News, reviews and articles about bags (laptop bags, messenger bags, shoulder bags, backpacks, pouches and more).
Of late, I’ve had the opportunity to add a few chapters to my continuing saga for the “perfect” gear bag (for me at least), the most recent being an evaluation of the Tom Bihn Cadet. Being mainly a messenger bag fan(atic), I’d been wondering if there was one out there that could supplant my venerable […]
Rickshaw Commuter 2.0 Laptop Bag and MacBook Pro Sleeve Review Read More
I have reviewed a half dozen or so cases for my iPhone 4, and thus far, prefer using my smartphone with only Crimson screen protectors applied to protect it. With that, I do not like my iPhone rattling around in either my front or back pockets, either. In my case, having it hanging by my
Col. Littleton No. 47 & No. 49 Phone Holsters Review Read More
Happy Owl Studio has designed a thin, leather briefcase just for the MacBook Air. The case will fit either the 11″ or 13″ MBA, and it’s handcrafted by skilled artisans from top-quality, genuine leather. The Briefcase for MacBook Air has a padded laptop pocket to hold the Air, and the interior also has built-in holders
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I know there’s a few Timbuk2 fanatics out there in Gadgeteer land, so here’s a quick update of some of the more gadget worthy additions to the Timbuk2 range just released. The revised D-Lux Laptop Messenger Bondage 2012 has been upgraded with their new crater superior foam protection with twice the ventiliation. They’ve also introduced
When I bought my Little Swift bag from Tom Bihn, I also ordered a couple of their Clear Organizer Wallets. I wanted one of these little wallets to carry my “overflow cards” that don’t fit in my regular wallet, and my husband, Butch, was looking for something to replace the leather brick he’d been carrying
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I really love things that allow me to use tech in relation to other things in my life, like my dog, Jack. Tom Bihn, a premier bag maker in Seattle, has a great specialty bag called the Citizen Canine which can help you keep all your “dog stuff” in one place.
Tom Bihn Citizen Canine Review Read More
Vera Bradley has a new Laptop Travel Tote that’s designed to make travel with a laptop a bit easier. This tote is 11 1/4″ x 14 3/4″ x 3″ with a 12″ strap drop. It’s made of Vera Bradley’s standard quilted cotton fabrics. There’s a laptop compartment on one side; the other side has a
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As unmanly as it sounds, the first thoughts that ran through my mind when I first saw and touched the Saddleback Classic MacBook Air Sleeve was……’Ooooo, pretty’. To make it worse, I even took a (nice long) whiff of the leather as I was unpacking it….smelled wonderful. Saddleback Leather Company‘s rich leather, craftsmanship, and incredible
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We talk about a lot of small bags and organizer pouches here at The Gadgeteer. Most of them work great, but many of them are utilitarian looking. If you’d like an elegant, leather pouch to carry your cables and flash drives in, check out the Premium Leather Accessory Pouches from MacCase. They’re made from premium
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In my mind’s eye, I am the protagonist in an adventure serial entitled Indiana Jacobs and the Quest for the Perfect Gear-Hauling Bag. Of course, that I’m from Indiana (“Hoosier by Birth; Boilermaker by the Grace of God,” as the saying goes) aids in spinning this yarn, but so does my very real quest. The
Tom Bihn Cadet Laptop Bag Review Read More
When I think of Tom Bihn bags, I think of laptop and gear bags. There are several Tom Bihn bags in my house, including an 8 or 9 year old Empire Builder that has been used every day since its purchase and still looks almost like new. I don’t typically think of knitting or purses
Tom Bihn Little Swift Bag Review Read More
When pants pockets just don’t seem to have the capacity for all of your personal gadgets and gear, what do you do? Backpack? Messenger bag? Those are fine and all, but if you don’t have that much indispensable tech and kit, then you want something a bit less bulky. The KangaTek GO just might be
Bandolier Your Gear with the KangaTek GO Read More
The Sling Pack for DSLR Cameras from Incase is big enough for a DSLR and a couple of lenses, so you can take just what you need for a day trip. The bag is 10.5″ x 16″ x 6.5″. It’s constructed of water-resistant nylon, and it has a side zipper opening for access to the
Incase Sling Pack for DSLR Cameras Read More
Supposedly, your cellphone still sends out information to the service provider about your activities even after you’ve turned it off. If you want to make sure that no one can track those signals, you need a case or bag from MIAmobi. The lining in these bags contains colloidal silver, which blocks all radio frequencies to/from
Take Your Cellphone Completely Off the Grid with MIAmobi Cases and Bags Read More
It doesn’t matter if your everyday bag is a small gear bag or big enough for a 17″ laptop, you’ll find a bag at J. W. Hulme Co. that fits your needs. They’ve been around for more than 100 years, making duffle bags, briefcases, and sporting and hunting gear. They handcraft bags from fine leathers
Serious Style for Your Everyday-Carry Bag with J. W. Hulme Co. Read More
Hokay, let’s be honest here. I’m going to mention something and I want you to close your eyes and picture the first thing that comes into your head. Ready….. Lap Tray, Stable Table If you’re like me the first thing you see in your mind is either an elderly person sitting on a floral couch
Trabasack Mini Laptop Desk and Travel Bag Review Read More
I was very interested to see these Filson bags while surfing recently. Filson makes a line of fabric and leather luggage, travel accessories and wallets, briefcases and totes, and field bags (think daily-carry gear bags). They use twill and wool fabrics in their bags, and I especially love the looks of the medium Wool Field
A Bag Indiana Jones Could Love Read More
This Portfolio Clutch from Camille Zarsky is a new take on the briefcase. This clutch is 13″ X 9.5″ X 1″, and it’s expandable, so you can use it to carry your files, a small laptop, or a tablet computer. It’s even beautiful enough to use as your purse. The bag has an Italian croco-embossed
Carry Your Gear and Files in High Style Read More
You may have noticed that I seem to have a lot of bags and purses. Some of them are cheap and some are expensive, but I want to keep all of them clean and nice-looking for as long as possible. I do not want to set my bag in the floor in public places, where
Protect Your Bag from “Bagteria” Read More
This laptop bag from Plaid Doctrine is easy on the environment and on your eyes. The body of the Eco Laptop Tote is water- and stain-resistant high-performance fabric made from recycled bottles, and it’s trimmed with prime-grade vegetable-tanned leathers. The main compartment holds a laptop with up to a 15.4″ screen, and the compartment is
Carry Your Laptop in Recycled Plastic Bottles Read More