January 20, 2016

Peak Design The Everyday Messenger Bag Review

January 20, 2016/ Nir Schneider

This is the Everyday Messenger. It isn't just another camera bag. It's an all-in-one gear bag. A lot of thought went into making the Peak Design Everyday Messenger that it almost seems like everyone’s needs are answered by this one bag. Billed as a premium everyday gear bag for professionals and commuters alike, Peak Design’s The Everyday Messenger is everything you want it to be. It’s a shoulder bag, a messenger bag, a camera bag and a bag for everything else that is essential to your daily or once-in-a-year trip. Whatever it is that you’re looking for in a great gear bag, this bag apparently has it, does it all and is warranted for life. But will it be good enough to replace less expensive options such as Think Tank's Retrospective series of shoulder bags? Our full review awaits you down below!

January 23, 2014

WaterField Staad Laptop Backpack Review

January 23, 2014/ Nir Schneider

WaterField has a new narrow-profiled backpack to be proud of, and it's the company's first ever attempt at creating a backpack after years of perfecting hand-made shoulder-style gear bags and device sleeves. WaterField's new Staad backpack is a special handcrafted, made-to-order laptop and tablet carrier designed with lean formal aesthetics in mind. WaterField is known for its rustic, distinct looking gear bags and the Staad is yet another intriguing extension of that sophisticated line. Want to know what it's like to live with the Staad? Then make your way down to our full review!

November 02, 2013

Chrome Bravo BLCKCHRM Backpack Review

November 02, 2013/ Nir Schneider

Chrome, the highly sought-after urban bag maker, has just recently came out with a new line of stealthy bags decked all in black called BLCKCHRM. They're so stealthy we're pretty sure they've garnered the S.W.A.T's seal of approval. But being stealthy isn't enough, which is why Chrome's BLCKCHRM line is one of the company's most durable series of bags ever. Built to carry up to a 15-inch MacBook Pro while also withstanding heavy wear and all kinds of weather conditions including of course rain, the Bravo BLCKCHRM edition rolltop backpack is part of the new BLCKCHRM line shared along with two other popular Chrome bag offerings such as the Stotnik BLCKCHRM duffle bag and Citizen BLCKCHRM messenger bag. You may recall our earlier review of Chrome's original Bravo laptop backpack which we thought very highly of. What's differen't this time around? Hope on over the break for the full review to find out!

June 12, 2013

Bluelounge MacBook Pro/Air Messenger Bag Review

June 12, 2013/ Nir Schneider

Bluelounge heavily invests in designing products with simplicit refinement. But while the company is most known for its useful set of desk-cleansing organization tools and tablet accessories, Bluelounge is a newcomer to the gear bag side of things. It has, however, managed to grab our attention with its relatively new and quite impressive selection of crafty-looking and eco-friendly bags. We're going to be taking a look at the appropriately named Messenger Bag, which predictably is a messenger style bag capable helping you carry a MacBook Air or MacBook Pro up to the now uncommon 17-inch model - all the while knowing you've bought a 100% post-consumer recycled product. Catch our full review on the Messenger Bag down below!

May 24, 2013

Lowepro Pro Messenger AW Camera Bag Review

May 24, 2013/ Nir Schneider

Lowepro, the name rings a bell even if you've never owned a camera once in your life. It's a name that can be trusted, a brand you'd consider to be at the top of your list when time comes to search for that perfect camera bag. My first camera bag was a Lowepro, and chances are yours was too. And although Lowepro has a strong repertoire for making backpacks, the company also makes slings and shoulder bags designed to carry camera gear in comfort. The most recent shoulder bag to come out is Lowepro's Pro Messenger AW series of photographer-friendly soft sided bags that can carry pro-sized gear just as well as prosumer and entry-level camera gear. Will it be worthy of your precious gear? There's only one way to find out.

March 22, 2013

Chrome Niko Camera Pack Bag Review

March 22, 2013/ Nir Schneider

Chrome has got one stellar reputation for building messenger bags, backpacks, packs and bags with ridiculously tough construction that lasts. Chrome is a skilled veteran bag maker, that much we know of. Chrome recently released a series of three new camera bags under the Niko name comprised out of a small sized sling, a medium sized messenger bag and the biggest and baddest of them all - the Niko Camera Pack. Oh, don't mind the sliced up Niko pack above... Last we reviewed one of Chrome's packs, the Bravo rolltop laptop backpack, we came away thoroughly impressed by the overall quality and ingenuity behind its thoughtful construction geared for cyclists who think owning a car is out of the question. Need to carry your camera gear around in comfort no matter what the weather is like outside? Our review could help point you in the right direction.

January 06, 2013

Pelican ProGear S100 Elite Laptop Backpack Review

January 06, 2013/ Bobby Zhang

You've got a brand spanking new Macbook or iPad for Christmas, heck maybe you got both. If you love the feeling of smooth aluminum like we do, you've probably got a plethora of cases and protectors rushing in to keep it that way. Pelican wants your attention too with their ProGear S100 backpack that may just be what you need to finish off the necessary protection, especially if you're one for adventure. Featuring weatherproofing and crushproof hard-shell laptop casing, this backpack is built like a tank that can pack just about everything you'll need and keep it as safe as possible throughout the day. Check out all of what Pelican has to offer in our full review after the cut.