On the market at the moment there are numerous sleeping bags and swags that promise to keep you warm during a cold winter night camping.

While they probably do, here is another one to add to that list when it comes sleeping bag buying time.

The Exped DreamWalker 450 Sleeping Bag boasts a design that is unlike any other.

Firstly, you get a unique sleeping back pattern that can be converted into a sort of down-coat when the occasion is right.

Basically, the bag, unlike standard models, actually comes over your shoulders and straps around your head.

It basically looks like a full body suit, only that it is a sleeping bag.

The inclusion of a tuck-stitch design with bar tacking at specific stress points also ensures that you will have a reasonably good quality product, one which really should see you through many years of camping trips before it starts to wear out.

The design comes in a few different sizes, and therefore varies a bit in pricing.

Expect to pay at least $275 for your size, and don’t worry, I’m sure you’ll get your moneys worth out of it, or at least your body will!

It’s one of the common problems for most people when it gets a bit hotter, that our precious alcoholic drinks become victims of the sun and go warm within minutes.

Lugging around an esky can be a real pain in the backside, especially when you are dying of heat exhaustion, so what other options are there??

Well, the truth is there hasn’t been many alternatives, until now.

Allow me to introduce you to the Chilly Boxcooler Backpack, a bag that straps over your shoulders, and operates as an freezing bag to keep your drinks cool on those sweltering summer days.

The bag easily slings over your shoulder and is really easy to carry and to use, and the best part about all of it is that it isn’t obvious that you’re carrying around your own personal stash of drinks on your back!!!

The canvas is completely waterproof and the cooler itself is removable.

Within the cooler it will hold a dozen and a half of your normal-sized 12 oz. cans and it also has a zippered mobile phone holder to make sure you can keep your phone on you at all times.

The extra padding on your back and waist straps will ensure it’s a comfortable wear and that you don’t get any soreness after a day of drinking.

If you are keen on buying the Chilly Box Cooler Backpack it can be yours for just under $50 through Family Travel Gear.

You get to the check – in area, you go to put your bags through, only to be hit with the annoying news that your bag is too heavy and you will have to pay for the excess weight.

You then scramble to take out the heavy objects in an attempt to lower the weight, but it doesn’t work. You end up paying the price!

Well, thankfully someone has come up with w suitcase that weighs itself for you, so you can avoid that horrible situation.

So now, rather than packing a gadget that can weigh your suitcase when you travel, your suitcase comes with its own in built.

It is a typical example of a two for one deal in travel, but I think it is pretty cool.

I’m not sure just how sturdy the measuring device is, and weather or not it will be able to last many flights before being knocked around so many times that it breaks, but even if it does, you will at least have a suitcase to use.

There is also no information on just how accurate the scales are, but you would assume that with the technology we have in this day and age, the accuracy would not be an issue.

Selling for just over one hundred dollars, the gadget is perfect for any major traveler.

It sucks.

Even taking chargers can be annoying, so many times we  have to take a whole bunch of them with us and it can really annoy you.

Now we have an invention that can save us his hassle.
Allow me to introduce you to the Multi-Purpose Solar Charger Backpack, a bag that not only carries all your gadgets with you wherever you go, but one which doubles up as an emergency power supply.

The backpack boasts a high power capacity of 10,000mAh, capable of output ranging from many levels of power.

The bag powers itself through the sun, so it chares while you walk or trek or whatever it is you do, but in addition is can be juiced up by plugging it into a direct power outlet.

The Multi-Purpose Solar Charger Backpack sells for around $190 and is available through a few websites and stores, including Brando.

SPECS:
  Portable and convenient power back up for your devices
  Power backup for your mobile phones and most laptops
  Built-in lithium battery can be recharged by sunlight, AC power and stored
  LED indicators for Battery Status, Charging Status and Output Status
  Flash light as a torch: Bright white LED for lighting
  Circuit Protection
  Dimension: 168 x 95 x 22mm (approx.)
  Weighs: 340grams

One part of that new global trend is solar powering.

Solar power is pretty big, and as time progresses, research has pushed the technology even further forward with a greater degree of efficiency for its solar panels.

It comes as no surprise then, to see the invention of the Neuber Energy Sun Bag, which allows people to charge their technological gadgets with them as they bask in the outdoor sun.

Mobile phones, portable media players, handheld consoles and other devices can be charged form the Konarka Power Plastic solar panels on the outside of the bag.

The design is now the lightest solar energy bag on the market and barely troubles the scales, weighing in at a mere 500 grams, including the battery, bag structure and solar panels.

And, if you’re a picky customer, good news. The new bag now comes in a massive 37 colours to cater for almost any customer.

Neuber’s Sun-Bags will be available worldwide, with pricing starting around the $150 mark and going upwards, depending what design you choose.

Obviously the bags will be out of reach for the majority of the world, but in time we could just be seeing a new trend in handbag accessories.

With an abundance of features to mention, owners can get carried away knowing where to start when boasting about the highly popular backpack.

Let’s start with its main priority, providing cyclists and laptop users an aero-dynamic, comfortable and space efficient back pack.

It ticks all theses boxes with ease.

The bag will fit almost any 15-inch laptop and some bigger sizes. There is a more than sufficient amount of padding on the inside and outside of the bag to ensure that even if you do have a fall, your computer will be safe.

With a shape resembling that of a mouse, the low profile design is very effective in ensuring a super fast ride.

An overabundance of straps and hidden storage spaces will entertain owners for a while when they first get it in their hands.

Some of these hidden compartments include iPod, mobile, and speaker compartments to ensure all your personal technologies are catered for.

One of the most unique features of the backpack is the interesting looking helmet hood. The hood is made up of strong material, which hooks onto the back of the pack. The helmet slides in between the two, providing a secure place to store and carry any type of helmet.

The Ogio No Drag Back Pack by far one of the leading backpacks on the market and retails for around $150 US.

SPECS:

·  Dimensions: 22″ x 14″ x 7″

·  Capacity: 2100 Cu. In.

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Starting off with its primary purpose – comfortably transporting your portable computer – the Targus XL features a big and distinct padded compartment that can house laptops up to 17” in width.

This pocket also doubles as a suitable area for carrying files and workbooks.

In the main area of the backpack, you can fit the normal things you would carry around such as a jumper or jacket, lunchbox, pencil case, wallet or purse and more.

On the side of the bag is an area designed for carrying a water bottle and a protected area for storing sunglasses safely.

For quick and easy access to your mobile phone, a detachable pocket is included on the padded shoulder straps at the front.

And for listening to tunes while you walk, ride a bike or catch the train, an MP3 player sleeve with a line-out porthole is also at a convenient chest-high location.

To top it off, a comfortable handle sits at the top of the bag so that you can carry it around with ease whenever you would prefer not to have it on your back.

The backpack is made of sturdy, lightweight and water resistant material to make it ideal for use in all weather situations.

When you buy it directly from Targus it comes with a lifetime warranty, meaning you can rest assured that your product will be looked after.

On the whole, this is a well balanced backpack with a sturdy design that will suit your laptop transportation needs and operate well as a daily bag.

One of the best gadget bags that can carry all this and more is the Tumi Sando Gadget Bag. Tumi calls it “a stylish way to organise all the little things”.

The bag comes in three main colours: orange, black or khaki. The orange is strong and bright for those who want to make a statement, while the black goes with everything. Khaki is a bit different and matches everything without looking too loudish.

Small and light, the Tumi Sando Gadget Bag is comfortable enough to carry around all day. Its dimensions are 10.5 x 8 x 4.5 inches.

The Sando has plenty of nice finishing touches, including brushed aluminium on the front buckle lock and the same material on the zippers. With the flap open, the gadget bag has a passport holder for quick access during travel.

Beneath the front flap lies a hidden storage compartment for all sorts of goodies, including credit card pockets, a place for all your cards and IDs, a button-locked pouch and a zippered slot to keep things secure. There is also a three-inch wide compartment big enough to fit a slim camera or mobile phone.

And to keep your expensive electronics away from your sharp keys, the Sando gadget bag has a built-in drawstring key chain that you can attach your keys to. This keeps your keys together, is easy to access and also stops them from scratching your other goodies in the gadget bag such as your DS or camcorder.

With a Portable Digital Luggage Scale, you’ll never have to worry about being over the limit again. This handy gadget can weigh bags up to 50kg. Simply attach it to your bag, wait for the beep, and read the weight. Do all this before you leave home and you’ll be prepared for the nasty weigh-in at the airport.

The Portable Digital Luggage Scale can be carried in your hand luggage so you can check your bag’s weight again before you depart home – very handy if you plan on stocking up on duty-free goods while you’re on holiday.

Tracer Luggage Tag: one of the fastest ways to ruin a holiday is to have lost your luggage. Spending your trip wearing the same pair of clothes is painful enough, but not ever seeing your suitcase and belongings again is deeply distressing.

Thankfully, the Tracer Luggage Tag can greatly reduce the chances of losing your luggage forever. The tag itself is strong and durable and contains an individual serial number and 2D barcode. When you purchase the tag, you fill in registration details on a secure storage system used by law enforcement handlers, airport baggage handlers and lost property services worldwide.

If your luggage goes missing, a simple scan of the Luggage Tag will identify it as your property. Register your Tracer Luggage Tag online and there are no recurring fees or subscription charges.