The ACPRO1720W is highly functional, flexible pack perfect for any active outdoor enthusiast. Features our signature Hi-Vis Yellow interior, and built-in retractable water proof Any-Weather... View full product details Who said being eco-conscious and stylish weren’t one in the same? no one really (it really is quite trendy to be green these days). So why not embrace it with the Rubber Bag Collection (not that kind) from PKG (seriously). Each bag is handmade from recycled truck tires and old seatbelts. The small sleeve hold 13-inch notebooks ($80) and the larger bag holds up to 16-inch… Short version: A great bag with some interesting strengths and only a few drawbacks. Good for laptops and accessories, not so much for cameras or bulky items. Short Version: Let’s kick this bag review week up a notch into the luxury bag market. Saddleback Leather specializes in bags made of real, well, saddle leather. It’s a full quarter-inch thick, carefully cut and stitched, and is heavy as the dickens.

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I’d rather have something a little more… like this. I admit it, I have a thing for bags. They’re like precision instruments if you have a few with different capabilities: one for groceries, one for books, one for cameras, and one for laptops. These new bags from booq are about as tasteful and functional as they come, perhaps only outdone by Acme Made’s excellent shoulder bags. If you’re looking for a new backback or bag, check… Hanging out on a pile of rocks with your laptop bags, huh? uyii backpackCan I join you? kanken backpack sohoWhy, because I don’t have my own laptop bag? backpack ke cebuLaptop Bag Owners Club members only, eh? edmodo backpack feature

If I buy one of those bags can I join you? The Laptop Bag Owners Club is also known as the No Dougs Club, too. What if I change my first na—just no? Targus has released a line of eco-friendly bags for the 15″ MacBook Pro that they are calling Spruce EcoSmart. Read for all the details and a full press release. The holidays are approaching, and although gadgets, cameras and the like will be flowing like wine, one sector shoppers tend to neglect is how to carry said gadgets. After all, you upsize your laptop and it no longer fits in your briefcase, or you get a new lens and now you need a better camera bag. Acme Made makes quite a lot of the bags, briefcases, and soft shells you’ll be wanting… Tire rubber certainly is a “supermaterial.” Although I feel it’s more suited to resisting wear and providing grip to F1 cars, it’s also tough, waterproof, and flexible when correctly manipulated. Tread has a lot of faith in the stuff, and has been repurposing South American waste tires to make all sorts of laptop bags, camera cases, and cell phone pouches.

More news on the approaching possibility of keeping your laptop in a case while breezing through airport security. Along with bag-maker Skooba Design’s “beautiful prototypes, patents and trademarks pending,” they also posted a photo of a new security-friendly laptop case prototype for the new line, and they expect to have models available in time for the back to… The Transportation Security Administration has reportedlybeen working with luggage manufacturers to create checkpoint safe laptop cases. No longer will you have to take your laptop our of your case, while you remove your shoes, jacket, any metal, lighters, and chapstick from your pockets, as well as all the water, shampoo and aftershave from your carry-on. Wow, thanks TSA, that’s gonna be… Looking for that special gift for the lady in your life? Or maybe your ready to tell the lady in your life that you’ve been following (but doesn’t know you exist) how much she means to you. Or maybe you really like pink and you want to give a little to a worthy cause.

Whatever the case, consider the Komen Milano from Mobile Edge. It’s made of faux pink crocodile and 10% of… When looking for a gear bag, you will find that there are a multitude of features to distinguish one bag from the next. It seems that every manufacturer has created some clever little gimmick to help set their bags apart and to drive sales. There are two features, however, that are absolutely imperative to all bags: its economy of space and its efficiency of padding. Often times it seems as if… Engadget's back to school guide 2013: bags and cases Welcome to Engadget's back to school guide! Today, we've got a killer selection of bag and case recommendations. Head to the back to school hub to see the rest of the product guides as we add them throughout the month. Be sure to keep checking back; in early September, we'll be giving away a ton of gear, including one of the picks in this very guide. What's a stellar arsenal of tech if you've got nary a thing to store it in?

Lucky for you, we're serving up a collection of bags and cases to protect and sort your gadget stash -- and to keep that stylish look on the up and up as well. From a case that adds some extra juice to your iPhone 5's battery to a solid rucksack that adapts to a trip as easily as you must, this collection has something for everyone -- head below to dive in. BackpacksMission Workshop VX / R8 Arkiv Field PackLooking for a backpack that can adapt to any task? Well, Mission Workshop's modular offering will do just that, thanks to a variety of weatherproof add-ons that can store gadgets from smartphones to tools and everything in between. Of course, those extra compartments can be moved or removed whenever it suits your fancy.Key specs: 20- or 40-liter capacity, pocket for 15-inch laptop, PTFE waterproof membrane, VX70 ripstop liner.Price: from $320+ at Mission WorkshopYou might also like...Topo Designs Trip PackWhen a smaller rucksack is needed, Topo Designs' Trip Pack can stash your slate of choice in addition to a few crucial cables and other odds and ends.

This selection is made in the US, too.Price: $89 from Topo DesignsThule Perspektiv DaypackIf you're the sort who lugs around a DSLR on the regular, Thule's Perspektiv Daypack can wrangle it and all of the related extras. The pack also allows for quick and easy side access to that hardware, should a sudden photo op arise.Price: $160 on AmazonMessenger Bags and DufflesTimbuk2 Freestyle PlusThe folks at Timbuk2 know a thing or two about messenger bags, and the Freestyle Plus is a prime example of the company's expertise. A padded sleeve for protecting a tablet and 11-inch MacBook Air, plus a waterproof liner, should keep things nice and tidy while you're on the move.Key specs: Ballistic nylon exterior, waterproof TPU liner, padded laptop sleeve, internal organizer, adjustable cam buckle.Price: $66.75 from Timbuk2You might also like...Defy Redacted GreyPremium rugged materials that include truck tarp lining, seatbelts and Austri Alpin Cobra buckles make the Defy Redacted bag both a bold statement bag and a reliable storage space for a 15-inch laptop.

Price: $267+ from DefySkooba Design Laptop Weekender v.3Worried about carrying a couple days' worth of clothing and all of the tech you'll need for a weekend away? with more than 12 pockets and compartments, Skooba Design's duffle will organize it all -- likely with room to spare.Price: $115 on AmazonCasesMophie Juice Pack Helium (iPhone 5)Day trips to the nearest national or state park can last well beyond the iPhone 5's battery life. That's where the Juice Pack Helium comes in: its 1,500mAh built-in battery will keep your social media exploits going strong for up to six additional hours -- without adding a ton of extra bulk to that Apple-flavored smartphone.Key specs: 1,500mAh battery, 13 percent thinner than previous models, LED indicator, 1.6 ounces.Price: $71 on AmazonYou might also like...Otterbox Commuter Series (HTC One)Smartphone protectors from Otterbox have been known to make an appearance in our IRL feature from time to time, and now that there's a Google Play edition HTC One, the Commuter series comes to mind again.