Tag archive: backpack

We knew from last year that our shoulders and backs would be subjected to carrying lots of gear for long periods of time on the CES show floor, so this year for the show in January, we planned ahead. Thanks to our friends at several different companies, we had a handful of brand new bags to test out during the show, in hopes of keeping our backs and shoulders a little happier than before. With almost a week spent in Las Vegas running around… Read More

Incase is known best for their smart iPhone cases and bags that fit the descriptors sleek, modern and are usually crafted from high-tech materials. For one of the brand's latest design collections, Incase decided to take a softer route, going for bags and sleeves made of “natural materials” for its Terra Collection, which includes a classic Campus Pack, a simple tote, and three different sizes of laptop sleeves. We're… Read More

We've written about some pretty cool backpacks in the past, but none that we would say exactly “revolutionize” the idea of the traditional backpack quite like this innovative design. Whether simple, sporty, or high-tech, most of the backpacks that we have run into are still made from cloth and feature the same basic design with zippers and straps galore. Not this one. The Solid Gray backpack ($165) takes a completely different… Read More

While they sometimes go underestimated as an option for carrying your daily essentials (except by cyclists), we think a sleek backpack is a great way to tote your gear around whether you're on a bike or not. Mission Workshop, based in San Francisco, makes high-quality bags inspired by and crafted for cyclists, but suitable for travel and everyday use. The Mission Workshop Sanction Rucksack ($179) is the smallest pack that they offer, and… Read More

When it comes to outdoor gear, function usually comes before design. This often means backpacks with all the features you could ever need, perhaps too many, in brightly-colored patterns with enough pockets for a small army. Unsatisfied with the outdoor gear they could buy, a group of Western-bred adventurers started Topo Designs in Colorado, USA. With only their ideas and newly-bought sewing machines, the founders of Topo began crafting… Read More

Everyone has a backpack laying around somewhere, but the handy item goes underappreciated as an everyday carry-along. They can be just as stylish and practical as a messenger bag or briefcase, and let's face it, they're better for your back. They are also way more comfortable if you're going to be doing any kind of walking, perhaps to and from a college campus or the office, during your daily commute. Depending on your uses,… Read More

With Coachella getting underway today, it's officially the season for throngs of music fans to crowd onto fields and concert grounds for weekends of bands, booze, and camping. Music festivals are one of spring and summer's great joys, as long as you go with the right attitude and the necessary gear. Aside from your basic shorts, t-shirt, and tent, we've rounded up some of our favorite essentials that will help you get through… Read More

A new collection from Incase for spring and summer of this year features a set of modern bags catering to the urban cyclist, hence the 'courier' title. The collection's two standouts are the well-equipped Courier Messenger Bag (above, $180) and the Courier Messenger Backpack ($150), but the line also includes a few other items, like a hip pack and iPhone pouch. The weather-resistant messenger bag is made of 1680D nylon with a… Read More

The latest release from Incase takes a step in the direction of fashion-consciousness with the sleek and futuristic looks of the Alloy Collection. The collection consists of seven pieces, including several backpack styles, a messenger bag, and sleeves for either the 13-inch or 15-inch Macbook Pro. The most defining feature of the collection is the company's custom-designed matte metallic nylon fabric, which gives the bags and cases a… Read More

With the never-ending stream of new technology and gadgets, it seems that everyone is carrying around more and more weight these days. Laptops, iPads, Kindles, cameras, it's enough to make your back hurt just thinking about it. This modernized utility backpack from Tumi has you covered with ample storage for your pile of backbreaking devices. The Tumi Knox backpack ($265) has a laptop compartment and plenty of room for your other gadgets… Read More

Forget loops for ice picks and built-in hydration systems. Unless you happen to attend school on a precarious mountain perch in southwestern Peru, you need a backpack that caters to a different set of needs. Like room for your laptop and MP3 player. A separate pocket to divide sweaty gym clothes from notebooks. A pocket that can keep a can of Coke cold until lunch. And we’ve found backpacks that deliver. These slick back-to-school backpacks… Read More

As the large laptop accommodation and padded bottom DSLR pocket suggest, the Boa Flow XL was designed with the creative professional in mind. It is also well suited for carrying a day’s worth of stuff while touring a new city, or a one day business trip when you want to travel light and skip the baggage claim carousel. At first look, the Booq Boa Flow XL seems like a massive bag for just a laptop – the Boa Flow XL is the larger version of… Read More

Targus last week unveiled four new notebook backpacks, each of which feature a padded notebook section which accommodates screen sizes up to 15.4 inches. The new Repel ($69.99), Ricket ($49.99), Drifter ($49.99) and Rogue ($39.99) Backpacks are all available now. The Repel Backpack, said Targus, sports a trolley-pass through for attachment to a rolling piece of luggage, integrated carry handle, front pocket for storage of work related… Read More