer leather bag, you don’t want the bottom getting dirty nor do you want it to pick up the germs and other yucky stuff – that some people call bagteria – on
Lucrin Smooth Lamb Leather Bag Holder review Read More
A few months ago, Julie asked us to post our EDC (everyday carry) bag. Since then, I realized that I had nothing remotely resembling an EDC, so I thought I would try to remedy that. The main requirement I had was that it had to fit my iPad with its case on, and be big
Toffee Mission Rucksack for iPad review Read More
Evernote is no longer just a software company, they are now selling physical goods like the Evernote Smart Notebooks, t-shirts, socks and now the Triangle Commuter messenger bag. The bag has been designed by Abrasus and features a triangle shape that provides a wide base for the bag which allows it to sit upright without
Evernote is now offering messenger bags Read More
The worst thing about traveling is packing your bags before you leave and the worst thing about getting back from a trip is unpacking and storing your luggage. We’ve been using the same set of crappy luggage that we bought from JC Penneys 20 years ago. Since we only travel a couple times a year,
Biaggi Contempo 28″ Expandable 4 Wheel Spinner Upright folding luggage review Read More
Ah, gadget lovers and their gear. Hauling around our stuff used to be such a hassle. Today, it’s all about carrying multiple screens rather than a single screen and power adapter. Most of us carry a smartphone, as well as a tablet or phablet, and maybe a laptop. To accommodate the changes wrought by the
Booq Viper Courier 13 review Read More
Waterfield Designs has recently announced their newest bag. The Staad is their long-anticipated backpack bag that they say is suited for work or leisure. It’s available in two sizes and a variety of color combinations. Both bags are available with either a waxed-canvas body (shown) or in black Ballistic and with your choice of black,
Waterfield Designs introduces The Staad backpack Read More
OK, I will admit it, I have somewhat of a carry-all bag fetish. But it goes beyond bags; it includes backpacks, briefcases, and even hardshell cases – anything that may be able to carry and protect my gadgets and gear. I also want unique bags – not the same old, same old, not what everyone
Cement your place in fashion with a Concrete Mode Messenger Bag Read More
Mobile Edge has several bags, like this Komen Milano laptop bag, in their Caring Case Collection. When you purchase one of these bags, 10% of the purchase price is donated to the Susan G. Komen for the Cure organization. October is Breast Cancer Awareness month, but this faux-leather bag, with it’s bright pink color and
Make a donation now and raise awareness of breast cancer all year with this laptop bag Read More
A laptop backpack is a laptop backpack is a laptop backpack, right? So, how do you distinguish yourself from the pack? I mean simple design and materials do not cut it anymore; you need to have useful features and things that make folks say “that’s a great idea” or “why didn’t someone think of that
Altego 17″ Polygon Sunfire Backpack review Read More
Dave: The Gadgeteer Team has reviewed many products from Oberon Design over the years. A majority of these creations have been tablet covers and slipper cases designed to protect your individual smart devices. Recently the designers at Oberon have introduced a line of messenger bags meant to carry much of your tech-gear throughout your travels. Oberon initially
Oberon Design Leather and Waxed Canvas Messenger Bags review Read More
I have a couple of different bags that I use as my laptop bag. One of them has a built-in, cushioned, zippered sleeve to hold my MacBook Air; my laptop is safe from scratches in there. The other bag only has a laptop “divider” panel that’s open at the bottom and top, and my laptop
Brenthaven BX2 Sleeve for 11″ MacBook Air review Read More
If you’re an iPad or iPhone fan, you will probably recognize the name Pad & Quill. They make unique leather and wood cases that look like books. They are branching out and have started a new travel bag company called Interpid. Their first 2 his and hers travel bags are looking for funding on Kickstarter.
Pad & Quill goes his and hers with new Intrepid travel bags Read More
While doing a search for a sternum strap to attach to a backpack, I happened upon a company selling some adventurous-looking gear. As a group of folks who have a love of life in the Great Outdoors (their logo even represents an unfolding topographical map), Topo Designs strives to create products that are simple, functiona,l
“Simple, functional, beautiful” packs and gear by Topo Designs Read More