Comments on: Looking for a "MacGyver" bag

Question: Looking for a "MacGyver" bag

nightengine — Thu, 30 Jun 2005 14:03:42 -0800

Can anyone recommend the best bag for a gadget freak?

I am an incurable gadget hound, with delusions of being an amateur MacGyver. I need a bag that not only will handle my Dell Inspiron laptop, but a whole raft of other devices: iPod, handheld GPS, Leatherman, flashlights, lockpick kit, Moleskines, lots of pens, a small pair of binoculars, a slim digital camera, and room to grow. Obviously, durability is a major concern. Any recommendations?

By: krix

krix — Thu, 30 Jun 2005 14:20:27 -0800

Check out the bags at Timbuk2. You can even "build your own".

By: seymour.skinner

seymour.skinner — Thu, 30 Jun 2005 14:31:24 -0800

Have you checked out the 148 answers to "What's the best gadget bag." on engadget.com?

By: FlamingBore

FlamingBore — Thu, 30 Jun 2005 14:50:16 -0800

A couple of years ago CB2 had a bag in their Version line and I'm pretty sure it was called a Man Purse or similar. Looks like they have something very similar still. It was FABULOUS.

By: cribcage

cribcage — Thu, 30 Jun 2005 15:44:49 -0800

Filson.

By: luriete

luriete — Thu, 30 Jun 2005 16:03:13 -0800

I doubt you could do better than a Tom Bihn or Crumpler. Both lines have a huge number of bags in all sorts of different configurations and are very, very sturdily made.

By: specialk420

specialk420 — Thu, 30 Jun 2005 16:03:56 -0800

booqbags have pretty good stuff - i have a backpack of theirs that is bomber. acmemade are nice too

By: i love cheese

i love cheese — Thu, 30 Jun 2005 19:01:10 -0800

They're not bags, but the coats and vests at Scott eVests can hold a ton of stuff (including a laptop) and you can run wires through hidden conduits. They even have one with solar panels for charging your gadgets. I love my eVest.

By: pfuller

pfuller — Thu, 30 Jun 2005 21:08:29 -0800

I just got the Sports Backpack from RadTech and I like it quite a bit.

By: manilamd

manilamd — Fri, 01 Jul 2005 07:03:55 -0800

I would second the suggestion about Tom Bihn and also suggest you look at Waterfield Bags and Roadwired.

By: KrustyKlingon

KrustyKlingon — Fri, 01 Jul 2005 08:02:53 -0800

I could not tell from your question but if you are looking for a computer bag, I really like my Bucket Boss 06092 EA01 Pro Contractor's Briefcase. There are three compartments. One is under a flap and has pockets for gadgets and glasses, the one in the center is padded for your laptop, and the third one is large with a single, see-through pocket and one of those luggage straps you find in suitcases. The construction has tool bag durability and has stood up well to daily use. It comes in one color.