Think Tank Photo My 2nd Brain Apple iPad / 10" Tablet Bag

Is “brain” really the best descriptor for what Think Tank’s tablet bag does? While not adding cleverness to your device per se, what the 2nd Brain does instead serve as an excellent carry-all including any Apple iPad, or like-sized tablet. This pack mule also includes a shoulder strap with buckle for attachments of accessories both personal and electronic. In short, My 2nd Brain won’t raise your device’s IQ, but may make the user look and feel smarter for carrying so much in one economically-sized tablet bag.

Editor's Rating 

Apparently when the folks at Think Tank promise a carry-all, they truly deliver. Their My 2nd Brain tablet bag includes eight inner pockets and pouches of various sizes and material composition, all sealed up with good strong zippers. (These are billed as “YKK® RC Fuse zippers,” which certainly sounds impressive.) From front to back, then, the storage spaces go as follows: In the front pocket is a small organizer section for pens, business cards and items of such size; facing this is a large nylon pocket and between is one of those now-classic dangly keyrings. Behind the outer pocket is a space for an iPhone-sized device for the multi-electronically inclined. What will call the mid-section is perhaps most impressive of all, with two water-resistant zippered pockets facing two net pockets; among the four, any number of accessories from recharging power cord down can be stored. Behind this is, yes, a space dedicated to the tablet. Think Tank publicizes My 2nd Brain as an iPad bag, but any device similarly sized fits smoothly here. In fact, the device space measures 7.9” x .8 x 10” (WDH) to fit any number of devices not named iPad. Plus, the would-be purchasers will certainly note the generous amount of padding in the tablet compartment. Finally, the back pocket is something of an afterthought. Making decent storage for small documents, the user might be concerned with the flimsiness of the Velcro closures on this part. And we haven’t even touched upon the exterior! The Think Tank My 2nd Brain is made of durable water-resistant synthetic with polyurethane coating at the bag’s bottom. The included adjustable shoulder strap is OK but gets redemption from the useful dual-cross buckle for attachments of headphones, sunglasses case, etc. “My 2nd Brain”? Think Tank may even be selling their product short. More like “My 2nd Whole Other Body.”

Pro: 

• Lots and lots of pockets
• Water-resistant fabric
• Buckle on shoulder strap for attachment of accessories

Overall: Great

Features

• Designed to fit the Apple iPad 2/3/4
• May also fit most tablets up to 10.1" screen size
• Tablet pocket space: 7.9” W x 10” H x 0.8” D
• Made of tough, soft water-resistant fabrics and metal hardware that complement the Apple aesthetic
• Durable water-resistant fabric, plus fabric underside has a polyurethane coating for superior water-resistance
• YKK® RC Fuse zippers, nickel-plated metal hardware with brushed aluminum finish
• Interior lined with 210D silver-toned nylon
• Padded protection for your most valuable electronics
• Easily accessible organizer for pens, business cards, keys or other personal items
• Dedicated iPhone pocket with plush liner and earbud cozy for rapid access
• Dual-cross buckle on shoulder strap enables you to attach bulky headphones, water bottle, baseball cap or sunglasses case
• Large rear pocket for documents or papers
• Removable shoulder strap with adjustable, non-slip pad

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