May 3, 2010
We’re starting a new type of post, and calling it Carry Candy (imaginative, we know).
These are the bags, wallets, and assorted carry items that we would LOVE to own (but usually can’t afford or justify). And to kick it off, we have a big love nest of Italian vegetable tanned leather called the 2Unfold.
January 18, 2010
For a full size version of the poster click [HERE]
A good messenger bag will let you live at the intersection of worlds
A good messenger bag lets you hop between places, accessing on the go. While not great for extended periods of carrying, they make up for that in convenience. While the original messengers were not much more than simple sacks, the recent trend of adding a few more pockets helps you deal with your abundance of modern gadgets.
“People who live in the intersection of social worlds are at higher risk of having good ideas.”– Ronald S. Burt
We’ve pulled together a number of messengers that we think offer good performance in a variety of environments. These messenger bags should all:
- Work well both in the office (or university), as well as getting to and from it. If you work amongst pin-stripe suits, you may want to check some other more formal bags (Jack Spade & Mandarina Duck have nice options).
- Carry all your indispensable bits of technology, including a laptop (some of these need a sleeve, but we’ll let you know which ones).
- Let you jump on a plane, train or big boat, and explore the world. This requires an ability to expand for clothing, food, and really big headphones.
More discussion on the bags after the jump…
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January 18, 2010
If you want large version of the image above click [HERE]
There’s some great backpacks around, but there’s also a lot that suck really badly. We thought we’d pull together a spread of packs that we rate – they work well, they look appropriate for their intended use, and they should help you get out and enjoy new experiences.
We wanted to narrow this list down a little, so we’ve chosen our favourite versatile packs. A great all-rounder is not easy to do, so there will still be some compromises. We’ve arranged them from more of a work focus, to more of an activity focus. Just pick where you best fit.
Quality = Fitness for purpose
These backpacks should all:
- Work well enough from the office to the outdoors: They’ll carry a mix of items, and look appropriate across a variety of environments (unless you are in full suit city).
- Carry your tech: They have pockets for all those modern devices, generally including a laptop (we let you know if they need an additional sleeve).
- Deal well with travel: Travel requires a pack that can expand for a jacket or contract for an overhead bin. You need to stash food without squashing it and digital toys without scratching them. The best travel packs can open wide on their backs for packing on a hotel bed.
More discussion on the backpacks after the jump…
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Category: Backpacks, Bags
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