Bags – The Gadgeteer https://the-gadgeteer.com Gadget news and reviews since 1997! Mon, 09 Oct 2023 15:14:53 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.3.1 https://the-gadgeteer.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/cropped-wp-icon-gadgeteer-logo-32x32.jpg Bags – The Gadgeteer https://the-gadgeteer.com 32 32 The Man Bag Co. The City Sling V2 review https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/10/09/the-man-bag-co-the-city-sling-v2-review/ https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/10/09/the-man-bag-co-the-city-sling-v2-review/#respond Mon, 09 Oct 2023 15:14:53 +0000 https://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=404020 REVIEW – Sling bags are all the rage these days, and it seems like every company that offers soft goods is producing a sling bag or three. Some of these products are small and simple, others are large and multi-featured. The Man Bag Co. recently released their The City Sling V2 “for guys who carry …

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]]> https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/10/09/the-man-bag-co-the-city-sling-v2-review/feed/ 0 TerraOmni Vest review – A wearable gear bag? https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/09/29/terraomni-vest-review-a-wearable-gear-bag/ https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/09/29/terraomni-vest-review-a-wearable-gear-bag/#comments Fri, 29 Sep 2023 13:00:34 +0000 https://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=408051 CROWDFUNDING REVIEW – If you hate carrying a bag on your shoulder every time you go shopping, traveling, etc. you might be interested in the TerraOmni Vest which is currently seeking funding on Kickstarter.  Let’s take a look. What is it? The TerraOmni Vest is a wearable gear organizer/bag with tons of pockets that is …

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]]> https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/09/29/terraomni-vest-review-a-wearable-gear-bag/feed/ 5 Aer Travel Weekender review – Have duffle, will travel https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/09/21/aer-travel-weekender-review-have-duffle-will-travel/ https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/09/21/aer-travel-weekender-review-have-duffle-will-travel/#comments Thu, 21 Sep 2023 14:00:10 +0000 https://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=405183 REVIEW – Aer got their start by crowdfunding a combination gym/office bag and as they approach a 10 year anniversary next year, they now have quite an exhaustive collection of bags and travel essentials. I still have their first generation Travel Pack and after all this time it’s barely showing any wear. So a chance …

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]]> https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/09/21/aer-travel-weekender-review-have-duffle-will-travel/feed/ 1 Bellroy Lite Sling Mini review – I love this minimalist bag! https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/09/16/bellroy-lite-sling-mini-review-i-love-this-minimalist-bag/ https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/09/16/bellroy-lite-sling-mini-review-i-love-this-minimalist-bag/#comments Sat, 16 Sep 2023 12:00:25 +0000 https://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=406660 REVIEW – Even though I’m female, I don’t regularly carry a purse/bag when I go out of the house. I usually put my wallet in my pocket along with my car fob and my phone. Although that works, it’s not exactly comfortable. And if I need to carry something else, forget it. So, I have …

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]]> https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/09/16/bellroy-lite-sling-mini-review-i-love-this-minimalist-bag/feed/ 3 Bellroy Lite Sling Mini's magnetic strap nonadult Roam Medium Duffel review – Custom luggage that’s a pleasure to use https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/09/06/roam-medium-duffel-review-custom-luggage-thats-a-pleasure-to-use/ https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/09/06/roam-medium-duffel-review-custom-luggage-thats-a-pleasure-to-use/#respond Wed, 06 Sep 2023 15:00:28 +0000 https://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=403469 REVIEW – For the last 10 years, my goto carry-on bag was a free overnighter that I got from work.  It’s about as cheap as luggage can be and still function.  When the opportunity to review the Roam medium duffel came up, the timing was perfect – a busy summer travel season and a current …

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]]> https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/09/06/roam-medium-duffel-review-custom-luggage-thats-a-pleasure-to-use/feed/ 0 WaterField Travel Toiletry Bag review – Tip top tiny tote https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/08/19/waterfield-travel-toiletry-bag-review-tip-top-tiny-tote/ https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/08/19/waterfield-travel-toiletry-bag-review-tip-top-tiny-tote/#respond Sat, 19 Aug 2023 15:00:56 +0000 https://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=400923 REVIEW – The first toiletry travel bag I ever had was from the early 1980s. It was a vinyl zip up bag that came with my Remington shaver. It eventually cracked and dissolved from years of use and exposure to DEET bug repellent. I’m not quite as adventurous now but the WaterField Travel Toiletry Bag …

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]]> https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/08/19/waterfield-travel-toiletry-bag-review-tip-top-tiny-tote/feed/ 0 Grams28 154 City Pack review – An upscale EDC sling bag with excellent usability! https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/08/01/grams28-154-city-pack-review-an-upscale-edc-sling-bag-with-excellent-usability/ https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/08/01/grams28-154-city-pack-review-an-upscale-edc-sling-bag-with-excellent-usability/#comments Tue, 01 Aug 2023 15:49:15 +0000 https://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=395428 REVIEW – Is it a sling bag? A small messenger? Whatever you call it, the Grams28 154 City Pack wants to be your new best friend for day trips, coffee shop hangs, and even a small carry-on when you need a bit more than your pockets can handle. How does it perform as an EDC …

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]]> https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/08/01/grams28-154-city-pack-review-an-upscale-edc-sling-bag-with-excellent-usability/feed/ 4 GOT BAG Coral Gardners edition rolltop backpack review – using ocean impact plastic to tote your stuff https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/06/23/got-bag-coral-gardners-edition-rolltop-backpack-review-using-ocean-impact-plastic-to-tote-your-stuff/ https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/06/23/got-bag-coral-gardners-edition-rolltop-backpack-review-using-ocean-impact-plastic-to-tote-your-stuff/#respond Fri, 23 Jun 2023 14:00:46 +0000 https://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=393310 REVIEW – There are lots of organizations out there that want to change the world for the better.  GOT BAG supports ocean clean-up efforts, reaping the haul of plastic removed from the ocean and turning it into useful products. Today, we’re going to look at a product that aims to do just that by repurposing …

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]]> https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/06/23/got-bag-coral-gardners-edition-rolltop-backpack-review-using-ocean-impact-plastic-to-tote-your-stuff/feed/ 0 Troubadour Goods Featherweight Tote bag review https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/06/22/troubadour-goods-featherweight-tote-bag-review/ https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/06/22/troubadour-goods-featherweight-tote-bag-review/#respond Thu, 22 Jun 2023 14:01:19 +0000 https://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=393998 REVIEW – I’ve come to realize that I may never find my perfect backpack, but that search pales in comparison to the search for a work worthy tote that can carry a laptop. I think we’ve been looking for one for my wife for her entire career. Troubadour Goods recently offered up their Featherweight Tote …

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]]> https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/06/22/troubadour-goods-featherweight-tote-bag-review/feed/ 0 Troubadour Compact Messenger Bag review https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/06/04/troubadour-compact-messenger-bag-review/ https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/06/04/troubadour-compact-messenger-bag-review/#comments Sun, 04 Jun 2023 15:00:53 +0000 https://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=391972 REVIEW – My husband has accumulated many things he needs to bring in his everyday travels.  Shorts or pants pockets can no longer hold what he needs on a daily basis.  He has been looking for a good lightweight, small bag to carry his two wallets (yea, don’t get me started!), reading glasses, a large …

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]]> https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/06/04/troubadour-compact-messenger-bag-review/feed/ 2 Troubadour Embark Duffle Bag review – when ordinary is not good enough https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/05/20/troubadour-embark-duffle-bag-review-when-ordinary-is-not-good-enough/ https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/05/20/troubadour-embark-duffle-bag-review-when-ordinary-is-not-good-enough/#respond Sat, 20 May 2023 14:30:43 +0000 https://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=389980 REVIEW – When I travel, I already have a couple good suitcases to carry what I need.  Sometimes, however, they are too much space—think overnight trip—and at other times they are not quite enough, like when I travel to a conference for the week.  For times like these, a good duffle bag is exactly what …

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]]> https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/05/20/troubadour-embark-duffle-bag-review-when-ordinary-is-not-good-enough/feed/ 0 Mujjo Tech Case review – a perfect EDC organizer for all your cables, chargers, and accessories! https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/01/27/mujjo-tech-case-review-a-perfect-edc-organizer-for-all-your-cables-chargers-and-accessories/ https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/01/27/mujjo-tech-case-review-a-perfect-edc-organizer-for-all-your-cables-chargers-and-accessories/#comments Fri, 27 Jan 2023 13:00:37 +0000 https://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=379275 REVIEW – A good tech organizer keeps your EDC kit from descending into tangled madness. It just so happens that Mujjo makes a Tech Case that fits the bill, keeping your doodads and whatnots well ordered and organized. Just how good is it? To the review! What is it? The Mujjo Tech Case is a …

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]]> https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/01/27/mujjo-tech-case-review-a-perfect-edc-organizer-for-all-your-cables-chargers-and-accessories/feed/ 4 bolstr AUX Sling review – a minimalist EDC 3-in-1 bag https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/01/09/bolstr-aux-sling-review-a-minimalist-edc-3-in-1-bag/ https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/01/09/bolstr-aux-sling-review-a-minimalist-edc-3-in-1-bag/#comments Mon, 09 Jan 2023 15:00:09 +0000 https://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=378529 CROWDFUNDING REVIEW – I consider myself a minimalist, so I don’t need to carry a huge bag filled with a bunch of things I don’t need or won’t use on my short adventures. In 2021, I reviewed the bolstr Small Carry and AUX Pocket bags (pouches?) and have continued to use the AUX Pocket when …

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]]> https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/01/09/bolstr-aux-sling-review-a-minimalist-edc-3-in-1-bag/feed/ 3 Anuent 13″ Leather Messenger Bag review – A scrappy little bag for your essential gear! https://the-gadgeteer.com/2022/12/26/anuent-13-leather-messenger-bag-review-a-scrappy-little-bag-for-your-essential-gear/ https://the-gadgeteer.com/2022/12/26/anuent-13-leather-messenger-bag-review-a-scrappy-little-bag-for-your-essential-gear/#respond Mon, 26 Dec 2022 14:49:56 +0000 https://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=375509 REVIEW – Looking for a leather bag on a budget? I’m testing the Anuent 13″ Leather Messenger Bag. This little guy is just the right size for essential tech, has a bunch of character, and costs less than 60 bucks! It looks like a bargain… but does it stand up to testing? To the review! …

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]]> https://the-gadgeteer.com/2022/12/26/anuent-13-leather-messenger-bag-review-a-scrappy-little-bag-for-your-essential-gear/feed/ 0 Tacticism 12L Lunch Bag review – Stay cool, look cool https://the-gadgeteer.com/2022/10/14/tacticism-12l-lunch-bag-review-stay-cool-look-cool/ https://the-gadgeteer.com/2022/10/14/tacticism-12l-lunch-bag-review-stay-cool-look-cool/#comments Fri, 14 Oct 2022 15:00:21 +0000 https://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=369689 REVIEW – I’ve noticed that when I go camping with our Scout troop, I usually shove my lunch into any nearby paper or plastic bag I can find. I never remember to use a small cooler. Now I get to try out a soft-sided lunch bag without a load of branding, which is exactly my …

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]]> https://the-gadgeteer.com/2022/10/14/tacticism-12l-lunch-bag-review-stay-cool-look-cool/feed/ 1 Stashers Modular Insulated Hike & Bike Adventure Bags review – EDC-C? (Every Day Cold Carry?) https://the-gadgeteer.com/2022/09/07/stashers-modular-insulated-hike-bike-adventure-bags-review-edc-c-every-day-cold-carry/ https://the-gadgeteer.com/2022/09/07/stashers-modular-insulated-hike-bike-adventure-bags-review-edc-c-every-day-cold-carry/#respond Wed, 07 Sep 2022 12:59:32 +0000 https://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=365056 REVIEW – Headed over to a friend’s house and want to bring a few cold drinks along? Oh, you’re thinking of riding your bicycle there or maybe even walking? That takes the typical cooler out of play. What if I told you that there’s a solution that’s bike and/or hike-friendly and doesn’t take up much …

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]]> https://the-gadgeteer.com/2022/09/07/stashers-modular-insulated-hike-bike-adventure-bags-review-edc-c-every-day-cold-carry/feed/ 0 Waterfield Designs Essential Duffel review https://the-gadgeteer.com/2022/09/05/waterfield-designs-essential-duffel-review/ https://the-gadgeteer.com/2022/09/05/waterfield-designs-essential-duffel-review/#respond Mon, 05 Sep 2022 13:00:01 +0000 https://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=364954 REVIEW – If you are unfamiliar with Waterfield Designs (aka SFBags) then you should know that they make some of the best bags and gear, hands down. I still have laptop sleeves from 10+ years ago that have held up beautifully. This time, I got my hands on their new lovely Essential Duffel, which I’ve …

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]]> https://the-gadgeteer.com/2022/09/05/waterfield-designs-essential-duffel-review/feed/ 0 Anuent Leather Convertible Briefcase Backpack review – Luscious leather luxury luggage https://the-gadgeteer.com/2022/08/19/anuent-leather-convertible-briefcase-backpack-review-luscious-leather-luxury-luggage/ https://the-gadgeteer.com/2022/08/19/anuent-leather-convertible-briefcase-backpack-review-luscious-leather-luxury-luggage/#respond Fri, 19 Aug 2022 12:00:43 +0000 https://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=363248 REVIEW – We all have preferences when it comes to carrying our gadgets around. I migrated from briefcase to backpack some years ago as they became more “business acceptable,” but there are times when the briefcase format is a more suitable choice. Why not both? Anuent’s Leather briefcase suits both configurations well, and, made of …

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]]> https://the-gadgeteer.com/2022/08/19/anuent-leather-convertible-briefcase-backpack-review-luscious-leather-luxury-luggage/feed/ 0 ODA Go Pack shoulder bag review – A great way to carry your EDC https://the-gadgeteer.com/2022/08/05/oda-go-pack-shoulder-bag-review-a-great-way-to-carry-your-edc/ https://the-gadgeteer.com/2022/08/05/oda-go-pack-shoulder-bag-review-a-great-way-to-carry-your-edc/#comments Fri, 05 Aug 2022 14:00:55 +0000 https://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=361888 REVIEW – Look at me, taking in some culture at the art museum! It just so happens that I’m rocking the perfect companion for this trip in my Oda Go Pack. It’s a bag that’s just big enough for carrying your essentials. No pockets required! To the review! What is it? The Oda Go Pack …

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]]> https://the-gadgeteer.com/2022/08/05/oda-go-pack-shoulder-bag-review-a-great-way-to-carry-your-edc/feed/ 4 EVERGOODS CAS2 is a slim sling bag with lots of organization for your EDC gear https://the-gadgeteer.com/2022/07/25/evergoods-cas2-is-a-slim-sling-bag-with-lots-of-organization-for-your-edc-gear/ https://the-gadgeteer.com/2022/07/25/evergoods-cas2-is-a-slim-sling-bag-with-lots-of-organization-for-your-edc-gear/#comments Mon, 25 Jul 2022 12:20:48 +0000 https://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=361871 NEWS – Sling bags are in.  Check out the CIVIC Access Sling 2L or CAS2, the latest sling bag from EVERGOODS, makers of crossover backpacks and accessories.  While the CAS2 bears a resemblance to its larger sibling, the Mountain Hip Pack 3.5L, the CAS2 is a slimmer, more low profile sling for your small EDC …

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]]> https://the-gadgeteer.com/2022/07/25/evergoods-cas2-is-a-slim-sling-bag-with-lots-of-organization-for-your-edc-gear/feed/ 1 Waterfield Designs Agile Briefcase review – Keeping things trim & classy https://the-gadgeteer.com/2022/06/15/waterfield-designs-agile-briefcase-review-keeping-things-trim-classy/ https://the-gadgeteer.com/2022/06/15/waterfield-designs-agile-briefcase-review-keeping-things-trim-classy/#respond Wed, 15 Jun 2022 13:00:36 +0000 https://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=355880 REVIEW – Briefcases are hit or miss for me. I often find them to be too small for my needs, too big to be practical, or built around odd styling. So here comes the Waterfield Agile Briefcase to challenge my thinking. It’s pretty. It’s functional. It’s from Waterfield, who makes some of the best bags …

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]]> https://the-gadgeteer.com/2022/06/15/waterfield-designs-agile-briefcase-review-keeping-things-trim-classy/feed/ 0 The Trakke Wester Roll-Top backpack is a thing of beauty, built for a lifetime of misadventures! https://the-gadgeteer.com/2022/05/18/the-trakke-wester-roll-top-backpack-is-a-thing-of-beauty-built-for-a-lifetime-of-misadventures/ https://the-gadgeteer.com/2022/05/18/the-trakke-wester-roll-top-backpack-is-a-thing-of-beauty-built-for-a-lifetime-of-misadventures/#respond Wed, 18 May 2022 12:00:47 +0000 https://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=355358 NEWS – Here’s treat coming at you from across the pond! Trakke is a Scotland-based shop that makes hand crafted bags from British-sourced materials. Waterproof waxed canvas is their weapon of choice for backpacks, messengers and accessories. Their latest design is called the Wester, and it’s a rolltop-style pack designed to keep your gear dry …

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]]> https://the-gadgeteer.com/2022/05/18/the-trakke-wester-roll-top-backpack-is-a-thing-of-beauty-built-for-a-lifetime-of-misadventures/feed/ 0 New bags from Tom Bihn! The new Paramour backpack, the return of the Smart Alec, and more! https://the-gadgeteer.com/2022/04/26/new-bag-from-tom-bihn-the-new-paramour-backpack-the-return-of-the-smart-alec-and-more/ https://the-gadgeteer.com/2022/04/26/new-bag-from-tom-bihn-the-new-paramour-backpack-the-return-of-the-smart-alec-and-more/#respond Tue, 26 Apr 2022 13:00:34 +0000 https://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=353417 NEWS – If you’re hunting for a new backpack, we’ve got some new drops coming from Tom Bihn in April! First up is the Paramour, which is a fusion of the recently released Paragon and Paradigm backpack designs.The main compartment includes an integrated padded laptop sleeve for bigger devices (up to 17″), and a “3D …

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]]> https://the-gadgeteer.com/2022/04/26/new-bag-from-tom-bihn-the-new-paramour-backpack-the-return-of-the-smart-alec-and-more/feed/ 0 The new Woodward Briefcase from WP Standard is an understated beauty! https://the-gadgeteer.com/2022/04/15/the-new-woodward-briefcase-from-wp-standard-is-an-understated-beauty/ https://the-gadgeteer.com/2022/04/15/the-new-woodward-briefcase-from-wp-standard-is-an-understated-beauty/#respond Fri, 15 Apr 2022 12:00:52 +0000 https://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=352446 NEWS – There’s nothing better than a good leather bag, right? WP Standard has a history of making great leather bags, and the new Woodward Briefcase marks the return of a business-ready brief to its product lineup. The Woodward Briefcase shows off all the things we love about WP Standard designs. The aesthetic is uncomplicated …

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]]> https://the-gadgeteer.com/2022/04/15/the-new-woodward-briefcase-from-wp-standard-is-an-understated-beauty/feed/ 0 The new Grandfather Backpack Case from Saddleback Leather is something I’ve never seen before… https://the-gadgeteer.com/2022/04/13/the-new-grandfather-backpack-case-from-saddleback-leather-is-something-ive-never-seen-before/ https://the-gadgeteer.com/2022/04/13/the-new-grandfather-backpack-case-from-saddleback-leather-is-something-ive-never-seen-before/#comments Wed, 13 Apr 2022 17:35:20 +0000 https://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=352339 NEWS – Saddleback Leather is always doing interesting things with new leather designs including takes on classic leather forms like Gladstone-style bags. Their recent releases have played with variations on hard-sided cases… which brings us to the brand new Grandfather Backpack Case released this week. The Grandfather Backpack Case is a hard-sided briefcase — box …

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