Pacific Design today introduced the Ruckus Laptop Bag Collection, a line of laptop backpacks and messenger bags designed for urban, professional, and student lifestyles. Both the Ruckus Laptop Backpack and the Ruckus Laptop Messenger Bag are up to 30 percent lighter than other similar laptop bags, according to Pacific Design, and are constructed from water-resistant materials. Each bag also offers an AC adapter zipper pouch, a protective iPod pocket, a 'seamless' water-resistant compartment, and a felt-lined pocket for miscellaneous items. Both Ruckus laptop bags come in various color combinations, and are due to ship in November. The Ruckus Laptop Backpack is priced at $70, while the Ruckus Laptop Messenger Bag will sell for $60.

The bags boast a weight-repositioning design to place the computer flush on the back, evenly distributing weight. The slim profile measures 6-inches thick, fitting most 15.4-inch notebooks inside a side-loading laptop compartment for easy access. A moisture-resistant zipper pocket combines with a 3-inch main storage compartment for books and files, and ergonomic straps feature a breathable mesh airflow channel. The bags also include water bottle, key clip, and pen holders.

"The Ruckus Laptop Bag Collection merges fashion and function with its innovative, lightweight and slim design, coupled with laptop protection and multiple storage compartments to accommodate all of today's communication and entertainment devices."



The new bags feature an ergonomic shoulder strap structure, 360-degree laptop protection, and dedicated media storage. Customers who register Ruckus products at the Pacific Design website also receive a free removable cellular phone/iPod pouch, according to the company.