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puffy stereo backpack: take the spirit of 1998 with you

fydelity_stay_puff_stereo_backpack

Fydelity’s Stay-Puff Stereo Backpack is just begging to bust out some Beastie Boys or Q Tip. Equipped with a 3000 milliwatt amplifier, the backpack’s built-in speakers can play music for up to 8 hours on 4 AA batteries. It’s equipped with a standard 3.5 mm input jack, so you can plug your iPod in, but…

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June 25th, 2009 comments stumble it! digg it! author: lambert v.

filed under: gadgets just plain fun media players mobile tech retro

transformers backpack is both more and less versatile than other backpacks

transformers backpack

A Transformers backpack is a pretty cool project on its own. When said Transformers backpack is created out of seatbelts, however, then you’re on a whole other level.

The backpack is a thing of beauty, with buckles and all, as well as an interior lined with Transformers fabric. Creative–and appropriate–repurposing.

Can you believe this has…

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June 19th, 2009 comments stumble it! digg it! author: alisha k.

filed under: design geek art + craft strange + wonderful

reppo II backpack: boombox on your back

Reppo II Boom Box Backpack by Joonas Saaranen

This modern backpack is sure to draw attention as you walk down the street — especially if you’ve got the volume cranked up. You see those big black patches? They’re loudspeakers.

Created by industrial design student Joonas Saaranen, the Reppo II backpack features a built in pair of full-range speakers and an amplifier, so you…

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March 12th, 2008 comments (8) stumble it! digg it! author: technabob

filed under: audio design mobile tech

avalanche airbag looks stupid, saves lives

LifeBag Avalanche Vest

You’re sure to make a fashion statement walking down the street wearing one of these. The Snowpulse Life Bag is a special backpack that’s designed to protect hikers in the event of an avalanche.

While it may look ridiculous, I suppose that it’s actually a really good idea if you happen to spend a lot…

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October 27th, 2007 comments (2) stumble it! digg it! author: technabob

filed under: strange + wonderful