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CNET
6 hours ago
- Business
- CNET
I Never Travel Without This Backpack, and It's 23% Off Right Now
My job as a full-time food and travel writer requires me to fly to different places all over the world. I am talking about at least 50 flights a year. Regardless of the destination, one thing I can never travel without is a spacious carry-on bag that I can easily hoist into the overhead compartment -- something that is also versatile enough to accommodate all my essentials. It doesn't take a professional traveler to know that having just the right luggage is essential. However, because I fly so often, I've tried out just about every type of carry-on bag you can find. And I say this with every ounce of feeling I can muster: This $31 Dinictis backpack is the single best travel accessory I've ever owned. And it's available now with a 23% discount at Amazon. I'll admit that other carry-on bags might look more stylish and come in a wider array of colors. But I have yet to find one that meets my needs for durability, efficiency and affordability better than this well-designed travel bag that's just $31 for the light gray version. If you have travel plans coming up this spring or summer, this is the carry-on you want to bring along, full stop. And don't worry about misplacing your backpack. Simply throw in an AirTag, especially when you can get a pack of them for a super low price, too. Read more: Traveling Soon? 5 Unique AirTag Locations for Peace of Mind Here are the current discounts for each color: Light gray: $31 (was $40) - $23% off Black: $36 (was $40) - 10% off Dark gray: $36 (full price) Blue: $36 (full price) When only a backpack will do It's available in four colors: gray, dark gray, blue and black. Pamela Vachon/CNET To be clear, my backpacking days were over before they started. Without the means for serious travel before age 25, my life as a traveler didn't kick off in earnest until I was equipped solely with roller-bag sensibilities. As an [age redacted]-year-old, when I scheduled myself for a bus trip along the coast of Peru, with overnight stays in modest accommodations, suddenly a roller bag felt kind of … well, prissy. Roller bags are decidedly inconvenient on unpaved or nontiled surfaces; plus, it's just not a good look when the vibe is more low-brow than luxury. This wasn't a backpacking trip by any means but a backpack was definitely called for. One that could accommodate a week's worth of clothing, amenities and a laptop but still potentially fit in a locker. The Dinictis 40L Travel Backpack came into my life for this particular trip, exceeding my expectations. Since that Peruvian adventure, this bag has come with me on every single trip, no matter the occasion. A backpack that works like a suitcase It's a backpack that packs like a suitcase. Dinictis Many travel backpacks are spacious and compartmentalized but the Dinictis 40L Travel Backpack operates like a suitcase. It opens along three sides so you can flip it open like a suitcase and pack accordingly, with straps for holding your clothing in place. This makes finding what you need much easier than shoving your belongings from the top down like a typical backpack. A side handle even allows you to carry it like a suitcase. When full, it can easily hold up to 10 kg, or 22 pounds, the weight restriction for carry-on baggage for many of the discount airlines. Because it's a backpack, nobody has ever asked to weigh it for compliance. It will always look lighter than it is. Store your laptop with confidence As a writer, I always travel with a laptop so I'm concerned with its portability as well as safety. That said, I hate having it pressed right up against my back, which can be stiff and, depending on where you're going, sweaty. The laptop sleeve on this model is ideally situated near the (sweat-free) front of the pack but isn't the most outward-facing compartment. Honestly, protected by a foam divider, the laptop feels hidden, even when packed to the gills. Outside pockets are a must A side handle is key for navigating public transportation. Dinictis I am team-soft-body, even in roller-bags, for two reasons. First, it's much easier to shove last-minute items into an already zipped suitcase without the clamshell action of a hard case, and second: outside pockets. Who can travel without these? (No, I really want to know…) This backpack has two outer pocket compartments for miscellany, arguably three when considering the extra space in front of the laptop sleeve -- and four if you include the handy water bottle holder. There are even compartments within the compartments. These are the sorts of details that separate the high-functioning from the holding-up-the-line travelers, in my opinion. Read more: Essential Items to Pack and Avoid in a Carry-On Bag to Breeze Through TSA Lines A personal item that can masquerade as checked luggage Safe laptop storage is crucial for a travel writer and this bag has a dedicated sleeve. Vaultz Many travel backpacks have an infrastructure that keeps them in a certain shape, even when empty. The Dinictis model has enough structure to keep its sides afloat while you pack it, but its essence is still as a lightweight, fabric backpack. If you've ever been asked to prove that your carry-on actually qualifies as carry-on, you will understand that "smushability" is an important factor. I have packed this backpack for a weekend away and brought it on board as a personal item. (I will fly Spirit Airlines but I will only do it while giving them as little of my money as possible.) It can totally fit under the seat in front of you when necessary. The beauty of this travel backpack is that it is also suitable as checked baggage, with heavy-duty fabric that can withstand the journey. The straps can be unclipped and tucked away and the body cinched by additional clips, for a tidy package that doesn't make you feel panicky when you watch it being whisked away on the baggage conveyor. I've had many trips where it leaves with me as carry-on and returns as checked luggage. Even in the lighter gray color, its durable material doesn't reveal that it has ever seen the tread of a baggage carousel. It was the function I didn't even know I needed, but now I never travel without it for this purpose. Read more: Best Laptop Backpack for 2025 Dinictis Travel Backpack specs Exterior dimensions: 9.8 x 13.8 x 19.6 inches Storage capacity: 40 liters Weight: 2.49 pounds Pockets: 1 exterior water bottle pocket, 2 exterior front pockets, 1 padded interior laptop pocket Carrying handles: 1 top, 1 side Material: Polyester and nylon 4.7 average rating on Amazon You don't even need to take it from me. The 40L Travel Backpack has thousands of five-star ratings on Amazon. As someone who reviews various products for a living, I know just how rare this kind of rating is. And now that it's still selling for only $31, this bag is a pretty safe bet. When will this deal expire? We don't know how long this deal will last, but we often see at least one color of this backpack on sale on Amazon. Still, we always recommend placing your order sooner rather than later if you want to ensure you get this price.
Yahoo
14 hours ago
- General
- Yahoo
First suspect accused of kidnapping, torturing Italian tourist in court
SOHO, Manhattan (PIX11) – One of the suspects accused of kidnapping and torturing an Italian tourist for his Bitcoin account is expected in court on Wednesday. John Woeltz, 37, was arrested by police officers on Friday. He, along with 33-year-old William Duplessie, allegedly lured the 28-year-old victim to an eight-bedroom SoHo townhouse back on May 6 to steal his cryptocurrency fortune, according to authorities. More Local News The men are accused of using a gun to beat the victim, shocking him with electric wires, cutting his leg with a saw, urinating on him, forcing him to smoke crack cocaine and putting an AirTag on him to watch his every move, prosecutors said. The tourist told his attackers he needed his computer to get his crypto account passwords, which is when he managed to escape, according to authorities. Police said the man was found beaten and bloodied and told officers he had been held hostage for more than three weeks. More: Latest News from Around the Tri-State Duplessie turned himself in on Tuesday morning to the NYPD. Police said he was charged with assault, kidnapping, unlawful imprisonment and criminal possession of a firearm. Attorneys for both suspects have declined to comment on the case. Erin Pflaumer is a digital content producer from Long Island who has covered both local and national news since 2018. She joined PIX11 in 2023. See more of her work here. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
CNET
16 hours ago
- Business
- CNET
Last-Minute Memorial Day Deal: Your Last Chance to Pay Just $75 for 4 Apple AirTags
The big Memorial Day sales might be over, but this Apple AirTags deal is still hanging on. Losing things like your keys or wallet is nobody's idea of a good time, and that's why Bluetooth trackers are so handy. If you have an iPhone, Apple's AirTag trackers are the go-to option for most people, and with good reason. You can put them just about anywhere, and you can even throw an AirTag in your luggage for if (or when) it gets lost during your summer travels. Unfortunately, they aren't super affordable for everyone. But right now, you can grab a four-pack of Apple AirTags for $75 during Amazon's Memorial Day sale. That brings the price down to just $19 per AirTag, but we don't expect this deal to last too much longer. AirTags are some of our favorite Bluetooth trackers. They work seamlessly with your iPhone and its Find My app with a simple one-tap pairing process. You can then throw a tracker in a pocket or luggage as is or grab an AirTag accessory to attach it to keys, a bag, a pet collar, a bike or anything else you want to keep track of. Hey, did you know? CNET Deals texts are free, easy and save you money. Once set up, the AirTags will appear in the Find My app and display your items on a map so you can quickly locate them. If an item is in your vicinity, you can play a sound from the AirTag's tiny speaker with the Find My app and use the Precision Finding feature to be guided to your lost possession. This is handy if you're looking for your keys or wallet in a hotel or Airbnb as you won't be as familiar with the property yet. Simply follow the sound to your missing item. If you lose an item outside where you're staying, you can put your AirTag in Lost mode, which enables notifications for when the AirTag is detected on the Find My network and allows you to add a message, including your phone number or email address. Each AirTag is powered by a CR2032 coin battery, four of which are included with your purchase. The batteries last around a year before you need to replace them. AirTags are rated IP67, making them water- and dust-resistant, so you don't have to worry about damage if they're exposed to the elements, which let's face it, is a higher chance when you're on vacation Why this deal matters AirTags are an efficient, simple way to keep track of your belongings, whether you're about to travel or you know someone who constantly loses their wallet or keys. Since the Memorial Day weekend is officially over, these AirTags might not stay on sale for too much longer. In fact, this deal could even expire or sell out at any moment, so grab yours now if you're interested.
Yahoo
a day ago
- General
- Yahoo
New penalties for using tracking devices like AirTags to commit crimes set to take effect
New penalties for criminals that use tracking devices like AirTags to help them commit crimes will soon hit the books in Florida. An AirTag is just $25 and is small enough to be dropped into a purse or tossed into a vehicle without someone's knowledge. Back in 2022, Action News Jax spoke with Jessica Egger, the mother of a University of North Florida student who was alerted a tracker had been detected on her car. 'It was petrifying. Think as the days go on, and we don't really have any clear answers, it's even scarier,' Egger said at the time. Last year, lawmakers made it a third-degree felony to track another person with devices like AirTags without their consent. Now, starting July 1, criminals who use the trackers to help commit dangerous crimes will face even an harsher punishment. 'Before you had this technology, you think about the effort that had to take place to stalk someone. Now, you can buy one of these things on the internet and have it sent to you and drop it in somebody's purse or drop it in their car in a matter of seconds,' State Sen. Tom Leek (R-St. Augustine) said. [DOWNLOAD: Free Action News Jax app for alerts as news breaks] Leek sponsored the legislation, which was just signed by the Governor. Under the new law, use of an AirTag or similar device to commit 26 various crimes like stalking, domestic violence, and human trafficking will carry the weight of a second-degree felony, which can land a person 15 years in prison. 'We're trying to catch it. We're trying to stay in front of it. And I think it'll do a lot of good for a lot of people, just simply because the technology is so readily available. It's so easy to misuse it,' Leek said. 'This is going to be the right bill for the time.' [SIGN UP: Action News Jax Daily Headlines Newsletter] Leek noted most phones will automatically alert you if a Bluetooth tracking device like an AirTag is detected moving with you. He said if you don't recognize the device, it's important to call police and locate the device. Leek added it's also important to hold onto the device, so it can be handed over to police to help them identify who the device belongs to. Click here to download the free Action News Jax news and weather apps, click here to download the Action News Jax Now app for your smart TV and click here to stream Action News Jax live.
CNET
a day ago
- Business
- CNET
Post Memorial Day Deal: I Don't Travel Without This Backpack, and It's Still 23% Off After The Holiday
My job as a full-time food and travel writer requires me to fly to different places all over the world. I am talking about at least 50 flights a year. Regardless of the destination, one thing I can never travel without is a spacious carry-on bag that I can easily hoist into the overhead compartment -- something that is also versatile enough to accommodate all my essentials. It doesn't take a professional traveler to know that having just the right luggage is essential. However, since I fly so often, I've tried out just about every type of carry-on bag you can find. And I say this with every ounce of feeling I can muster: This $31 Dinictis backpack is the single best travel accessory I've ever owned. Though Memorial Day sales have come and gone, it's still discounted by 23% at Amazon. I'll admit that other carry-on bags might look more stylish and come in a wider array of colors. But I have yet to find one that meets my needs for durability, efficiency and affordability better than this well-designed travel bag that's just $31 for the light gray version. If you've got travel plans coming up this spring or summer, this is the carry-on you want to bring along, full stop. And don't worry about misplacing your backpack. Simply throw in an AirTag, especially when you can get a pack of them for a super low price after Memorial day, too. Read more: Traveling Soon? 5 Unique AirTag Locations for Peace of Mind Here are the current discounts for each color: Light gray: $31 (was $40) - $23% off Black: $36 (was $40) - 10% off Dark gray: $36 (full price) Blue: $36 (full price) When only a backpack will do It's available in four colors: gray, dark gray, blue and black. Pamela Vachon/CNET To be clear, my backpacking days were over before they started. Without the means for serious travel before age 25, my life as a traveler didn't kick off in earnest until I was equipped solely with roller-bag sensibilities. As an [age redacted]-year-old, when I scheduled myself for a bus trip along the coast of Peru, with overnight stays in modest accommodations, suddenly a roller bag felt kind of… well, prissy. Roller bags are decidedly inconvenient when it comes to unpaved or nontiled surfaces; plus, it's just not a good look when the vibe is more low-brow than luxury. This wasn't a backpacking trip by any means, but a backpack was definitely called for. One that could accommodate a week's worth of clothing, amenities and a laptop but still potentially fit in a locker. The Dinictis 40L Travel Backpack came into my life for this particular trip, exceeding my expectations. Since that Peruvian adventure, this bag has come with me on every single trip, no matter the occasion. A backpack that works like a suitcase It's a backpack that packs like a suitcase. Dinictis Many travel backpacks are spacious and compartmentalized, but the Dinictis 40L Travel Backpack operates like a suitcase. It opens along three sides, so you can flip it open like a suitcase and pack accordingly, with straps for holding your clothing in place. This makes finding what you need much easier than shoving your belongings from the top down like a typical backpack. A side handle even allows you to carry it like a suitcase. When full, it can easily hold up to 10 kg, or 22 pounds, the weight restriction for carry-on baggage for many of the discount airlines. Since it's a backpack, nobody has ever asked to weigh it for compliance. It will always look lighter than it is. Store your laptop with confidence As a writer, I always travel with a laptop, so I'm concerned with its portability as well as safety. That said, I hate having it pressed right up against my back, which can be stiff and, depending on where you're going, sweaty. The laptop sleeve on this model is ideally situated near the (sweat-free) front of the pack but isn't the most outward-facing compartment. Honestly, protected by a foam divider, the laptop feels hidden, even when packed to the gills. Outside pockets are a must A side handle is key for navigating public transportation. Dinictis I am team-soft-body, even when it comes to roller-bags, for two reasons. First, it's much easier to shove last-minute items into an already zipped suitcase without the clamshell action of a hard case, and second: outside pockets. Who can travel without these? (No, I really want to know…) This backpack has two outer pocket compartments for miscellany, arguably three when considering the extra space in front of the laptop sleeve -- and four if you include the handy water bottle holder. There are even compartments within the compartments. These are the sorts of details that separate the high-functioning from the holding-up-the-line travelers, in my opinion. Read more: Essential Items to Pack and Avoid in a Carry-On Bag to Breeze Through TSA Lines A personal item that can masquerade as checked luggage Safe laptop storage is crucial for a travel writer and this bag has a dedicated sleeve. Vaultz Many travel backpacks have an infrastructure that keeps them in a certain shape, even when empty. The Dinictis model has enough structure to keep its sides afloat while you pack it, but its essence is still as a lightweight, fabric backpack. If you've ever been asked to prove that your carry-on actually qualifies as carry-on, you will understand that "smushability" is an important factor. I have packed this backpack for a weekend away and brought it on board as a personal item. (I will fly Spirit Airlines, but I will only do it while giving them as little of my money as possible.) It can totally fit under the seat in front of you when necessary. The beauty of this travel backpack is that it is also suitable as checked baggage, with heavy-duty fabric that can withstand the journey. The straps can be unclipped and tucked away, and the body cinched by additional clips, for a tidy package that doesn't make you feel panicky when you watch it being whisked away on the baggage conveyor. I've had many trips where it leaves with me as carry-on, and returns as checked luggage. Even in the lighter gray color, its durable material doesn't reveal that it has ever seen the tread of a baggage carousel. It was the function I didn't even know I needed, but now I never travel without it for this purpose. Read more: Best Laptop Backpack for 2025 Dinictis Travel Backpack specs Exterior dimensions: 9.8 x 13.8 x 19.6 inches Storage capacity: 40 liters Weight: 2.49 pounds Pockets: 1 exterior water bottle pocket, 2 exterior front pockets, 1 padded interior laptop pocket Carrying handles: 1 top, 1 side Material: Polyester and nylon 4.7 average rating on Amazon You don't even need to take it from me. The 40L Travel Backpack has thousands of five-star ratings on Amazon. As someone who reviews various products for a living, I know just how rare this kind of rating is. And now that it's still selling for only $31, this bag is a pretty safe bet. And if you're looking for more, don't miss the best deals from Amazon still going on after Memorial Day. When will this deal expire? We don't know how long this deal will last, as it's a limited-time offer on Amazon. Memorial Day and its associated sales have ended, so the discount could be removed at any time. We recommend placing your order sooner rather than later to avoid missing out.
