Rainebrooke Blog (Laptop Bag Explorer) » Other bags http://www.rainebrooke.com/blog Everything Pink... Pink Laptop Bags, Cases, Backpacks, Totes, Tech Accessories & Gadgets, Laptops and other News. Mon, 26 Jul 2010 19:41:30 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0 P@W (Pet at Work) backpack ~ pet carrier and laptop bag in one http://www.rainebrooke.com/blog/2009/08/pw-pet-at-work-backpack-pet-carrier-and-laptop-bag-in-one/ http://www.rainebrooke.com/blog/2009/08/pw-pet-at-work-backpack-pet-carrier-and-laptop-bag-in-one/#comments Fri, 07 Aug 2009 19:52:59 +0000 Steve http://www.rainebrooke.com/blog/?p=187 Check out the P@W (Pet at Work) backpack. Not only can your pet be carried safely in the back-pack carrier, but there is also room for your laptop and the portable dog house. The P@W has a foldable Pet Dome and a perfect soft crate so that your pet can enjoy the security of home while at your office or anywhere that you wish to take him. The Pet Dome comes with a soft double sided comfort mat. Pet Dome and cushion come with the P@W but additional ones can be ordered separately. The P@W is expandable from compact, to standard, to expanded, its dimensions are (W)15″X16″(H) both fixed dimensions, and depth 9″, 13″ or 16″ when fully expanded.  I couldn’t fit either of my 70# labs in this backpack, but this is how my dog would travel if I had a small breed.

The P@W backpack is currently on sale at Hunter K9 Gear for $148.

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]]> http://www.rainebrooke.com/blog/2009/08/pw-pet-at-work-backpack-pet-carrier-and-laptop-bag-in-one/feed/ 0 How to make a laptop bag out of fused plastic shopping bags http://www.rainebrooke.com/blog/2009/04/how-to-make-a-laptop-bag-out-of-fused-plastic-shopping-bags/ http://www.rainebrooke.com/blog/2009/04/how-to-make-a-laptop-bag-out-of-fused-plastic-shopping-bags/#comments Thu, 02 Apr 2009 15:21:50 +0000 Steve http://www.rainebrooke.com/blog/?p=137 Looking for a way to get rid of all those plastic grocery bags? Check out this video (via Craft:) that shows how to make your own laptop bag/sleeve by fusing together these old plastic bags. Just be sure to not overheat the plastic and have really good ventilation when you’re fusing it or else you’ll be passed out from the fumes and won’t be able to enjoy your new bag :-)

The video was made by ThreadBanger and you can check out more plastic bag ideas here.

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]]> http://www.rainebrooke.com/blog/2009/04/how-to-make-a-laptop-bag-out-of-fused-plastic-shopping-bags/feed/ 0 Zitteli Z-One Skateboard / Laptop Backpack http://www.rainebrooke.com/blog/2008/01/zitteli-z-one-skateboard-laptop-backpack/ http://www.rainebrooke.com/blog/2008/01/zitteli-z-one-skateboard-laptop-backpack/#comments Tue, 15 Jan 2008 23:39:38 +0000 Steve http://www.rainebrooke.com/blog/?p=90 Last week when I was coming home from my family trip to Colorado I was walking through the airport and noticed someone with this Zitteli Z-One backpack. At the time I didn’t know it was made by Zitteli, but seeing a skateboard attached to the backpack I had to get a closer look. Once I got close enough I was able to see the name Zitteli across the back. So today I finally had a chance to look up the company that makes it. On the Zitelli website there isn’t much information about the company, but it appears they’re based in Las Vegas since this is what’s on their contact page. This Z-One backpack looks like a really great product. It’ll not only carry the skateboard, but it has a padded laptop compartment that will fit laptops up to 13.5”x12”x2.5”, a detachable cell phone case, water bottle pocket and a detachable music-station backpack that carries a player, CDs, has a pocket and pass-through headphone port. The backpack is made from a 600 denier polyester that’s water resistant. While I no longer skate, I think this would have probably been my bag of choice for traveling around when I was a little younger. It sells for around $60 at several online retailers. You can check the Zitteli site for a list of retailers. ~ Comment on this bag and let us know what you think.

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]]> http://www.rainebrooke.com/blog/2008/01/zitteli-z-one-skateboard-laptop-backpack/feed/ 0 Kim White handbags http://www.rainebrooke.com/blog/2007/10/kim-white-handbags/ http://www.rainebrooke.com/blog/2007/10/kim-white-handbags/#comments Thu, 25 Oct 2007 16:12:35 +0000 Steve http://www.rainebrooke.com/blog/?p=86 I love classic cars and I love bags, so when I came across Kate’s post over at Funky, Chic and Cool Laptop Bags News about Kim White handbags I just had to mention them here too. Kim White bags are made from vintage (70’s & 80’s) automotive fabrics that she unearthed in a warehouse. Each bag is tagged with the year and make of the fabric so you know exactly what car your bag comes from.  These bags weren’t made specifically for laptops, but nonetheless they’re really cool.  The red bag pictured is called the “Red Chevron large travel bag” and has fabric from a 1979 GM. The bag is 16” x 22” x 9” so most laptops would probably fit in it. It sells for $380.  The blue bag pictured is a special edition blue cut-out clutch. You couldn’t fit a laptop in it, but I had to post a picture of it since my first car was a Camaro :-)   It sells for $225. Check out the Kim White site for all the vintage fabrics that are available. ~ Comment on these bags…what do you think about them.


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]]> http://www.rainebrooke.com/blog/2007/10/reward-%e2%80%93-have-you-seen-this-unusual-bag/feed/ 0 Megalopolis Sport hard-shell backpack from Boblbee http://www.rainebrooke.com/blog/2007/08/megalopolis-sport-hard-shell-backpack-from-boblbee/ http://www.rainebrooke.com/blog/2007/08/megalopolis-sport-hard-shell-backpack-from-boblbee/#comments Tue, 28 Aug 2007 21:13:31 +0000 Steve http://www.rainebrooke.com/blog/?p=80 After my blog a few weeks ago about the T-Bags touring bag I received an email saying I should check out a company called Boblbee. Boblbee was established in 1997 with their headquarters located in Torekov, southern Sweden, with product development and research carried out in Malmö, Copenhagen, Los Angeles and Hong Kong. Boblbee offers a wide range of products, but what caught my attention were their hard-shell backpacks. The Megalopolis Sport (pictured) is a tough and good looking hard-shell backpack.  The hard-shell exterior is an ABS plastic monocoque shell for impact protection and is painted with a lacquer automotive paint. It has a water resistant lid, external strapping system with 6 fastening points, waist belt, sternum strap and cell phone pocket. The interior has large mesh pockets for bike tools, along with a pocket divider that can be removed. With the divider inserted, there’s a pocket for your laptop that will fit a maximum laptop size of 14”x10”x2”.  This Sport model is designed to handle all Boblbee’s Megalopolis product line accessories to customize for biking, skiing or expanded packing capacity. The Meg Sport is 22”x12”x6” in size, weighs 4 lbs, is available in red, gray, blue and orange and sells for around $160.  It can be found in some US retail stores in CA, OR, KY, NY, a few on-line stores and several retailers around the world (check site for details).  ~ Comment on this product … Do you own one? Let us know what you think about it.


]]> http://www.rainebrooke.com/blog/2007/08/megalopolis-sport-hard-shell-backpack-from-boblbee/feed/ 0 Motorcycle touring bag and laptop case from T-Bags http://www.rainebrooke.com/blog/2007/08/motorcycle-touring-bag-and-laptop-case-from-t-bags/ http://www.rainebrooke.com/blog/2007/08/motorcycle-touring-bag-and-laptop-case-from-t-bags/#comments Thu, 16 Aug 2007 17:45:05 +0000 Steve http://www.rainebrooke.com/blog/?p=78 If you’re ever in the need for a travel bag for a motorcycle, T-Bags is the company you need to check out. T-Bags is a California based company that was formed in 1990 and specializes in motorcycle touring luggage… and they have a really nice selection of it. Pictured is their Computer Case, which fits into their SideKick bag.  The padded Computer case is made from neoprene and includes a shoulder strap for carrying as well as a carrying handle. The Computer Case is designed to fit inside the SideKick, which is a multi purpose piece of touring luggage. The SideKick is designed to slip over the motorcycles backrest. It’s made of nylon and is insulated with high density foam. There are 3 compartments, a full organizer for phones, pens, etc; and has a telescoping handle that extends from a hidden pocket so the case can glide on smooth bearing blade type wheels. For those rainy days there’s a built-in bungee bottom external rain cover. The computer case sells for $32.95, while the SideKick with computer case sells for $160.95 ~ Comment on these products… Do you own one? Let others know how they’ve worked for you.


]]> http://www.rainebrooke.com/blog/2007/08/motorcycle-touring-bag-and-laptop-case-from-t-bags/feed/ 0 Gabriella wheeled travel bag from gogogear http://www.rainebrooke.com/blog/2007/08/gabriella-wheeled-travel-bag-from-gogogear/ http://www.rainebrooke.com/blog/2007/08/gabriella-wheeled-travel-bag-from-gogogear/#comments Wed, 01 Aug 2007 16:56:36 +0000 Steve http://www.rainebrooke.com/blog/?p=75 The Gabriella bowling book and travel bag on wheels is made by gogogear, a California based company that offers a nice selection of wheeled bags along with cooler bags, shoulder bags, iPod and cell phone cases. All of gogogears bags are available in a variety of colors and prints. I honestly wasn’t even aware of gogogear until I came across one of their bags mentioned at Kate’s lens. I like how the company was conceived… according to their about page: “Gogo bags are conceived by a fashion designer on the go with three kids always on the go with too many books and electronics and gear and stuff. Their  go get ‘em dad, chiropractor-to-the-fabulous, is on a mission to save the backs of everybody with a gogo lifestyle”.  The particular bag pictured is the Gabriella, which has two outside pockets (cellphone / waterbottle), a padded compartment for your laptop, id tag/ coin purse and inside key holder. The gogogear site also lists attachable toiletries/lunch bag (deluxe) and removable speakers for iPod/walkman (deluxe). I guess the deluxe means these items are extras you can buy, but I couldn’t find these accessories anywhere on their site. Gogo bags are available at several retailers; check the Gogo site for a list. One of the retailers I checked is selling the Gabriella for $130. ~ Comment on this product. Do you like it or dislike it?


]]> http://www.rainebrooke.com/blog/2007/08/gabriella-wheeled-travel-bag-from-gogogear/feed/ 0 Cyclobag & Cyclobag for laptops from Tintamar http://www.rainebrooke.com/blog/2007/07/cyclobag-cyclobag-for-laptops-from-tintamar/ http://www.rainebrooke.com/blog/2007/07/cyclobag-cyclobag-for-laptops-from-tintamar/#comments Mon, 16 Jul 2007 16:14:16 +0000 Steve http://www.rainebrooke.com/blog/?p=74 The Cyclobag while not necessarily a laptop bag is never the less one really cool bag.  It comes from Tintamar and French designer Edith Petite. What’s really cool about this bag is the changeable faces. The faces include colors, pictures, and faces with pockets, netting and more. Once day you may feel like a having a nice pink face attached, the next day you might need a bunch of pockets, and the next you might need one with netting to hold your bicycle helmet.  Just unzip one face and zip another back on.  The Cylcobag attaches very easily to a bicycle with the special one-touch attachment unit. You would need a really small laptop for it to fit in the Cyclobag but if you like the idea of the bag, Tintamar also offers a Cyclobag for laptops.  While not quite as cool as the round bag, the Cyclobag for laptops does still have a round pocket on front and attaches to the one-touch bike unit.  Both of these bags can be found in stores located in France, Japan (pics from AssistOn), Australia and a few other countries.  The Cyclobag sells on the Tintamar site for around 45 €, with faces costing about 15 €.  The Cyclobag for laptops costs around 54 €.  Unfortunately Tintamar only ships to France. ~ Comment on these products. Do you like it or dislike it? 


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