News, reviews and articles about bags (laptop bags, messenger bags, shoulder bags, backpacks, pouches and more).
Since reviewing the Timbuk2 Bag In A Box messenger bag, I’ve come to the conclusion that messenger bags are my gear bag style of choice these days. As such, I’ve been trying to find other brands to try out. Today I’m going to take a close look at the Citizen messenger bag from Chrome. Like […]
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Have you ever noticed how certain styles may go in and out of vogue, but there are others that will always be popular because they are as versatile as they are good-looking? Take military inspired clothing for instance. Back in 1983, when I was a high school sophomore, one of my girlfriends had a sister
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I have been reviewing Slappa DVD and CD cases since last year, and in that time I have found them to be the best portable audio-video storage solutions I have ever used. Slappa’s attention to the smallest storage details – and the quality materials from which they make their cases – sets theirs apart from
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It doesn’t matter if you call it a gear bag, a carry all, a man purse, or a satchel; finding your perfect bag seems to be a personal quest without an end. I speak from experience as I’ve been on such a quest for the past 20 years or so. It always seems like the
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Is there a law somewhere that says that all laptop bags have to look like laptop bags? You know what I’m talking about, they tend to be black, boring, made for men and as far away from making a fashion statement as humanly possible. I guess this is my cue to tell you that when
When I spotted the VertiGo Bag on the WaterField site, I immediately thought it would make an excellent day bag for my then upcoming UK trip. My much-loved AK Taylor Tote is large enough for my daily gadget carrying needs, but it is not something I would want to chance leaving on a BritRail train.
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Close to 3 years ago, Michael Shulver wrote an excellent review of the large version WaterField Cargo bag. Since that review, WaterField has updated their Cargo bag to include a leather flap and choice of flap buckle. Since I am not going to re-write Michael’s review, I suggest that you go read it and then
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As a devoted gadget freak, I have as much interest in ways to carry my assorted gadgets as I have in the gadgets themselves. As soon as a new gadget is in hand, I am off to look for a way to carry it around with me. I often like to have multiple gadgets, so
CityWalker Pack Gear Bag review Read More
Back in 2001 I got the brilliant idea of buying a laptop that would replace my desktop, which resulted in the purchase of the Gateway DS Solo 9550 XL. In case you didn’t catch it, the “XL” is on the end of that name for a reason; that laptop was a beast. Measuring about 13″
Tom Bihn Super Ego Messenger Style Laptop Bag & Brain Cell Read More
When a photographer friend told me that new camera bag company Think Tank Photo was allowing professionals and serious amateurs to test drive its products, I had to jump at the chance. The test drive gives certain photographers a month to decide whether they want to purchase the bag or send it back. Think
Think Tank Photo Speed Freak Beltpack Review Read More
Here it is. Another review brought about by the reoccurring theme — “Bill whines about something and Julie comes to the rescue.” The strap on my laptop bag started rolling over and cutting into my sensitive shoulders. Whaaa. 🙁 The original strap was a two piece arrangement — a seatbelt type nylon strap with a
Mike over at RoadWired sent Julie their latest gear bag – The Roadster Convertible. When Julie asked me if I would like to review the bag, I said simply, “Yes.” I like to keep my answers simple — besides I really like all of the RoadWired gear I already own. Julie forwarded the description of
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I recently passed my four year anniversary with The Gadgeteer. During those years I have written over three hundred reviews, and I have purchased over fifteen PDAs, two Laptop computers, three desktop computers as well as countless other gadgets and accessories. I have made many trips to consumer trade shows, private press events, and enthusiast
Alexandra Knight Taylor Tote Review Read More
Product Requirements: Device: Slim l aptops from 12″ up to 17″ inches wide These days mobile warriors have a wide variety of choices when it comes to laptop bags. Backpack style bags and attache style cases tend to be the types most often seen carried by the laptop user on the go. Today I’m going
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Gear bags are a passion with me. I’m always on the look out for something better than what I am currently using. For me, “better” tends to mean a combination of functionality and style. I don’t want to carry the same boring bag that everyone else does, I like to be different. So, I was
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