The Luggage Blog

Messenger bags, DJ bags, handbags, backpacks, totes….these are just a few of the styles Manhattan Portage offers. Luggage Online recently revamped its Manhattan Portage display online and there are some new and exciting styles now available! Also new is their introduction of a “100% Waterproof Tarpaulin Vinyl”  material for some new items including the Madison Vinyl wallet and different size laptop sleeves.  Weatherproof protection for laptops is always a great feature!! Come check them out!!

No frequent business traveler would be caught dead without the right business luggage. The right bag can make the trip a truly productive and enjoyable experience. (minus the hassle of airport security and the airlines) Let’s look at the options for the corporate road warrior as they are very different than the typical vacation traveler.

The Briefcase

The briefcase is slowly dying as the standard business travel accessory, but some tried and true travelers still carry them. If you do not carry a laptop, or have switched to a netbook for your computing needs, a briefcase may be the way to go. Manufacturers like Samsonite and Kenneth Cole still carry a nice selection of briefcases with modern style and functionality.

The Laptop Bag

For those of you with a laptop, your choices are many. To just protect your laptop, you can use a laptop sleeve or a small laptop bag. The newest trend is laptop messenger bags which can be thrown over the shoulder for easy carry through the airport. They can be had in leather or various other fabrics in a wide variety of colors.

If you want to eliminate checking bags, then a wheeled overnight laptop bag is the ticket for you. These bags have ample room for your laptop and 1 - 3 days worth of clothing. Make sure to check carry-on sizes before shopping for this style of bag.

No matter what type of business luggage you select for your next trip, you can’t go wrong with the broad selection and top notch customer service available at LuggageOnline.com

If you’re anything like me, you don’t go anywhere without your camera and your iPod. They rank right up there with air as core essentials to my being. That being said, I needed a bag I could transport them in that was lightweight and comfortable enough to carry daily; yet spacious enough to hold all of my gadgets. After careful consideration, I chose the Baggallini Messenger Bag. I couldn’t be happier with my decision (and this means a lot coming from a fussbudget like me). The mono- strap is super comfortable and places the bag to the side and out of my way. And while not being terribly large and cumbersome, the bag is spacious enough that I can store my Canon Digital Rebel XT SLR camera inside while still in its case. In addition, there is ample space in the front pockets for my iPod, wallet, keys and whatever else I need for the day’s journey. I use this bag regularly on trips in and out of the city.

Perfect for:

City slickers and the outward bound alike.

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I can’t live without my messenger bag. I’m not really one of those girly-girls who has a handbag to match every outfit. It’s not that I’m not a fan of having a cute purse, but for every day use I prefer something large with a long, comfortable strap. And I need something that’s going to carry everything. I mean EVERYTHING—my sketchbook, my lunch, an umbrella, a hard cover copy of the latest sword of truth novel—the whole kit-and-caboodle. And a tote just doesn’t cut it either. Hello, it rains! I need something that closes up and keeps my novels and artwork safe. That’s why I love that this bag is water resistant. Not to mention, I’ve got art supplies out the wazoo, so I need something with compartments. Something the T-Tech Flow Slim Messenger is in no short supply of. Its small flap pocket on the front, the mesh compartment inside (great for storing my pencil box, and all the various loose crap I tend to carry and don’t need at the ready. I’m also a fan of the open back pocket which is great for stashing that last minute item I forgot to grab earlier.

Perfect for

Personally, I use this bag as my purse/briefcase/lifeline… and I would recommend it to anyone who needs a durable, light, versatile bag for everyday use that will last. It’s great for students or professionals… or anyone who needs a compartmental bag for whatever their hobbies may be.

Favorite Feature

The magnetic flap closure. As a cat owner, this is feature I couldn’t live without. My old messenger bag had these ugly, clunky velcro straps and as a result I used to spend the entire commute to work picking fur out of them. Ew. [Read more →]