News, reviews and articles about bags (laptop bags, messenger bags, shoulder bags, backpacks, pouches and more).
NEWS – EDC gear organizers items are super handy. They keep our small items from flying around in our EDC bags and help us find them quickly. Sometimes you want an EDC gear organizer that is sleek, slim, and fit just about anywhere, like the new EVERGOODS CAP1L. LIke the CAP2L, The Civic Access Pouch […]
EVERGOODS CAP1L is a sleek, slim, EDC gear organizer Read More
REVIEW – Remember when Ebeneezer Scrooge was visited by the Three Ghosts in A Christmas Carol? Well, I’ve got the Tom Bihn version of that story from their new winter releases! We’ve got something from the past (the Old School Carryall), something from the present (the Truck Tote, now in new organic materials), and the
NEWS – If you’ve been eyeing up some new gear from Tom Bihn, today may be your lucky day! They just announced a massive restock this morning of bags & accessories. The folks at Tom Bihn always listen to their customers & try to accommodate both popular items and fan requests in their restocks. Some
NEWS – You gotta love Timbuk2. They have been committed to an ecologically-friendly mission since their start in 1989, and have been experimenting with incorporating recycled materials into their bags for quite some time now. Their latest editions now include bags made of 100% recycled materials across the whole product line. There’s a whole lot
Timbuk2 is serious about their eco-friendly, 100% recycled bags Read More
NEWS – I’ve been a fan of Trayvax wallets ever since I reviewed the Trayvax Summit minimalist wallet back in 2016. Their newest product is also a wallet, but it’s a wallet that you can wear like a shoulder bag. It’s the Roam Clutch and it’s being marketed towards women which seems like a mistake
Trayvax’s new Roam Clutch puts your EDC gear on your shoulder instead of in your pocket Read More
REVIEW – I’ve been on the hunt for a good travel bag for my DJI Mini 2 drone for a while now, as the bundled bag I received with the drone offers almost no protection to the drone itself. When the opportunity arose to review the Hex Ranger Blackout Camo camera mini-sling, I was very
Hex Ranger Blackout Camo camera mini-sling review – quite good and quite small Read More
REVIEW – Fanny packs used to be all the rage back in the 80s and early 90s. I will even admit to having one or two myself. Lately, I have been seeing the fanny pack make somewhat of a comeback. I personally was still reluctant to even consider one until I saw this Roaring Fire
Roaring Fire Blazer Fanny Pack review – it can carry everything but the kitchen sink! Read More
NEWS – Like many people, I haven’t traveled much in the last 2 years, but that doesn’t stop me from looking at travel and gear bags because obsessed 😉 I stumbled upon the Step 22 Tenkile Tech Pouch and wow do I like the design. It seems like so many gear pouches are designed to
It’s love at first sight with the Step 22 Tenkile Tech Pouch Read More
REVIEW – I’ll be honest up front here. I’d been eyeing Lander’s packs since I missed being a backer on their successfully funded Kickstarter campaign back in 2018. Their packs just had a great look and appeared to be loaded with solid functionality. I couldn’t accept Julie’s offer to review a Lander pack fast enough.
Lander Traveler 35L Backpack review – Perfect for one bag travel adventures Read More
REVIEW – I was not a tote guy, but I am a changed man. Meet the Waterfield Designs Packable Tote Bag, my new best friend and travel buddy. It’s just so freaking useful. To the review! What is it? It’s a lightweight packable tote bag. Hardware specs 14.5″ by 14.5″ by 5.5″ 13″ handle drop
Waterfield Designs Packable Tote Bag review – it will be your new best friend! Read More
REVIEW – When it comes to carrying your laptop and computer accessories, nothing exudes class like a smooth leather bag. Today we review the gorgeous Harber London Leather Messenger Bag for MacBook. What is it? Harber London’s Leather Messenger Bag is a full grain, vegetable tanned leather bag built to accommodate your 13″ MacBook Air
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CROWDFUNDING REVIEW – When I travel, I pack my gear into several individual pouches and bags, and during the whole trip, I’m trying to remember which pouch holds which gadget or cable. Today I want to show you the Tego Roll-And-Go Ultimate Travel Bag which is currently seeking funding on Kickstarter and it might be
Tego Roll-And-Go Ultimate Travel Bag review – ultra-customizable travel bag Read More
CROWDFUNDING REVIEW – The Pakt Sling Bag simply holds a lot of stuff. It weighs almost nothing so if you load it up and it’s heavy – it’s your stuff! Is this sling bag different from the others and is it a worthy purchase? If you’re not a sling-bag-person, could the Pakt Sling Bag change
Pakt Anywhere 5L Sling Bag review Read More
REVIEW – I used to daydream about creating the perfect gear bag. In those dreams, I wanted a bag that could transform from small to big depending on what I needed to carry with me. Big for travel, slim for day-to-day work commutes. I approached a couple of popular bag makers to see if they
BrightLine Bags review – Create the ultimate gear bag of your dreams Read More
REVIEW – I just returned from my first “away” vacation since May 2019! To say that it was a long time coming is an understatement. Before we left, I had to deal with the age-old question – which bag do I take on the trip? As luck would have it, I had an easy answer
Bolstr Small Carry 3.0 and Aux Pocket gear bags review – EDC bags for minimalists Read More
NEWS – While surfing for cool stuff to share with all of you, I stumbled upon Brightline Bags, and wow. Where have these bags been all my life? I’ve often fantasied (yes, I’m a bag geek, so don’t make fun of me) about making my own gear bag with the perfect layout and number of
Build your perfect gear bag with Brightline modular bags Read More
REVIEW – Look at this chonky boi! I’m testing the Buran III from Chrome Industries, the next evolution in their iconic messenger designed to carry your tech in addition to all the things. It’s a good one. To the review! What is it? It’s a messenger bag designed for carrying your tech… and just about
Chrome Buran III messenger bag review – a big, balanced, versatile messenger! Read More
REVIEW – As new devices that are thinner and lighter hit the market, suddenly carrying that messenger bag with a 3” thick laptop compartment doesn’t make a lot of sense. And if you have to take along a charger, it’s no longer half the size and weight of that behemoth you used to carry. In
Solo New York Ludlow universal tablet sling bag review Read More
NEWS – There are those of us who tote two screens around at least some of the time. Since today’s devices are so slim and light, most folks in this group have probably just been packing the two together in the same slot in their bag. Waterfield, a perennial favorite with Gadgeteers, just released their
Waterfield introduces new Double Take sleeve for those who pack two screens Read More
REVIEW – While ubiquitous smartphone cameras have all but driven the “point and shoot” camera market into extinction, they’ve not supplanted the venerable DSLR camera for serious photo hobbyists and professional photographers. Carrying and protecting a DSLR camera and its accessories can be challenging, but there are still plenty of options on the market to
HEX Ranger Blackout Camo DSLR Sling V2 review Read More