Your current backpack likely claims it can withstand city, suburb, and jungle elements alike, all while keeping your pricy electronics intact within its plush interior. But have you been in there? It’s certainly not the silky deep-orange cush-fest enjoyed by laptops and cameras owned by Booq Bag carriers. You know that we’re fans of versatile compartments that can house all types of accessories in a ballistic nylon exterior (which frankly makes the Python series look like various forms of Megatron). Both the larger Python Pro and the more compact Python Pack come equipped with a removable camera bag, where you can build little custom forts for your sensitive gear. Or spring for the the upgraded Vyper system to make sure your gear can survive anything.

Knock Knock Pack This! Pad: Read JS Review | Buy It ($6.99, shown as 1)
Spazzy packers like me need this to ensure that one end of the ocean is as comfortable as the next. Additionally, it keeps that nasty “Oh no, I feel like I forgot something super important” sensation pleasantly out of your gut.

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There is no worse place to deal with computer problems than half way across the Atlantic, so we like to travel with our most important info safely backed up on a flash drive… and for some reason, having that flash drive in the form of a three-eyed teddy bear helps us feel even safer.

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Speaking of computer problems, they’re a lot less likely to happen if you keep your baby safe and sound in one of Comer-Calder’s leather and carbon fiber computer cases. Elegant, buttery soft, and, okay, totally expensive, these cases will keep your laptop in pristine condition.

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Mike Luce and readers alike swooned over this do-it-all briefcase. Easy access, portability, functionality, sleek lines – the Folee bag has it all.

WANT Les Essentiels de la Vie iPod Case: Read JS Review | Buy It ($175-$225, shown as 5)
Premium leather covers the hard shell interior of the WANT Essentials iPod case, keeping your music pumping, your electronics safe, and your vanity appeased.

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This homeopathic remedy for jet lag works like a charm in the quest to take the edge off long hauls. A carefully concocted mix of herbs gives the solution its reportedly potent bite – but unlike everything else we swing back in hopes of smoother travels, this remedy leaves no hangover in its wake.

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.

I’ve been a long time fan of Booq Bags, so it’s no surprise to see how solid the new Exo bag looks. The 4 inch thick, Bond-esque bag is made of semi-rigid ballistic nylon with a densely padded interior and molded laptop compartment with non-scratch fabrics to keep your pride and joy safe. The bag opens up 180 degrees with a place for your power adaptor, extra cables, phone, iPod, keys, pens and so forth– it’s a bag that will help keep your everyday mess organized. Also, each bag carries a unique identification number (like StuffBak Protection), so if you loose it (how could you, it looks like it should be handcuffed to your wrist) and some good samaritan finds it, a possibility exists that you’ll get it back. Different sizes fit 13″, 15″ and 17″ laptops.

I’m always trying out new bags, in search for the perfect combination of design, functionality, construction, and usability. I’ve been a BOOQ fan for a while, they’re an industry leader in quality, design, and construction– and I was thrilled when I was given a chance to really ruggedly test the new Boa.XM System during my trip to Paris. First and foremost, the backpack is really designed around protecting your gadgets, files, papers, etc. The system comes with one of their signature Vyper sleeves, a FonePaq, and PDApaq. The backpack itself has an entirely separate zippered compartment for your laptop, that fits a Vyper sleeve with your laptop inside like a glove. The construction of the sides of the compartment are almost completely solid– read: no crushing, banging, or denting, and it almost has briefcase qualities. It did a great job protecting everything I brought– and I packed this thing to the max. I found the whole backpack to be very useable, every pocket had a purpose. There weren’t any extra or useless pockets. I managed to stuff a pillow in the center compartment with all my other goodies, and zipped it up so tight, it looked as if the zippers were going to burst– but alas a weekend of rugged travel and they held up, and when I unpacked it at home it looked as good as new.

There were very few downfalls to the bag, but here’s what I noticed. Once it’s full, it’s really full. That means no place to strap a jacket on, no place for water bottles, no room for anything extra– when it’s full, it’s full. The waist strap was a little weak, even though the shoulder strap design was ergonomic and quite comfortable, I found the waist strap design was hard to use, and uncomfortable. I don’t think it would take much to beef this feature up and really please some heavy travelers. Overall though, it was a great bag, with rock solid construction and attention to details throughout– I give it a nod of approval to anyone looking for real solid protection.

Laptop Backpacks and Rugged PowerBook Bags by BOOQ. The Viper sleeves are ballistic nylon-covered molded foam sleeves. Fits like a glove. I’ve got a BOOQ 3G iPod cover and the quality is awesome. Check their site for more designs. Two more days to get these puppies shipped with guarantee delivery for christmas. Viper Sleeve and BP3 Pack shown.