The Day-Trippers 1. The plush Eddie Bauer Suede Tote ($78; www.eddiebauer.com) strikes a balance between hip and practical with stylish colors and a relaxed shape, plus features like cell phone pockets, card slots, and a magnetic closure.
2. Almost 16 years ago, Timbuk2's messenger bags changed the way we carry our stuff. The new Timbuk2 Detour 2.0 ($100; www.timbuk2.com) ups the ante with backpack straps and a padded and lined laptop compartment.
3. Organize your computer and in-flight essentials in the sleek, vertically oriented Ground Latitude Brief ($60; www.groundwear.com). Item-specific pockets, sleeves, and slots abound, including a port for MP3 headphones and a handy outer pocket for your boarding pass.
4. On the road or aboard a ship, the Mountainsmith Zip-Top Tote ($40; www.mountainsmith.com) is the ultimate picnic basket. A molded rubber bottom keeps the bag—and your lunch—upright, and twin internal sleeves fit bottles of red and white.
5. Probably the last attaché you'll ever buy, the handmade Glaser Designs Deal Bag ($907; www.glaserdesigns.com) sports a flexible and highly durable internal frame to protect your laptop and help the bag keep its shape for years to come.
6. A tough-as-nails ballistic nylon exterior conceals the new, hyper-organized Tumi Large Screen Computer Messenger ($285; www.tumi.com). Its well-padded laptop compartment will cradle your beloved 17-inch with stylish ease.
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