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The Gadgeteer’s review examines Saddleback Leather Mountainback Front Pocket Gear Bag. Saddleback Leather’s Mountainback Front Pocket Gear Bag uses waxed canvas as its primary material, giving the bag a supple,…
The Gadgeteer · Original source: 2017-06-13
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The Gadgeteer’s Bob Patterson reviewed the Topo Designs Commuter Briefcase after two months of testing. His selection context is a convertible work bag intended to move among briefcase, messenger, and backpack carry.…
The Gadgeteer · Original source: 2017-05-30
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The Gadgeteer’s Bill Henderson reviewed a Waterfield Maverick messenger bag provided by Waterfield. He chose the Compact because his 12.9″ iPad Pro fit its laptop compartment, while noting that a protective case made…
The Gadgeteer · Original source: 2017-04-16
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The Gadgeteer’s Jacob Haas reviewed a sample supplied by North St. Bags. He framed the Flanders as a handmade rucksack for both rugged hikes and daily commuting, in the medium-sized class rather than a stated numeric…
The Gadgeteer · Original source: 2017-04-13
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The Gadgeteer’s review examines Solo Solo Altitude. The Solo Altitude uses lightweight parachute nylon, aviator-inspired hardware, and military-grade Velcro as part of Solo’s Black OPS collection. The backpack…
The Gadgeteer · Original source: 2017-04-10
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The Gadgeteer’s Dave Rees reviewed a Knomo London Kobe sample supplied by Knomo Bags. His selection context is practical: he regularly carries a laptop and substantial everyday gear, while finding heavier leather…
The Gadgeteer · Original source: 2017-04-04
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The Gadgeteer’s Bill Henderson reviewed a sample of the ec-bc Sparrow II wheeled garment bag after finding ordinary carryons inconvenient. The review frames it as a successor to the original Sparrow, with selection…
The Gadgeteer · Original source: 2017-02-13
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The Gadgeteer’s review examines Colonel Littleton No. 18 Leather Hunt Bag. The structured bag holds its shape, making the contents less likely to tumble around whenever the reviewer picks it up. The bag uses…
The Gadgeteer · Original source: 2017-02-07
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Dave Rees reviewed a Colonel Littleton No. 20 Dispatch bag supplied by Colonel Littleton for The Gadgeteer. His selection context is a compact everyday-carry satchel for portable technology, paperwork, and a reduced…
The Gadgeteer · Original source: 2017-01-10
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The Gadgeteer’s Kathleen Chapman reviewed a sample supplied by High on Leather for teaching materials carried while out and about. The named sample is a brown cowhide backpack measuring 12.5″ L x 6″ W x 15″ H, with…
The Gadgeteer · Original source: 2017-01-01
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The Gadgeteer’s review examines Solo Velocity backpack duffel. The Velocity includes a dedicated laptop compartment divided between a laptop section and a tablet pocket near the bag's top. The reviewer liked the…
The Gadgeteer · Original source: 2016-12-21
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The Gadgeteer’s review examines Brevite Rucksack. The Brevite Rucksack’s main compartment can be configured in several ways, which the reviewer says makes the bag especially versatile. The Brevite Rucksack has…
The Gadgeteer · Original source: 2016-12-15
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The Gadgeteer’s Julie Strietelmeier reviewed a Peak Design Everyday Tote supplied by Peak Design, in Ash. The article frames it as a photographer-oriented tote that can be customized for varied gear. No production…
The Gadgeteer · Original source: 2016-12-11
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The Gadgeteer’s Dave Rees reviewed the Pad & Quill Valet Luxury Laptop Bag for MacBook 12, a slim leather briefcase selected for the 12-inch MacBook and smaller iPad Pro. The source notes that the reviewer did not…
The Gadgeteer · Original source: 2016-10-08
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The Gadgeteer’s review examines WaterField Designs Bolt Backpack. The WaterField Designs Bolt Backpack uses disappearing zippers that initially concealed their locations until the reviewer noticed the leather pulls.…
The Gadgeteer · Original source: 2016-09-13
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The Gadgeteer’s review examines Colonel Littleton No.5 Work Bag. The reviewer reports that the No.5 Work Bag uses thick, soft American buffalo leather, hand stitching, and solid brass hardware. The reviewer notes…
The Gadgeteer · Original source: 2016-08-15
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The Gadgeteer’s Elizabeth Rodriguez reviewed an Alpine Division McKenzie backpack supplied by Alpine Division. Her sample was the Arctic blue version, and the article lists dimensions of 12.5 in x 7 in x 20 in rather…
The Gadgeteer · Original source: 2016-08-07
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The Gadgeteer’s review examines Toffee Centennial Backpack. The reviewer found the red Toffee Centennial Backpack pleasingly laid out and balanced during testing for the review. The laptop compartment sits against…
The Gadgeteer · Original source: 2016-08-04
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The Gadgeteer’s review examines Brenthaven Medina Vertical Messenger Bag. The reviewer notes that Medina adds both a removable strap and a top handle, enabling quick grabbing or strap-free carrying. The reviewer…
The Gadgeteer · Original source: 2016-07-15
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The Gadgeteer’s review examines Standard Luggage Co. Standard Luggage Co. Carry-On Backpack. The reviewer used the two front zipper compartments to store the shoulder strap and belts, giving those small items…
The Gadgeteer · Original source: 2016-06-19
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The Gadgeteer’s Smythe Richbourg reviewed a Brenthaven Collins messenger bag purchased personally at close-out in the normal iPad size (9.7″). The article notes that Brenthaven had updated the line for the larger…
The Gadgeteer · Original source: 2016-05-26
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The Gadgeteer’s review examines MOS MOS Charging Backpack. The MOS Charging Backpack uses a metal plate and magnetic extension cord to keep the cord positioned and untangled. The cord can be removed easily, attached…
The Gadgeteer · Original source: 2016-05-19
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The Gadgeteer’s review examines Pad and Quill The Briefcase. The Briefcase opens by releasing its top flap from a front rivet, while a polished nickel zipper provides secondary security without scratching the hand.…
The Gadgeteer · Original source: 2016-05-01
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The Gadgeteer’s Joyce Parker reviewed a WaterField Designs Vitesse Duffel sample supplied by WaterField Designs. Her selection context was unusually demanding: a week of tarpon fishing at Rio Parismina Lodge in Costa…
The Gadgeteer · Original source: 2016-04-25
