Gadget Reviews

Price: from £34.99
From: Noisebag.com

It's not often that a backpack qualifies as a gadget for TechieStuff.co.uk, but the Noise Bag Stereo Backpack certainly does.

Available in a range of styles and colours the idea is simple - you plug your iPod, mobile phone or MP3 player into the bag, turn on the built in amplifier and the sound comes out of a speaker on each of the bags straps.

The backpacks have a number of pockets varying in size meaning not only will your phone slide into a nicely sized, safe pocket on one of the straps, a range of elasticated and zipped pockets mean that it'll carry just about anything. We even managed to get a Samsung NC10 Netbook into an elasticated pocket inside the main compartment.

Sound quality from the speakers is good, and thanks to the battery powered amp that's built into the bag, and the rotating volume control that's attached to the wire that plugs into your device, it's plenty loud enough for cycling through city or countryside.

Because your device is held securely on the strap, it also means that you can still get to it quickly and easily to change the track or answer a call.

As well as the fun and gadgety side to this backpack, there's also a safety aspect. It's all too easy if you're walking to school or cycling to tune out from the rest of the world when you have headphones in, but thanks to the speakers on the Noise Bag you'll still be able to hear ambient or warning noises.

The Noise Bag would make a great Christmas present for just about anyone who likes their music or time outdoors!