Gear Bags


Totinit Passport Pro MOD2 Lets You Build the Crossbody Bag You Need

The Totinit Passport Pro MOD2 is a crossbody bag built around a simple idea: your bag shouldn’t lock you into one setup and then expect you to adapt. Instead, this modular sling lets you attach only the pouches you need for that particular day, whether that’s a phone pouch, a passport and wallet pouch, a sunglasses pouch, or a larger add-on for extra gear. It’s now on Kickstarter, with super-early-bird pricing starting at $59.


UAG Civilian 20L Backpack Review: Flexible, Stylish Midsize Bag with Some Great Features

Urban Armor Gear (UAG) was founded in Orange County, California in 2012 and offers a line of cases and accessories for smart phones, tablets, laptops, ear buds, smart watches and VR gear. Their product line also includes chargers, cables and power banks and various other everyday carry items, but today we review a product from their line of bags and sleeves, the UAG Civilian 20L Backpack.


WaterField Hudson Leather Crossbody Review: A Handsome, Handcrafted EDC Bag That Marries Luxury and Function

I’ve made no secret of my love for all things WaterField. Their bags, sleeves, and backpacks are amazing, and I use at least one of their products daily. WaterField’s offerings aren’t inexpensive, but the high-quality materials and craftsmanship, combined with their remarkable durability, make them a worthwhile investment. In this review, we’ll take a look at the WaterField Hudson Leather Crossbody. It’s a small EDC bag that looks amazing and is a superb example of why WaterField is my fave.


D-Pack Is the 60L Board Game Backpack That Thinks Like a Gamer

If you’ve ever tried hauling seven board games, a laptop, a few card decks, a playmat or two, and snacks across a convention hall, you know it’s basically a dexterity challenge in itself. Enter the D-Pack, a 60-liter modular board game backpack currently live on Kickstarter that promises to make that juggling act a lot less chaotic. This isn’t just a big bag—it’s a smart one built for people who actually live and breathe tabletop nights, RPG campaigns, and the marathon that is convention season.


Peak Design Everyday Backpack Review: Durable, Sustainable, and Stylish in Coyote X-Pac Fabric

Let me tell you something clearly: the Peak Design Everyday Backpack is my favorite backpack ever. It has been my daily commuting backpack for years, and it’s only gotten better in my eyes thanks to the new Coyote X-Pac fabric option. This version features X-Pac VX-21 Ocean Edition fabric, a high-performance material originally designed as sailcloth, now reimagined with a 100% recycled twist—it is crafted entirely from reclaimed fishing nets.



Bote Highwater Hitchhiker Review: A Versatile Waterproof Action Bag

The Bote Highwater Hitchhiker is a new product in the brand’s line of waterproof bags and packs. Measuring 7″ wide by 4″ high and 2.2″ deep, it is the smallest bag in their line-up; it is perfect for carrying most phones and can easily also accommodate your wallet, glasses, keys, and whatever else is in your pockets that you wish to keep dry while enjoying your favorite watersport.






WaterField Pro Executive Backpack Review: A Well-Organized and Professional Backpack That’s Perfect for Commuters, Road Warriors, and Remote Workers

If you are one of the many who now has to work remotely, or if you regularly commute and need a bag that can hold it all and then some, you’ve come to the right review. Finding a well-made backpack that looks professional, has intelligently designed compartments, and that’s comfortable to carry when fully loaded is no easy feat; the WaterField Pro Executive Backpack handles it with élan.



Tom Bihn Le Grand Derriere Review: It’s Not a Man Purse, It’s a Carrier for My Essentials

I’ve reviewed many bags over the years, but Tom Bihn’s minimalist approach while also looking “adult” has always struck me as stunning. So when I had the opportunity to check out the Tom Bihn Le Grand Derriere bag, it was a no-brainer.  The Tom Bihn Le Grand Derriere, or LGD for short, is a reissue of a hip bag designed early in the ’90s. Over the past few years, you may have seen people using messenger bags or shoulder bags to carry their items with them on a day-to-day basis. Many people might take one look at the LGD and consider…


WaterField Hip Sling Bag Collection: Not Your Typical Fanny Pack

The WaterField Hip Sling Bag Collection is yet another product designed based upon input from customers. This “community-designed” collection is perfect now that the summer heat has arrived. Available in two sizes, it can be used as either a hip bag or as a sling bag. I don’t see using it as a hip bag (AKA fanny pack), but I do love a good sling.


Higher Standards x Revelry Stowaway Bag Review: Well-Made Bag That Blocks Odors of Anything Contained

There are very few times in life where things aren’t improved with a solid bag. Admittedly, “I need a really solid, smell-proof bag” isn’t necessarily the first thing on everyone’s shopping list, but you never know when you might need to transport some onions. Or, more realistically, when you realize you want to travel with the kind of plant matter that’s legal in more and more states. You need a bag that doesn’t make people look up and say, “weird, why does it smell like college in here all of the sudden?” That’s where the Higher Standards x Revelry Stowaway…