Since I first got my iPad about 2 months ago, I’ve been looking for a suitable “man bag” to carry it around in. I decided on the Switch Satchel bag from Brenthaven.  I bought mine from a seller on eBay,  and was quite happy to receive it within a week.

The Brenthaven Switch Satchel bag is designed for netbooks from 7 to 10 inches, which means it fits the iPad perfectly, whether inside a case or just bare “naked”.  This is really a minimalist bag, so if you like to carry around a lot of gear this might not suit you.

The “Switch” part of the bag’s name actually refers to the flap.  The flap is attached to the bag via two clips and a strip of velcro.  You can take off the flap and switch it to the other side for a different look.

There are 2 versions of the bag :

- Highway 99 / Amsterdam (first photo above)

- Gray GI Joe / Natural (the one I bought)

At the back, you can see a carry strap.  There’s also a back pocket which is deep enough for some documents or a folded newspaper.

At the front of the bag there’s a pocket for more documents and gear, plus a phone holder (which can take an iPhone inside a case), some pen holders and a key ring.   There’s a smaller zipped pocket right in front.

The main compartment has a separate zipper, too.  This compartment is padded on both sides, which should provide adequate protection for your iPad or netbook.

If you have your iPad in a case, not to worry because there’s sufficient space in the main compartment.  I usually have my iPad in a CAPDASE case, which adds quite a bit of bulk.  As shown in the photo above it will still fit nicely.

If your iPad is naked (sans case), then there’s enough room for a paperback novel, a newspaper or a couple of magazines.

There are a couple of features which set Brenthaven apart from other bag manufacturers.   First is Zero Impact. The Brenthaven Switch Satchel is “Zero Impact”‘ which means that Brenthaven promises to invest in Green projects that offset any impact that their products have on the environment.  You do need to register your bag at their website before they can invest carbon credits on your behalf.

Second, Brenthaven promises a 100% Lifetime Guarantee on their bags.

Overall, this is a great bag that should last you for years. You should be able to get the Switch Satchel for around $40.

Buy Brenthaven Switch Satchel bag from Amazon.

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