Last week we first got wind of the upcoming Powerbag lineup, and though we’ve seen plenty of gadget-charging bags in the past, these looked to be of a higher quality. Naturally, we wanted to try out one of the bags for ourselves—and we came away fairly impressed.
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The upcoming Powerbag line certainly isn’t the first backpack/messenger bag charging system, but it might be one of the most stylish. Check out the features:
- Powerbag comes charged and ready to go!
- Connect up to four (4) mobile devices at a time using the included pre-routed connectors (1 micro, 1 mini, 1 Apple) and one USB port inside every Powerbag; keep devices connected or plug-in when you need more power.
- The exclusive Powerbag Charging System will automatically detect the connected devices in the bag and send the right amount of power to optimally charge each one.
- To recharge Powerbag, plug into any standard wall outlet with the included AC Adapter. Powerbag comes with a built-in, lightweight, rechargeable and removable battery to get you through your day (available with a 3000 mAh or 6000 mAh battery based on model).
- When plugged in, Powerbag will charge all connected devices first and then charge its own battery.
The Powerbag line will launch this October in five different styles (with multiple colors) at retailers like Best Buy and Office Max for $139.99. We are expected to get our hands on a review unit soon, so stay tuned to find out whether or not these bags are worth the price.
SHREK SMASH!
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No details are available on the origins of this backpack, and for all we know it could be a photoshop. But in Japan, anything could be possible. Besides, we already have this spiky shell backpack, which is in the ballpark.
If you have a lot of stuff to tote around, this Whillas and Gunn Nullabor Rucksack should do the job with its large main compartment. There’s also a 10-inch zippered pocket on the inside and a 9-incher on the outside.
Perhaps verson 2.0 will go hobo-chic with a large, high quality bag tied around a hand-carved holdin’ stick.
Product Page ($170 via Cool Material)
Well, it’s not technically a Bowser backpack, but the Reptillian Mad Pax bag is spiky and shell-shaped—which is close enough for us.
Features include adjustable padded shoulder straps with joining ladder strap, breathable pack pads, two exterior zippered side pockets and an interior zippered pocket.
Product Page ($60 via Geekologie)
Cambridge Consultants’ latest version of its Prism radar line is a lightweight device designed to fit inside a backpack.
The user can inconspicuously loiter against the side of building, and the Prism 200c will scan the interior using ultra-wideband signals. The system can see through wood, bricks and concrete—providing a 3D view objects, rooms and any humans moving around inside. The data is then wirelessly transmitted to a laptop or mobile device for analysis.
The question is, could the Osama raid have been planned using information gleaned from a teenager leaning against the compound, playing Angry Birds and drinking a Mtn. Dew?
(Cambridge Consultants via Fast Company via OhGizmo)
If you are one of those adventurous photographers that’s always snowboarding and hanging off cliffs to get pictures of birds in a nest or whatever, you’ll probably love this Burton F-Stop backpack. It’s got plenty of pockets and compartments for your DSLR, cords and lenses and, because it’s a Burton bag, there is also a strap for mounting your snowboard or tripod.
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No matter what planet you go to for spring break, this Starfleet Academy Spring Break 2254 drawstring backpack will go with you to carry all of your stuff.
I guess students will still have a use for cheap cloth sacks 243 years from now.
Product Page ($20)
The image on the left turned up on reddit yesterday and we’ve added a clearer image on the right. Obviously, it depicts an Ewok pelt being used as a backpack. Very awesome, but it seems that it’s also very difficult to find. The only place we can find it being sold is in Europe on Vision Toys and on eBay.
(Image via popculturegeek)
