Designer: Po Campo [ Buy Handlebar Bag & Bike Rack Bag ]

The Bike Rack Bag is available for $160 at the Yanko Design Store

The Handlebar Bag is available for $92 at the Yanko Design Store

Day 2 features the Urban Transport Bag by Nathan Leon. The inspiration came when Nathan saw a need for a men’s bag that could be used in large cities where one often commutes on overcrowded subways, trains and buses. He went on to create a brand of sharp and functional men’s accessories called “Setgo” which brings to life innovative products in the categories of urban bags, sleek wallets and money clips.

Learn more from the Yanko Design Setgo Gear Review.

Designer: Nathan Leon [ Buy Transport | Buy Gateway | Buy Freeway ]

Day 1: Carga 02 by Mauro Bianucci – $40 OFF

Day 2: Setgo Bags & Wallets by Nathan Leon – 15% Off

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Day 1 features the Carga 02 Messenger Briefcase by Mauro Bianucci. The Carga collection is a true representation of Mauro’s love for simple, clean design. Intelligent yet simple Carga is a leading favorite for the international design savvy urbanite and looks set to continue in its success. Learn more from the Yanko Design Carga Bags Review.

Learn more from the Yanko Design Carga Bags Review.

Designer: Mauro Bianucci [ Buy It Here ]

Day 1: Carga 02 by Mauro Bianucci – $40 OFF

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10) Reppo II Boombox backpack by Joonas Saaranen

Here’s how to look to like a cool kid with his music on the go. A hardshell backpack with built-in speakers, this ones gonna make you popular.

9) City Bag and City Briefcase by Jerome Olivet

As expected of an apprentice of design master Philippe Starck, Jerome Olivet lives up to the reputation of “futuristic and abstruse” designing with this collection. The City Bag is what we are more interested in, and it scores well on the iPod and Mobile Phone compatibility front.

8 ) Velina Volante Backpack by Jannita van den Haak

Styled for the ladies, this sexy, waterproof bag looks trendy and has pleated compartments to make more space. The cool pocket on top is detachable and doubles up as a evening bag.

7) Boxcooler Backpack Fridge by Sebastian Bertram

Students are hungry ALL the time. So carry your food on campus in this suave Boxcooler Backpack which includes a fridge with picnic dishes. Let’s binge!

6) Arrow Backpack by Notus Design

With all the weight of books and supplies that you need to carry these days, a good spine-supporting backpack is a must. In fact I think it should be laid down as a ground rule. Arrow Backpack does this quite effectively. Support the spine.

5) Peach by Yen-Hsiang Skeet Wang

No comments, but looks like some people with a good sense of humor may be able to pull-off this stunt. Sure become the Butt of a joke!

4) Carga Messenger Bags

Carga is a detour from the backpack countdown. But going by Long Tran’s review it’s of worthy mention. It’s hard to find a good looking bag that can hold all the contents (junk included) we are so used to lugging along. Carga fits the bill; now only if we could have it as a backpack!

3) Modular Travel Bag by Teo Song Wei

I like this bag, it comes with a basic skeleton and you add on modules that you only deem fit for the day. Nothing extra, only the basics.

2) Flo Backpack by Ivan Huber

A backpack that withstands the vigor of city life. Hardshell, modular, ergonomic and what not; it comes in three sizes the urban day pack, the weekender, and the 5-day trekker – that quickly snap into the universal Flo frame.

1) Arret a Porter – Wearable Design by Jimin Kim

Wicked design and yes this ain’t a backpack, but a ‘hands-free handbag’ project. Let’s see what’s up her sleeve.

Dimensions: Length cm. 30 x Height cm. 35 x Width cm. 10

The material: The regenerated leather produced by Salamander is entirely made of natural raw materials: genuine leather fibers tanned with vegetal substances, natural latex (extracted from rubber plants), water, natural fats and natural coloring agents and salts.

Designers: Setsu & Shinobu Ito for Regenesi

Designer: Castiglione Morelli Design

For a faux leather bag that commands an almost “real” leather price tag, quality better be good. Thankfully Matt & Nat’s quality is top tier. It looks like leather, feels like leather, and smells like leather. The grain is smooth without the nasty cracking. It’s incredibly soft and when placed right next to a Louis Vuitton bag, you’d be hard pressed to differentiate quality.

The Archive has a light grey faux suede lining, tone on tone stitching, and brushed nickel hardware. Utilitarian fans rejoice because there are enough zip enclosures, pockets, flaps, nooks and crannies to carry everything from a 17″ laptop to cables, mobile phone, stationary, and accessories. I’ve been toting it around with my MacBook Pro for a month and it still looks brand new. The only noticeable change is the bag getting softer which I’m all for. There’s a detachable shoulder strap too but I prefer to carry it as a briefcase or manbag – whatever you want to call it.

There are 3 colors to choose from, white, grey, and black. The Archive measure 19″ X 16″ X 3.75″ and costs $315. If you need something that’s functional and stylish, leave the ordinary laptop carriers at home. Splurge and get the Archive. It’s absolutely gorgeous inside and out.

Designer: Matt & Nat (Buy It Here)

This attractive trolley transforms into a valet when zipped open and has enough capacity to hold all your weekend stuff. Shoes-fetish people will love that extra box where you can load em Choos. It may not be the Setgo Rack, but its an interesting option.

Designers: Stephanie Bellanger, Pierre Parmentier & Sophie Martraire

Although the bag was design specifically for gym gear, who’s got time to do that when you spend almost every waking hour trying to find cool concepts to post here! So I did what any creative whiz kid does (indulge me here it’s not arrogance, it’s called a self-esteem boost), I repurposed the bag as a small weekender. If that fashion term escapes you – think big enough to hold just what you need and then some. I had a trip planned to New York in preparations for fashion week. The Rack became a repository for a pair of shoes, point-and-shoot camera, scarf (knitted myself thank you), gloves, water and snacks.

The NYC area was FREEZING earlier this year. Rain, ice, and even a little bit of snow were my company and the Rack bag which at first glimpse seems a bit “thin” and flimsy stood up very well to the rigors of urban travel.

I’m not quite sure how much volume it holds but you get the general idea by how much stuff I placed in it. There are a few small compartments I used for keys and a very cold iPhone (thanks to its metal construction). Perhaps the best part was breezing thru the airport as carry-on; gave me a chance to inspect how well it held up. The nylon material is atypical and exactly what you’d expect. The stitching is plenty strong but there is one caveat… the price.

Setgo prices it at $100 even which I think is just a tad expensive but in their defense, TUMI sells similar bags for $250 and up. I would go out on a limb and say both companies sell products of comparable quality.

What I liked:

• Super durable
• Nondescript design for men and women
• Enough space for a pair of shoes and a day’s change of clothes
• Surprisingly it’s a little waterproof. Melted snow never seeped in

What could be improved:

• Price, about $20 too much
• Or use a more exotic material to justify the price, I’m thinking waxed cotton

Designer: Setgo

What we liked:

• Super cheap compared to hemp canvas bags, $6
• Durable – the stretchy plastic makes stuffing this bag easy
• Built in rubber band keeps bags neat and tidy
• Array of colors, easy for categorizing foods
• Easy to wash and dry since it’s plastic

What could be improved:

• We question the use of plastic, haha!

I’ve been using them for over a month on weekly grocery trips. Don’t be fooled by how thin they are. They hold a lot. To give you an idea, one bag was enough to hold a head of lettuce, 32 oz can of broth, 3 apples, 2 oranges, a bag of grapes, 2 bunches of kale, and a bunch of carrots. They’re no more convenient than canvas bags and I never spend the time to carefully roll them up into the built-in bands. If you haven’t already made the switch to reusable bags, I’d recommend these since they’re so much easier to wash and especially dry than bags made hemp and cotton.

Company: Flip & Tumble [Buy It Here]