Awesome Bags

Kick trash’s ass with the Greenaid Shopping Bag; part of Lovegrove & Repucci’s War on Plastic collection, it’s a neoprene grenade that hides a massive reusable polyester bag within.

Keep your brewskies chilled but fire up those brats with the Buccaneer Cooler: it’s an all-in-one tailgating bag with insulated cooler, BBQ grill (w/lid) and 3-piece BBQ tool set.

Made with 17.5 oz Ugandan canvas, Filson and Apolis’ Philanthropist Briefcase is an initiative to rebuild Uganda’s textile industry and connect those who make it to those who wear it.

Bill Amberg and Johnnie Walker team up for the Weekender bag: it’s made with perfed dark navy calf and saddle leather and includes a bottle of Blue Label Blended Scotch Whisky.

Oakley has been providing custom eyewear for some time, but they’re now offering their Rework Pack, Holeshot watch and Crowbar goggles with choose-it-yourself colors.

Inspired by gardening bags, Porter’s Union bag is a hybrid tote and backpack; easy top access does come at a price, as it is wide open at the top–but for lugging tools it can’t be beat.

It’s the accessory that no hardcore D&D player can be without: Evil Mad Scientist Labs’ d20/d12 Bags of Holding are pure polygonal bliss; each includes a handle cord and zipper.

Chrome’s Soyuz Bag hits the sweet spot for semi-athletic geeks: you’ll get a waterproof side-access laptop compartment, molded back panel with air mesh and four external cargo pockets.

Designed for surfers, Nixon’s Ground Swell Backpack features a water-resistant shell, wetsuit pocket, front organizer, waterproof wax pocket and a padded, reinforced back panel.

Bomb-proof claims for Mono’s 365 DJ Pack sound like marketing hype gone wild, but it does sport a military-spec and waterproof case, steel riveted handles and room for a 17″ laptop.

Ortlieb’s D-Fender looks like an unassuming biking backpack, but actually sports a foam pad with air channels, waterproof shell and a system of straps and threads to distribute weight.

Adidas and Def Jam celebrate their respective birthdays (60 for the triple stripes, 25 for the recording studio) with this special edition DJ Bag decked out with logos; it’ll hold up to 30 LPs.

QWSTION’s Office Bag looks like a normal laptop case, but can also be worn as a backpack; a neoprene-padded 17″ laptop compartment and five multi-use pockets seals the deal.

Shaped like a messenger bag, Timbuk2’s Dolores Chiller is actually a cooler which will haul the most precious cargo of all: up to 12 ice cold cans of beer, complete with bottle opener.

Pockets to the left, pockets to the right: they don’t call it the 10 Gallon Tank Duffel for nothing; it’s plastered with compartments (including a shoe pocket) and made with 600D polyester.

Part of Tumi’s all-black Townhouse collection, the Montague Duffel may be carry-on size but sports a secondary gadget compartment, ticket pocket, and extended luggage handles.

You’ll never want for pockets with Levis Canvas Field Bag–it’s packed with pouches on the front flap, surplus pockets and internal organizer pockets, all within a fairly compact design.

Y’s Mandarina Backpack is a functional blend of style and space, with a rugged cotton outer, waxed base, numerous inner and outer pockets, padded shoulder straps and waist strap.

New York-based HunterGatherer partners with Arkitip and Incase for an iPhone 3G/3GS slider case and 15″ MacBook Pro sleeve, both of which sport a sharp woodgrain pattern.

A stripped-down version of their messenger bag, Chrome’s Corsair cuts down on heft while still sporting a 1,000 denier Cordura shell, space for a 15″ laptop and 5-bar seatbelt strap.

If you’ve ever had to transport your bicycle in the rear seat of your car, the Chain Condom is a seat-saver: it slips over the drivetrain, protecting your car interior from grease.

Luggage doesn’t get more durable than this Swiss Army Officer’s Trunk: it sports an aircraft-grade aluminum handle, urethane wheels, one-touch trunk-style lid and TSA-friendly lock.

Booq’s Boa 3L bag is an ideal tech bag: able to hold 17″ notebooks, it’s made out of water-repellent ballistic nylon with easy-access open-top pockets and extra-thick back padding.