News, reviews and articles about bags (laptop bags, messenger bags, shoulder bags, backpacks, pouches and more).
The Boa brief is a brand new laptop bag from Booq that is a modern update to the traditional style briefcase. Forget hard sides, this bag is made of 1680 denier ballistic nylon with a water-repellent coating and leather trim. There’s also a leather handle and a removable shoulder strap. Like the snake it’s named after, the Boa […]
Booq’s new Boa brief is not your father’s briefcase Read More
We’re all in search of the perfect gear bag, right? Well, maybe not all of us, but a lot of us. Keen to this quest, Tom Bihn has been designing and manufacturing (in the USA) several growing lines of products for gear-hauling, travel, organization, and other similar needs since 1972. Tom Bihn recently up-sized its
Tom Bihn Synapse 25 Backpack review Read More
Hazard 4 calls their gear packs, bags, and apparel “progressive tactical” gear. The company’s name is derived from the “standard classification index of threats: ‘1’ being low, ‘2 & 3’ being moderate, to ‘4’ being potentially deadly”. Even if your job doesn’t entail the threats that face our police, fire, and military personnel, your environment
Protect your camera from the rigors of combat – even if it’s just in the urban jungle Read More
Luggage is a necessary part of travel, but you might as well have it doing something beneficial for you while you lug it around. These new bags in EBCB‘s High Tech Rolling Luggage Collection all feature ECBC’s “FastPass system, a ‘TSA compliant’ front zippered flap that keeps all your electronic gear secured in a high-density
ECBC luggage charges your tech gear as you travel Read More
If you’ve been looking for a small shoulder bag which is roomy enough to carry your iPad or Android tablet along with a few other essentials, the WaterField Design Indy bag should tick all the necessary check boxes on most people’s shopping lists. ✔ Looks great ✔ Well made ✔ Not bulky ✔ Comfortable ✔ Room for accessories WaterField offers the Indy
WaterField Design Indy bag review Read More
I have an 11″ MacBook Air, and it irks me to no end that most laptop bags that are supposedly designed for this tiny laptop will disclose in the fine print that they will accommodate up to a 15″ laptop. I don’t want my Air floating around in a giant, heavy bag. I don’t even
Why use a giant bag for a tiny laptop? Read More
Cocoon is known for their organizer GRID-IT panels that can be found in their bags or are available separately to organize your own bag. They have created the SLIM Backpack MCP3401, with pockets to protect your MacBook (up to a 15″ Pro) and iPad and still have room for papers in the back compartment. The
Cocoon introduces “the world’s most intelligent backpack” Read More
During my tenure here at The Gadgeteer, I have had the good fortune to review many high-quality bags and accessories from around the world, many of them leather and handmade by artisans from Italy to Argentina. I have taken a critical look at so many bags, I like to think of myself as a connoisseur of
LederMann Extra Large Bridle Leather Travel Bag review Read More
Ah, leather! One of the oldest and most durable materials humans have found to use, yet it still causes us to react warmly when we feel the texture or smell the scent. Whether it reminds us of new school shoes as a kid or that folio we were given at graduation, we all have a
LederMann Bridle Leather Camera Bag review Read More
Looking for that unique way to show your USA pride? Want that item to be functional as well as fashionable? Do you like to be a trend setter? If you answered yes to all of these, and have €199 (approximately $259.44), the Fluoa Fusion USA backpack is just what you are looking for. This aerodynamic leather
Show your red, white, and blue with the Fusion USA backpack Read More
Right after I wrote my recent news item about the Theo iPad Bag from Brahmin, I set about finding one for myself. I promptly ordered the bag in the crocodile-embossed leather in Pecan. The bag arrived recently. Is it everything I hoped?
Brahmin Theo iPad/Tablet Bag review Read More
It seems more people are finding that an iPad and a keyboard (for easier data entry) covers most of the functions they used to rely on a laptop computer for. This means that a lot of the gear bags on the market, designed for laptops, are not suited for the relatively tiny iPad and keyboard.
Pelican i1075 iPad Case review Read More
The Brahmin “Theo-Melbourne” iPad Crossbody Bag is the most beautiful iPad accessory I’ve seen. The bag is made of crocodile-embossed leather, and it has two exterior pockets (one open and one flap-covered). Inside the front section are organizer pockets for your phone, cards, and pens, a zippered divider pocket, and room for more of your
This may be the most beautiful iPad bag ever designed for women Read More
Being a techie junky, I’m always on the lookout for a good satchel or briefcase-type bag to carry all of my gear. I’m a computer technician, so something sturdy and roomy with lots of pockets is something I always need for work. I was given the chance to review the Bridle Leather Briefcase from LederMann
LederMann Bridle Leather Briefcase review Read More
Have you ordered one of the newly announced MacBook Airs with upgraded CPUs, WiFi, and battery life? You know that new gadgets require new cases and covers, and Waterfield wants you to know that they have just what you need to protect and carry your new Air. They have a line of cases, sleeves, and
Waterfield cases and bags for the newest MacBook Airs Read More
There are a multitude of gear and laptop bags on the market, but most of them are unisex or styled for men or hip young things (or whatever the kids call themselves these days) – or seemingly anyone other than the professional woman. Levenger has several bags that are designed for women and sized to
Levenger Raffinato Color-Block Satchel review Read More
Do you dream of traveling to the deep dark reaches of the world only accessible by navigating dangerous and unpredictable waterways? Is the only thing holding you back the fact that you don’t posses a computer bag that would hold up to the wet rigors of that journey? The Waterproof Messenger Bag from OverBoard will
The Waterproof Messenger Bag can handle almost any wet adventure Read More
When Julie dropped her latest EDC on us, it was interesting to see everything she carries on a daily basis. (My shoulder hurts just viewing it.) When she asked us to share our EDC’s with everyone, I ended up being in what I found to be a not so unique situation; I work from home,
Everyday Carry Bag – Larry Geisz Read More
The Mobile Power Case from RichardSolo keeps your gadgets protected while its backup battery keeps them charged. The bag is covered with water-resistant black nylon and has a carry handle. It measures 13″ x 9″ x 2.38″ (closed) and weighs 15.2 oz (empty). Inside you’ll find two small pockets for your phone, MP3 player, GPS, or
This bag keeps your gadgets charged as it protects them Read More
Timbuk2 and Bianchi have worked together to create a limited-edition, hand-numbered Bianchi X Timbuk2 Classic Messenger Bag that is hand-made in San Francisco. The messenger is made of waterproof black tarpaulin, trimmed in a blue-green fabric, and accented with the Bianchi patch. It, of course, has the organizational features you expect from a Timbuk2 bag. It
Own a limited edition Timbuk2 bag created in cooperation with Bianchi Read More