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Review: Loopbags Vanguard 15-inch Backpack
Visually this bag is nice. Its sales material states that it has a semi-rigid frame so it maintains its good looks full or empty. This is definitely true: from the outside you can hardly tell whether it’s stuffed or completely empty.
The bag I tested was deep brown. I was impressed with how clean the bag stayed after two weeks of everyday use. This was helped by the fact that the bag is water resistant, a fact I unwillingly tested when caught in an unexpected rain. Impressively, when I arrived home my laptop and everything else in the bag were totally dry. Its Nylon top feels like it is rubber coated, and all the external zippers are covered.
This bag also features a very nice security feature that is brilliant in its simplicity. The zippers to the main compartment can (but don’t necessarily have to) zip to behind your back. That is to say, you can put the zippers where you have to take off the bag to get at them. On a crowded subway, or other urban environment, this is a easy, convenient way to avoid potential theft. I have actually wondered what would stop someone from reaching in my bag on the subway when I have my headphones in and am being jostled by a crowd. This bag addresses that issue is a non-complicated way that you are likely to use every day.
Internally this bag is as well constructed as the outside. It has a nice padded laptop sleeve, and several other pockets.
Macworld by David Chartier
Loopbag Teansit iPad Caes review
Loopbag'sTransit iPad Caes is one of the more unique bags I’ve seen in a while. It has solid construction, generous storage, and an interesting compartment design that makes your stuff more accessible.
The Transit bag looks as if a vertical messenger bag had a child with a church bell. It can stand flat on the ground, and it has plenty of space inside for magazines and a book or two.
The most interesting aspect of the Transit bag is its dual zippers for the main compartment.
A zipper around the front of the bag offers easy access to the three storage pockets on the inside, while a similar zipper around the back of the bag takes you straight to the iPad compartment.
Bottom Line
The Loopbags Transit iPad Case is built well. A unique, though perhaps gimmicky, design sets it apart from the crowd.
Chip chick By Scott Schaen
Loopbag Teansit iPad Caes review
Loopbag Transit Mini really is the ultimate carry all for your mobile life. As I’m sitting here on the train, writing this post from my iPad, I have all my necessary gadgets and overnight necessities safely and neatly stowed away in my Loopbag Transit Mini and I couldn’t be happier with this faithful companion of a bag). Loopbag Transit Mini has a dedicated compartment to fit the iPad or any laptop up to 12.1 inches. This laptop sleeve is made of double density EPE + EPA foam. There is an elastic Velcro strap which will strap in laptops of various shapes and sizes. The iPad fits perfectly with or without a case on.
Loopbag Transit Mini case is designed with two parallel zippers that open wide for easy access to all of your stuff. The back zipper is intended for easy access to your iPad or netbook, while the front pocket is for easy access to any of the three inside compartments. Either zipper can be used to access any of your books, clothes, or other items not in a compartment. The frame of Loopbag is reinforced; so unlike most backpacks, even if there is next to nothing inside, the case will still maintain it’s shape. So it will never collapse into itself and look silly. The tough frame also keeps items from falling out of the bag when partially unzipped. This is especially helpful when you’re on the move.
The bag is made with Durable Airguard waterproof fabric. Even the 8mm zipper that seals Loopbag is waterproof. The removable neoprene shoulder strap was very comfortable. The Transit Mini has a handle in case you prefer to use it more like a briefcase or pocketbook. I found Loopbag Transit Mini so comfortable and light that it had me continuously questioning whether iPad was still inside. The bag has matte and varnished metal adjustment buckles and hooks which feel tough and also look nice. Overall, the Loopbag Transit Mini has a unique appearance; it’s somewhat elegant looking, but at the same time it can be very casual. Loopbag complemented my dressy work attire just as well as it did in my worn-out raggedy clothing.
If you’re looking for a durable compact netbook/iPad bag that can safely store all of your gadgets/accessories (and then some), look stylish with any attire, and won’t break the bank, then you’re looking at Loopbag Transit Mini. It’s available now from loopbagstore.com for $112 with free international shipping. There are two available colors for the exterior: Coffee and Anthracite (pictured). The exterior is available in azure, olive, and green (pictured). But besides the Transit Mini, there are many other Loopbags available to choose from which all look like they are made with the same high quality standards as the Transit Mini, but they come in different sizes, shapes and colors. Upon receiving the Loopbag Transit Mini, it becomes very apparent that the build quality of the bag alone makes it well worth it. Having used it, I can tell that the transit mini and I have a real future together.
Good: Rigid frame, Compartments, Easy Access, Waterproof, Comfortable Removable Strap
Bad: Could use some more external colors to choose from
iPad Creative
Loopbag Teansit iPad Caes review
Ok, this one does say 'iPad' in its official title, but it does also say that it will fit all laptops up to 12.1 inch, so we cannot honestly say that it was made only for the iPad. What this case does have is an internal pocket to coset your iPad in 10mm thick padding, along with a lot of extra room to carry more of your stuff than the other two bags above.
It has a double zip design that allows you quick access to just the iPad pocket, or you can unzip both and completely open up the bag to have total access to the contents. The internal lining comes in a choice of contrasting Green, Coffee or Azure, depending on your model choice, and if you have ever tried to find a black cable inside of a black lined bag in a dimly lit room, then you will know how useful that can be!
When it comes to getting around with the Transit case, you have the option of using a shoulder strap or the carrying handle on the top. The material used in the construction of the outer case is waterproof, adding a bit of all-weather protection for your iPad and accessories.
Overall we think this is a nice looking bag, with enough storage space in addition to your iPad to satisfy most users wanting to take a number of additional components with them to work or on day trips.
You can check the website for more pictures and press reviews too.
Digital trends by Nick Mokey
The Loopbag Vanguard laptop backpack adds a new design to a traditional product.
The Loopbag Vanguard laptop backpack, on the other hand, shatters the conventional notebook case aesthetic. With zippers that swoop down the bag in brightly colored semi-circular arcs, and a bulbous, wavy shape, the Loopbag disguises its techie contents quite nicely. It looks more like it should carry a cargo of art supplies or gear for the beach than a notebook computer.
The bag manages to pull of this masquerade by sandwiching the laptop portion of the bag in its middle, between two other odd-shaped pockets. A sleeve of EVA foam cradles a notebook there, allowing it to slide in and out through the top of the bag without disturbing the other contents on either side of it. A massive zippered flap on top peels away like a tin can lid to expose everything inside As an added bonus of this design, the zippers can be brought around to the side of the bag that rests against the wearer, so that thieves can’t quickly dip into the bag on a subway or other crowded area and make off with its contents.
AOL LUXIST by Ariel Adams
Loopbag Vanguard Laptop Computer Backpack Review
I used to wonder why my older laptop backpack was so large. All I had in it was a computer, some cables, and an accessory or two - I looked like a trail hiker walking around with it. I was recently presented with the Loopbag Vanguard laptop backpack and I realized I can finally carry around my computer essentials without looking silly - In fact the backpack looks pretty good. Aside from this backpack in several colors, Loopbag makes a range of bags, packs, and other portable computer essentials in a fun range of colors.The namesake of the backpack makes sense when looking at it head on as you see two zippered areas that form two loops. It makes for a hip, modern look, and one that is simple enough to have broad appeal. I get the impression that the backpack was designed based upon a functional concept as opposed to just a look, and the system is pretty clever. It gives you multiple access points so things inside are easier to find, which is good because you don't have to unload everything to get to things buried inside, as you can access the main compartment from the front or rear on both sides. Inside the back is a whole range of little pouches - mostly zippered - for any manner of small or large items. I enjoy frequently finding new areas to store little items on the Loopbag such as a small pouch for cash or keys located on one of the shoulder straps.
AOL GADLING by Annie Scott
Attractive laptop bags for the seriously paranoid (like me)
Loopbags is a line of laptop bags that really, really protect your laptop. And for some of us, that means being able to sleep on the plane.Loopbags has laptop briefcases, backpacks (shown), messengers, totes and sleeves in a variety of pleasing colors for men and women. What really impresses me about these bags, though, is the quality of the engineering. These bags have zippers which can virtually unfold the entire bag and give you an infinite choice of possibilities for where to keep what -- except the computer of course, which has its designated, waterproof (even the zippers), and snugly padded pocket. And yes, all Loop bags fit under the sit in front of you and/or in the overhead compartment. The shoulders are adjustable ergonomic nylon with shock-resistant padding, and it's also full of secret pockets for cash, passports and other stuff I get paranoid about
The Mac Feed - Written by: Daniel
Review: LoopBag BackPack
Have you ever been walking along the street downtown when suddenly you spot a backpack that isn’t quite your average backpack, it is different, fresh, new. Then all of the sudden, you have to have it. That is exactly what LoopBag’s BackPack will do to you. This is a bag that is unlike any other, it is more open, round, and built like a tank – minus the firepower. But wait, who is LoopBag and where did they come from? LoopBag is a relatively new, award winning company that creates one-of-a-kind bags, and their BackPack is no exception.
Design
The design of the LoopBag is what sets it apart from every other bag on the market. It is completely “openable” with zippers going all the way around from the back to the front in a very rounded loop – hence LoopBag – allowing the bag to be opened almost to the point where the laptop protector (center) has nothing surrounding it but the sides. Also, the designers did a fantastic job including four zippers on the main liner allowing for easy access and customizable use. In addition to the main area, this bag includes another pocket on the front which is perfect for the cell phone, iPod, and those other little accessories.
Whats With The Loop
The BackPack’s design has two loops, one for the front pocket, and the other larger area that opens all the way to the back allowing for maximum storage. On this bag, you have the room to place things in ever crack of the bag which both makes it for efficient, and helps the pack stay organized when being used with a full load.
Laptop Cradle
This bag holds the laptop in a very unique way. Rather than the laptop being in the front or the back, it is sort of floating in the center in its own little protective cocoon. The is plenty of protection under, above, and to both sides of the laptop to keep it extremely safe, more so than some other bags.
Waterproof
The BackPack was built with “the unique matt Airguard Nylon fabric : light, durable and totally waterproof.” Inside and out, this bag will keep water out, and the MacBook, iPhone, and iPad safe.
Loopbag ships laptop-carrying backpack
Loopbag has begun shipping a new backpack designed to carry portable notebooks like Apple's 13-inch MacBook alongside other important gear.
Cult of Mac by Traci Dauphin
Review: Fashionable Loopbags Are Tough Enough For NYC
ecause we’re all geeks these days and need bags for our laptops, the market for fashionable computer bags has mercifully grown. Gone are the days when the only laptop bag you could buy was black and rectangular.
A particularly stylish entry onto the fashion laptote market is Loopbag, a company that sells a range of good-looking laptop bags. The Loopbags have distinctive zippers that loop around the front and back of the bags — hence the name.
Touch user guide : by Pia Muhlenbeck
Loop iPad bag video review
The Loop Transit Bag is my favourite iPad bag this week, with two zippers, this bag allows you to have quick access to your iPad, or full access to everything else very simply. The bag is really secure and strong, as well as waterproof. With multiple pockets, the Transit iPad Bag is really handy for girls and guys who like to keep everything organised for quick finding.
