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Review: Crumpler Ludicrous Debacle Messenger Bag

Geared up with my new model volunteer, we tested out two new Crumpler bags, starting off with this messenger bag – Crumpler Ludicrous Debacle.

Crumpler Ludicrous Debacle messenger bag

First of all, I’d like to say that I’m very fond of how Crumpler combines various colors you’d think won’t work. I would usually hate the combination of bright red and with neon or mint green, but with this Crumpler Ludicrous Debacle messenger bag we received for review, the colors seem to be in harmony.

Crumpler Ludicrous Debacle has an internal slip pocket perfect for tablets like iPad or Galaxy Tab

Ludicrous Debacle is made of double layer tough-but-tender water resistant Field Twill that’s usually used for jackets and jeans – I love the texture!

Review: Thinksound ts01 Headphones

What if you were given a chance to own a pair of earphones and enjoy your music with less impact on the environment? Okay, I might have confused you in my intro, but I’m talking about the Thinksound ts01 headphones.

thinksound ts01 headphones

Wood has been known to produce better resonance which is why there are many musical instruments that are made of wood, particularly guitars. I remember, we used to own speaker systems which were enclosed in wood. Even recording studios I’ve been to use wood for that richer sound. Thus, it’s quite logical to make use of wood’s properties to create a listening device such as this Thinksound ts01 headphones.

According to the designer and how the company described this product, they wanted to come out with headphones that have minimal impact to the environment without sacrificing the sound quality.

Even the packaging of Thinksound is made with recycled materials, with a few plastic components and PVC-free cables.

thinksound ts01 headphones in color black chocolate

It’s quite light too and I find that it fits more snugly in my ears. I’m not too comfy with in-ear earphones though, but I tried using this for about 30 minutes and my ears didn’t hurt a bit.

Now, let’s talk about the sound quality. Having reviewed various earphones and headphones before here on Pinay Reviewer, I can say that I was fairly impressed by Thinksound ts01′s performance. No, the bass is not as powerful as I would like, but it was pretty decent for a small pair of earphones.

Review: Braven 570 : A Sexy Multifeatured Portable Bluetooth Speaker

If there’s one sexy gadget I would love to own, this is it – Braven 570. It’s a high-def portable wireless Bluetooth speaker, charger, and speaker phone all rolled into one. And it comes in black. How can one not go gaga over this?!

Braven 570 - a sexy portable wireless Bluetooth speaker

As soon as I opened the box and read the description, I knew I was up for something awesome. I tested this with my bro, who’s a fellow audiophile, and boy, did we fall in love with this small and yet power-packed device!

Review: Crumpler House of Horror Laptop Bag

I remember when we went for a 5-day vacation to Northern Luzon back in 2010, I was supposed to bring my laptop with me. However, because I wasn’t comfy enough with my backpack at that time, I left my laptop at home. It was blessing in disguise ’cause I got to completely enjoy the trip, but I’m not sure I can afford to do that with my current job. I prefer backpacks to bring valuables because I feel more secure with them, so Crumpler’s House of Horror laptop bag is just perfect.

Crumpler House of Horror laptop bag as a backpack

In case you’re wondering who’s in the photos in this review, that’s my nanay – my ever supportive mom. I asked her to be my ‘model’ and she gleefully accepted the task. After I was done post-processing the photos, I realized that this House of Horror laptop bag looked good on her. So, it’s suited for anyone, really.

First thing we noticed is, as expected from Crumpler, how comfortable it is to wear this bag on your back. The 38-mm soft webbing straps are easily adjustable to even out the weight distribution on your shoulders.

Crumpler House of Horror laptop bag - front and back

The front of the bag has a quick access zippered pocket for the less valuable things you bring. Crumpler House of Horror is meant for up to 15-inch laptops. The laptop sleeve is well-cushioned to ensure your device is safe. The whole bag is also made of water-resistant materials, even the zippers!

Crumpler House of Horror laptop bag

It has a total of 5 storage zones / compartments. The inside of the bag has pockets for your smaller devices like smartphones, digital camers or even chargers.

Crumpler House of Horror laptop bag - side and inside

The bag also has padded carry handles so you can easily bring this along like a tote bag or even as a frontpack – pauso lang.

Crumpler House of Horror laptop bag is versatile - tote or front pack

As always, this bag carries Crumpler’s famous lifetime guarantee. Check out the specs below and price

PRICE: Php 4,950

DIMENSIONS:

Width: 34 cm / 13.3 inches
Height: 42 cm / 16.5 inches
Depth: 22 cm / 8.6 inches
Volume: 12L / 732 cubic inches
Empty Weight: 0.69 kg / 1.52 lbs

COLORS: Gunmetal (featured here – gray/black and red) and Rifle Green

This House of Horror laptop bag may be purchased at the following Crumpler stores:

Crumpler Robinsons Magnolia
Crumpler Trinoma
Crumpler Bonifacio High Street
Crumpler SM Megamall
Crumpler Robinsons Manila

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