We already told you about some great gadgets to get for your dorm and home office. But one of the most important things to shop for “Back to School” is bags to carry your gadgets in. This includes backpacks, laptop bags and messenger bags. Gear companies have been more concerned about keeping your gadgets safe. Check out some of our fave bags This bag is one that can take it all. Rain, snow, cold weather, the Chrome Industries Welded Rucksack uses the same technology as Coast Guard boats to deliver the most durable waterproof protection for the least amount of weight. Another great thing about the Welded Rucksack is that you can wear it many ways. You can wear it as a backpack, carry it in hand or even strap it on to your bike! The Expat Backpack from Incipio fits laptops with 15″ screens and is available in 4 colors (black, grey, blue, and red). It has ergonomic shoulder and sternum straps combined with vented back padding for extended use. VIEW ALSO: Back to School Buyers Guide – Audio: Headphones and Wireless Speakers

VIEW ALSO: Back to School Buyers Guide – Backpacks and Laptop Bags If you’re looking for a bag to get your major tech and smaller gadgets around, the Drifter from STM Bags is a great choice. Made for laptops with screens up to 15″, the Drifter doesn’t stop there for storage. It has special compartments for your adapter, phone chargers, battery backs, and even room for your tablet. If there’s a downpour open the bottom pocket and you have the rain cover for the drifter. Your gadgets remain dry and safe! This elegant backpack from Waterfield Designs has a very luxurious style to it. These bags are meant to have a more designer look. Plushly-cushioned interior pockets for laptop and tablet keep main compartment organized. Swing to one side for quick access to keys or phone in angled, zippered side pockets. Choose from tan waxed-canvas or black ballistic and a choice of black, chocolate or grizzly premium leather for the striking flap and accents. The Universal Traveler Backup is great for traveling or daily use.

With durable ballistic fabrics this backpack will last you more than one school year. It’s spacious enough to hold laptops with 17″ screens and a tablet. It has organizational compartments and outer pockets for quick access to things. Chrome is trusted to build high quality bags messengers can use. Chrome’s Classic Messenger bag is a great example. This simple yet stylish messenger bag has durable synthetic suede that gives it a nice touch. Like all of Chrome’s messenger bags these are made with hanging bucket liner construction to provide complete water resistance when securely closed. Lightweight and with 20% expansion, this messenger bag is sized to fit a 15” laptop. With padded laptop and tablet sleeves and an RFID blocker pocket, rest assured that you can travel with confidence with Eagle Creek. Anti-Theft: a Passport-sized RFID Blocker pocket for ID protection Digital Safe-Zone: Padded, e-fleece 15″ laptop sleeve and tablet sleeve, plus electronics pocket

Personal Safety: Reflective accents and light attachment loop for dusk and nighttime visibility This is a great bag to have when you’re going to be loading and unloading. american tourister backpack d2When unfolded it can hold up to 15″ laptops. goodway backpack coil cleanerIf you’re loading up on , open the bag; mcm backpack qooand when unloading, just fold it back down. The external zippered pocket is big enough to hold a small tablet. Just like the Staad Laptop Backpack mentioned above, the Cozmo laptop bag from Waterfield Design is about more than utility. It’s about an elegant look. There are 3 different sizes to choose from and different materials as well. Sleeves are equally important in keeping your laptops and tablet safe.

The Knomad Mini Organizer sleeve from Knomo is the ultimate sleeve for toting your small tablet, battery packs, USB drives, and cards. It’s great for when you’re on the move and have lots of little trinkets to bring along. Right now it’s only available for small tablets (8″ and smaller) but soon other sizes will be available. It’s available in 4 colors. We recently reviewed the sleeves from the Eagle Creek Pack-It system. The Specter sleeves come in bright colors and in various sizes to fit your every need. The sleeves are thin yet protective. They are light too, making it easy to tote around.FAT did an awesome review on our new haven laptop backpack - check it out! /watch?v=XopDMFoW-p8&feature=youtu.beThe Best Tech Bag On This PlanetThe best tech bag! STM Velocity Raven Backpack! Whether you are commuting to work by train, car or bike, the trip can become monotonous. But with the right mix of technology, there are plenty of ways to keep the travel time from dragging.

Here are some notable gadgets to make your daily commute less of a grind. Bosch eBike Systems are designed to make pedaling to work easier. The company, a German manufacturer of automotive parts and electronics, has turned its expertise to bicycles, working with cycling brands like Cube and Haibike to make powered bikes that are sold by independent dealers. (Offerings from partners like Cannondale and Trek are expected soon.) Bosch components include a power pack and charger that can last up to 100 miles, a drive unit that delivers a boost of power and an onboard computer that allows riders to track data and switch modes. Five drive modes give a different level of power. For instance, the sport mode provides an immediate burst, which is good for city traffic, and the tour mode provides steady support, which is suited for longer rides. Bosch does not make retrofitting kits, however, so riders need to visit an independent bike dealer to buy one outfitted with the eBike System. STM’s Drifter backpack has many useful features, including an ergonomic design, water-resistant fabric, zippered pockets and roomy, padded compartments.

What more could you possibly want in a backpack? STM has the answer: an integrated energy supply to charge your devices. New to the Drifter backpack is Joey, a smart battery system that offers high-speed charging that adjusts according to the device and a temperature sensor that protects the device and bag from overheating. Best of all, Joey has its own pocket and cord management system, so it won’t take up extra storage space. STM’s messenger bag, the Bowery, also incorporates Joey. Many smartphone cases are designed to hold credit cards and driver’s licenses, but most don’t actually do the job very well. The updated CandyShell Card smartphone case from Speck is a nice exception. Speck says the CandyShell Card case’s side-loading slot will hold up to three cards securely. But it can also hold just a single,thin transit card, thanks to a tiny grip in the slot that keeps the card in place. And Speck’s patented CandyShell design, with a hard exterior,rubberized interior and raised bezel, protects phones from shock caused by bumps and drops.

When traveling by train, a good pair of headphones is crucial. You want to enjoy your music during the ride and be able to stow the headphones quickly when the ride ends. The Reference on-ear headphones from Klipsch offer great sound and a durable design. Unlike over-ear and in-ear headphones, on-ear models can irritate your ears. But Klipsch designed the Reference headphones with soft ear cushions that rest comfortably on your ears while still blocking outside noise. High-performance drivers offer a clear, crisp sound with a solid bass. And a hinged headband allows the headphones to fold up neatly for quick storage. A flat, tangle-free cord includes an inline microphone and remote control. The temptation to answer a call while driving can be irresistible, but it can also be dangerous. Distracted driving was involved in 16 percent of all reported traffic accidents in 2013, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.The SuperTooth Buddy car kit is a speakerphone that lets drivers keep their hands on the wheel by eliminating the need to hold up a phone to answer a call.

It attaches to a visor, which puts the speaker and microphone near the driver’s face, and offers clear, strong voice quality. It can answer and reject incoming calls, as well as make calls with voice dialing. And once it’s paired with a smartphone via Bluetooth, the device will reconnect automatically when it detects the phone in the vehicle. Driving to work is a perfect time to charge mobile devices, but to get the power to devices, many people will need a USB car charger. Tylt’s Y-Charge [Quik], named for its Y shape, has two USB ports for charging two devices at once. Available in black or blue, the Y-Charge uses smart technology to deliver the proper charge at the fastest rate intended for each device. To work with the Y-Charge, Tylt also offers Syncable-Duo, a tangle-free charge and sync cable equipped with both a Lightning and micro USB connector, making it compatible with Apple and Android devices. The Syncable-Duo is available in four colors at $25 apiece. Correction: July 25, 2015