It is made from old truck tires. [wannekes]

The Portable Tap Dispenser also has a cupholder so you can more fully cement your reputation as the Beer God of the Party. We're not sure exactly what the bag's capacity is, but it looks plenty big enough to get you a cheer when you walk into a get-together, provided you can serve the beer before it gets flat. It's available now for about $35. [Fun Ideas via Crunchgear]

The pack is waterproof, comes with a built-in metal bottle opener on the strap and is fully insulated to keep coldness in. And when you're done drinking, it's a perfect portable container for vomiting into. [Timbuk2 via Boing Boing Gadgets]

They're also portable and can be stored away for the warmer months. [Design Italia via core77]

The Price: $160

The Verdict: The wireless Audex system which controls your iPod works like any other iPod RF remote. There's an RF receiver dock adapter and a wireless remote for controls. The system is advertise to work with 3rd Gen iPods or newer and from our testing we found the iPod touch and iPhone can not properly be controlled.

The iPod is meant to be housed in a padded pouch inside the backpack which features a headphone extension cable that is rerouted through the backpack and down the right shoulder strap where a female headphone jack is provided. For the remote Burton has made a rubber housing located on the left should strap which makes the buttons accessible at all times. The wireless controller is removable and works as it should, providing the basic play/pause, skip forward/back, and volume up/down.

This backpack has some pretty impressive storage for its size and with only two large sections which incorporate many unique storage compartments allow for nice organization of your laptop, gadgets and small gear. When packed to the brim the bag can be a little bulky and stiff but the heavily padded back and shoulder straps allow for a somewhat comfortable fit. This backpack is not intended to be worn while snowboarding and frankly because of the shape and lack of an extra cross strap we wouldn't recommend it. It seems more fitting that the backpack be used around town or on short trips when you want to easily control your iPod's music and need to carry your laptop and other gear.
[Burton]

Snowmodo is our snow sport winter meet up at Lake Tahoe, with prizes, discounts, tons of fun snow activities, a party and GADGETS. If you can make it (and people are coming from TEXAS) please RSVP. I'll let you wear my hat (below).

For example, you could snap on your snowboarding equipment then quickly transform it into a regular backpack as the situation warrants. I can't say that I'm big into sports that require a ton of gear, but I can see how the QuickShell could prove to be a big-time saver. it might even be smart enough to graduate into an actual product. [Yanko Design]

It's suggested that they could be used as shields, but this will only work if you are faster than a moving bullet—there's only one man who is, and he doesn't need to worry about being shot. Perhaps the only way to be truly safe is for kids to climb totally into the bags. The range start from $175, and should calm even the most paranoid parents, if they can get their kids to carry the fugly things, that is. [Popgadget]

Up close photo:

–Brian Lam
Wear Your Seat [via Sci Fi Blog]

Plus, they added the expands-when-full feature found in the USB flashbag drive as well. Definitely cool, but we'd prefer a wallet version instead. – Jason Chen

Dima Komissarov [Shift via Shiny Shiny]

Contrary to popular advice, I live to go grocery shopping when I'm super hungry. Pulling armfuls of food off the shelves into my waiting cart never feels more satisfying, and I usually end up with the kind of splurge food that I love but would otherwise avoid. (Chips a Hoy, and Lay's Jalapeño Kettle Potato chips, I'm talking about you.)

Problem is, when I get home, I run into my other pointless man-habit: Trying to carry 12-16 grocery bags inside the house at once. You can do 4-5 per arm, by roping them around your wrists, but then fragiles begin to pack down under their own weight; like a whale beached and slowly crushing itself under its own mass. Which brings me, in this very round about way, to the One Grip Bag Holders, that let you pile on a few bags in your hand, below the pivot point on your wrist.

I predict a total carry load, between wrists and hands, of about 16 bags total. Perfect, because making two trips to the car is something I'd rather avoid.

And if $12.99 worth of plastic is what'll take, so be it.–Brian Lam

Set of 2 One Grip Bag Holders [via the Great UberReview]

If only I had a matching G.I. Joe-sized LL Cool J action figure.–Brian Lam

Boombox [Lifepop]

Designed by Joe Hynek, a student at Iowa State University, the Power Purse will be available soon through Solarjo. The estimated cost is $300, but hey—no one ever said cutting edge fashion was cheap. –Dana Bushman

Power Purse [Solarjo via Crave]

This object apparently elicited "oohs" and "aahs" of delight from Hollywood's chosen few when they saw it as part of their pre-Oscar swag. Ewwwww. According to the PR blurb, this pet carrier brings "the 80's boom box ideal back and turns it into THE accessory built for today's fashion, technology, pet, celebrity and music-obsessed lifestyles."

I pity the pets - no self-respecting dog would be seen dead in a bag made out of something Great-Grandma might have worn to clean the house. Just to warn you, Kathy Hilton was seen checking them out, no doubt with an eye on a solution for transporting Paris around in, following her daughter's latest driving misdemeanor. – Ad Dugdale

iPod-compatible pet carrier [TUAW]

The bags are actually quite stylish—if you're into the grey nylon look—and go for a reasonable price. The Laptop Messenger Bag is only $49 and fits up to 15-inch laptops, and the Diplomat, a rolling laptop case for airplanes is $129. We just wish these had Vista Sideshow built in. – Jason Chen

Product Page [Amazin via Electronista]

Another photo:

–Brian Lam

Eleksen Bag Keyboard [Carrypad]

Naneu's pretty good at making bags for all occasions as seen by their huge selection on their website. Their Naneu Pro u120 bag was pretty great, and we can say their Echo bag is definitely good as well.

Designed for camera users—both DSLR and point and shoot—the Echo has lots of compartments to hold lenses, flash units and bodies. The top of the bag has space for other stuff too, like cellphones and iPods. Whatever you use it for, the ample cushioning on the top and bottom compartments make sure all your gear will get to wherever you're going safely.

Also, if you're not big on cameras, you can use this bag for storing other electronics as well. Cellphones, PDAs, music players, battery chargers, card readers, CDs, headphones and other small-ish items can all fit in the pockets. And if you're going out for a picnic, the compartments on the bottom can keep your cokes, sandwiches, condiments and desserts separate and intact. Not to mention delicious.

The strap goes over the shoulder like a messenger bag—diagonally across your chest. You could carry it on one shoulder like a backpack, but the way that it's shaped makes this kind of clumsy. Across is definitely the way to go if you want to maximize comfort. Also, the bag isn't big enough to fit a laptop, so you're out of luck if you're looking to use this as a computer bag. But DSLR owners and food lovers will definitely find a use for the Echo. – Jason Chen

Product Page [Naneu Pro]

It holds my laptop vertically, so it doesn't bend against the curve of my hip, and it doesn't bump into pedestrians when I hustle through crowded sidewalks. The corduroy lined laptop sleeve is built-in, has a velcro fastening strap, and its bottom is positioned slightly off the bottom of the actual bag, to protect your computer from shock. The bottom is rubberized, and the ballistic nylon shell is water-proofed from behind. The smaller pocket has room for business cards, pens, gadgets, and a red ribbon which I keep my RSA SecurID dongle on, with my keys. I trust it to keep Mr. Macbook from harm.

One complaint: I get thirsty running around press junkets, and could have done with an external sidepocket for holding a water bottle. Hit the jump for a picture of the inside of the smaller pocket. And if you have a comment account, let us know if you've come across any noteworthy bags.– Brian Lam

Blogger Bag[Timbuk2]

Intimsport [via Swissmiss]

Be-ez reveals the first MacBook bag [Techdigest]

The OGIO Shling Laptop Bag [Gearlog]

It's not entirely clear how your cellphone communicates with this bag, but it looks like a great way to be sure you don't miss any calls. This could be especially useful with many of the newer cellphones, whose vibrate mode is about as jarring as the flapping wings of a butterfly. Too bad the purse is rather fugly, but this just a matter of personal taste. No word about availability or pricing, or if the purse comes in other styles.

Purse Vibrations [Techie Diva]

Product page [via Uber Review]

If there's a hipster in your life whose lights you'd like us to punch out, by all means equip them with this $50 Woody iPod Blaster bag and make sure they're blasting some Yeah Yeah Yeahs from it while they walk by us on their way to the L train. Nothing says "SCREW U MOM & DAD!" harder than a mass-produced wood print vinyl bag.

Woody iPod Blaster [Fred Flare, via productdose.com]

Here's a gizmo that could come in handy. The Innovus Design Fusion Solar Messenger Bag w/ optional PowerPac is basically a messenger bag that uses solar power to charge external batteries as well as internal batteries of a bunch of personal electronics using an existing 12V cigarette lighter adapter. So not only can you throw all your electronic shit in the bag, you can use it to quick-charge them as well. No price yet.

Innovus Designs Inc - 2006 CES Innovations Award [Eclipse Solar Gear]

Purchase info for solar powered messenger bag [Shopping.com]