Bags

News, reviews and articles about bags (laptop bags, messenger bags, shoulder bags, backpacks, pouches and more).




Skooba Design Checkthrough Security Brief, Standard Review

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I am a big fan of laptop/gear bags, and I’m always searching for a bag that not only will protect my equipment from everyday bumps, but also hold everything that I like to carry with me.  I was very happy when Julie was kind enough to assign me the Checkthrough Security Brief by Skooba Design.

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Clava Upright Vertical Leather Brief Case

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Although Clava calls this a brief case, the Upright Vertical Leather Brief is designed to hold up to a 15″ laptop.  Under the front flap are organizer pockets, a zippered pocket, and storage for files or a laptop.  The back section unzips to reveal an accordioned folder with three sections for more storage.  Inside is

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Mission Workshop Introduces the Arkiv Backpack System

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Backpacks tend to be pretty similar to each other, but the new modular Arkiv Field Pack System from Mission Workshop gives you the ability to customize a bag to fit your needs.  The bags are made with a 1000 denier nylon exterior and a weatherproof urethane coated nylon liner;  “the pack is fabricated with military

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Keeping Your Devices Charged is in the Bag

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The Device Charging Business Case from Hammacher Schlemmer has a 6,000 mAh battery inside to keep your mobile devices charged.  The bag has four zippered compartments with storage that includes a dedicated iPad pocket, a padded sleeve that protects a laptop (up to 15″), and eight pockets to hold other small devices, papers, and files. 

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WaterField Designs Introduces the CitySlicker for the MacBook Air

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The CitySlicker MacBook Air Case from WaterField Designs is a beautifully compact as the Air itself.  This bag is protects your Air with three layers – impact-resistant plastic, high-grade neoprene, and a padded liner – while staying thin.  The CitySlicker has a ballistic nylon body with a distressed leather front flap.  The back has a

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knomo London Aurora Zip Tote Review

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Vendors are beginning to accept the idea that women like, need, and use gadgets, too.  While we can use the same gadgets that men do, sometimes we’d like our bags and accessories to be a bit different – perhaps smaller, maybe a bit more colorful.  knomo London makes “perfect urban accessories to carry your devices,”

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Booq Viper Hardcase for Macbook Air 11″ Review

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I’ve been searching for a perfect case ever since I got a new Macbook Air 11″.  I came across the Booq website and they had a hardcase that looked perfect for my shiny new Macbook Air.  So I asked Julie if I could review their Booq Viper Hardcase for Macbook Air 11″.  Let’s see how

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Brisbane Outdoor Gear Bags (BOGear)

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I love finding gear that’s still designed and manufactured in Australian, as so much of it has been outsourced overseas. Brisbane Outdoor Gear (BOGear) from Queensland’s line-up certainly fits that criteria.  They’re made out of local materials where available and using reclaimed materials such as PVC billboards, and they even try to use recycled products for the patterns used in

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Proenza Schouler PS1 iPad Case

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This Italian-made iPad case costs more than most versions of the iPad.  The leather Proenza Schouler PS1 iPad Case measures 8.5″ X 11″ X 1.5″ inches.  It has a large zippered compartment for the iPad and a large front pocket with snap closure and decorative straps.  It’s available in red, black, nude, military (green), orchid,

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WaterField’s Custom Fit SleeveCases for PC Laptops

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If you’re tired of generic laptop sleeves that don’t really fit your laptop, take a look at the new Custom Fit SleeveCases for PC Laptops from WaterField.  Simply enter the dimensions of your laptop, choose whether you’d like a horizontal or vertical orientation, make a couple other style choices, and WaterField will produce a sleeve

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Hack Your Own Bluetooth Keyboard Case for iPad

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I’ve tried a lot of Bluetooth keyboard cases for the iPad, and they all suffer from the same complaint.  Regardless of any other features they may offer, all keyboard cases have undersized keyboards.  If you’re a true touch-typist, like I am, you’ll find it very hard to type on these small keyboards because your finger

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Chrome Citadel Rainy Weekend Laptop Pack

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Planning a weekend getaway with your laptop to a rainy destination?  Chrome‘s got your back with their new Citadel pack.   Made from weatherproof 1000 denier nylon exterior and waterproof 1800 denier military grade truck tarpaulin liner with high frequency welded seams, the Citadel fits up to a 17″ MacBook Pro inside its roomy, full-access,

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Convert Your Tote Bag into a Gear Bag with the Slim Bag-in-Bag

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If you’re female and reading this site, you probably have a lot of gadgets and gear.  Of course, you need to carry all this stuff with you, and you may even need another bag for the non-tech things you use each day.  With the Slim Bag-in-Bag from invite.L, you can add tech-friendly storage to most

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