BOOQ Folee

At present, I am in the market for a new bag. It must be able to hold my laptop, a fair stack of paperwork, deal with Chicago’s temperamental weather, and travel — lots of travel. My current bag is serviceable and although the manufacturer has been good about replacing the problematic strap (number three will be required shortly), I wouldn’t want it to give out in the middle of O’Hare. Thus, I was excited to find BOOQ’s Folee messenger bag. The bag shares a number of my favorite features with my soon-to-be-retired baby: an easily accessible front pocket, a side pocket to stash your iPod or phone, and a rear compartment to hold larger items like magazines and other crucial bits of in-flight reading. In total, the Folee sports eleven pockets, plus combines a rugged shoulder strap with a handle to allow you to lug it about as you choose. Finally, the folks at BOOQ construct this little warrior out of ballistic black nylon which should make it travel-proof… and of course, black goes with anything. As you can tell, I’m leaning strongly in this direction but should any of you have some additional suggestions for stylish, business-class bags suitable for travel and everyday, leave a comment and let me hear you.