At present, I am in the market for a new bag. It must be able to hold my laptop, a fair stack of paperwork, deal with Chicago’s temperamental weather, and travel — lots of travel. My current bag is serviceable and although the manufacturer has been good about replacing the problematic strap (number three will be required shortly), I wouldn’t want it to give out in the middle of O’Hare. Thus, I was excited to find BOOQ’s Folee messenger bag. The bag shares a number of my favorite features with my soon-to-be-retired baby: an easily accessible front pocket, a side pocket to stash your iPod or phone, and a rear compartment to hold larger items like magazines and other crucial bits of in-flight reading. In total, the Folee sports eleven pockets, plus combines a rugged shoulder strap with a handle to allow you to lug it about as you choose. Finally, the folks at BOOQ construct this little warrior out of ballistic black nylon which should make it travel-proof… and of course, black goes with anything. As you can tell, I’m leaning strongly in this direction but should any of you have some additional suggestions for stylish, business-class bags suitable for travel and everyday, leave a comment and let me hear you.


Ben Monday, 09.10.07 @ 2:51 pm

I have this Bag. I bought a small one for my 12″ Powerbook and then a larger one for my 15″ MacBook Pro. I love this bag highly recommend it.


Aaron Monday, 09.10.07 @ 4:19 pm

I got one of the Booq backpacks and while it was painfully expensive, it’s really, really nice. I’m quite satisfied with it.


pedro Monday, 09.10.07 @ 11:07 pm

I’ve been checking your site for weeks hoping to find a new bag update as I’m the market as well. And you post about the Booq Folee – the top of my list (and price range) but one I’ve been eying the last few weeks.

Kudos on taste – no surprise there. Good hunting.


rob Tuesday, 09.11.07 @ 12:13 pm

No water bottle pocket? Boooo…..q


Mike Beversluis Tuesday, 09.11.07 @ 9:49 pm

Looks nice; You might check out Tom Bihn’s bags as well.


Gill Wednesday, 09.19.07 @ 8:57 pm

I am partial to the victorianox bag, Trevi. I understand they now have some more advanced models. The trevi travels well, hols my powerbook, cords and other gizmos with aplomb. There are some great quick access pockets. The one downside is price and the external cell phone carrier is a freak’n case with a lanyard. Needless to say I threw that out, keep my phone in the pocket and the bb in the padded front zipper pocket.


Pedro Sunday, 09.30.07 @ 12:01 pm

FYI – got it. Love it.




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