Awesome Bags

Alchemy Goods’ Haversack is made from recycled materials such as inner tubes and seatbelts; the finished product looks pretty awesome. Bigger: AG Urban Messenger Bag.

Knomo’s Bungo 15″ Messenger Bags look upscale due to the genuine leather flaps and sides, but their nylon construction makes them highly durable and functional.

Hard Graft’s aesthetic jives with ours: simple and efficient. Their felt and leather pouches and wallets are geared towards specific gadgets like the iPhone, Kindle and Macbooks.

Fanny packs are deep into dork territory, but Chrome’s HipBone pulls it off with its slim form factor and 11 color choices. Versatile, too: hang it from your hip or use the optional shoulder strap.

Makr’s Tonal Plaid wallets make an old world statement with new world style; the plaid patterns are laser etched, while the odd shaped cutouts make it easier to pull out cards and bills.

Anything that minimizes travel hassles is fine by us. Made with black pigskin, this lockable travel wallet by Smythson features gold-stamped pockets for your docs and an extra zipper pocket.

Creative professionals, take heed: Booq’s water-resistant Python Pack hits a sweet spot for designers & photographers, with space for a 17″ MacBook Pro, SLR camera, and several lenses.