Another great looking bag by Hard Graft, the 3Fold Multi-Use bag is the perfect weekend bag, and with a few simple moves can be turned in to the perfect Messenger/Laptop bag. The 3Fold is a versatile bag, looks great and is made with premium Italian leather. The bag is of course a Hard Graft product, that means use of quality materials, making it strong and long lasting.

The Light Daypack by Topo Designs is a great daypack for an everyday bag. The bag is made of lightweight coated nylon pack cloth and is water resistant, it has an internal zipper pocket and holds up to a 15" laptop in its internal sleeve.

This great looking backpack is the result of a collaboration between surf lifestyle brand VSTR and NYC creative studio Partners & Spade. Named the Nomadic Pack, the backpack was designed to withstand long periods of traveling, and is big enough to pack a lot of gear. The bag also accommodates an included detachable messenger laptop bag, and a lightweight stowable hammock. The bag will be available for purchase in June exclusively through Partners & Spade and VSTR online for $395.

Our good friends over at Ethnotek Bags have just presented the newest member of their bag family, the Messenger bag. The bag is very functional and a great daily commuter, it features: padded laptop compartment + removable bumpers, luggage trolley handle pass-through, front zipper pocket with built-in organizer, removable padded shoulder strap + stabilizer system, woven Cham lining, and of course, can be paired with your favorite THREAD! It is the detachable "Threads" that make their bags so distinct and beautiful, they are interchangeable and can be sold as separate pieces. Ethnotek also have a new travel blog worth checking, it is an attempt to increase transparency between Ethnotek customers and villagers that create the "Threads" for the bags. The blog gives you a detailed look into the lives, techniques and just how much goes into Ethnotek bags. Have a look at the video after the jump, it introduces the artisans and gives an inside look into the intricate weaving techniques that create their colorful THREADS.

Ceck out our Hands-on review of the Ethnotek backpack.

Classic leather briefcase by "Saddleback Leather", the bag is handmade with thick, tough to sew full grain leather with clean unfinished edges that scratches beautifully (ages and patinas perfectly). "Saddleback Leather" craftsmen refuse to use zippers, snaps or anything that´ll eventually break, the bags last longer and age better than you ever will.

Topo Designs designs heritage-inspired bags, here we feature the Sling Bag, it has a slim vertical profile and a sleek design, it is the perfect bag for daily commutes on a bike. The bag has a single strap for throwing over the shoulder or wearing messenger style. The bag is hand made from 1000d Cordura and has a coated pack cloth for an entirely lined inner compartment. The Topo Designs trademark leather lash tabs are ideal for securing extra gear or attaching a bike light. The Sling Bag is available in 5 colorways.

Little America is an oversized hiking backpack by heritage bag makers Herschel Supply Co. The bag has a modern shape and loads of crafted details, it is inspired by the old-school American mountaineering heritage and fully lined with Herschels custom printed cotton/poly fabric. The backpack also features contoured shoulder straps, and an internal cushioned protective computer sleeve (up to 17"). You can get it from Herschel Supply or from Amazon

The new Flat Pack by Hard Graft is a beautiful caramel tanned leather bag that fits your iPad, slim MacBook Air 11" and even small essentials like your wallet and phone. The bag is of course a Hard Graft product, that means use of quality materials, making it strong and long lasting. The Flat Pack is handmade in Italy using traditional artisan techniques, materials used are 100% wool felt and 100% vegetable tanned leather. The bag measures 30cm x 20cm x 3cm.

The Lowepro DSLR Video Fastpack 350 AW is a rugged camera and gadget backpack with a purpose-built design for multimedia photographers who need to move quickly and efficiently with their gear. The bag is protective yet with a lightweight design, it incorporates flexible options and fast access to grab your gear. It fits Pro DSLR with attached lens (up to 70-200mm f/2.8); 2 extra lenses; pro flash or LED light; headphones; microphone; extra audio gear; up to a 17" laptop; tripod or DSLR video rig. It also includes a built-in all weather cover.

Brazilian designer Gustavo Brenck is the creator of this cool backpack. The "gig pack" is a backpack that easily converts in to a scooter. The nylon bag itself is a regular backpack, complete with notebook compartment and several compartments and pockets. what sets it apart is the incorporated scooter, for riding all you need to do is unzip the backpack, remove the scooters rear segment and fasten the front and back wheels. That´s it! your ready to go. Also check out a similar concept, the design from Micro scooters and Samsonite. source

Boreas are a recent company based in San Francisco, they make outdoor equipment you can use everyday, their gear looks great and is practical and hardwearing. Their backpack collection is based on the motto "Comfortable isn´t complicated". Our pick is the "Lost Coast Series", available in three sizes, 30, 45 and 60-liter. Smart, simple and functional design...that´s what we love.

Field Theories are based in California, they make leather portfolios with a focus on quality and durability. Each Field Theories portfolio is made from a single continuous piece of full grain leather. Utilizing the architecture of an envelope, it is secured without glues or stitches, using instead two carefully placed hand-hammered copper rivets. The leather will soften and gain a unique patina over a lifetime of use. Each portfolio is cut, burnished, folded, stamped, riveted, and oiled - one at a time and entirely by hand. They are available in four sizes.

The Pro Messenger 200 AW by Lowepro was built to fit pro-sized camera gear. The messenger bag is made with a modern performance, durable, yet soft fabric, reminiscent of classic canvas. The interior dividers are padded and adjustable to fit a variety of pro-sized gear in a number of configurations. Additional features include: a built-in all Weather cover to protect gear from moisture and dust; an expandable, zippered front pocket; a detachable, grab handle for an extra carrying option; plus a thickly padded shoulder strap for long-wearing comfort. Watch the video

Blind Chic is a Hungarian bag manufacturer, they make really cool and affordable waxed canvas messenger backpacks. The one featured here is the Big Bad Wolf 2, it features two front pockets, one of them(high pocket) specially made for mini bike pump. The military green bag is made of waterproof military waxed cotton canvas and includes padded shoulder straps and two adjustable straps on each side.

The name is complicated, but the bag was made to uncomplicate. For travelers, adventurous, or simply for those who carry the world on their back, the Duffaluffagus Bag from Poler (so named after the lovable Sesame Streets fur monster) is a classic, very functional duffle bag. You can carry it as a backpack(with the tuck-away backpack straps) or strap your skateboard to the bottom and pull it along behind you!

Our friends from Ethnotek Bags have come a long way since their first appearance on our site. We have caught up with them recently and found out they have a new collection available. The cool and rugged backpacks have the ability to remove and customize the main front panel of the product (named Thread). Each thread is the main piece of the bag which incorporates a direct-trade acquired ethnic textile. After the jump you can watch Ethnotek´s new thread-sourcing adventures in Indonesia.

Boylston Trading co and bag maker Lexdray have teamed up for a limited edition collection of bags including the Tahoe duffle bag, the Stockholm brief, and our pick, the Boulder bag. The rucksack is made of ultra-durable weather-resistant fabrics and features plenty of pockets to carry all of your gadgets plus a fleece lined notebook compartment for carrying a 15” laptop. It also includes a hidden removable waterproof cover.

This is a great looking shoulder bag for carrying 13" or 15" laptops. Unit 01 sports a minimal design but is very functional, besides carrying your laptop, the bag comes with two detachable pouches for your phone, cables and accessories. You can attach the pouches to the inside or outside of the bag. The versatile Unit 01 bag is made of high quality, durable materials.