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We couldn’t get anything done without our MacBook, which is why it goes with us everywhere. We trust Incase’s Slip Sleeve with PerformaKnit to protect it. Designed with a custom stitch-knit, PerformaKnit fabric is a…
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If you want a no-frills sling bag that doesn’t skimp on style nor quality, the Hard Graft Valet is an excellent option. It’s expertly crafted, robust, and stylish but not too luridly show-offy. Which is to say you can turn it into your everyday essential even if, say, you’re not wearing something necessarily stylish.
In essence, the Valet Pack is a valet tray you can wear. It’s a little to wear as a bag, but chances are you’re not really keen on looking like most men. You ache for a bit of flair just to spice it up a bit. At this, the Hard Graft Valet Pack is a perfect choice. It’s compact and is a great way to take the bulk off your pockets. Your phone, keys, pack of Virginia Slims all fit snugly inside. Just throw them all in, zip it, and sling the thing on your shoulder. Alternatively, you can use the strap as a grab handle for hand-carry.
As for the construction, the bag features chestnut-colored Italian veg-tanned leather. It’s pretty robust, as we’ve previously mentioned, and is 100% made of wool felt form Germany. Suffice it to say that this leather bag is as high class as you can get. But in a way that catches onlookers’ attention, instead of demanding it.
If you like being stylish without standing out too much, this is the way to go. It looks cool, is well made, and strikes the perfect balance between form and function. It’s definitely out there, though, but just a teensy bit.
Photos courtesy of Hard Graft
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Aer has been turning heads since 2014 when it launched its first collection of sleek, minimalist travel-savvy bags. Then, the focus was on pure utility. Today, Aer celebrates its latest brand of stylish problem solving with its Go Collection. The new four-bag lineup answers the peskiest of travel queries: What bag do I use to carry my essentials once I get where I am going?
Constructed from ultralight, unstructured 300D Cordura material each Go bag is designed to be easily packed away in a suitcase or carry-on, offering you an understated yet well-appointed bag for use at your destination. With its subtle, sleek design, the Go Collection is great for any trip, from you’re airport hopping for work or finally taking that well-earned vacation. Find the bag that’s best for you, or travel ultralight with the help of the entire collection, now available at the Gear Patrol Store.
The Go Duffel’s 33-liter capacity is the largest in the lineup. As a result, it’s well-suited for carrying along a weekend’s worth of layers and accessories. Weighing in at one pound, the Go Duffel is lighter than most small duffels and wears well over the arm as well as carried by it’s reinforced handles. A water bottle pocket, zippered document stowage and a large side pocket with magnetic Fidlock clasp closure round out the Go Duffel, making it a versatile pick for the prepared traveler.
The Go Pack excels at the day trip. With its 21.4-liter capacity and large main compartment, the Go Pack offers just the right amount of storage for a light layer, travel guides, and a few souvenirs. Complete with passport pocket, internal organization pockets and external pouch with magnetic Fidlock closure, the Go Pack will keep your day-trip load light and organized.
Only a touch smaller than the Go Pack, the Go Tote is a perfect partner for the professional trip. Designed to accommodate a 13-inch MacBook and equipped with long handles that easily slip over the shoulder, the Go Tote offers just the right amount of storage for those business meeting essentials or creative brunch. Likewise, with two exterior side pockets and one quick access pouch with magnetic Fidlock closure, the Go Tote can easily carry a small umbrella and water bottle while making room for your other essentials.
The Go Sling is the lightest of the collection at only 0.4 pounds. Small but powerful, its 1.5-liter capacity will carry a small camera, personal electronics, and passport. Use the secure exterior zip pocket for your cash or wallet and the quick-access pouch with magnetic Fidlock closure for larger items. The Sling wears well across the shoulders via the adjustable shoulder strap. Remove the strap and the Sling becomes a small Dopp kit or organizational pouch.
Fidlock Clasp
Nikeheads might recognize the Fidlock closure from the adventurous NikeLab ACG.07.KMTR, the futuristic urban kicks released in 2017. Others will have seen the system popping up on other garments and bags over the past few years. The unique closure is often recognized for its ability to be opened with one hand. While that’s true, it boasts another more ingenious secret. Fidlock closures snap closed by themselves, a handy addition to a travel bag where an open pocket can spell trouble.
Cordura
Cordura has found a happy home in an array of products owing to its tear, scuff and abrasion resistance. The Go Collection utilizes 300D Cordura across all four models which is lightweight yet durable and water resistant.
YKK Zippers
It’s no secret that YKK makes one hell of a zipper. It’s also no wonder that the best bags and garments employ them. Aer’s Go Collection doesn’t scrimp on closure, using YKK zippers on the entire collection topped with easy-grip Hypelon pulls.
With each of the models well under $100, the Go Collection is sure to find a permanent place in your travel kit. Shop the entire Go Collection in the Gear Patrol Store and support our editorial efforts while you revolutionize your next trip.
Luxury fashion brands and high-tech wizardry hardly go together. Maybe you can spot a rare collaboration here and there, but never to the point of mass production. Well, that might change soon enough as one Italian marque is about to embark on something new. Making their debut at the Cruise 2020 stage are two signature handbags from Louis Vuitton. It doesn’t seem like anything new except maybe for the fact that these come with flexible displays. Until the official names come out, we’re referring to them as the Louis OLED bag collection
As crazy as it sounds, these prototype models showcase built-in displays on the sides. For now, were are not exactly sure as to the available functions of these screens. It looks like smartphones are not the only items that will be using flexible OLED panels in the foreseeable future. The bucket bag version showcases a single screen on each side, while the duffle bag variant sports two side-by-side displays instead. The screens appear to be embedded in the black leather with LV branding all around.
We’re not entirely sure what to make of this. After all, Huawei and Samsung are both experiencing their fair share of problems with flexible displays. Even after testing its long-term durability, the folding smartphones are ending up with broken screens. Sources confirm that screens on the Luis Vuitton OLED bag collection are indeed touch-enabled. In-depth information about its features remain scarce, but we’re guessing that it will have Wi-Fi connectivity and might run on a familiar platform. We might see stylish versions of the bags for men down the line.
This post is presented by the Gear Patrol Store. Purchasing products from our store supports our editorial efforts.
Aer has been turning heads since 2014 when it launched its first collection of sleek, minimalist travel-savvy bags. Then, the focus was on pure utility. Today, Aer celebrates its latest brand of stylish problem solving with its Go Collection. The new four-bag lineup answers the peskiest of travel queries: What bag do I use to carry my essentials once I get where I am going?
Constructed from ultralight, unstructured 300D Cordura material each Go bag is designed to be easily packed away in a suitcase or carry-on, offering you an understated yet well-appointed bag for use at your destination. With its subtle, sleek design, the Go Collection is great for any trip, from you’re airport hopping for work or finally taking that well-earned vacation. Find the bag that’s best for you, or travel ultralight with the help of the entire collection, now available at the Gear Patrol Store.
The Go Duffel’s 33-liter capacity is the largest in the lineup. As a result, it’s well-suited for carrying along a weekend’s worth of layers and accessories. Weighing in at one pound, the Go Duffel is lighter than most small duffels and wears well over the arm as well as carried by it’s reinforced handles. A water bottle pocket, zippered document stowage and a large side pocket with magnetic Fidlock clasp closure round out the Go Duffel, making it a versatile pick for the prepared traveler.
The Go Pack excels at the day trip. With its 21.4-liter capacity and large main compartment, the Go Pack offers just the right amount of storage for a light layer, travel guides, and a few souvenirs. Complete with passport pocket, internal organization pockets and external pouch with magnetic Fidlock closure, the Go Pack will keep your day-trip load light and organized.
Only a touch smaller than the Go Pack, the Go Tote is a perfect partner for the professional trip. Designed to accommodate a 13-inch MacBook and equipped with long handles that easily slip over the shoulder, the Go Tote offers just the right amount of storage for those business meeting essentials or creative brunch. Likewise, with two exterior side pockets and one quick access pouch with magnetic Fidlock closure, the Go Tote can easily carry a small umbrella and water bottle while making room for your other essentials.
The Go Sling is the lightest of the collection at only 0.4 pounds. Small but powerful, its 1.5-liter capacity will carry a small camera, personal electronics, and passport. Use the secure exterior zip pocket for your cash or wallet and the quick-access pouch with magnetic Fidlock closure for larger items. The Sling wears well across the shoulders via the adjustable shoulder strap. Remove the strap and the Sling becomes a small Dopp kit or organizational pouch.
Fidlock Clasp
Nikeheads might recognize the Fidlock closure from the adventurous NikeLab ACG.07.KMTR, the futuristic urban kicks released in 2017. Others will have seen the system popping up on other garments and bags over the past few years. The unique closure is often recognized for its ability to be opened with one hand. While that’s true, it boasts another more ingenious secret. Fidlock closures snap closed by themselves, a handy addition to a travel bag where an open pocket can spell trouble.
Cordura
Cordura has found a happy home in an array of products owing to its tear, scuff and abrasion resistance. The Go Collection utilizes 300D Cordura across all four models which is lightweight yet durable and water resistant.
YKK Zippers
It’s no secret that YKK makes one hell of a zipper. It’s also no wonder that the best bags and garments employ them. Aer’s Go Collection doesn’t scrimp on closure, using YKK zippers on the entire collection topped with easy-grip Hypelon pulls.
With each of the models well under $100, the Go Collection is sure to find a permanent place in your travel kit. Shop the entire Go Collection in the Gear Patrol Store and support our editorial efforts while you revolutionize your next trip.
Designed for the sophisticated traveler—that being you—the Getaway Black Leather Duffel from Hook & Albert is a classic weekender made with premium top-grain shiraz leather, durable tonal hardware, and it features both handle carry, with reinforced leather handles plus an adjustable shoulder strap. The interior features 2 side compartments large enough for a laptop, headphones, tablet, and other necessities.
We’ve covered an expansive collection of bags over the years. While they’re all great in their own right, there are few that have impressed us as much as the Hook & Albert Garment Weekender Bag.…
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Let’s get one thing out of the way: Backpacks aren’t a popular option for stylish men. Although functional and utilitarian, they’re a make it or break it fashion choice. Most options on the market are bulky, unseemly, or worse yet — both.
Here’s one that says, “Screw it. You can definitely wear a bag and get away with it.” The stylish Reese Backpack fronts the aesthetic sensibilities of a knapsack and pairs it with the functionalism of conventional backpacks. The result is a backpack that doesn’t make you look like a dork.
The sturdy construction of canvas and leather means it can carry all your essentials without bucking easily. The design is an evolution from the school-style backpacks still endemic to adult men today. Proving that when it comes to backpacks, you don’t have to skimp on style.
The interior features plenty of pockets, including a laptop holder and compartments for your documents. You can even store toiletries and clothes in there if you don’t have access to a duffel bag. Perfect for day trips or on-the-spot office stays.
Colorways include navy or black. Other features include a nylon catcher, a front-zip pocket for easy access to your phone, keys, or other stuff you want to fish out in a jiffy. Also included is a water bottle compartment, plus other interior sleeves. Exact dimensions are 10.5”L x 5”W x 18.5”H.
If you want a backpack you can wear to work without feeling ashamed of your fashion choices, this one’s for you.
Photos courtesy of Moral Code
Handmade by Italian artisans and constructed from thick Italian felted wool with vegetable-tanned tan leather details, the Worldly Cabin suitcase from Hardgraft is a sharp, carry-on size rolling travel bag that features 3 zipped wool organizers inside and a zipped laptop & magazine pocket on the exterior as well as a telescoping handle and smooth-rolling skate wheels.
There’s plenty of “smart” luggage out there, but this is the first genius we’ve seen. The Genius Supercharged is a premium & rugged 4-wheel rolling carry-on built with multiple organization compartments, 2 external USB ports and a TSA-approved, removable 10,000mAh battery. That’s enough juice to recharge your smartphone up to 4 times. For its 44-liter capacity, it’s also lightweight. A funded Kickstarter.
The 18-liter Veer travel & photography pack from Wandrd is designed to protect your gear with a cushion of air. It features inflatable, internal 360º protection for your camera & accessories as well as an inflatable back panel for more comfortable transport. The bag design gives you both side access & top access, it has an expandable water bottle pocket, and the shoulder straps are made of breathable AirMesh. A funded Kickstarter.
If complete waterproof protection is what you need, the gear gurus at Nite Ize have a bag for you.Their line of storage pouches, packing cubes, and other travel accessory bags feature dustproof and waterproof construction rated to IP67, which means they can withstand immersion in water 3-feet deep for up to 30 minutes. They’re also equipped with the brand’s own TRU Zip waterproof zippers that work just as hard to keep out the elements.
Protecting your small accessories and high-tech baubles is not a job to be taken lightly. Peak Design is a brand that agrees. Their Tech Pouch is designed to protect and store your tech accessories while you’re on the go, making it an indispensable travel tool to keep the inside of your backpack from turning into a tangled mess of cords. The accordion opening makes everything easy to access, and a padded, weatherproof exterior keeps it all safe and sound. Available in Black or Sage.
Mission Workshop’s best-selling pack, the Rhake, a weatherproof laptop pack, just got a tactical upgrade. The new Rhake VX features construction with VX-21 diamond ripstop fabric, one of the most advanced textiles in the world with virtually unmatched abrasion, tear, and weather resistance per gram weight. This roll-top 22-liter pack is also equipped with Fidlock buckles, and like all MW gear, it is handmade in the USA.
