Readers of T & T will know that I'm a sucker for a good bag, and man, does the Duluth Pack's Scoutmaster look awesome. With 15oz canvas, roller buckle closures, cotton web shoulder straps and a padded laptop sleeve, the bag makes a great choice for MacBook-toting guys who care about what their bag looks like. Made in America, the Scoutmaster will…
If the previous bag wasn't manly enough for you, this one should be. The GR1 is a rough-and-tumble, ready-for-anything kinda bag. Built in the USA is made of military-grade, highly water resistant materials. It has one main compartment, and a smaller one, closest to the back, for a laptop or hydration pack. The thing can hold up to 400 pounds, so even…
The Tom Bihn Smart Alec is my personal backpack, and really have been thrilled with it since buying it earlier this year. The Smart Alec is a simple bag — it has one large opening, with two side pockets. While there is a trio a small compartment inside, there's no big divider inside. Instead, Tom Bihn offers a wide variety of add-ons…
This hand-finished, hand-stitched thick and stiff leather bag adds classy storage to a bicycle with a buckle enclosure, backed up with an additional leather twine that wraps around the seat stem. The dimensions are 5" x 3" x 2.5" — big enough a small set of tools to keep things running smoothly, not to mention your keys and ID. While this might…
This is the new version of the bag I have for carrying my Apple gear around the country. The stuff Hard Graft makes isn't cheap (I sold my original iPad and iPad 2 to pay for this bag), but that's the point. It's handmade from the finest and sturdiest materials, and it's built to last. I searched for a long time trying…
Who doesn't want a well-made, sturdy, and simple duffle bag on hand? They're great for camping, weekend getaways, trips to grandma's house, and more. The No Matter What lineup from Eagle Creek has four sizes of duffels ranging from the 18-inch small to the 36-inch extra-large. All of them are lightweight, made from recycled material, come with a center and end haul…
This dopp kit, Elliott, from Alchemy Goods is 92% made using recycled materials. The exterior is from the inner tubing of a truck tire, and the zipper is from a bicycle valve. It's durable, unique, it looks great, and it's helping save the environment one recycled tire at a time.
Speaking of storage bags, this personal duffle bag from Libero Ferrero is perfect for weekend trips or any other times you need a classy bag that is just the right size. It's not too big, and not too small (18.5" x 9" x 10"). The Libero Ferrero duffle is handmade in USA using vegetable tanned Horween® leather, their signature wool, and solid-brass…
It's no secret that I am a fan of Timbuk2. Well, they just came out with this ultra thin sleeve that is designed specifically for the Kindle and the Kindle Touch. The Slim Sleeve is padded with high-density foam, so it stays ultra thin and light yet provides ultra protection. The inside is lined with a scratch-resistant Tricot lining, and the opening…
The $250 bag that justifies your $999 MacBook Air purchase.
This may be the most handsome wash bag I have ever seen. Made from Italian suede and vegetable tanned leather, the DOPP kit bag will make even the oldest of toothbrushes feel new again.
Speaking of messenger bags, this brown, designer-coated canvas bag from Acme Made continues to catch my eye. I haven't seen one in person but I've heard from a few who have and they like it.
Timbuk2 arguably makes the best messenger bags in the world. I have one and I love it. And what more could you ask than to have your bag built to order? You can get exactly the size you want, in exactly the fabric you want, with exactly the color combination you want. And you can rest assured that when you receive this…
I carry my 13-inch MacBook Air in an old Timbuk 2 bag. The kind of bag that came around before dedicated laptop messenger bags were popular. And so I needed a good sleeve to keep the Air protected. There are many sleeves out there, but I like this Acme Made one because it's padded and reinforced. And the top of the sleeve…