Archive for September, 2008

Dress your Dell + Pack your Mac

Tuesday, September 23rd, 2008

Our Sty-Aisle™ ZOOM Messenger Bag is fashioned from 100% recycled polypropylene carpet and trimmed out with cool contrasting cotton canvas. Grommets and removable clips make switching from over-the-shoulder to across-the-body quick and simple and give you a place to dangle your keys or cell phone holder if you please. Recycled carpet exterior is durable and naturally shock absorbing to protect contents. Got laptop? We’ve added a layer of foam padding for transporting your computer to work or around campus. Bag features an exterior zippered pocket and interior slit pockets. Make your color choice from six cool combos and join our mission to reduce waste- it’s good green fun for you and the planet!

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Recycled materials have a history and personality that can’t be duplicated with new fabrics. Our billboard bags are as individual as their wearers. The Bill Laptop bag features the coolest parts of advertising banners combined with new vinyl material and a tough nylon interior. A top zipper offers security yet quick access to case’s interior, which is fully padded and lined with multiple pockets to protect your laptop or other precious cargo.

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The Marlies laptop bag is retro design for your modern electronics. Beyond basic black…our funky, chic and durable, graphic exterior pocket allows you to express yourself while a tough nylon interior boasts pockets and padding to cradle your computer. Grommet and snap rings allow you to easily change from purse handles to shoulder strap plus accommodate keys or hanging cell phone cases. Bag includes 2- 20” purse style straps and 1- 60” adjustable strap that can be comfortably worn across your body.

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Endless Vacation Feature

Wednesday, September 3rd, 2008
Travel Gear: Pack It On
Now that some airlines are charging to check even one bag, it’s time to do more with less. Most of these six adventure-ready packs will fit in an overhead bin—and all can be carried comfortably on arrival
WRITTEN BY GRAYSON SCHAFFER | PHOTOGRAPHY BY BURCU AVSAR
GO GREEN
Made from recycled plastic bottles, the Mountainsmith
Spot
caters to day hikers—it has a foam-padded back,
easy-access outer pockets and lots of room for packing
extra layers. The iPod pocket seals the deal.
(mountainsmith.com; $60)

POP A WHEELIE
If you were a traveling encyclopedia salesman, Big
Agnes’s Stagecoach Duffel
would be your carry-on.
This best-of-class bag combines heavy waterproof
nylon with rollerblade wheels. The shoulder harness
converts to a comfy two-strap handle.
(bigagnes.com; $150)

LADYBAG
Okay, it isn’t built for trekking. But neither is
your 10-year old. She’s sure to love this cute tote.
(littlepackrats.com; $45)

RUN, DON’T HIKE
Why let a relaxing vacation get in the way of your
training regimen? The North Face Sandtiger, a
low-profile pack with a 100-oz. water sac (similar
to a CamelBak), stays put on trail runs and can
easily tote that perfect beach blanket.
(thenorthface.com; $95)

DOUBLE DUTY
The trail-worthy Mountainsmith Euro LX can haul a
voyage’s worth of gear. Better still, the shoulder
straps and hip belt stow away, transforming it into
an understated duffel that won’t make your hotel
concierge cringe. (mountainsmith.com; $140)

URBAN TOTE
When life calls for lots of style but provides little
space, there’s District Cotton’s one-off Mini. This
11-inch-high shoulder bag is made from recycled
fabric—a defunct South American billboard.
(districtcotton.com; $45)