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canvas fabric Military materials toughen up laptop, iPad bags,Durable, rugged, and stylish are words that dont often go together, especially when laptop bags are involved. Industrial designer Spencer Nikosey, whos based in Los Angeles, may change this perception with his range of backpacks and satchels for portable computers.
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The $150 Desert Sand iPad 2 case is made with a vintage canvas material originally engineered in 1964 and used in the Vietnam War.
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As part of his Killspencer brand, Spencer designs and makes bags that range from messenger satchels to a large carryall, all with specialized laptop oriPadcompartments. Some models standout models include hisSpecial Ops BackpackandDesert Sand iPad 2 Case, the former fitting laptops not larger than a 15-inch MacBook Pro.
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This $340 Special Ops Backpack is made from repurposed military truck tarp material.
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LikeAcme Made, another well-known premium laptop bag manucturer, Killspencer carriers command a premium. The iPad 2 Case will set you back $150, while larger models range from $285 to $450. The bags are available online and ship internationally.
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What sets Killspencer bags apart are the tough materials theyre said to be made of--military brics from various wars. Theres Korean War-era cotton canvas, a material used by soldiers in the 1950s; desert sand-coated cotton canvas used in the Vietnam War; and our vorite, a military truck tarp thats been used in combat.
