Awesome Bags

The Weekender has a built-in shelving system that makes it a lot easier to organize, pack and unpack. Rise & Hang also sells inserts that turn existing luggage into a Weekender. Currently sold out, but hopefully they’ll make more.

An exquisite bag made from 100% Italian cheyenne leather. Finished in a deep brown color, this sophisticated and timeless messenger bag could be the last one you ever own.

Like Alchemy Goods’ other products, the Elliott toiletry bag is made from used inner tubes. The Elliott in particular is made from reclaimed truck tubes, making it durable and unique. A smaller version is also available.

Joshu+Vela’s handmade backpacks have a no-frills design and are built to last. The bags are made from water-repellent waxed canvas and vegetable tan leather, with copper rivets and brass buckles.

Founded by Emily & Betsy Nuñez, Sword & Plough makes bags and other accessories using nothing but military surplus such as tents, sleeping bags and parachutes. The bags are sewn by U.S. military veterans.

Kelty’s Ascender bags can be converted from carry-on to checked-in luggage to add up to 75% extra space. Their aluminum chassis is detachable and can also be expanded. Available starting 8/2013.

A versatile garment bag and gym bag that carries all of your essentials – gadgets, shoes and even a suit – in one rolled up shoulder bag. It has plastic ribs that minimize creases in the stored garment.

A backpack and portable sound system in one. Just like Solid Gray’s other backpacks, the Bass-pack is made of lightweight yet durable plastic. It also has a foam-lined interior. No word on price or release date yet.

A sturdy, lightweight pack, covered with a 3D texture that reminds us of Tetris. Made from polyester/spandex, with nylon zippers. Measures 18″ x 14″ x 8″, so it holds most 17″ laptops.

A bag that fits both business and pleasure. Topo Designs’ Mountain Briefcase is also a shoulder bag and a backpack. It has a padded laptop sleeve inside and two cinch straps at the base.

Crash Baggage are made to be “handled without care.” The luggage has a worn and dented look that makes it stand out. It’s a bit silly that all pieces are “damaged” the exact same way though.

Suck UK has found a clever use for hampers, letting you use your dirty clothes to practice your jabs, hooks and uppercuts. Or you can just use it as a cool knapsack.

The latest from the guys behind the HALO LED belt, this Rickshaw messenger bag is large enough to carry most laptops up to 15″ and offers the added safety of a, removeable, illuminated LED strip.

A spacious bag made of tearproof and waterproof ballistic nylon. Has room for 2 suits, 3 dress shirts, 2 pairs of shoes and more. It also has a concealed coat hook so you can hang the entire bag.

Soft-sided luggage from Lipault, that can be compressed into a much smaller size when not in use – saving precious closet space. The bags have wheels, two handles and a hidden telescoping pull.

Made of 100% recycled PET bottles with aluminum carabiners. It has separate cushioned laptop and tablet compartments and has a quick-release thumb lever for easy strap adjustment.