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Traditional camera bags, which utilizes Velcro to create removable and adjustable padded sections, sounds quite practical in theory but  not that much in real use. That’s why we need some innovative ideas such as the user-configurable gear protection system. Designed by a Denver-based startup called TrekPak, the protective bag is velcro-free but instead uses U-shaped pins and exposed sidewalls as connection points. As a result, it can not only help the users to organize their items more freely and conveniently, but also compatible with almost any existing bags.

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Dubbel Duffel is a travel bag that can unzip to double its carrying capacity. It greatly meets the real need of people who’re travelling around: on their way to the destination when they don’t have too many things too take, they can just leave the duffel zipped-together so that they could keep items separately with the dual-compartment interior storage; while on their way back home when they’ve bought some souvenirs, they may then open the zipper to expand the bag. As only 30 in each color in each size is available, the Dubbel Duffel is actually limited in its quantity: if you love it, you must get it!

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It is bothersome that we are always disturbed by some unnecessary SMS and phone calls during work and driving. Now, these MIAmobi Cases and Bags can help to save you out of the trouble. Its interior is covered with colloidal silver, which can not only block the radio signal to/from you cellphone completely but also disinfect the cellphone. There are available in various sizes to fit for most cellphones and tablets.

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Audio Wrap is exactly what it sounds like. It’s a bag wrapped with flexible speaker on the surface, allowing the users to enjoy music in a more convenient and fashionable way. The flexible speaker adopted to make these bags is developed by the governmental Industrial Technology Research Institute of Taiwan, and it can produce the same volume as a small mobile speaker. So, when you wanna listen to music on the go, play your bag!

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Honestly we seldom see laptop bags redesigned with many new functions, not to mention a bag that actually serves as a charger as well. This amazing design comes from Brad Ascalon, which utilizes wireless charging technology to convert a laptop bag into a charging machine. Now have a look at the bag: its inner tray is in fact the charger and its carrying strap actually contains USB male connector at one end and a plug on the other. So once connect the strap end to another computer or an electrical outlet, and then you can get your laptop recharged wirelessly. That’s not all! The same USB port allows the laptop bag to work as a thumb drive on its own too.

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Lighter than paper but stronger than steel, the Minimal Backpack is so tough that it can even be used to hold bricks or steels. It’s waterproof too, so quite suitable for outdoors use, especially in rainy or snowy days. When not in use, simply roll it, place it in your pocket up and you’ll never feel it a burden.

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When going for an exercise such as jogging, the Troika Workout Towel Sweat-Trap is apparently something helpful. It is built with a pocket on the bottom, serving to safely hold your cellphone, cash or credit cards so that you won’t feel your items jumping and jumping in your pockets as you’re moving.

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Made of energy-efficient LED light and translucent fibers, the Hobo Lantern is a stylish bag that also doubles as a portable luminary. It was inspired by the urban nightlife of Zona Tortona during Design Week, and via the design Todd MacAllen aims to offer people some fashionable and functional accessories. Powered by 8 AA batteries, the Hobo can be safely used even when the LED light is turned on, and you may find it fabulous to go across the streets with a glowing bag.

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Wish you would have a bag that can last for many years or even all your life? Possibly the Footbag should be added onto your list. It is made of a pair of boots, featuring a simple look but really good durability.

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Bags to pack, bags to ship and bags to advertise. Nowadays, just as you may have ever noticed, almost everything in daily life has been a medium for advertising. Bags are included too. Some of the bags emphasize the product’s features, some seem to be really magic and some just make the jokes. So which would be your No.1? Rank them out then. [Read the rest of this entry...]

Set you hands free in those days with an umbrella! Snatch-resistant, this stylish bag is designed to hold your umbrellas uprightly so that you can spare your hands to do other things like taking out cameras or enjoying a cup of coffee. So does the Hands Free Umbrella Holder and Bag sound bit of like our third hand? [Read the rest of this entry...]

42 pieces of floppy disks were recently brought together and found their new function, that is, to work as an innovative handbag! It is really a clever way to recycle old things. [Read the rest of this entry...]

Both bags and jewelry are indispensable items to females. Keeping that in mind, Amalia Mattaör has created these Dancing Bags, which features a clever combination of bags and jewelry. They’re aesthetic, practical and more importantly they look like just a part of your body when you take them on. [Read the rest of this entry...]

Considering that the consumers may need more new hangers too after getting more new clothes, DEDE DextrousDesign has made a new series of shopping bags with a name of  “Get the Hang of It”. The hangers are detachable, serving as handles when integrated with shopping bags but function in another way when go into your wardrobes. So to end up, the Chic Wardrobe Bags save both your money and the resources. [Read the rest of this entry...]

Jackets and bags seemingly irrelevant to each other, but they do have some relations when Rotem Lewinsohn puts forward a new design that easily shifts between a jacket and a handbag. So you wear it to a shopping mall but come out with a bag full of snacks, isn’t that interesting? [Read the rest of this entry...]

Need anything unique to keep your coins? Have a try with the Dracula Coin Pouch, which has really big teeth to keep your every coin secure. [Read the rest of this entry...]

Honestly the Furoshiki Bag 2 is neither a promotion nor a new design, but it does bring back the good tradition of using original cloth bag to carry things. Reusable and eco-friendly, these bags can also keep your things neatly for convenient packing. [Read the rest of this entry...]

Everybody views the same thing from different angles and product designer Ilvy Jacobs has used unique materials such as crumpled paper and tyvek to create several bags that she believed the most perfect. [Read the rest of this entry...]

Though blood collection bag is not an important factor that directly influences our wills of blood donation, who would mind the donation bags having a better look? [Read the rest of this entry...]

For years turn signals have been protecting cars and car drivers, but now Lee Myung Su is making headway in creating a clever solution for cyclists’ safety. The SEIL (Safe Enjoy Interact Light) bag concept features an LED-equipped backpack that is controlled by a detachable wireless remote to let others on the road know when you’d like to make a turn or brakes, so as to reduce the possibility of crashes. Really a nice idea and I just wonder if the concept can also be used for pedestrians so that more and more people can be kept from the accidents. [Read the rest of this entry...]

Possibly Winnif Pang is quite keen on fishing and he also makes himself the HOOKED™ bag to keep keys and coins in line. As the designer announced that the Hooked may help a lot to ensure you a convenient use with coins and keys, we strongly suggest that the cute little fish will soon be launched. [Read the rest of this entry...]

Everyday we wear a handbag to match our various moods, but to the designers and especially the manufacturers, handbags are also a useful way to publicize their products. And the consumers? Well, they seem to love the ideas, too. [Read the rest of this entry...]

Wanna to be one in the league of sexy girls? Then you must have the “Pick Your Cup” canvas bag designed by Murphy Lin. With two different cup sizes printed onto two sides, the sexy bag can always make you look hot or hotter. Hooray! [Read the rest of this entry...]

Now I really envy you guys living in the Seattle area, not for the sweet-smelling coffee but the reusable tote bags provided by Amazon. According to Amazon.com, all the residents in Seattle can select to have their items sent in an Amazon Tote bag that asks for no subscriptions or fees from now on. The only bad part about the bags is that they’re only delivered once per week so you may have to wait for several days to see your orders on the doorstep. But what does that matter, as long as these bags can protect both your items and the environment? I love Amazon and I love the idea. [Read the rest of this entry...]

Chiara Nardiello designed the Cooky Bag that can transform into an apron when you unfasten its two zips. Therefore you can firstly go shopping with the bag and then turn it into an apron to cook your favorite dishes. Announced to be a must for provident housewives, the Cooky Bag is made of a strong canvas, making it really practical and durable. [Read the rest of this entry...]

We people, especially the women, are used to taking all kinds of items in one big bag for emergency needs. But the actual situation is that, we seldom find the needed object quickly simply because the interior of the bag is too dark. So to solve that problem, Nicole Osella has come up with an innovative bag light named as “Bulbo”, which utilizes LED bulbs to illuminate the bag. It features an ergonomic structure and therefore can be used in any type of bags. The metal ball outside the bag is used to create kinetic energy to charge the battery that powers the LED bulbs. [Read the rest of this entry...]

Attractive bags made from recycled suits, making the users seem more fashionable but costing them much less money… So what are you still waiting for? Make one with your old suit or purchase it here for $250. [Read the rest of this entry...]

The revolutionary camera bag fits in especially perfect to those travelers who need to keep their cameras safe while still wanting to get a full access of the camera at a second. [Read the rest of this entry...]

Not that the conventional backpacks perform bad in holding items, but that we simply need something better to ensure us a more convenient use. As its name-’Dumpling Backpack’-implied, the backpack is designed as a result of the inspiration gotten from the stuffed dumplings. So just place the items into color-coded and numbered compartments, roll them up and then you can enjoy backpacking around the world! The process is still simple enough when you look for certain items.

Good work, Shin Ji-Young~ [Read the rest of this entry...]

No matter what you normally do with your old hoodie, the method here will still interest you a lot. So what are you waiting for? Follow the instructions shown in the pictorial and transform your hoodie into a functional backpack then! [Read the rest of this entry...]

Paper bags? Not exactly. Actually, they’re made of Tyvek®, a synthetic lightweight paper that is quite durable and waterproof. Like traditional travel bag, Papier can be used to store your clothes and other items. Also due to the special materials, this travel bag is even as light as real paper, 135g for the bigger one and 115g for the smaller one. Cool! [Read the rest of this entry...]

Luggage-shaped wardrobes? What a brilliant idea! So next time you go on a journey, just take the luggage down and you can then set off! [Read the rest of this entry...]

OMG, if everyone takes along such an evening bag, it seems as if we’re attending a fancy ball in which every one dresses himself/herself as a plant. Anyhow, I bet any bag here is sure to make you more attractive in the party. I love them! [Read the rest of this entry...]

Shopping bags are no longer made merely for containing or holding items, and it’s time to show off your innovative bags now! This is  ‘Mask Bag’ by Karl Lagerfeld. [Read the rest of this entry...]

Another dual function design, but runs in quite a distinct way. Well, I mean, it’s so nice that we can change children’s garments into handbags… Why nobody has thought of that earlier? I have to say, I love the idea very much!!!!!!! [Read the rest of this entry...]

Check this out. It’s a luggage locator, coming with a remote control, which ensures you pick out your luggage from many suitcases, even if they look like the same as yours. So after a long flight, the most beautiful voice will come to you, “Hey, I’m over here!” even if your bag is 45 feet away. Of course, you may prerecord other messages as you like. [Read the rest of this entry...]

Bamboo is a kind of plant that could adapt to different climates. Generally, it could be harvested every five years, greatly saving the energy input. With the growing shortage of conventional building materials, bamboo is now considered as an ideal replacement of cement and wood. Far more than that, even the bag designers have adopted bamboo as a new material. The ‘Boo Bag’, made of highly sustainable bamboo fabric, is a most popular design during the “Green Life Competition” held in Korea. Not only eco-friendly and energy-saving, the bamboo also doubles a handle for an easy grip when you use the bag. [Read the rest of this entry...]

The Yoke Shopper makes shopping bags no longer a burden. Except for its superior efficiency to carry up to 6 plastic bags, the Yoke Shopper has also been ergonomically designed to distribute the weight of multiple bags so that your fingers no longer hurt.

Not all appliances are difficult to use, such as the ice bag. When in use, you just need to fill the bag with ice, tighten its mouth, and bash it heavily. Meanwhile, you may abreact gloomy emotions as you bash the ice.

We have to admit that Noémie Cotton has come up with a most needed product. It’s a common habit for people to have sunflower seeds while walking, chatting or shopping, and therefore how to deal with the nut shells have bothered us a lot. As a perfect solution to that, the new packing bags are especially designed with an extra bag to contain shells.

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