FREITAG
I have been looking for a new bag for my MacBook for what seems like forever. I am currently using my original ibook bag which I got back in 2001, its the Vertigo bag by Waterfield Designs. Its a nice practical bag but not funky at all. But after a long search I think I found the coolest bag and its a FREITAG.
FREITAG bags are made from original, used truck tarpaulins, bicycle innertubes, car seat belts and used airbags. Each bag is one of a kind and they have a whole range of sizes, colors and models. I am currently leaning towards the F21 NIGHTCLUB model since my MacBook would fit snuggly inside it. The problem is there are soo many choices to choose from and each bag is very different. I am having a hard time choosing a bag plus the pictures on the site aren’t that good.
Anyway check the site out by clicking on the link. Below this I have a bunch of pictures I found online that show how grungy and cool the bags are. I think the concept is really smart. [Link]
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1. asmaa | July 30th, 2006 at 4:58 pm
i liked 1 & 7
5 is very girlsh
2. AK | July 30th, 2006 at 6:37 pm
you gotta like the green & black on in pic 3.. its funky, different, and masculine. the blue & black in pic 2 isnt bad either.. the rest are too over the top
3. princess | July 30th, 2006 at 7:29 pm
Not only are they funky and unique, they have been recycled! That is an amazing find. Go for which ever one suits your taste. Personally I love them all. And I’m proud to that you would use something made from recycled material… People Mark is a great example… learn from him!
4. tweego | July 30th, 2006 at 7:53 pm
what do u think of this one
http://www.tumi.com/products/index.cfm?fuseaction=image&ModelID=75730&bb_id=bb_id&Sku=75730&view=Cxlrg&sub_site_ID=0&TMI_SD_Link=DetailShot
I like the T-Tech Flow line up from Tumi
http://www.tumi.com/tumi_collections/flow/category_search/index.cfm?fuseaction=searching&Nso=1&Ns=ORDER_COUNT&itemsPerPage=1000&seeall=yes&N=4013+600106&Ne=600&order=ORDER_COUNT
they are pricy but I think they are worth it I have the “T-Tech Flow Large Capacity Expandable Messenger Bag” and I love it for my Macbook Pro 15.4
5. Mark | July 30th, 2006 at 7:58 pm
tweego, tumi is a mainstream brand plus u can find it in kuwait, i am looking for something different.
princess glad u liked the bags
6. Mark | July 30th, 2006 at 7:58 pm
asmaa and AK the pictures i have displayed arent the options i am going for. these are pictures of bags other people own. i just put them online to show off the bags
7. asmaa | July 30th, 2006 at 8:29 pm
hmmm
i’m jealous now..
inshallah i’ll buy one bflos el 200 =>
8. RaZ | July 30th, 2006 at 11:01 pm
I dig the “make you own bag” page
9. 3baid | July 30th, 2006 at 11:06 pm
The most important thing for a bag is to have cushioned edges incase you drop it.
10. Mark | July 30th, 2006 at 11:09 pm
well it doesnt have cushioned edges, but i have my waterfield design sleeve for the macbook which is very cushioned :)
11. princess | July 30th, 2006 at 11:23 pm
one thing i can say is… that you’re getting something that you want and not going for what everyone else has and getting the same. shows you’re a leader, not a follower. Kudos to that Mark!
12. Marzouq | July 31st, 2006 at 1:15 am
those are all pretty cool! Especially if you can design your own bags! I would make one just to have a funky looking one!
13. arabLondoner | July 31st, 2006 at 1:22 am
dude crumpler bags are the best
14. Mark | July 31st, 2006 at 8:12 am
i had a crumpler bag i gave it to my brother. plus mac & more are now selling crumpler bags.
15. Basamigi | July 31st, 2006 at 1:31 pm
looks great… I love the create page..
makes a great gift.. !!
16. Mark | July 31st, 2006 at 2:33 pm
hehe dont forget to check the price tag on the create page…
17. Kleio | August 1st, 2006 at 2:28 am
Frietags are amazing. I have one in London. They’re unknown here but they are quite common in Europe. Nice choice - you’ll love it.
18. Kleio | August 1st, 2006 at 2:29 am
…”unknown here” meaning in Kuwait, where I’m on vacation! :)
19. Kleio | August 1st, 2006 at 2:31 am
*Freitags. Excuse my corrections - I’m sleepy!
20. bitzer | August 1st, 2006 at 9:16 pm
I ended up getting a BOOQ bag for my macbook, though I was originally looking at the Cargo combo from WaterField. I needed something a little more practical since I’d be carrying it to work every day.
http://www.booqbags.com/Detail.bok?no=444
21. mohammed | September 24th, 2006 at 7:52 pm
This bag seems really a cool one,,i wonder whether they are availibile in kuwait.
22. DAI | November 4th, 2006 at 3:41 pm
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24. Guy | August 21st, 2007 at 11:18 am
I think the Freitag is a great choice. I have been using one of them for my Laptop bag for the last two years and it’s ideal. You will need the cushioned sleave to absorb the inevitable knocks. Plus you have the bonus that the bag weathers and softens overtime .. almost like a fine wine
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