Beantown Review

Boston's Digital Lifestyle & Consumer Tech Site

  • Technology
    • For the Home
    • Computing
      • Hardware
      • Software
    • Automotive Tech
  • Sight & Sound
    • HDTV, 4K & Beyond
      • For Your Eyes Only
    • Hear This
      • Headphones
      • Speakers
    • Lights, Camera
  • Mobility
    • Apps
    • Phones & Phablets
    • Case Protection
    • Laptops
    • Wearables
    • Apparel & Bags
  • Beantown Gaming
    • Consoles
    • Gaming Hardware
    • Game Reviews
  • Entertainment
    • The Interviews
    • Blu-Ray Releases
    • Film Reviews
    • Digital Hollywood
      • Cable TV
      • Network TV
      • Streaming Services
    • Kool Stuff
    • Ping Pong Time
    • Toying Around
  • Lifestyle
    • Clothing
  • Giveaways
You are here: Home / Archives for Laptop Bag

Speck Ruck Backpack Review

09/18/2017 By Hakan Can

Speck Ruck Backpack

It’s official. Summer 2017 is over, and with that, Back-to-School Shopping Season is behind us as well. Speck, the best-selling mobile phone case maker in the United States, just released their latest line of protective laptop backpacks for 2017. These four new school bags: 3 Pointer, Candlepin, Module, and The Ruck, offer something different for nearly everyone, and at a price point to please. So without further delay, let’s take a closer look in this Speck Ruck Backpack review.

[envira-gallery id=”9294″]

Introducing the Speck Ruck Backpack for 2017

Press Release

Per the Speck Products press release, “Speck’s 2017 Backpacks are durable, stylish, and ready to go with you to class or on your next adventure. Each bag fits up to a 15-inch laptop and has a sleeve to protect and secure a tablet. For all of your other gear, each bag features plenty of space and pockets to keep you organized.”

Read:   Speck Module Backpack Review
[envira-gallery id=”9295″]

The Ruck Backpack

“With two compartments, several pockets, and dedicated sleeves for a laptop and tablet, The Ruck gives you enough storage space for everything you need to carry.” The folks at Speck aren’t kidding about the “storage space.”

In our testing, we placed a 13″ laptop in the lined sleeve where a 12″ tablet is supposed to go with no effort necessary. Simultaneously, we securely put a 15″ laptop and multiple books, big and small, in the main compartment of the Speck Ruck backpack with room to spare. The front face of the bag has a zippered pocket for glasses and in-ear headphones with another, this time larger and hidden, for longer items. The tablet compartment has one open sleeve in addition to the tablet sleeve, one zippered sleeve for a wallet, holders for three pens, and carabiner for your keys. Each side is capable of holding a water bottle.

  • Available Color Patterns: Khaki, Charcoal Grey
  • Padded laptop sleeve protects your 15″ laptop in case of drops.
  • Interior tablet sleeve secures and protects a 10-12″ tablet or e-reader.
  • Front pocket keeps cables, phone, and other small items handy.
  • Side water bottle pockets, one per side. Not elasticized.
  • Mesh foam strap and lower back padding provides superior comfort.
  • Hangar hook and padded top handle offer easy and comfortable transport.
  • The contoured design makes it comfortable to carry.
  • Standard zippers have oversize drawstrings.
  • Dimensions: Currently not available.
  • Weight: Currently not available.
  • Warranty: 3 Years
  • MSRP $49.99
[envira-gallery id=”9283″]
Read:   The Best Speck CandyShell iPhone 6/6s Cases of 2016

Final Thoughts

With all its features, the Ruck laptop backpack from Speck delivers plenty of bang for the buck with its stylish, urban commuter design. When compared to similar packs, I believe the $50 price tag is quite fair. The colors are perfect for the Fall 2017 season.

If you’re a 20 or 30-something urban or suburban commuter or some chap who likes to accessorize with a great-looking product, I believe you’ll be very pleased with The Ruck. If you take great care of it, don’t be surprised when this backpack lasts you a decade or more.

Read:   Speck Back To School Backpacks for 2017 Preview

What do you think of this Speck Ruck backpack review? Do you agree or disagree that this is one of the better laptop backpacks for boys and girls for Fall 2017? Let us know in the comment section below or via social media. We’re eager to hear your thoughts.

• Follow Speck on Twitter
• Follow Speck on Facebook
• Follow Speck on Instagram

• Follow Beantown on Twitter
• Follow Beantown on Facebook
• Follow Beantown on Instagram

Don’t hesitate to head over to the Speck’s press page or blog to see their latest product announcements. To learn more about customer service and support, click here.

All four Speck back to school 2017 book bags are currently available on the Speck website with a minimal $5 two-day shipping fee. And all come with a limited three-year warranty.

FTC Disclosure: Speck provided Beantown LLC with one (1) Ruck laptop backpack sample in charcoal grey for review purposes. This writer’s opinion is 100% his own and not a paid product ambassador.

All photographs are the copyrighted property of Speck Products or Beantown LLC © 2017.

Read:   Moshi Helios Lite Designer Backpack Review
[envira-gallery id=”8774″]

Filed Under: Apparel & Bags Tagged With: back to school, back to school 2017, Laptop Backpack, Laptop Bag, Speck, The Ruck 09/18/2017

Moshi Helios Lite Designer Backpack Review

09/14/2017 By Hakan Can

Moshi Helios Lite backpack review

Nearly one month ago to the day, Moshi, the west coast maker of premium backpacks and bags, headphones, protective cases, and other digital lifestyle products, introduced their Autumn/Winter 2017 bag collection. With Autumn right around the corner across Europe and North America, what better opportunity than now to review their latest offerings. So without further delay, let’s take a closer look at one of the three recently released products in this Moshi Helios Lite backpack review.

Moshi Helios Lite backpack review

Pros:
• Well constructed modern design
• Durable fabrics and weather-resistant materials
• Fashion and technology conscious design
• Four beautiful color schemes

Cons:
• Designed solely for women
• Cannot hold a 15″ laptop*
• $120 price may be deemed high by some

Read:   Moshi Costa Travel Bag Review

Moshi Helios Lite Backpack Review

If you’re familiar with this website, then you know that after doing a dozen reviews on Moshi products, we’re fans of this lifestyle brand.

Per the press release: “Moshi is excited to introduce its A/W 2017 bag collection featuring the Urbana briefcase, Helios Lite backpack and Costa travel satchel in two new colors: Slate Black and Sandstone Beige.”

“Whether it’s the twill-patterned Earth color option reminiscent of sturdy tweed jackets or the silky Coal color option with a luxurious herringbone pattern, Moshi’s new seasonal bag collection adds both class and sophistication to the everyday carry.”

[envira-gallery id=”9218″]

A Stylish Backpack for the Younger Business Woman

Once again, I’ve done something different for this review. I had no choice but to enlist the help of others. As I’m not the target consumer for this fashion backpack (being a guy and all), I needed a woman’s perspective and a younger one at that. So I asked and received the assistance of my friend Smiley (I won’t disclose her actual name) on the review of this designer backpack. Photos of her sporting the Helios Lite are sprinkled above and below.

First impressions are important, and the ones I received from her were excellent. When Smiley first saw this fashion backpack via Moshi’s website, she was impressed and wished she had one. If you saw this product online, what would your first impression be?

Moshi Helios Lite backpack review

To present the proper perspective on the Helios Lite backpack, it must be compared to similar fashion packs from the likes of Grafea, Kelly Moore, Vinta, just to name a few. Visit any of the brands’ websites and you’ll see that Helios/Helios Lite stack up well against them. You’ll notice similarities and you should since they’re all designer backpacks. It turns out that the quality and craftsmanship of their products is a non-issue. Along with more features, what you’ll see is a much better price, and to the high majority of us, that’s a deciding factor. Pretty much everything the others manufacture is over $200.

I welcome you to compare Moshi’s bags and backpacks to those more expensive brands. Only then will you know you’ve found the right bag or backpack for you.

Moshi Helios Lite backpack review

Read:   Moshi Arcus Camera Backpack Review

On The Outside

You probably noticed that the Helios Lite laptop backpack for women is made from the same high-resilience polyester materials with the same weather-resistant surface treatment that appear on most, if not all of Moshi’s 2016 and 2017 bag collections. The similarities don’t end there. The Slate Black and Sandstone Beige colors that now grace the Urbana briefcase and Costa travel bag appear on this product as well.

On the front, you’ll see one left-to-right zipper with black vegan leather trim plus two faux-adjustable straps with magnetic snap latches. This 5″ x 9″ zippered pocket is a perfect place to store (sun)glasses and in-ear headphones like the Vortex Air. You can’t help but notice this zipper stand out. The metal handle is rounded with a stamped or engraved ‘moshi’ logo. Like the one on the rear, this rounded handle offers a contrast to the 90-degree angles of the bag, as well as to the square metal ‘moshi’ logo located on the lower right front of the Helios Lite.

[envira-gallery id=”9223″]

On the rear of this 11.2″ x 3.9″ x 15.1″ designer backpack is one top-to-bottom zippered 8″ x 9″ hidden pocket. If you want to hide those items that’ll make you most upset if lost or stolen (identification cards, wallet, passport, etc.), then I suggest this pocket is where you hide them. What’s truly magical is a portion of the metal handle can be tucked away. Although you barely notice it, it’s a wonderful addition to the backpack.

One can’t forget the long, durable, padded, and adjustable shoulder straps. Each shoulder strap has two attachment points for items like a padlock or carabiner. Wrapping up the exterior is the thick vegan leather coat rack handle. What you don’t see on this backpack are water bottle holders or a cross-body strap, and I for one believe this is a good thing.

And finally, we come to the underside which has a durable and hardened surface with padding behind it to protect contents against drops.

Moshi Helios Lite backpack review

As stated in the past Moshi reviews, “The zippers and straps are of high-quality, and the stitching is put together well.” As this product dates back to CES 2016, this fashion backpack is now available in four color patterns. (Sky Blue and Titanium Gray are its original colors.)

Read:   Moshi Aerio Messenger Bag Review

What’s On The Inside

Just like it’s big sister Helios, the interior of the Helios Lite is broken down into three compartments. Directly underneath the top front flap, the first compartment is capable of holding a 10″ iPad or tablet, plus a notebook. It’s accented with black vegan leather trim.

The next two compartments are within the bag’s wide-mouth opening. One is a thickly padded laptop compartment which protects your 13″ laptop in case of drops. The second is wide and deep. Internally on the front side, there’s a zippered pocket for your most sacred items, i.e., wallet, passport, etc., plus three loose pockets for items like a pen, a toothbrush, USB cables, or a Moshi IonBank 5K.

On the opposite side of the laptop compartment are two equally sized padded pockets running just under half the height of the pack. Each pocket is capable of holding one large mobile device. In the middle, feel free to pack some clothing, gloves, headphones, and lunch. We were surprised how much we could place in here while maintaining the backpack’s appearance. There’s also an adjustable strap down low to tighten or loosen the 4″ width of the pack.

[envira-gallery id=”9221″]

The lining of this Moshi bag is luxurious, and it’s throughout their 2017 lineup. On this particular model, the lining is dark gray.

This bag weighs 25.74 oz and as stated earlier, has dimensions of 11.2″ x 3.9″ x 15.1″. For you Metric System users, the weight is 0.73 kilograms, and its dimensions are 28.5 x 10 x 38.5 cm.

Read:   Moshi Vacanza Weekend Travel Bag Review

Final Thoughts

The Moshi Helios Lite backpack delivers much with its feature-rich, fashion approach. Whether you’re a fashion-conscious Instagrammer girl or a young urban professional who likes to accessorize with a great-looking product, I believe you’ll be quite pleased with the Helios Lite. Smiley sure is.

All four color patterns of the Helios Lite are available for purchase on either Amazon (see link below) and the Moshi website.

Based on everything above, Moshi’s Helios Lite is one beautiful designer laptop backpack which fits nicely within the A/W 2017 bag Collection. If your needs steer you to something larger, then I direct you to Moshi’s Helios*.

The Moshi Helios Lite backpack delivers much with its feature-rich, fashion approach. Click To Tweet

Moshi Helios Lite backpack review

Read:   Moshi Urbana Briefcase Review

What do you think of this Moshi Helios Lite backpack review? Do you agree or disagree that this is one of the best fashion backpacks for women in 2017? Let us know in the comment section below or via social media. We’re eager to hear your thoughts.

• Follow Moshi on Twitter
• Follow Moshi on Facebook
• Follow Moshi on Instagram

• Follow Beantown on Twitter
• Follow Beantown on Facebook
• Follow Beantown on Instagram

Don’t hesitate to head over to the Moshi press page to see their latest product announcements. To learn more about service and support, click here for their Support page. There’s a one-year limited warranty on all Moshi products. There’s also an extended warranty via product registration. We highly advise you take advantage of this.

FTC Disclosure: Moshi provided Beantown LLC with one (1) Helios Lite laptop backpack sample (in slate black) for review purposes. This writer’s opinion is 100% his own and not a paid product ambassador.

All photographs are the copyrighted property of Beantown and Moshi © 2017.

Read:   Moshi Avanti Headphones Review

Filed Under: Apparel & Bags Tagged With: backpack, Designer Backpack, Fashion Backpack, Laptop Backpack, Laptop Bag, Moshi 09/26/2018

Moshi Venturo Sling Backpack Review

06/17/2017 By Hakan Can

Moshi Venturo sling backpack review

Two days ago I was in New York at the annual Pepcom Digital Experience media gathering. It was at this very event nearly one year ago when I was first introduced to Moshi. Now if you’re familiar with this website, then you know that we’re big fans of this digital lifestyle brand. What better opportunity would I have to travel with and demo their recently introduced Venturo laptop bag. So without any further delay, let’s take a closer look at the second of two recently released products in this Moshi Venturo sling backpack review.Bahama Blue Moshi Venturo sling backpack review

Pros:
• Modern look, lightweight design
• Five stylish color schemes
• Durable fabrics and materials
• Ample padding where needed

Cons:
• Zippers can be a little tricky getting around corners
• Designed primarily for men
• No rear trolley strap

Read:   Moshi Urbana Briefcase Review

Moshi Venturo Sling Backpack Review

Three months ago, Moshi, the west coast maker of premium backpacks, shoulder bags, headphones, protective cases, and other digital lifestyle products, presented their Spring/Summer 2017 Collection.

Per the press release: “Accessory designer Moshi introduced its new Spring/Summer 2017 bag collection, fusing sophisticated style with limited edition, marine-inspired colors for its classic Urbana briefcase, Urbana Mini handbag, and Venturo backpack.”

Earlier this week, we reviewed the first of two products from this collection, the Urbana laptop briefcase for women. (See the inline related post above.) If you haven’t read it yet, here’s your chance.

This second product, the Venturo sling backpack, is for obvious reasons, primarily, but not exclusively marketed at men.

As mentioned in the Arcus camera backpack review (which you should also read as it’s awesome, see the inline related post below), I’ve got over a dozen bags and backpacks. What I haven’t said until now is that the Venturo is the first sling backpack in my growing collection. Never having reviewed a sling bag was a bit exciting. Heck, I’ve never even owned one until now.Charcoal Black Moshi Venturo sling backpack review

Read:   Moshi Arcus Camera Backpack Review

Super-Stylish On The Outside

From the exterior, you may have noticed that Venturo is made from the same high-resilience polyester materials with the same weather-resistant surface treatment that appear on Moshi’s 2017 bags and backpacks stated above. The similarities don’t end there. The Bahama Blue color that graces the Urbana also appears on the Venturo, and does it ever look sharp.

On the front, you’ll notice one across-the-front zipper, and one that is angled, both with tan-colored vegan leather trim. This angled pocket adds more character and style to the bag. Had this zippered pocket been perpendicular to the other, the front wouldn’t look as good. There’s also the now-standard square metal ‘moshi’ logo located on the lower right. This nearly-full-length front pocket can hold all sorts of paperwork for quick access. The angled entry pocket can fit one’s hand and best used for items like pocket change and a pack of gum.

On the back, bottom, and wrapped around the sling pack are three more tan-colored zippers. These zippers all have rounded metal handles with a stamped or engraved ‘moshi’ logo. The bottom pocket has a netted interior to hold either a beverage or a collapsible umbrella. Placed in an excellent location, this pocket will keep wet items at the bottom and away from the rest of the bag’s contents. The backside comes with a padded air mesh lined and vented back.Steel Blue Moshi Venturo sling backpack reviewAt the top rear, there’s a discrete pocket. If you want to hide those items that’ll make you most upset if lost or stolen (identification cards, wallet, passport, etc.), then I suggest this is the place to hide them in. For full disclosure, I had some difficulty fully opening this rear zipper as it kept interfering with the shoulder strap. The solution to this issue is rotating the bag forward on its side. Now you’ve got unfettered access to the discrete pocket. Finally, there’s the wrap around zipper which gets into the interior of the sling pack. As stated in the Arcus review, “the zippers and straps are of high-quality, and the stitching is put together well.”

There’s no real bottom to the Venturo, so there’s no thicker durable padded surface to protect contents against drops as seen on some other Moshi bags. In fact, I don’t recommend you putting this sling bag on any dirty surface. Use either of the padded top or side handles for hang it. This way, you’ll keep your sling pack dirt and scratch free.

Closing out the exterior, there’s a long, durable, and adjustable crossbody strap with a well-padded air mesh shoulder cushion. The crossbody strap worked like a charm across my chest. This cushion looks identical to the back padding, with the latter being denser.

The Venturo sling backpack comes in five color patterns: Bahama Blue, Steel Blue, Charcoal Black, Titanium Gray, and Navy Blue. In my opinion, the first three colors are the most stylish.Titanium Gray Moshi Venturo sling backpack review

Read:   Moshi Aerio Messenger Bag Review

It’s What’s On The Inside That Counts

On this recent trip, the Venturo’s contents included the following: two cans of soda, two t-shirts, one sweat jacket, one over-ear headphones, one battery charger, and one burrito from Pressed Cafe which was so good. Even with all this in the main compartment, the Venturo was comfortable around my body while walking up and down 9th Avenue and within the media event.

The inside of the sling backpack is broken down into three compartments. The first is the thickly padded laptop and tablet sleeves section which protect your 15″ laptop and 10″ tablet in the event of a drop. Should the bag get upside down, you need not worry about either device sliding out. A Velcro strap holds both in place.

The main compartment is about 4″ deep with more than enough space to hold all which I described above.

The third and final section is a thing of beauty with four well-placed and centered pockets. One is zippered with a breathable netted design, while the remaining three have Velcro closures. I was able to neatly store in-ear headphones like Moshi’s Vortex Air, two sets of USB cables and plugs, a sizable battery charger, a toothbrush, a pen, and more. Of the four Moshi bags I’ve reviewed, Venturo has the most beautiful and well-organized interior.Navy Blue Moshi Venturo sling backpack review

Read:   Moshi Vortex Air Headphones Review

The lining of this Moshi bag is luxurious, and it’s throughout their 2017 lineup. This lining is exactly like what you see on similar, stylish bags 2-3x the price, for example, from the likes of Tumi.

This bag weighs 28.7 oz and has dimensions of 20.1″ x 4.1″ x 14.6″. For you Metric System users, the weight is 815 grams, and its dimensions are 51 x 10.5 x 37 cm.

Conclusion

How I went through life without ever owning a sling backpack is beyond me.

With all its features, the Moshi Venturo sling pack delivers plenty of bang in a stylish, modern design. When compared to sling bags from other premium brands, I believe the $120 price tag is more than fair. It’s become my current go-to professional bag.

All five colors (patterns) of the Venturo pack are available for purchase on either Amazon (see link below), B&H, or the Moshi website.

If you’re an urban or suburban professional, or some chap who likes to accessorize with a great-looking product, I believe you’ll be quite pleased with the Venturo. If you take great care of it, don’t be surprised when this sling bag lasts a decade or more. It’s made that well.

Based on everything above, the Moshi Venturo sling backpack is one handsome accessory and hands down one of the best sling bags for men available. If you’re more into messenger bags, then I would direct you to Moshi’s Aerio.

Read:   Moshi Mythro Air Earphones Review

What do you think of this Moshi Venturo sling backpack review? Do you agree or disagree that this is one of the best sling bags for men since its introduction? Let us know in the comment section below or via social media. We’re eager to hear your thoughts.

• Follow Moshi on Twitter
• Follow Moshi on Facebook
• Follow Moshi on Instagram

• Follow Beantown on Twitter
• Follow Beantown on Facebook
• Follow Beantown on Instagram

Don’t hesitate to head over to the Moshi press page to see their latest product announcements. To learn more about service and support, click here for their Support page. There’s a one-year limited warranty on all Moshi products. There’s also an extended warranty via product registration. We highly advise you take advantage of this.

FTC Disclosure: Moshi provided Beantown LLC with one (1) Venturo sling backpack sample for review purposes. This writer’s opinion is 100% his own and not a paid product ambassador.

All photographs are the copyrighted property of Moshi or Beantown LLC © 2017.

Read:   Moshi Avanti Headphones Review

Filed Under: Apparel & Bags Tagged With: Laptop Backpack, Laptop Bag, Moshi, Shoulder Bag, Sling Backpack, Slingpack, Venturo 10/18/2017

Moshi Urbana Briefcase Review

06/14/2017 By Hakan Can

Moshi Urbana Briefcase Review

Three months ago, Moshi, the west coast maker of premium backpacks, shoulder bags, headphones, protective cases, and other digital lifestyle products, introduced their Spring/Summer 2017 Collection. With Summer nearly upon us (Spring was almost non-existent here in New England,) we thought it was time to review their new seasonal offerings. So without any further delay, let’s take a closer look at the first of two new products in this Moshi Urbana briefcase review.

[envira-gallery id=”8346″]

Moshi Urbana Briefcase Review

Per the press release: “Accessory designer Moshi introduced its new Spring/Summer 2017 bag collection, fusing sophisticated style with limited edition, marine-inspired colors for its classic Urbana briefcase.”

Pros:
• Modern look, lightweight design
• Five beautiful color schemes
• Durable fabrics, weather-resistant

Cons:
• $150 price may be deemed high by some
• Designed solely for women

Read:   Moshi Vacanza Weekend Travel Bag Review

This is one Stylish Briefcase for Women

I’ve done something different for this review, something I haven’t done before. I enlisted the help of others. As I’m not the target consumer for this product (being a guy and all), I felt I needed a woman’s perspective. So I asked and received the assistance of a dear friend and her daughter on the review of this laptop briefcase, the latter can be seen in a few of these photos.

First impressions are important, and the ones I received from the two were most excellent.

When I tell you that these women say that the Urbana laptop briefcase is gorgeous, take my word for it.Moshi Urbana Briefcase Review

Read:   Moshi Aerio Messenger Bag Review

From the outside, you may have noticed that the Urbana briefcase is made from the same high-resilience polyester materials with the same weather-resistant surface treatment that appear on the Aerio messenger bag and Arcus backpack. (See the inline posts on these reviews above and below.)

On the front and rear, you’ll see two left-to-right zippers with tan-colored vegan leather trim. You can’t help but notice the rear zipper stand out. It’s just like the one on the front side of the Aerio. Both metal handles are rounded with a stamped or engraved ‘moshi’ logo. These rounded handles complement, while at the same time contrast with, the square metal ‘moshi’ logo located on the lower right front of the bag.

Inside the nearly-full-length front zipper compartment is ample space for business cards, pens, paper, etc. The rear zipper compartment is big enough to fit one’s hand. Not sure you would want to put anything beyond a small notepad here.

As stated in the past Moshi reviews, the color combinations of this 15″ laptop bag are gorgeous. “The zippers and straps are of high-quality, and the stitching is put together well.” The sandstone beige, slate black, coral pink, and mineral gray versions are equally attractive to the bahama blue.Moshi Urbana Briefcase Review

Read:   Moshi Arcus Camera Backpack Review

On the underside, there’s a thicker, more durable padded surface to protect contents against drops.

Closing out the exterior are the briefcase handles as well as the long, durable, adjustable, and removable shoulder strap with a well-padded, sliding, and removable shoulder cushion. This protection is identical to that on the Aerio. What you may not notice is the proprietary ViscoStrap™. This viscoelastic strap was designed to mitigate shoulder strain. My female co-reviewers use laptop bags regularly, so I know they’ll take pleasure in something that can alleviate shoulder strain.Moshi Urbana Briefcase Review

What’s Inside

The inside of the Urbana is broken down into three compartments. The first is a thickly padded laptop compartment which protects your 15″ laptop in case of drops. Should the bag get upside down, you need not worry about the laptop sliding out. The full-length top zipper holds it in place.

The second is a two-compartment padded section which will hold your iPad or Android tablet, and another mobile device the size of a phone or calculator.

The third and final compartment is wide and deep, between 3-4″ wide at the bottom. It’s able to hold clothing, Moshi’s Avanti headphones, Moshi’s IonBank 5K battery charger, and lunch. We were surprised how much we could place in here with the bag still looking good. There are additional elastic pockets as well as one zippered pocket for your most sacred items, i.e. wallet, passport, etc.

[envira-gallery id=”8347″]

If you haven’t noticed, the lining of the Urbana bag is luxurious. It’s what you see throughout Moshi’s 2017 bag lineup. And it’s similar to stylish bags 2-3x Urbana’s $150 price.

This laptop bag weighs 30.2 oz and has dimensions of 16.5″ x 11.4″ x 3.9″. For you Metric System users, Urbana’s weight is 857 grams, and its dimensions are 42 x 29 x 10 cm.Moshi Urbana Briefcase Review

Read:   Moshi Vortex Air Headphones Review

Conclusion

I happened to surprise the daughter of my dear friend when I said she could keep the Bahama Blue Urbana sample. The beaming smile from her and the middle finger from her mom, who had hoped I would gift it to her, will be a lasting impression in my mind.

There’s nothing unique about the sample I received as it came direct from the warehouse. Should you purchase one, yours would be identical in quality.

For what it offers, this Urbana briefcase delivers on its promises to the professional woman. It protects your electronics and more in a lightweight, stylish, and modern design. When compared against bags from other premium brands, we believe the $150 price tag is more than fair.Moshi Urbana Briefcase ReviewAll five color patterns of the Urbana bag are available for purchase on either Amazon (see link below), B&H, or the Moshi website.

Whether you’re an urban or suburban professional or someone who likes to accessorize with a beautiful product, I believe you’ll be most happy with the Urbana laptop bag. And just like Moshi’s other bags, don’t be surprised when this bag lasts a decade or more. It’s made that well.

Moshi Urbana Briefcase Review

What do you think of this Moshi Urbana briefcase review? Do you agree or disagree that this is one of the best laptop bags for the professional woman available in 2017? Let us know in the comment section below or via social media. We’re eager to hear your thoughts.

• Follow Moshi on Twitter
• Follow Moshi on Facebook
• Follow Moshi on Instagram

• Follow Beantown on Twitter
• Follow Beantown on Facebook
• Follow Beantown on Instagram

Don’t hesitate to head over to the Moshi press page to see their latest product announcements. To learn more about service and support, click here for their Support page. There’s a one-year limited warranty on all Moshi products. There’s also an extended warranty via product registration. We highly advise you take advantage of this.

FTC Disclosure: Moshi provided Beantown LLC with one (1) Urbana laptop briefcase sample for review purposes. This writer’s opinion is 100% his own and not a paid product ambassador.

All photographs are the copyrighted property of Moshi or Beantown LLC © 2017.

Read:   Moshi Mythro Air Earphones Review

Filed Under: Apparel & Bags Tagged With: Briefcase, Laptop Bag, Moshi, Shoulder Bag, Urbana 09/13/2017

Moshi Aerio Messenger Bag Review

06/07/2017 By Hakan Can

Moshi Aerio Messenger Bag Review

Before ever hearing of Moshi, the west coast maker of premium backpacks, shoulder bags, headphones, protective cases, and other digital lifestyle products, an event took place in San Francisco where a new laptop messenger bag (and more) was introduced. Fast forward to mid-2017, and Moshi has what some consider one of the best messenger bags for men or women since. When I finally got my hands on one, I was immediately impressed with its look and feel. So without any further delay, let’s take a closer look in this Moshi Aerio messenger bag review.Moshi Aerio Messenger Bag Review

Pros:
• Modern look, lightweight design
• Three handsome color schemes
• Durable fabrics and materials
• Ample padding where needed

Cons:
• $150 price may be deemed high by some
• No water bottle holder

Read:   Moshi Avanti Headphones Review

Moshi Aerio Messenger Bag Review

Per the press release: “The newest addition to Moshi’s line of stylish, tech-savvy bags, Aerio is an ergonomic messenger bag featuring premium materials and modern design.”

One Stylish Modern Design

When I state that his laptop messenger bag looks great, it’s not an overstatement.

From the outside, you may have noticed that Aerio is made from the same high-resilience polyester materials with the same weather-resistant surface treatment that appear on the Arcus backpack. (See the inline post of our backpack review below.) The similarities don’t end there. Aerio’s two original color patterns and its lining were transferred to the Arcus as well.

On the front and rear, you’ll notice two left-to-right brown zippers with tan-colored vegan leather trim. You can’t help but notice the front and top rear zippered areas stand out, and each zipper handle is unique. The front metal handle is rounded with a stamped or engraved ‘moshi’ logo. The rear metal handle has an embossed surface for better grip.Moshi Aerio Messenger Bag ReviewInside the full-length rear compartment is a pocket for business cards, larger documents, and files, as well as a strap w/carabiner for your keys. I’ve seen this carabiner feature on other bags and found it most useful. Just above/below this rear zipper is padded top handle and the rear trolley strap for transport on rolling luggage, respectively.

As stated in the Arcus review, “the color combination of this titanium gray backpack is gorgeous. The zippers and straps are of high-quality, and the stitching is put together well.” The charcoal black and the harder-to-find herringbone gray versions are equally attractive.

Regarding this herringbone gray variant release, Michael Leonhard, President of Moshi said the following: “Our 2016 Fall/Winter Bag Collection takes you from boardroom to happy hour with effortless, elegant style. Reminiscent of a high-end, tailored business suit, our limited edition seasonal collection uses a sharkskin color to complement Fall/Winter color palettes while its intricate herringbone pattern adds body and texture to the bags.”

How I would have loved to see the latter.Moshi Aerio Messenger Bag ReviewFlipping the messenger flap over, you’ll notice another zippered compartment as well as a hidden one. Are two pockets needed here? In my opinion ‘No,’ but the addition of the hidden pocket adds to the character of the bag, and an overall better look. Still, these compartments aren’t what’s best here. This is reserved for the discrete locking hardware. Without the hidden locks, the Aerio messenger bag would be more ordinary and less modern looking.

On the underside, there’s a thicker, more durable padded surface to protect contents against drops.

Closing out the exterior, there’s a lengthy, durable, and adjustable shoulder strap with a well-padded, sliding, and removable shoulder cushion. What you may not notice and I probably wouldn’t have had I not read everything is the proprietary ViscoStrap™. This viscoelastic strap was designed to mitigate shoulder strain. As someone who uses shoulder and messenger bags regularly, I’ll try anything which can alleviate that strain.Moshi Aerio Messenger Bag Review

Read:   Moshi Arcus Camera Backpack Review

It’s What’s On The Inside That Counts

I always liked this phrase.

The inside of the Aerio is broken down into two compartments. One is a thickly padded laptop compartment which protects your 15″ laptop in case of drops. Should the bag get upside down, you need not worry about the laptop sliding out. A Velcro strap holds it in place.

The second has an expandable padded pocket that supports (encased) headphones like Moshi’s Avanti, a padded 10″ tablet sleeve, and three thinner pockets for items like toothbrushes, pens, or a battery charger like the Moshi IonBank. This second and spacious main compartment is no less than 4″ wide at the bottom. You can fit an entire change set of clothes, plus have room to spare for a large sandwich.

If you haven’t noticed by now, the lining of this Aerio bag is luxurious, and it’s throughout. It’s what you would see on similar, stylish bags 2-3x the price, for example, from the likes of Tumi. Bags within Moshi’s 2017 lineup also contain this lining.

This messenger bag weighs 32.8 oz and has dimensions of 16.93″ x 5.91″ x 11.02″. For you Metric System users, the Aerio’s weight is 930 grams, and its dimensions are 43 x 15 x 28 cm.Moshi Aerio Messenger Bag Review

Read:   Moshi Vortex Air Headphones Review

Conclusion

For what it offers, this Aerio messenger bag delivers on its promises. It protects your digital lifestyle products in a stylish, modern design. When compared against bags from other premium brands, I believe the $150 price tag is fair.

All three colors (patterns) of the Aerio bag are available for purchase on either Amazon (see link below), B&H, or the Moshi website. I recommend you read the Amazon reviews.

Whether you’re an urban professional, male or female, it doesn’t matter, or someone who likes to accessorize with a good-looking product, I believe you’ll be most happy with the Aerio messenger bag. Don’t be surprised when this bag lasts a decade or more. It’s made that well.

Based on everything I’ve stated above, Moshi’s Aerio messenger bag is one handsome accessory. For those of you who already have an Aerio, you know what I mean. And I bet you love yours.Moshi Aerio Messenger Bag ReviewWhat do you think of this Moshi Aerio messenger bag review? Do you agree or disagree that this is one of the best messengers bags for men or women since its introduction at the end of 2015? Let us know in the comment section below or via social media. We’re eager to hear your thoughts.

• Follow Moshi on Twitter
• Follow Moshi on Facebook
• Follow Moshi on Instagram

• Follow Beantown on Twitter
• Follow Beantown on Facebook
• Follow Beantown on Instagram

Don’t hesitate to head over to the Moshi press page to see their latest product announcements. To learn more about service and support, click here for their Support page. There’s a one-year limited warranty on all Moshi products. There’s also an extended warranty via product registration. We highly advise you take advantage of this.

FTC Disclosure: Moshi provided Beantown LLC with one (1) Aerio messenger bag sample for review purposes. This writer’s opinion is 100% his own and not a paid product ambassador.

All photographs are the copyrighted property of Moshi or Beantown LLC © 2015-2017.

Read:   Moshi Mythro Air Earphones Review

Filed Under: Apparel & Bags Tagged With: Aerio, Laptop Bag, messenger bag, Moshi, Shoulder Bag 06/08/2017

The New Case Logic Urban Commuter Laptop Backpacks for Men and Women

07/29/2016 By Hakan Can

Case Logic Laptop Backpack for Men

Case Logic Expands Their Product Line for 2016

Case Logic Laptop Backpack for Men

Back in January at the annual Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, Case Logic, one of the best-known attaché, bag, and backpack brands in the U.S., introduced a wider portfolio of new product for 2016. And they were all on full display in their booth. So much so that we’ve had to segment this post to their laptop backpacks for urban professional and commuting men and women. This is not to say that these Case Logic laptop backpacks shouldn’t be used by high school or college-aged teens. On the contrary. We’re saying that based on their design, weight, and color schemes, that these cool backpacks are better suited to those in their 20’s and 30’s. We’ve got another post on back to school bags for boys, girls, and teens, that showcase five more colorful backpack designs.

The key takeaway for their 2016 product line was their targeting of “the next generation of connected students and professionals. Today’s mobile users want their devices protected, but they also want their bags and cases to look great and act as an expression of their personality.”

Introducing the Case Logic Huxton and Lodo laptop backpack lines.

Read:   The Best Speck CandyShell iPhone 6/6s Cases of 2016

The Ideal Case Logic Laptop Backpack for Men and Women

The Case Logic Huxton Daypack for the Young ProfessionalCase Logic Laptop Backpack for Men

Per the press release: “Designed with the modern student and young professional in mind, the Huxton Collection of laptop sleeves and attachés feature a fresh design with just the right amount of protection. For commuters that need a larger solution, the Huxton Expanded Laptop Bag has extra storage for accessories, cables, and chargers.”

  • Available Colors: Black, Midnight Navy.
  • Durable polyester material withstands your ever-changing schedule.
  • Foam padded back panel, and adjustable shoulder straps ensure a comfortable carry and maximum shock absorption.
  • Top handle and luggage strap offer easy transport. Easily and securely attaches to most rolling luggage.
  • Overlapping front pockets provide secure, quick access to accessories.
  • Front zippered panel with organization pockets, plus extra storage to accommodate your larger documents and files.
  • Spacious main compartment to accommodate all sorts of stuff.
  • Thickly padded laptop compartment protects your 15.6″ laptop in case of drops.
  • Dedicated tablet sleeve secures and protects a 10″ tablet or e-reader.
  • Product Numbers: HUXDP-115-BLACK & HUXDP-115-MIDNIGHTNAVY
  • Fits Devices: 10.4″ x 1.2″ x 15.2″
  • Dimensions: 11.8″ x 10.6″ x 17.3″
  • Volume: 1465 Inch³
  • Weight: 1.72 lbs
  • Warranty: 25 Years
  • MSRP $69.99
[soliloquy id=”5178″]
Read:   Silicon Valley Season 3 Release Date Announced for Digital HD

The Case Logic Lodo Medium & Large Backpacks for the Urban Commuter

Per the press release: “Inspired by the hustle and bustle of downtown life, Case Logic’s new LoDo Collection features an updated line of commuter bags and laptop sleeves that capture heritage design and a balance of style and function. With simple lines and bold stitching, as well as soft cotton canvas and real leather touch points, each bag and sleeve serve as the ultimate work-to-play solution.”

Lodo Medium Backpack FeaturesCase Logic Laptop Backpack for Men

  • Available Colors: Blue, Green, and Gray.
  • High-quality cotton canvas exterior with a secondary layer of water-resistant material, plus genuine leather zipper pulls.
  • Contoured foam padded back panel and adjustable shoulder straps ensure a comfortable carry and maximum shock absorption.
  • A unique wide-mouth opening provides easy access and visibility to gear.
  • Spacious main compartment to accommodate all sorts of stuff.
  • Easy-access external accessory pockets with magnetic snap closure.
  • Internal and external zippered pockets for extra secure storage.
  • Two exterior water bottle side pockets.
  • Durable top handle for hanging on a coat rack.
  • Thickly padded laptop compartment protects your 15″ MacBook Pro© or 14″ laptop in case of drops.
  • Dedicated tablet sleeve secures and protects a 10.1″ tablet or e-reader.
  • Product Numbers: LODP-114-PETROLGREEN-DRAB, LODP-114-DRESSBLUE-NAVYBLAZER, & LODP-114-GRAPHITE-ANTHRACITE
  • Fits Devices: 9.6″ x 1.2″ x 13.5″
  • Dimensions: 12.2″ x 9.4″ x 15.7″
  • Volume: 1282 Inch³
  • Weight: 1.74 lbs
  • Warranty: 25 Years
  • MSRP $89.99
[soliloquy id=”5180″]
Read:   Audio-Technica ATH-MSR7 Review - SonicPro Headphones

Lodo Large Backpack FeaturesCase Logic Laptop Backpack for Men

  • Available Colors: Blue, Green, and Gray.
  • High-quality cotton canvas exterior with genuine leather touch points/zipper pulls.
  • Foam padded back panel and lumbar support, plus adjustable shoulder straps ensure a comfortable carry and maximum shock absorption.
  • Discrete zippered phone pocket.
  • Durable top handle for hanging on a coat rack.
  • Easy-access external accessory pockets with magnetic snap closure.
  • Internal zippered pocket for extra secure storage.
  • Spacious main compartment with drawstring closure to accommodate a laptop, tablet, and more.
  • Thickly padded laptop compartment protects your 15.6″ laptop in case of drops.
  • Dedicated tablet sleeve secures and protects a 10.1″ tablet or e-reader.
  • Product Numbers: LODP-115-PETROLGREEN-DRAB, LODP-115-DRESSBLUE-NAVYBLAZER, & LODP-115-GRAPHITE-ANTHRACITE
  • Fits Devices: 10.5″ x 1.2″ x 15.2″
  • Dimensions: 12.2″ x 9.8″ x 17.3″
  • Volume: 1404 Inch³
  • Weight: 1.76 lbs
  • Warranty: 25 Years
  • MSRP $99.99
[soliloquy id=”5179″]
Read:   Introducing the Targus Mobile ViP Collection - Premium Laptop Cases

Pricing and Availability

Both medium and large Lodo backpacks, as well as Huxton daypack, are available at select retail and online stores such as Case Logic and Amazon. Current Lodo pricing on Amazon is in the range of $62-78, depending on the color. These Case Logic laptop backpack for men and women designs are each a solid choice to consider when looking for something new, durable, and tech-ready.

FTC Disclosure: This writer is not a paid product ambassador. Case Logic has not provided Beantown LLC with any samples for review purposes.

All photographs are the copyrighted property of Beantown LLC and Case Logic.

Read:   Speck's New Business Travel Laptop Backpack and Bag

Filed Under: Apparel & Bags Tagged With: Case Logic, Huxton, Laptop Backpack, Laptop Bag, Lodo 08/02/2016

FOLLOW BEANTOWN

  • Facebook
  • Twitter
  • YouTube

Tweets by @BeantownReview

Amazon Deals and Promos


Copyright © 2023 Beantown LLC - All Rights Reserved