News, reviews and articles about bags (laptop bags, messenger bags, shoulder bags, backpacks, pouches and more).
I consider myself a personal electronic device transportation solution enthusiast. OK, I have a gadget bag fetish, alright? Like many of us, I’m constantly on the lookout for a better way to haul my must-have gear. When I stumbled upon the Transport “urban bag” by Setgo, my interest was piqued. With its low-profile, over-the-shoulder design, […]
Setgo Transport: Chewbacca’s gadget hauler? Read More
I know you have one. Those clunky, metal, red toolboxes. That iconic American symbol of craftsmen, workmen, and Do It Yourself-ers everywhere. Those expensive, heavy, red-paint-chipping, heavier-than-cement-crack -your-shin-on-it dead weights that holds a mish mash of tools and accessories that, once in, you can never find again. Throw it out. Seriously. Throw
Veto Pro Pac XXL-F Tool Bag Review Read More
Looking for a casual everyday carry bag, ladies? The REI Natalie shoulder bag has several pockets and zipper sections that could make organizing your gear easier. The bags are made from 100% recycled PET; each Natalie bag keeps 34 16-oz plastic bottles out of the landfill. Under the front flap (magnet closures) is an organizer
REI Natalie Shoulder Bag for Women Read More
I grant you Saddleback Leather’s Waterbag is not a gadget or tech device of any kind…..its not even specifically designed to carry around tech gear and/or their accessories. But it is an incredibly well made, stylish piece of travel gear, designed to (easily) withstand the test of decades of travel and the hard/rough-road taken. When
Saddleback Leather Co. Waterbag Medium Review Read More
As I have mentioned before, I made the switch to Apple computers just before Christmas. I went to a 13” MacBook Pro, so the bag I had used for my 17” Dell was just too big. My previous bags have been big cases sized for work – room for lots of papers and files and
Cocoon Kips Bay CPS365 13” MacBook/Pro Case Review Read More
Do you tend to carry all your daily “stuff” inside your laptop bag, then you find yourself carrying your phone and wallet in your hands when you want to run a quick errand? Timbuk2 has a small bag that may free up your hands without loading you down with another heavy bag; it may be
Go to Lunch with Timbuk2’s Minnie Rae Read More
There are certain manufactures where I truly love their products; Apple, Vaja, Surefire and Waterfield bags, to name a few. Yep, definite fanboy and I am not ashamed to admit it. Quality is what matters. With the purchase of my 13” MacBook Air, I have been doing my best to take it with me as
Waterfield Laptop SleeveCase for the 13″ MacBook Air Review Read More
A while ago, I wrote a post asking if gadgets were just for guys. At the time, it seemed a few things were aimed toward women, but it seemed that most were specific colors of some cases. Last year after I got my iPad, I posted a review of the Vera Bradley Mini Laptop Case
Tech Cases for the Girly-Girls Read More
I like gadgets. I like to keep my gadgets with me, so that means I like bags, too. I go through phases – sometimes I want everything I can possibly carry with me, so I need a big bag. Sometimes I’m in a minimalist phase and want a small bag. I’m in a minimalist phase
Cocoon CMB100 Mini Messenger Bag Review Read More
Malcolm Fontier makes bags for people who don’t like typical laptop and gear bags. Shown is The Entertainer bag for small MacBooks, MacBook Air, and iPad. The bag is made of polyurethane-coated canvas with polyurethane accents. The bag has a natural linen lining and a magnetic closure. There’s a magazine pocket on the back, and
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This is the most gorgeous bag I’ve seen in a while. The Col. Littleton No. 42 Courier Bag is sold by Griffin Technology and is handmade in Lynnville, TN. This bag is made with polished American steer hide and solid brass hardware. There’s also a copper tube that equally distributes the weight of the loaded
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Unless you’ve been living under a rock, you’ve probably heard it said that the number one way to make yourself a robbery target while on vacation is to walk around with very obvious expensive camera gear. That neck strap that has the brand name of your camera emblazoned across it in bright colors, and the
Timbuk2 Snoop Camera Messenger Bag Review Read More
This Scout Bag from STM is a messenger-style laptop bag for the 13″ Macbook Pro and other similarly -sized laptops. The bag is made of 14 ounce water-resistant canvas with a water-resistant nylon lining. There’s a heavily padded felt-lined compartment for the laptop and lots of sleeves and pockets for other gear. The STM Scout
STM Scout Small Laptop Shoulder Bag for 13″ Macbook Pro Read More
Ask any iPad owner and they will tell you that taking good care of the iPad is their number one priority. I’m sure many iPad owners have a microfiber cloth to wipe down the “fingerprint magnet” screen and some sort of protective back cover or sleeve to protect the “scratch magnet” backing. As for myself, I
WaterField iPad Exo SleeveCase Review Read More
Timbuk2, maker of rugged, high-end messenger bags, has finally gotten around to addressing the needs of their photography-loving users with the release of their new Snoop Camera Messenger bag. The Snoop looks a lot like Timbuk2’s standard and laptop messenger bags, but includes a padded and removable compartmentalized insert that will hold and organize your
Timbuk2 Shows Shutterbugs Some Love, Finally Read More
Since 9/11 there has been increased popularity in military-inspired products. Known as ‘tactical’ gear (or ‘tacticool’ by some), many of these items go beyond merely inspiration and are in fact quite well designed and built and are functional and rugged. Civilian Lab, a company in this tactical gear this category, has a growing portfolio that
Hazard 4 Tonto Mini Messenger Bag Review Read More
Levenger offers some gear organizer bags that are a cut above most organizer bags. The Bradley Hold-It-All case is made of full-grain leather with a pebbled texture and nickel hardware. In addition to the main zipper compartment, there’s a zippered pocket along the length of the front. Color choices are black or espresso brown. Choose a
Bradley Hold-It-All Case from Levenger Read More
Booq has just announced their new line of Cobra gear bags for laptops and the iPad. The iPad bag is the one that catches my eye most. I like vertical oriented bags, so Cobra courier XS fits that criteria nicely. Each Cobra bag is made of Black 1680 denier ballistic nylon with a water-repellant coating
Booq Announces new Cobra line of Gear Bags Read More
The A-Line Bag from Speck is for women who prefer a more stylish bag for their netbook or iPad. The fabric bag comes in gray with purple accents, brown with red, or black with gray. The main section has two fleece lined pockets – one for your netbook, iPad, or ebook reader, and one for an
Speck A-Line Bag for Netbooks and iPad Read More
As many of you who read The Gadgeteer know, I am a bit of a fanatic about gear bags and have reviewed my fair share of them. From the Ellington Europa Field Bag (no longer manufactured) to the Duluth Trading Fire Hose Bag, I have tried many bags over the years. All of them have,
Saddleback Leather Medium Satchel Review Read More