Ecogear launches line of eco-friendly bags

Quite possibly one of the coolest designed laptop bags I have tried so far, the Ecogear Genus line has got it all covered – from nifty zip-up pouches galore to quite possibly two of the most comfortable shoulder straps I have ever slung over my back.

I may not be scaling a mountain or hiking the hills of Peru anytime soon, but something tells me that this bag has what it takes to care for my most precious materials no matter where I am off to, be it my next dash to catch a flight or just commuting back and forth to the office. Whether I am carrying my laptop, wallet, spare clothes, iPod, cell phone, chargers or whatever else – you name it, I’m packing it.

And what makes them even better is that they are good for the planet.

Self labeled as a "toxic free" product, the Ecogear bags are truly a "smart" product. As Ecogear puts it, the bags are each "tough enough to handle any hike, run, or walk without being tough on the environment."

Saving the world one bag at a time

So, what’s so eco-friendly about them? Keep in mind that, after all, it is just a bag…so don’t go thinking they are going to solve climate change, bring water to the masses, rid us of our oil addiction, or solar-power your next night hike.

The Genus line of bags are rugged and stylish while made from a material appropriately named "Ecoweave" – a patented, PVC-free coating – as well as sustainable components and toxic-free dyes.

“Genus is defined as a class or group,” says Ecogear owner Jimmy Chen. “We named these bags Genus because we think they are in a group all of their own. No other eco-friendly product is compatible enough to accompany you on a climb up a treacherous mountain, and stylish enough to act as a briefcase in the office. They are versatile, trendy, and best of all they are not harmful to the environment. We are very proud of this product, and hope everyone loves it as much as we do.”

Ecogear’s Genus line has five different styles to choose from with options ranging from designs like Snow Leopard with pockets and varied components, to the simpler Mohave Tui suited for everyday use. Bags come in a wide variety of colors including sporty color combinations as well as more professional all-black exteriors.

Ecogear promises the full functionality of other bags, with the additional bonus of safe and eco-friendly materials.

The bags retail starting at $39.99 and can be purchased on the Ecogear e-commerce site. For more information on Genus or on any of Ecogear’s products please visit www.ecogear-products.com .