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Incase Small Messenger Bag
Small In Size, Big In Features
By Anthony Huang
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Name: Anthony Huang
Email: ahuang@gearpatrol.com
Site: http://www.gearpatrol.com/
About: Hello, gentlemen; this is Anthony, and this is my long-awaited bio post (according to the ever-pestering Eric, anyway).
Personally, I think Gear Patrol is making me poorer. Not the best idea in today’s economy but, what the hell - hopefully, Citi will fall after I purchase a few barrels of JD. As one of the very first readers, I’ve enjoyed watching the site grow from one new post every few days to several articles daily - finding more and more gear I could add to my ever-growing collection. So, I find it a great honor that I was selected to join The GP Crew.
Despite many failed attempts to get Eric to write my bio for me (so I could envelop myself in Call of Duty at his pad), he remained stalwart, and I was relegated to alternative measures: interviewing myself. So without further ado, I give you Anthony vs. Anthony - on the hot seat. [Continued after the jump]
Tell us a little about yourself.
My editors know me to be laid back, obsessed with finding deals on the finer things in life, and one who tends to over-research products. Why? To convince myself that I desperately need something, then not buy it. It’s a sordid affair.
That’s pretty rough. Anything else?
I’m also a fanatic when it comes to reading about random articles and an irate, foul-mouthed lunatic when it comes to playing video games (Ed: True). I’m perpetually on the move, calling New York, Chattanooga, and Memphis home.
What’s one embarrassing moment you’d like to share with our readers and forever be published on the internet for the whole world to see?
Gee, Anthony, when you put it that way… Oh wait… actually, looking back one of the funniest events (not for me at the time) had to be when I was learning how to ride a bike. Being the young and ever-confident 5 year old trying to keep up with an older bro, I decided to try and show off by riding my bike down the hill - sans training wheels.
So what happened?
I think this YouTube clip might be the closest dramatization of the actual events:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OszlUvXGsfw
Why that moment?
Because, well… you fall down and you keep going and that’s what guys do. The old adage applies here: if you can’t laugh at yourself, you shouldn’t be laughing at all.
What’s your biggest vice?
An outrageously good deal (think: slickdeals.net). Oh, and Glenlivet 15 Year Old French Oak Reserve.
Is there anything embarrassing you can tell us about Eric Yang?
Eric is supafly smooth (Ed: I’d debate “supafly”). I’m still waiting for him to trip up; we all are, actually. Such events are rarer than spotting Nessie. If we ever go on that golf trip next year, then maybe I (we) can catch one of those rare moments on camera.See Authors Posts (38) on Wed, Oct 28, 2009 | Email To A Friend
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If you’re a fan of traditional backpacks, the Ogio Politan is an excellent choice, but if you prefer a messenger-style laptop bag designed specifically for your spiffy new Apple MacBook, you’ll want to take a look at respected Apple accessory supplier, Incase.
As fans of most things Apple (Apple TV notwithstanding), we decided to contact Incase to review their Small Nylon Messenger Bag for the 13″ Macbook Pro (which, at last count, 4 of the GP writers use). This bag isn’t your average messenger bag with some extra padding for a laptop, but rather an inexpensive way to get your laptop into the life of padded luxury. Incase has padded and lined the compartment with velvety soft faux-fur that wraps around your laptop like an expensive mink, while the water resistant nylon keeps it protected from the elements.
The Small Nylon Messenger Bag also features a plethora of pockets to keep all your gear well organized. The center compartment is large enough for a couple of textbooks with a few folders and the additional pockets are well placed. There are two zippered pockets on the inside, along with pencil holders, and two more additional pouch pockets. One pouch pocket closes with a Velcro flap for secure transport and the other remains open for easy access when you need to keep something within quick reach. The front panel is also padded for added protection and there’s even a faux-fur lined spot for your cellphone too.
Wearing the messenger around town is comfortable, the bag stays snugly in place, and your laptop doesn’t slide around, either. Incase also includes a shoulder strap pad for added comfort. The Incase Small Nylon Messenger Bag is an excellent choice to lug your 13″ Macbook Pro around town.
(Also available for 15″ and 17″ Macbook Pro)
Cost: $80
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