Messenger Bags
Pack Light with Timbuk2 Lightweight Flight Messenger Bag
I have fond memories of my first Timbuk2 messenger bag. It was 1994, 5 years after the company was founded, and I worked for HotWired—the first commercial online magazine, and sister to Wired. Employees all had Timbuk2’s Classic Messenger Bag in black, with either Wired or HotWired emblazoned on the front. I don’t remember when…
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Re:store Tote: Solo New York Gives Plastics an Urban Makeover
Solo New York has created a line of beautiful bags that are good for the environment and easy on the wallet. Re:store bags are made from recycled plastic bottles and the whole line comes in a unisexy gray that will please even the pickiest of shoppers in your house. We are testing out the Re:store…
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MobileEdge ScanFast Checkpoint Friendly Briefcase 2.0
With the Mobile Edge ScanFast Checkpoint Friendly Briefcase 2.0, the hassle of airport security is alleviated, which helps you to get on your way much faster when you’re in a hurry. For those of us with TSA PreCheck, there is less of a need for this bag since we do not have to remove our…
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Topo Designs Commuter Briefcase
I really like the versatility of this bag in that it can be used as a back pack, as a messenger bag, or as a briefcase.
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Cannae Pro Gear Introduces the Optio Sling Pack
The Optio Sling Pack from Cannae is a lightweight carry all for the daily commuter, the gray citizen and the adventurer. From the outside working our way in, the Optio Sling Pack has two zippered pockets on the front. These pockets allow for quick storage of cell phones, sunglasses, snacks, and keys. I like that…
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Alchemy Goods: Brooklyn Backpack for the Urban Adventurer
Alchemy Goods was born out of necessity when the founder’s messenger bag was stolen. Creating the perfect bag from items he had lying around is how Alchemy Goods was created and the Brooklyn Backpack became a reality. Brooklyn Backpack The Brooklyn Bag is born from recycled inner tubes from bikes. Alchemy Goods has a partnership…
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Diamond Gear: Retro Throwback with the New Belay Bag
The 1980s are calling and they want you to have your Belay Bag back! Except, it has been updated and ready for the new generation of adventurers! The Diamond Brand Gear Company has been making camping gear and tents here in the USA since 1881. The Belay Bag was originally designed in the 1980’s. The…
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Tortuga Homebase Duffle Case
The Tortuga Homebase Duffle Case is right up my alley. As someone that doesn’t love to carry around a backpack, this provided all of the durability of the Tortuga Homebase Backpack, but in a more convenient fashion for my preferences.
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Tortuga Homebase Backpack
It is common to find most backpacks to be rather small, but the Tortuga Homebase backpack was surprisingly large. I really liked how there was a protective pocket for a laptop as large as 15 inches or a tablet as big as 9.7 inches.
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SWIMS Unisex Navy Tote Bag
The navy SWIMS carry-all tote bag is great for all the same times when I would wear my SWIMS shoes. The durable, nylon fabric is water-resistant meaning I don’t have to worry if someone splashes water on the bag containing my iPad.
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