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Chrome Anton Messenger Bag
Chrome Anton messenger bag
Laptop bags come in all shapes and sizes with a variety of designs. This masculine bag is both durable and convenient with an old school-style front flap with secure clasps to keep it closed and plentiful interior space to securely hold paperwork, mobile devices, and a laptop.
I have a variety of messenger bags, and I travel with different ones depending on the length of my trip and the amount of things I am carrying with me. One thing is most important though: it must fit conveniently atop my rollaboard’s handle. This one certainly does thanks to a back flap that conveniently fits onto any bag.
The exterior is crafted from military-grade wax-coated canvas and has zippered pockets allowing easy access. Inside, one large padded laptop sleeve with a Velcro closure insures that your computer is protected against bumps and shocks that naturally occur when rolling your wheeled suitcase around. The pocket is large enough to fit even wider laptops like my 17-inch ThinkPad or the MacBook Pro.
Multiple pockets inside are perfect for storing smaller items like keys, coins, pens, or other items that you want to keep separate while an exterior pocket is perfect for a passport or boarding pass that can be reached conveniently.
Personally, I am not a huge fan of the Chrome logo on the exterior of the bag, but it does lend a clever, distinctive look to the bag that is a bit edgy and contemporary. It is perfect for younger travelers who want to show their creative side. The shoulder strap is padded and comfortable for those that want to sling the bag over their shoulder rather than carry it on their rollaboard. It can be easily removed for those who prefer to carry this bag as a professional briefcase.
The bag is not extremely light, but it is durable and perfect for those that travel with multiple electronic devices that they want to make sure are well-protected. It can be purchased directly on the Chrome website . For those looking for a snazzy messenger bag that is young, hip and casual, the Chrome Anton is a great choice.
Check prices online for the Chrome Anton bag.
Posted by Ramsey in Business Gear, Travel Light on October 17th, 2011
Tactical Gear not Just for Cops: 5.11 Side Trip Briefcase Great for Travelers
A company that makes tactical gear for cops should be able to build some pretty rugged bags, right?
That’s what I thought when I opened the Tactical Side Trip Briefcase from 5.11, a company that’s been making tactical gear for law-enforcement officers and fire/EMS personnel for more than three decades. And I wasn’t disappointed.
This briefcase, made of textured nylon, is perfect for day trips and works extremely well as a carry-on when flying. There’s plenty of room for a laptop, power supply and cables, MP3 player cell phone, keys, books and papers, pens and more.
One of the first things I noticed—and liked—was the handle. The two pieces on top of the carrying straps push together and make the bag comfortable to carry. There’s also an optional shoulder strap.
There are two front pockets with organizers, pen holders and a key hook.
Right behind that is a hidden pocket secured with Velcro. The folks at 5.11 say the design allows quick access to things like a handgun and holster—for those in law enforcement, of course. I’d use that pocket for carrying more mundane things like notes and travel documents for easy access.
Then there’s a roomy, zippered, padded center compartment that would handle a laptop and other gear nicely. A smaller zippered compartment is in the back, with a panel that should slip over the handles on most roller bags.
On each side of the bag is a zippered pocket that will hold a one-liter drink bottle—a very nice feature. And tucked away in a Velcro compartment at the bottom is a plastic cover to protect the entire bag from rain.
There’s a certain “look” about this bag—like it means business. And, like a lot of tactical gear, it comes in only one color, black.
The list price is $99.99.
It looks like 5.11 has a future not just supplying police officers and other public-safety personnel. I think the company can also do well supplying the “tactical traveler.”
Get the Tactical Side Trip Briefcase at eBags.
Posted by JohnG in Business Gear, General Gear, Travel Light on September 28th, 2009
