Be Prepared for An Active #Lifestyle with Hybrid Bags @Solo_NewYork @Gammatek #EverydaySolo

Hi Friends,

Hybrid bags are the future of backpacks and Solo New York has taken the lead with these new innovations to take you from Workout to Chill-out with only one bag. These stylish new innovations are available in South Africa thanks to Gammatek, and it is proving to be an innovation that South Africans have been waiting for.

Since its inception to the South African market almost a year ago, it has become a fast-growing urban lifestyle brand that is a must have for anyone that needs a versatile carrying device for a highly demanding, active lifestyle. Apart from the versatility of the Solo bags, they are super stylish and offer a boatload of functionality and compartments for people on the move and that needs a bag to go that extra mile.

Solo All-star Backpack

“There are days that you need to go to your office, meet a client for an off-site meeting, go to the gym and meet some old friends for a catch-up. It is just a hassle, to say the least, to have to go home in traffic and pick up some extra clothes or to carry 2 to 3 bags, for days like these. With Hybrid bags from Solo, you can keep your gym clothes separate from your office wear and still be prepared with some casual clothes for meeting your friends later on. It even has separate compartments for my laptop and tablet to get some work done” - says Gammatek’s Zev Cherniak.

Solo Hybrid bags are made from high-quality durable materials and boast extreme quality when compared to other backpacks in South Africa. Apart from the hybrid feature, they also have an abundance of internal organizing compartments and pockets to keep your day organized and to help streamline any daily event that calls for quick access to mobile devices, documents, and equipment.

When you need to carry more than usual, the padded back straps will ensure comfort and mobility so that you can go by your day with leisure. With a vast range of shapes, colors, and sizes to choose from, there is a Solo Hybrid bag for everyone.

Solo Work to Play Backpack

The Hybrid ranges of Solo bags that are available in SA are as follows:

Solo Work to Play Backpack
Features: Fully padded 15.6" laptop compartment; two front pockets; front zip-down organizer section with key clip; side mesh pockets to fit most water bottles; padded carry handle and backpack straps; lightweight and innovative design allowing it work as a backpack or briefcase. Priced at R999.

Solo All-star Backpack
A backpack with a modern, clean design that will take you from hangout to workout. It comes in a city-cool black and is built for all-day, everyday use. The backpack transforms into a duffel bag with a large capacity. A separate shoe/laundry compartment will keep your gym and office wear separate and an internal organizer section will help you to find all your daily needs in a second. The bag includes a removable/adjustable shoulder strap and hideaway padded backpack straps so that you can carry your bag any way you want, no matter where you are. The bag is also ultra-lightweight and will not weigh you down when you are on the move. Priced at R1699

Solo Everyday Max Backpack
Whether you are traveling, hiking or just commuting, this bag will be the only bag you will ever need for any situation. Pack your over-sized 17’ laptop into the fully padded 17.1” laptop compartment and carry your tablet in the separate tablet compartment. Carry your shoes in an isolated pocket to keep away from your other stuff and still have room for your water bottles in the zippered side pockets. If you are lugging around a heavy load, you cannot have a comfier bag as all the straps are heavily padded for added comfort.

Solo Duane Hybrid

Solo Duane Hybrid
A compact and sleek briefcase that transforms into a backpack; It has a fully padded 15.6" laptop compartment; internal iPad/ tablet pocket; large front pocket with organizer section; two front quick access pockets; padded carry handles with magnetic snaps; removable and adjustable shoulder strap, and hideaway padded backpack straps for added comfort. Priced at R999.

Solo Weekender Backpack Duffel
Be prepared for anything with this handy backpack that converts into a duffel bag in seconds. It has a fully padded 15.6” laptop compartment; internal iPad/ tablet pocket; separate shoe compartment; large side zippered pockets and a handy padded carry handle and straps. Priced at R1499.

Solo Hybrid bags are designed in one of the world’s fashion capitals, New York USA and has won various awards in the USA for both quality and fashion. These bags are the perfect gift for your personal upgrade or to gift it to someone close. The quality is awesome on these bags as I have personally reviewed some of them.

The Solo range is available in South Africa at Incredible Connection, Takealot.com, technomobi.co.za Shopandship.co.za and selected PNA stores.

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Product Review - @Solo_NewYork Ludlow Tablet Sling @Gammatek #EverydaySolo

Hi Friends,

Solo New York makes some quality products, and another product which I got to review and keep is this fantastic Ludlow Tablet Sling shoulder bag for my day to day use. This bag also offers unique features and indeed have made my life easy as I can carry my camera and mobile phones during any event or regular travel. Many thanks to Gammatek for bringing them to South Africa.

The product is of top quality right from the style to the colour of the material. This one comes in Black and Grey colour and has a little leather touch at the bottom front of the bag. The front side contains 2 pockets - first small one on the top side of the bag which has a soft interior side to keep your sunglasses etc. and second bigger one to keep your visiting cards, loyalty cards, pens, smartphone and charging cables etc. The zips on both these pockets are good quality and will last you long. This bag really increases your style and fashion quotient up a notch.

The central part of the bag is to keep your tablet or iPad secure with two portions separated by padded compartment and the front portion to keep your notebook or water bottle or sunglasses or headphones or whatever you want to put it. I used the same to keep my small sized Canon 100D DSLR camera which is easily fitted into this limited space bag. The only thing I observed in this bag is that it's not a backpack to accommodate everything you throw at it, so the purpose for this bag has to be separate. Keep that in mind, and it will help you organise your essentials.

Solo Ludlow Tablet Sling bag can efficiently serve you for a quick meeting with some client where you need to show him something on your iPad or MacBook or 10-11" notebooks. It can only be used to keep something small as the width of the bag is limited, and zips won't get closed easily then. I have taken this bag on a weekend trip to keep my mobile phones, passports and other documents along with a water bottle and it served me perfectly. On another occasion, I kept my Canon 100D DSLR and a prime lens, and it fitted perfectly in this bag. Now today I tried using it with Acer Swift 3 laptop but its boundaries passed the zippers, and it could not be closed. I am sure it will work well with 10" tablets with keyboard attachments.

The Solo bag is locally available at Gammatek and also at takealot.com and other online retailers. There are some pictures on my Instagram page for you to check out regarding the bag. Go check out some of the fantastic backpacks and covers from Gammatek and Solo New York. I really loved this bag for my day to day usage, and I am sure because of its build quality it will last me for at least 2-3 years. 

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Product Review - @Solo_NewYork Everyday Max Backpack @Gammatek #EverydaySolo

Hi Friends,

There is always a market for backpacks and laptop bags as they don't last that long whatever age group you belong to. I can still remember, I have changed backpacks every 6-8 months during my engineering that is nearly every semester and during school time every year. Also during MBA studies, I used a messenger bag which my brother bought from Singapore and gifted me. It's in dying or throwaway condition but I have still kept it with me since 11 years after MBA to keep my educational documents secure. 

I was introduced to this amazing new product from Solo New York via Gammatek South Africa which I was totally unaware of. I got this bag for 2 weeks to use it and I only used it on my weekend trip to Badplass, Forever Resorts. The best part of taking this bag was the conversion to duffle bag if not used as a laptop bag or even with a laptop, the same can be used as a weekender bag. 

The first thing, after being unheard of this Solo New York Brand which amazed me was the quality of the construction and the amazing details to make this backpack look amazingly beautiful. From the zips to the handles of the zips, everything was picture perfect and colour combination was something that will inspire you to carry it all along. There are some pictures on my Instagram page for you to check out regarding the bag.

Some of the features of Solo Everyday Max Backpack are -

• Fully padded 17.3" laptop compartment
• Internal iPad/tablet pocket
• Separate Shoe compartment at the bottom of the bag in an upright position keeps shoes and socks separate
• Large size zippered pockets to keep your extra stuff on the go!
• Duffle bag zip for opening the bag for easy access to clothes and stuff during weekend travel or otherwise 

The backpack is big being 17.3" laptop bag but the padding is enough to support the weight of the same. I bought a 17" laptop bag from Targus last year but I could feel the difference in the quality on Solo New York once as compared to Targus one. My last backpack was from Google for its employees and it lasted around 8 years (from Singapore to Switzerland to London to South Africa) and it didn't have any brand. Solo Everyday Max Backpack will serve you well too and is available in South Africa. I had to let it go before I could fall in love with it and couldn't live without it but this is one bag where I could place my money without any analysis or experimentation.

The empty bag only weighs 1 kilogram and that saves you with at least 6 kgs to make it your cabin baggage while you travel overseas or local. It can carry your 1 pair of full clothes without any towels but with all your electronics for an overnight trip or general travel as a laptop bag. The bag design is upmarket with charcoal grey and blue combination with the yellow stint at the zippers. The bag is surrounded by handles on three sides to carry it as per your choice and has internal compartments to keep your toiletries separate. The front pocket can easily keep your passport or mouse and charge cables etc.

The only con I could find is that if you are lost in your own world while travelling someone can easily open your duffle bag zipper compartment and take out your expensive Bose headphones or Kindle etc.

I really loved the backpack and will check out more from Solo New York and Gammatek website and buy one someday when I need to travel overseas. You can check them out too!

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Gift Him With Lexington @Solo_NewYork Laptop Backpack #EveryDaySolo @Gammatek

Hi Friends,

Whether your friend is a computer engineer, a sportsman or just a man that likes to live life on his own terms, he is probably carrying around more than just his laptop, or rather, the laptop is just the tip of the iceberg as he usually carries phones, tools and other pieces of equipment. If this is the case, he needs a good bag to carry all he needs with him, so for his big day or just to appreciate, a good carry-it-all bag would be the perfect gift these winters.

The right bag for the job
While there are many Laptop bags out there, finding THE laptop bag that works for him will take some researching as there are many features that you would need to take into consideration.

The right Laptop bag had to be lightweight
Sometimes he might be carrying around his whole life with him, which would make the bag a lot heavier, he needs a lightweight Laptop bag that is also of good quality to withstand heavy use, and sometimes abuse he puts his bags through.

The right laptop bag had to have lots of storage space
Because he needs to be able to get all his tools organized and have easy access to them, having different pockets for the tools and instruments was a must, not only to keep him organized but also to help him save time by easily reaching all he needs at any given time.

The right laptop bag had to be stylish
Because the image is important, his laptop bag has to look nice as it would be part of his attire in a way… Sometimes finding a bag that is functional and good looking might be a challenge.

He would definitely love this Lexington laptop backpack from Solo New York.

Why?
This Laptop bag is Inspired by New York’s Exclusive Neighborhood and features a sleek style with a fully padded 15.6″ laptop compartment with lockable zippers along with an internal iPad/ tablet pocket. It also has front zippered pockets with organizer sections and key clip that is very handy, a discrete business lining, 2 zippered pockets on each side, a very welcomed padded back and back straps for added comfort.

Last but not least, it has another very handy feature: the back panel slides over luggage handles which is great if he has a wheeled bag while traveling.

The Lexington laptop backpack from Solo New York was exactly what he needs on his birthday! I wouldn't mind a bag like this on my birthday on 22nd July.

The Solo range is available in South Africa at Incredible Connection, Takealot.com & Shopandship.co.za and includes the below bag range as well as really unique tablet covers. For more information on Gammatek’s product range please visit www.gammatek.co.za or follow us on Twitter @gammatek and Facebook.

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