News, reviews and articles about bags (laptop bags, messenger bags, shoulder bags, backpacks, pouches and more).
As you all know, I have been searching for the ultimate gear bag for years. I posted a glowing review of the Duluth Traders Fire Hose Field Bag just a few weeks ago, and that was the best bag I had seen. I bought an Asus eeePC 900HA (one of the last available 9” netbooks) […]
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Mobile Edge has released four new Sumo Camo Messenger Bags that utilizes a random mix of the Sumo logo in various sizes and colors to create a one of a kind urban camouflage pattern. They have an adjustable padded computer compartment that will allow you to tailor the bag to carry a 9” Netbook, up
Sumo Messenger Bags unveiled at CES Read More
I wouldn’t consider myself someone who collects lots of tools. But I do have enough tools that it has gotten a little out of control in our garage. It has reached a point where I have to question myself about where that tool is that I am looking for. So I jumped at the chance
Veto Pro Pac LT-XL Laptop Toolbag Review Read More
The Urbanite by Eagle Creek is a small gear bag for daily use or travel. It has two exterior zipper pockets and a fleece-lined electronics pocket. The bag uses a safety toggle closure to prevent theft, and the electronics pocket has an audio port for your earbuds cord. It’s made of ballistic and ripstop nylons and is
Urbanite Gear Bag from Eagle Creek Read More
As many of you know from my reviews, I have been on the quest for the perfect gear bag for years now. I have used the Citywalker bag, the Victorinox Horizontal Tote, Ellington Europa Field Bag and even a prototype ballistic nylon bag from Infusion Threads (which I still own and will never sell). I
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Timbuk2’s new Freestyle Messenger bag is a scaled down version of their laptop messenger bag that I’ve been carrying for over a year now. It looks like a perfect gear bag for your netbook, Kindle, nook or Sony Touch eBook reader. I really like Timbuk2’s bags and the price seems reasonable at $65.
A Messenger Bag for Your Netbook – Timbuk2 Freestyle Messenger Read More
More then just funny capitalization (yes, that’s really how they spell it) Kamiliun uses a modular system to create a flexible backpack/bag system from mix-and-match components. I received the Chicken or the Egg package consisting of a ‘letterbox’ back on the left, above, designed to carry a laptop or other large slab-like objects, and a
Kamiliun cHiCkEn oR tHe eGG Messenger Style Backpack Review Read More
I’ve been a fan of Chrome gear for several years. I have reviewed their Citizen messenger bag and more recently their sneakers. They have just announced a pro series line of bags that include the Berlin messenger bag. This bag looks like it’s large enough to hold all your gear and a kitchen sink. It’s
Chrome Bags Go Pro – Berlin Messenger Read More
Aerovation is among a small group of companies that has been certified by the TSA to manufacture and market approved cases that allow you to not have to take your laptop out for the trip through the x-ray machine. How do these bags work, and are they worth the effort? We’ll see.
Aerovation Checkpoint-Friendly Laptop Bag and Trolley Review Read More
Before I kick off, full disclosure; I’m a fan! A fan of Tom Bihn and nearly everything that comes out of their Seattle factory. I bought my first Tom Bihn bag in 2002, an Empire Builder, and shortly after bought the Brain Bag. These were painfully expensive at the time, but when I eventually sold
Tom Bihn Tri-Star Travel Bag and Accessories Review Read More
We geeks do love carrying around our tools and toys. Cases, packs, clothing with special pockets, and belt cases are found where ever gadget lovers congregate. Recently, a new wrinkle on the fanny pack/belt case genre has come on the scene – the Grab-It Pack. I was given one to review.
Grab-It Pack is highly versatile, but nerdy Read More
On the heels of the itsy-bitsy T-Pack for netbooks comes Timbuk2‘s new Breakout Messenger, a generously-sized bag designed for your hulking 17″ laptop. A cross between their Outtawhack Daypack and the Commute Messenger, this seems to be an answer to the critique that even the Large Commute was just not quite large enough for a
17-inch laptop? No prob with Timbuk2’s Breakout Read More
Timbuk2 has a new gear bag made specifically for 10 inch Netbooks like the MSI Wind, Acer Aspire One and HP Mini 1000. The bag easily converts from shoulder to backpack style depending on how you like wear it. It has a molded foam exterior that provides protection for the netbook and a zippered pocket
Gear bag for your netbook – Timbuk2 T-Pack Read More
Do you have problems with your laptop and gear bags holding up to all of the every day wear and tear that you subject them to? The Saddleback Leather Company makes gear bags that are super rugged and are built to last a lifetime. To back that up, they offer a 100 year warranty on
Saddleback Leather Company Messenger Bag Review Read More
Brenthaven has just released a messenger bag that includes a feature that I thought of a long time ago. Since I don’t manufacture gear bags, that idea has just been floating around in my mind with no where to go. 😉 I’m glad that Brenthaven thought of it too. It’s switchable messenger bag flaps. Each
Brenthaven combats gear bag boredom – Switch MB Read More
Reader Keith Anderson sent me an email earlier today with a cool gear bag that he recently purchased. It’s the Nirvana Seatback Organizer and Travel Tote from Zen Class. It’s designed so that it will attach to the upright tray table on the seatback in front of you on a plane. According to Keith, it
Flying gear bag – Nirvana Seatback Organizer Read More
A few years back my car was a SAAB 95 estate (station wagon). The 95 is perhaps not so large by US standards, but for most of us Europeans its a big beast. For vacations we really did not have to care about packing – we just threw everything in the back. For the last
Spire Meta & Dart, Travel Bag / Gadget Bag & Laptop Sleeve Combo Review Read More
The Grab-it Pack is another gear bag variant that I would persosonally not be caught dead wearing as an every day carry solution. That said, I can see how this type of holster might be very useful for hikers, outdoor photographers, etc. The prices are actually quite reasonable. What do you think, would you wear
Strap your gear to your leg with the Grab-it Pack Read More
It’s no secret that I’m not a girly girl. Give me some old jeans, a tshirt and a pair of sneakers and I’m perfectly comfy. Same goes for my gear bags. I don’t want a froo-froo bag with flowers or Hello Kitty on it. I like like simple unassuming bags that don’t look too shiny
WaterField Muzetto Gear Bag Review Read More
Austrian design company Urban Tool hopes so. I’m definitely not brave enough to wear one myself. People already think I’m goofy… If I’d showed up at my day job wearing one of these, I can only imagine the looks that I would get. 😉 But then, I live in smalltown USA. I do think the
Is the US ready for Urban Tool hipHolsters? Read More