News, reviews and articles about bags (laptop bags, messenger bags, shoulder bags, backpacks, pouches and more).
Most of us have alarms to make us feel protected in our house, our cars, and we have seen or heard them in public places, such as a mall or store. What about the times that you are walking in a new area that is unfamiliar? Or have a child that is walking to and […]
iSafe Bags Urban Crew Backpack with built-in Alarm Review Read More
I know there will be some folks out there who, like me, still remember when leisure suits were cool, disco was the rage, and Pan Am ruled the air. And like me, we long for the simpler times when flying was a pleasant adventure and not a mundane task. Those days may never be back,
Relive that golden age of air travel with the Pan Am 70’s Original Vintage-Style Tote Bag Read More
Not often do manufacturers design a laptop bag with one specific brand or even model in mind. I am not talking about a form-fitted case or sleeve, but an actual bag created and/or named to hold a certain device. But the folks at WaterField Designs have done just that; the HardCase is aimed specifically at Apple’s 13″
WaterField Design HardCase review Read More
The Raffinato Color-Block bags come in three sizes to meet your EDC needs. Like all bags from Levenger, they are made of beautiful leather. These are made of softly-textured, full-grain Italian leather in shades of sienna, dune, and caramel; the interior is lined in faille. The Raffinato Color-Block Satchel (top, left; click for a larger view) is 16″ W
Raffinato Color-Block bags carry your tech gear in style Read More
The Side Effect started out as a waist pack, but Tom Bihn decided to change it after reading about all the ways customers were modifying it to meet their needs. The new Side Effect can now be worn or carried in a variety of ways, but it still has plenty of room to carry your
Tom Bihn introduces the new Side Effect Read More
When you need to travel with a clean shirt or suit – whether it be by bike, walking or airplane – the big problem is keeping your clothes neat and pressed. Whether I’ve folded them into a carry bag or put them into a traditional suit bag, my first job when I get to my
Henty Wingman review Read More
Timbuk2 wants to help you celebrate Earth Day by providing a 20% savings on some of their more eco-friendly bags like the ones shown above, which are made from 100% recycled plastic bottles. If none of those bags strike your fancy, customize one with your own specifications and choose from 2 eco-friendly materials at no
Help the planet and save some money with Timbuk2’s Earth Day offers Read More
Need a versatile bag to carry your odds and ends to work or even on an outdoor adventure? The Daypack from Heimplanet might provide the solution you are looking for. The Daypack can be converted from a backpack to messenger-style bag by stowing the backpack strap inside a zippered compartment on the back of the
The Daypack from Heimplanet is a convertible carrier Read More
Tom Bihn has just announced a larger version of their previous Synapse 19 backpack. The Synapse 25 has five main design updates: Webbing Loops for Cache with Rails system Bottom Pocket Piping Bottom Webbing Loop More O-rings Reconfigured Organizer Pockets The addition of a secure laptop sleeve system transforms the Synapse 25 into a checkpoint
Tom Bihn introduces larger Synapse backpack Read More
The You’ve Got Mail Bag from hearts.com is a unique laptop case made out of old USPS (United States Postal Service) mail bags and seat belt straps. The bag dimensions are 15 inches long, 11 inches high and 1 inch wide. The bag has one main padded zippered compartment and two smaller outside pockets. As
The You’ve Got Mail Bag delivers – or at least it used to Read More
Occasionally, members of the Gadgeteer Team receive products out of the blue, sent by eager PR people proud of their product(s), hopeful that we will take a look at them and comment on and/or review them on the website. Many times it is the umpteenth smartphone case or something just as lack-luster, but occasionally it is from
The Boreas Gear Erawan Travel Duffle mini-review Read More
Spring is coming, and you may be thinking of starting to ride your bike to work or school. Timbuk2 has three new on-bike bags to make carrying your gear easier. First up is the Basket Cycling Case (marked 1. in the image), which works as a “basket” with a variety of front bike baskets and flat-bed bike
New On-Bike bags from Timbuk2 make your commute easier Read More
What does your messenger bag say about you? If you carry the Cheese by JumpFromPaper, it may say you don’t take life too seriously. I have to admit when I first saw this bag’s 3D cartoon-like design, I didn’t think they were real. The whimsical look made me laugh, but it also made me want to
Get your cartoon bag on with the Cheese messenger bag Read More
Women don’t need special versions of tech gear, but sometimes we’d like a case that doesn’t look quite so “manly” or even so “unisex”. It’s gratifying that more companies are making tech accessories for women these days. DuchessCase is an Israel-based company that makes a line of cases for women that they say has been
DuchessCase laptop and gear bags for women Read More
In a world of careless baggage handlers, damage to your luggage is not uncommon. Crash Baggage has introduced a line of luggage that takes the worry out of dings and dents by pre-molding them into the their luggage line. Crash Baggage markets this unique feature as a way to easily identify your luggage as well
Worried about dents in your new luggage? Don’t with Crash Baggage Read More
Manhattan Portage has partnered with Pull-In to design the Europa Messenger MP X Pull-In (NYC). The bag is made from 1000D Cordura fabric and measures 13.5″ long X 10.5″ tall X 3.5″ deep or 7″ thick when unzipped and expanded. The bag’s features include: Main compartment with one zippered pocket and a divider Fully expandable
All about NYC? Then the Europa Messenger MP X Pull-In (NYC) may just be your bag Read More
I may be the only one, but I love gadgets and gear that look like they could have been used in my favorite “Sci Fi” movies. The Solid Gray Backpack is one of those products, and I’m thinking of Star Wars. Made from polypropene block copolymer, the backpack measures 19.7 X 12.6 X 7.9 inches
The Solid Gray Backpack – A backpack even a Storm Trooper would wear Read More
I thought it might be interesting and useful for me to capture a visual and text list of my EDC (Every Day Carry) gear on a monthly basis. Seeing my gear might give you ideas for your own EDC and I’m hoping you might make suggestions for things I should look at that might replace
Julie’s Gadget Diary – My evolving EDC Read More
Hankering for a tasty Girl Scout cookie? Need a new gear bag? WaterField Designs has a special treat for you when you make a purchase between today and the end of February 2013. They’ll include a box of Girl Scout cookies with each purchase of their great gear bags. If you need a new laptop
Craving Girl Scout cookies? WaterField Designs will give you a free box with every order! Read More
When Matthew Clough, the founder of Stone + Cloth, realized the man who guided his climb of Mount Kilimanjaro earned only $1-$2 per day, he knew Benson didn’t earn enough to send his children to school. Matthew realized how lucky he was to have been born with the privileges he had, and he wanted to do something
“Carry an Education” in a Stone + Cloth bag Read More