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Crumpler for Apple 'Cut of Horror' Backpack

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As someone who’s owned a Crumpler product before, I can faithfully attest the quality that the Australian-born brand makes all their bags with. It’s no surprise that Apple has tapped Crumpler make a series of bags specially designed to carry their coveted products – their current creative director Sam Davy used to hold that same position at Apple – specifically, The Crumpler “Cut of Horror” backpack keeps your MacBook Pro and iPad safe in any weather conditions. This backpack is constructed of heavy-duty 900D polyester that’s treated with a water-resistant coating. Details like waterproof zippers and Crumpler’s famed ergonomic design abound, but we have to say the best feature of the bag isn’t a design element at all, but a testament to it’s quality: a lifetime warranty.

You can pick up a Crumpler ‘Cut of Horror’ backpack in the Oatmeal or Black colorways for $129.99 USD

Baggu for Pilgrim Surf + Supply Wetsuit Bag

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aggu releases an essential piece of surf kit, a Wetsuit Bag in collaboration with Brooklyn-based surfshop, Pilgrim Surf + Supply. The wide opening lets you stand in the bag, unzip, and throw your soaked goods into the bag while welded seams and a water-resistant zipper keeps all the water locked inside. Or you can use it as an all-weather carry all. $120, Baggu

Yuketen Canvas Canoe Pack

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The Bureau have recently received a variety of Yuketen's classic canvas bags for the summer. This canoe pack is simple, rugged and features only a few changes from the original style made over 100 years ago on the east coast of the USA.

Visvim School Tote

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The School Tote by Visvim offers a very pared back, simple design, featuring a premium olive canvas, interior and exterior pockets and very subtle branding.

Visvim Ballistic 20L Backpack

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The Lamina is one of Visvim’s most popular styles with its ultra-durable construction and incredible attention to detail and technical edge that showcases Visvim’s expertise perfectly. The Cordura nylon uppers provide incredibly protection and premium suede reinforced base ensure unparalleled durability, whilst ensuring the bag retains the trademark Visvim design ethos. Available now at End Clothing.

BRIEFING – 15th Anniversary Navy Camouflage Collection

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To help celebrate 15 years in the business, the U.S.-based craftsman at BRIEFING have launched a 14 piece Navy Camouflage Collection, including everything from messengers, to totes, to travel luggage. The entire anniversary collection bears a strong, urban-military look, available in the same digital camo pattern developed and worn by the U.S. Navy–a very difficult feat in its own right. As is the usual with this brand whose background is in military supply, each piece is built to last with a durable Cordura nylon that meets U.S. Military specifications, which means that they can easily put up with the worst that any airline travel can do to your gear. Every bag is also completed with its own series of straps, tabs, and clasps arranged with a focus on functionality, finishing off this heavy-duty, but fashionable line. Only 150 of each bag was produced.

MISSIONWORKSHOP – Monty Weatherproof Roll Top Messenger Bag

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MISSION WORKSHOP‘s Monty Weatherproof Roll-top Messenger Bag. To start, MW took the usual messenger bag and inserted a roll-top under the flap, helping to not only make the bag rainproof, but also make it a lot easier to carry larger loads. The bag is also lined with protective nylon and comes with two internal zippered pockets, custom aluminum hardware, and a detachable cross-chest stabilizer. Oh, and it’s made in the great U.S. or A and comes with a lifetime warranty.

Topo Designs – Roll Top Backpack

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Topo Designs' Roll Top is not just your run-of-the-mill backpack. This gem has the right mixture of elegance and function, made for heavy hauling of your everyday gear with the peace of mind you need to get it from A to B without any concern for weather. The padded compression shoulder straps and air mesh back-padding are always ready to ride while the bag itself made to prevent wear and tear at every corner, featuring a 1000D Cordura nylon body, natural leather lash tabs, and nylon webbing for attaching extra gear. In addition to the vinyl tarp-lined main interior pocket that is softened with pack cloth, the bag has a shallow front zippered pocket with two inner organizer pockets perfect for documents, notebooks, and small electronics. Each Roll Top Backpack is handmade at Topo Designs’ shop in Colorado and comes in three colorway options: Black, Silver, and Teal.

General Manufacturing Minocqua Hold'n Fold

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General Manufacturing introduces us to the Minocqua Hold’n Fold tote constructed of heavy canvas and American leather. It allows easy access with a simple folding top and snap closure mechanism. A main compartment and multiple pockets – front, back and inside – allow enough organization for everyday use.

Case of Base x Solid Gray Speaker Backpack

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The brainchild of Herman Lijmbach and Jasper de Leeuw, innovative bag company Solid Gray prides itself on crafting progressive yet functional designs. Strong and lightweight, each striking profile is an ornament in itself and designed for those looking for something a little different with their bags. Having produced the remarkable folding backpack, the team join forces with speaker makers Case of Base on another unique design. Nodding at the make-up of a life-size amplifier, the angular backpack boasts various speaker inserts on its panel, while the all-black matte hard shell offers extra protection and sleekness. Head over to the brand’s website for more on Solid Gray and keep a lookout for the collaborative piece to hit selected retailers in the coming months.