News, reviews and articles about bags (laptop bags, messenger bags, shoulder bags, backpacks, pouches and more).
REVIEW – I’ve come to realize that I may never find my perfect backpack, but that search pales in comparison to the search for a work worthy tote that can carry a laptop. I think we’ve been looking for one for my wife for her entire career. Troubadour Goods recently offered up their Featherweight Tote […]
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REVIEW – My husband has accumulated many things he needs to bring in his everyday travels. Shorts or pants pockets can no longer hold what he needs on a daily basis. He has been looking for a good lightweight, small bag to carry his two wallets (yea, don’t get me started!), reading glasses, a large
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REVIEW – When I travel, I already have a couple good suitcases to carry what I need. Sometimes, however, they are too much space—think overnight trip—and at other times they are not quite enough, like when I travel to a conference for the week. For times like these, a good duffle bag is exactly what
Troubadour Embark Duffle Bag review – when ordinary is not good enough Read More
REVIEW – A good tech organizer keeps your EDC kit from descending into tangled madness. It just so happens that Mujjo makes a Tech Case that fits the bill, keeping your doodads and whatnots well ordered and organized. Just how good is it? To the review! What is it? The Mujjo Tech Case is a
CROWDFUNDING REVIEW – I consider myself a minimalist, so I don’t need to carry a huge bag filled with a bunch of things I don’t need or won’t use on my short adventures. In 2021, I reviewed the bolstr Small Carry and AUX Pocket bags (pouches?) and have continued to use the AUX Pocket when
bolstr AUX Sling review – a minimalist EDC 3-in-1 bag Read More
REVIEW – Looking for a leather bag on a budget? I’m testing the Anuent 13″ Leather Messenger Bag. This little guy is just the right size for essential tech, has a bunch of character, and costs less than 60 bucks! It looks like a bargain… but does it stand up to testing? To the review!
Anuent 13″ Leather Messenger Bag review – A scrappy little bag for your essential gear! Read More
REVIEW – I’ve noticed that when I go camping with our Scout troop, I usually shove my lunch into any nearby paper or plastic bag I can find. I never remember to use a small cooler. Now I get to try out a soft-sided lunch bag without a load of branding, which is exactly my
Tacticism 12L Lunch Bag review – Stay cool, look cool Read More
REVIEW – Headed over to a friend’s house and want to bring a few cold drinks along? Oh, you’re thinking of riding your bicycle there or maybe even walking? That takes the typical cooler out of play. What if I told you that there’s a solution that’s bike and/or hike-friendly and doesn’t take up much
REVIEW – If you are unfamiliar with Waterfield Designs (aka SFBags) then you should know that they make some of the best bags and gear, hands down. I still have laptop sleeves from 10+ years ago that have held up beautifully. This time, I got my hands on their new lovely Essential Duffel, which I’ve
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REVIEW – We all have preferences when it comes to carrying our gadgets around. I migrated from briefcase to backpack some years ago as they became more “business acceptable,” but there are times when the briefcase format is a more suitable choice. Why not both? Anuent’s Leather briefcase suits both configurations well, and, made of
Anuent Leather Convertible Briefcase Backpack review – Luscious leather luxury luggage Read More
REVIEW – Look at me, taking in some culture at the art museum! It just so happens that I’m rocking the perfect companion for this trip in my Oda Go Pack. It’s a bag that’s just big enough for carrying your essentials. No pockets required! To the review! What is it? The Oda Go Pack
ODA Go Pack shoulder bag review – A great way to carry your EDC Read More
NEWS – Sling bags are in. Check out the CIVIC Access Sling 2L or CAS2, the latest sling bag from EVERGOODS, makers of crossover backpacks and accessories. While the CAS2 bears a resemblance to its larger sibling, the Mountain Hip Pack 3.5L, the CAS2 is a slimmer, more low profile sling for your small EDC
EVERGOODS CAS2 is a slim sling bag with lots of organization for your EDC gear Read More
REVIEW – Briefcases are hit or miss for me. I often find them to be too small for my needs, too big to be practical, or built around odd styling. So here comes the Waterfield Agile Briefcase to challenge my thinking. It’s pretty. It’s functional. It’s from Waterfield, who makes some of the best bags
Waterfield Designs Agile Briefcase review – Keeping things trim & classy Read More
NEWS – Here’s treat coming at you from across the pond! Trakke is a Scotland-based shop that makes hand crafted bags from British-sourced materials. Waterproof waxed canvas is their weapon of choice for backpacks, messengers and accessories. Their latest design is called the Wester, and it’s a rolltop-style pack designed to keep your gear dry
NEWS – If you’re hunting for a new backpack, we’ve got some new drops coming from Tom Bihn in April! First up is the Paramour, which is a fusion of the recently released Paragon and Paradigm backpack designs.The main compartment includes an integrated padded laptop sleeve for bigger devices (up to 17″), and a “3D
New bags from Tom Bihn! The new Paramour backpack, the return of the Smart Alec, and more! Read More
NEWS – There’s nothing better than a good leather bag, right? WP Standard has a history of making great leather bags, and the new Woodward Briefcase marks the return of a business-ready brief to its product lineup. The Woodward Briefcase shows off all the things we love about WP Standard designs. The aesthetic is uncomplicated
The new Woodward Briefcase from WP Standard is an understated beauty! Read More
NEWS – Saddleback Leather is always doing interesting things with new leather designs including takes on classic leather forms like Gladstone-style bags. Their recent releases have played with variations on hard-sided cases… which brings us to the brand new Grandfather Backpack Case released this week. The Grandfather Backpack Case is a hard-sided briefcase — box
REVIEW – What is the least expensive bag from the premium bag designer Peak Design? It is not the sub $25 Shoe Pouch. It is the Peak Design Packable Tote. What is it? Quite simply the Peak Design Packable Tote is a smallish, 12L bag that can be packed into a very convenient little pack.
Peak Design Packable Tote review – A little on the small side, but still very usable. Read More
NEWS – Working from home (WFH) is no longer a novelty thanks to COVID. But what about working from your campsite or backyard? The Helinox Tactical Field Office is an interesting combination of a 15-liter cargo bag for all of your gear and a folding table/desk. It looks cool, right? But hold on a sec…
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NEWS – Even its name is minimal. The Laptop Strap from Free Agent Outfitters is a clever way to carry your MacBook, some Chromebooks, and Surface laptops without a bulky bag or backpack. The Laptop Strap combines a stick-on flap that uses heavy-duty adhesives with an adjustable and removable cross-body strap to make your MacBook
Backpacks and bags too bulky? Then use this strap to carry your MacBook Read More