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Back to School Laptop Bag for Big Kids - Herringbone Tweed Messenger

Following on my post about back to school bags for little kids, I thought maybe I should get a new bag. I'm not going back to school, per se, though I am teaching a class this upcoming term - that counts, right?

I recently found this - the Stash Messenger from mariforssell's shop on Etsy.  I am a sucker for the Herringbone tweed.  Looks really classic. Perfect for back to school. Adore it. Only $125 USD.

 

mariforssell also has messenger bags in some great plaids and other heavy wools. Check them out.

The DODOcase - a very cool case for your iPad (guest review)

I don't have an iPad.  But I would like to eventually get one.  And when I saw the DODOcase for them, I KNEW that's what I would get.  Because I love my Moleskine notebooks as much as I love my tech.

I was delighted when my friend, Dethe (who you may remember from such guest reviews as the Hamptons Hybrid Laptop Bag) did get an iPad and subsequently, a DODOcase.  He says ...

My DodoCase has been my most eagerly awaited peripheral ever. Almost as awaited as the iPad itself. Fortunately, I didn't have to wait 15 years for the DodoCase, merely six weeks. I'm not sure how the economics works of making hand-made cases in San Francisco for $50, but it is a good deal. Just be aware that shipping to Canada will add another $25 (yes, shipping internationally is half the price of the case). The case itself works so well at disguising my iPad as a Moleskine notebook that even folks who knew about it were surprised. Great for reading RSS feeds on the bus!

To complete the feel of an artist's notebook, I have added a Pogo Sketch stylus to the ensemble. The case adds very little weight to the iPad, but makes it feel much more secure in the hand (harder to drop, and more resilient if you do drop it). It allows the iPad to be propped up for viewing or typing (portrait, landscape, or landscape in the lap slightly raised for typing). There are cutouts in the bamboo edge for easy access to all buttons and the dock connector. Overall, very pleased: this case makes my iPad better.

You can see more great photos of the DODOcase, including how to use it as a stand, over on their site.

Love these bright coloured totes from Tepper Jackson at CareerBags.com

I just saw these on CareerBags.com - totes and carryalls from Tepper Jackson. Do you love the colours? I LOVE the colours!  This Kashmir patterned weekender/carry-all tote is my favourite. LOVE it.

Not strictly for laptops - but you could pair it with one of these crazy sleeves from Isis Dei (also at CareerBags).  I think this green polka-dot sleeve would be perfect.

Two Expensive Bags I'd Like to Get My Hands On

These are two bags I've discovered recently that I would love to have.  Either the laptop version or the smaller versions as a day-to-day satchel.  The first is a vintage military-styled bag from Porter, part of their William Gibson line.

The second was a find from a fellow Twitterer @samtitle (btw - I'm on Twitter as @mynameiskate)  Saddleback Leather makes some amazing bags.  I've fallen a little bit in love with their messenger.

  

So, you know, Santa .. if you're listening. I've been pretty good this year :)