How much stuff do you have on your person when you leave your domicile on a daily basis? iPad? Smartphone? Moleskine or two? Maybe even a laptop? Even if you're David Copperfield there's no way you can get all that stuff from point a to point b without the assistance of some sort of bag. Forget the separate messenger ... continue reading
Taking one item and turning it into another, more useful item probably isn't anything new to you. It's how plumbing hose and a funnel became a beer bong. How macaroni pieces and Elmer's glue became art. Scrap plywood and 2x4 became a bike shelf. Now, it's how a vintage, worn-in US military duffel bag became another, ... continue reading
It might be a rare occasion, but if you have ever dropped your pocket knife in a pond while out camping, you know the annoyance involved in retrieving that sucker. The Cork Knife eliminates any fear of cutting rope on the side of a lake or whittling wood over a creek while you're on your next trip. The cork handle ... continue reading
Bags, bags, bags and more bags. Messengers, backpacks, rucksacks and briefcases are all already covered. The only thing left that still needs to be added to the stable is a tote. Honestly, up until this Fossil Carrier Utility Bag, we couldn't really get behind tote bags. There are quite a few we really like, but even ... continue reading
The cat is kind of out of the bag when it comes to tablet computers. It's more of a pain to carry around than just your phone. You can't be as productive with it as you can be with a laptop because it doesn't have a physical keyboard. But honestly, we've grown so attached to our iPads that we'd probably be more likely ... continue reading
Backpacks. Rucksacks. Over-the-shoulder stuff holder. It might not be large enough to hold a boulder, but this Whillas & Gunn Nullabor Rucksack can fit many medium to large size rocks in its cinch closure, leather strapped main compartment. Quick reach around for access to the 9" zipper pocket on the outer left. ... continue reading
Every man needs a bag. Make no mistake, we're not talking about a man bag. We're talking about a manly means of transporting an amount of stuff larger than what fits in your pockets from point a to point b. This can be the day's hunt, beers, a change of clothes, work, gym clothes or myriad other things. Jack Bauer ... continue reading
The standard camera bag is fast becoming the modern day fanny pack. With tourists in large brimmed hats, hiked up tube socks and t-shirts displaying their excitement for the city they're visiting carrying the small rectangular bags around, it's high time for guys like us to find a more stylish option to tote our ... continue reading
One look at your collection of bags, or clothes, or shoes, or gear and one thing will be painfully obvious - black. Men love black stuff. It defies logic sometimes, but we do. It's time to integrate some color into your collection with The Rucksack in gray. Constructed out of gray cotton canvas and lined with khaki ... continue reading
This is not a backpack you’d load up with Trapper Keepers, felt-tip pen/highlighter combos and boxes of Dunkaroos and send a kid off to school with. That is unless you’re some crazy rich celeb and your kid has some new-agey name like Dove or Farro. This Canvas Backpack from Marc By Marc Jacobs is something ... continue reading
Simple, charming, ample, well padded and pleasure to use are all good qualities to look for in a woman. According to Shinnorie, they're also good for bags. In the case of their Freelance Laptop Bag , we're inclined to agree. Even though it's a picture perfect example of bag minimalism, there are quite a few understated ... continue reading
All bags are not created equal. Some bags are for business meetings, and some bags are for making a statement. The Triple Aught Design Dispatch Bag is for stealth incursions into less than safe countries, Sam Fisher / Jack Bauer / insert other secret agent here style. It's constructed from bleeding edge military-spec ... continue reading
There are things in life worth waiting for (showing off at high school reunions with fancy cars and a hot date) and there are things that are not (showing off with fancy luggage). And yet, Tumi being the luggage magicians they are have found a way to deliver the appeal of vintage distressed leather (like the jacket ... continue reading
Army rucksacks are cool, but they're also camo and designed to carry Army supplies. Unless you're actually enlisted, the camouflaged utilitarianism isn't something you're going to want to lug around every day. What if there was a version designed with the same focus on utilitarianism, but geared for you and an environment ... continue reading
How much (physical) baggage do you carry around on a regular basis? What normally starts as the daily spectacles, keys, wallet and watch can quickly spiral into including a computer, phone, iPad and maybe even some important papers. The list of stuff you need can quickly balloon from every day carry to carry-on size ... continue reading
We know what you're thinking and no, it's Not just another run of the mill messenger bag you can gloss over. For starters, messenger bags never look this good. You won't find any tarpaulin, folding panels or seat belt buckles on this waxwear and leather container. It's also not made for messengers in the strictest ... continue reading