Tag archive: bag

One of our favorite minimalist brands, Nau, has paired up with luxury outdoor brand Snow Peak for two new items that would make perfect gifts for that minimal, outdoorsy type on your holiday gift list. The first is the Snow Peak Flask ($160), which has a sleek and simple design and is made from lightweight and ultra-tough, fine-grade titanium for ultimate durability. The limited-edition flask is non-allergenic and resistant to corrosion, and… 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

This week Incase announced yet another designer collaboration resulting in a collection of Apple-centric products. This time the big name tech brand partnered with the quirky Ace Hotel brand. While it may seem like an odd combination at first, a sleek mass-marketed tech brand and an eclectic indie-style hotel chain, we actually quite like the aesthetic of the products that the Incase for Ace Hotel collaboration has produced. Designed “for… Read More

Ignore the fact that messenger bags have become standard issue for ironically bearded, PBR-sipping hipsters everywhere. Ignore goofy marketing slogans like “A holistic approach uniting form, function and footprint.” Ignore the name itself, which brings to mind a slow, antiquated form of transport.

The first purchase for absolutely any laptop owner should be protection. Whether it's a stylish messenger bag or backpack for around town, a briefcase for travel, or just a simple sleeve or case for home, keeping your computer safe is essential. We've rounded up some the most stylish, fashionable, and practical laptop bags on the market. Skooba Designs Checkpoint Messenger $130 Skooba's “checkpoint-friendly”… Read More

Mobile accessory and case maker Targus has announced its new Zip-Thru 15.4″ Corporate Traveler Laptop Case, designed to enable travelers to get through airport security without having to remove their notebook computers from their bags. The new bag is designed to meet new guidelines established by the Transportation Security Administration—many laptop case vendors are rushing to get compliant bags on the market, led by Mobile… Read More

Anyone who's ever tried lugging around a notebook computer knows it's not always easy. Sure, there are specially-designed bags designed to offer the pinnacle of protection for your computing investment, as well as quick access and ways to handle all those cables, peripherals, and add-ons you always seem to need. Now Built NY wants to streamline that problem with its new Laptop Backpacks, which offer a breathable, ultra-slim way… Read More

Let's face it, if you're a musician these days and you don't have a MySpace page, you might as well not exist. Of course, it helps to have your own site (which you can link to from MySpace), but this is free, and it's a quick way to get your music and information about yourself out there. Everyone's doing it, and you should, too. It's helped propel the careers of a number of artists (hey, even dead guys… Read More

Sony's PSP has been a smash hit in the gaming world. With tons of great features already built in, such as Wi-Fi and external storage, people are constantly looking to trick out their PSP so thatevery possible piece of technology available is in their grasp. From protecting your investment with a quality case to giving your PSP 4GB of storage, the range of options for customizing your systemis endless! We're here to showcase 10 great… Read More

Targus, a maker of notebook cases and accessories, used CES 2006 to introduce several new lines of carrying cases. Of most interest were two which were targeted towards women. Targus's first offering is the Getta collection of carrying cases. A backpack ($69.99), tote ($59.99) and slipcase ($39.99) make up this product family. Features in common include stylish designs, padded compartments, a removable mini bag or wallet, plenty of… Read More

“As well as keeping track of its contents, the bag also lights up in the dark and will soon be able to check weather forecasts to let you know when to pack an umbrella. And, if you don't fancy carrying it around, you could always wear it as a scarf that tells you if it might snow or a belt that gives you the news headlines instead. The smart bag, called Build Your Own Bag (bYOB), is just one object that can be constructed using… Read More