Whether it's a tropical vision quest, or a summer jaunt in Europe, the well-traveled gadgeteer faces one eternal scourge -- power. Timbuk2 hears this, and has partnered with Joey Energy to bring you two new travel bags (the Power Commute and Power Q) with internal chargers. Okay, you don't need to have the crunch of sand underfoot to benefit from one of these, in fact, dashing across town will also be a much more liberated affair, knowing that you don't need benevolent weather, or have to pack a dedicated device. The power supply has been designed to deal with the rough and tumble of the outside world, and claims to power pretty much anything that charges over USB. The Joey T1 claims to be able to provide about two full mobile charges, and both of the new bags come laden with all the tech-hiding covey holes you'd expect, costing $199 when they launch in October.
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Timbuk2 Unveils Bags with Joey Energy Power Supply at OR Summer Market
The San Francisco-based manufacturer, announces a partnership with Joey® Energy to offer the first series of purpose-built bags with a power supply to charge a variety of electronics while on the move. As a result of this collaboration, Timbuk2 will unveil two new bags at OR Summer Market 2012 – the Power Commute and Power Q.
"There are a few 'battery' and power bags on the market, however none are from existing or trusted manufacturers in a lightweight, simple and compact format that also charges different brands and types of technology while on the go," says Timbuk2 CEO Mike Wallenfels. "Timbuk2's core consumer has a nomadic lifestyle. It made sense for us to partner with Joey Energy to offer the most innovative charging capabilities designed to keep consumers moving in two of Timbuk2's top selling bag styles."
Not for individual sale, the Joey® T1 power supply is designed with rugged electronics and a tough, water resistant case. Offering a very slim design and wire with a satellite USB port, the Joey® T1 unit features include:
• Energy on the Move – Consumers can charge the T1 before a business trip or vacation to provide up to weeks of charging while in the bag. No more searching for power outlets while on the go.
• One Source for Power Supply - Charges virtually any technology that charges via a USB cable, including smartphones and phones, iPads and Kindles, iPods and other MP3 players, GPS units, tablet computers, etc., eliminating the need for multiple cords.
• Purpose-Built for Life Integrated in a Bag - It's USB ports and LEDs are built into a "satellite" unit in a dedicated compartment inside of the Timbuk2 bag with ports to thread the charger cable to the iPad/tablet compartment or smartphone pocket inside the bag.
• Extremely Efficient Cooling Capabilities - Ensures longer life of electronics and Joey.
• Button-Free – It's powerful computer simply does what is needed without input from the user and won't run the risk of accidentally turning the unit on or off.
• Convenient Pass-Through Mode - Both Joey and the user's device can be charged from a single wall outlet cable.
• Recyclable - Designed to be recycled at any of the many thousands of electronics recycling points throughout the U.S. and the world. Recycling information is available with bag purchase.
"We're passionate about developing innovative solutions for people's frenetic lifestyles," said Joey Energy Co-founder and Outdoor Industry Veteran, George Farkas. "Timbuk2 customers are highly mobile people who don't want to spend their days searching for wall outlets, nor do they want to carry multiple wall charge cables for the electronics in their bag. We're pleased to be partnering with Timbuk2 as they align with our mission to keep people moving and do so in a smart, stylish and functional way."
Available in October 2012 on www.timbuk2.com and in February 2013 at select retailers, Timbuk2's new Power Line includes the Power Commute and the Power Q:
Timbuk2 Power Commute - A TSA-compliant messenger bag with a Joey® T1 Power Supply.
Available in Black/Gunmetal/Algae Green
Size: Medium
Retail price: $199
Power Commute design features include:
• Joey® T1 charge unit fits in a dedicated pocket on the inside with weather proof ports to thread the charger cable to the iPad pocket or phone pocket
• TSA-compliant quilted/tricot lined laptop compartment fits most 15" laptops (and 17" MacBook)
• Removable shoulder strap so you can carry as a briefcase or messenger
• Separate dedicated pockets for your iPad, laptop power brick, etc.
• Napoleon side-entry pockets with faux fur lined phone/iGadget pockets
Timbuk2 Power Q – Timbuk2's best-selling pack with a Joey® T1 Power Supply.
Available in Black/Gunmetal/Algae Green
Size: Medium
Retail price: $199
Power Q design features include:
• Joey® T1 Power Supply fits in a dedicated pocket on the inside that charges virtually any device that charges via USB cable – while in the bag
• Swing Around tricot-lined side access compartment fits most 15" laptops (and 17" MacBook)
• Ventilated back panel to provide breathing room
• Custom-fit strap design for truer, more comfortable fit
• Dedicated pocket for laptop power brick and accessories
• Multiple grab handles and compartments
• Refined weave 840 ballistic nylon



Source: Engadget