What gives you more status points than carrying a high-end Tumi bag? Carrying one for an admirable cause.
This fall, bag maker Tumi will present a limited edition backpack co-designed with internationally renowned artist Anish Kapoor to benefit Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF), A.K.A. Doctors Without Borders. MSF is an independent global humanitarian aid organization that provides emergency medical assistance to over 70 countries around the world. Tumi plans to donate 100 percent of the $695 price of the Anish Kapoor Field Bag to MSF.
Not only are these bags full of good karma, they're also full of cool tech features:
• A solar panel for charging your phone, PDA and other gadgets,
• A Tumi Electric Adaptor,
• A removable, padded laptop sleeve,
• Removable compartments and pockets,
• Interior and exterior accessories pockets for things humanitarians might need: say, a flashlight, travel documents, a camera, and a water bottle.
Tumi plans to produce 500 of these limited-edition backpacks. They'll ship in early in September.
Thanks to Errol Pierre-Louis for this post!
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August 23, 2006 8:11 PM
Which, for the socially concious geek in me, might be enough reason alone to make me buy one. (Although the price is kind of staggering...but since I spent a ton on a MBP, I may as well carry it in something worthwhile) That being said, the bag looks absolutely lovely. Is there a status stigma associated with Tumi bags? I didn't know! I'm just jazzed about solar rechargers (great for chilling outside at lunch) and a removable laptop sleeve! Hell, they even tossed in a water bottle!
August 24, 2006 10:29 AM
IMHO, Tumi bags are pretty cool, albeit pricy. But I think you do have to supply your own water bottle!
August 24, 2006 12:21 PM
I'm sorry, but $695 for a backpack? If you want to support Doctors without Borders, send 'em a check. Is anyone who can afford a $695 backpack actualy going to wear it to work? Solar panel notwithstanding, this is just another status symbol that the elite class can flash to feel good about themselves.
August 24, 2006 4:15 PM
I was with you until the "elite class blabla" there Mike. The price point is really high, and that's sad, but "wahwah elites with money" just devalues everything else you said. It's just too mean spirited to add to your point. I'm not saying I don't agree that the bag is way way overpriced, but the rest just wasn't necessary. :)