NEW for Fall 2013: The Pontoon Horizontal Cross-Body

It’s a purse; it’s a cross-body bag. No, it’s both! The Pontoon has a removable short shoulder strap and a second removable, fully adjustable long strap for two carrying options in one. Don’t you just love versatility? More things you’ll love are this bag’s soft-lined iPhone/glasses pocket with magnetic closure, zippered coin pocket, and signature hidden water bottle holder. But that’s not all. This bag also has a secret zip compartment that’s soft-lined and sized to fit an iPad or iPad Mini. It's on its way to a retailer near you right now! (Actually, it might already be there. Eeee!) So whadyathink? We love your feedback.

NEW for Fall: The Bento Box 3pc Storage Container Set

It’s another super-smart storage solution from Lug! The Bento Box 3pc Set comes with a small, medium, and large container, and each has a window on its lid to help keep tabs on the contents. For shape, we added structured sides. For spills, we lined them with high-grade, waterproof, wipeable material. For style, we chose three brilliant colors for a bold set. We couldn’t think of a better complement to our Cargo 5pc Packing Kit. What do you think?  

Win it Friday: NEW Orange Label Outfielder Backpack!

We're having another "Win it Friday" here at Lug, and this week is an extra special giveaway. Why, you ask? Because you'll have a chance to win a bag that's not only brand new, but also from a brand new Lug collection! Introducing the Orange Label by Lug! The whole collection is on the sportier side, perfect for guys and girls alike. These bags and accessories have a bold new look and a sporty new feel, but that's not all—they're totally tech-tastic! We can't wait for you to see the line in person, starting with one lucky winner of the NEW Orange Label Outfielder Backpack! The outside has six pockets—including a soft-lined pouch for your iPad/tablet and cargo pockets for your charger and cords—plus our signature hidden water bottle compartment. Then open this clever bag up, and inside you'll find a slim document pocket, a padded laptop compartment, and a huge main bay. With all these smart features, our Outfielder Backpack is a home run!

Now, how do you win this brilliant new backpack? Simple! Just go to our Facebook page and "like" Lug. Then click on the "Win it Friday" Facebook post and comment on why you should win! That's it and that's all!

Happy Friday!

Duck Commander + Lug = Happy, Happy, Happy

We are proud, super-excited, and, yes, happy, happy, happy to announce that Lug will be the official travel gear of the Duck Commander Cruise, due to set sail in July 2014. Get excited about getting up close and personal with the entire cast of A&E's "Duck Dynasty"—we're talking cooking classes with Miss Kay and interactive events with the guys. You'll be an honorary Robertson by the time this four-day cruise docks. And as a big bonus, country crooner and American Idol winner Scotty McCreery will be cruising too. Be on the lookout for the special Duck Commander Lug Bags on our web site in the coming months, and check out the Duck Commander Cruise Facebook page for updates and info.

NEW for Fall 2013: The Carousel Mini Cross-Body Bag

Check it out! The first new bag to be unveiled in our fall 2013 line is our Carousel Mini Cross-Body Bag. Sweet and petite, this pint-sized bag easily masters essentials in its soft-lined accessory pocket and three zip compartments. And the the fully adjustable strap is also detachable, which means you can carry this baby on you belt, fanny-pack style. Let us know what you think, and be sure to look for it in stores by the end of the month!

"Pretty Little Liars" Love Lug

HOW. COOL. IS. THIS?

We were thrilled, elated, ecstatic ... okay, pretty much all the "happy" adjectives rolled into one ... to find none other than our Puddle Jumper in these preview shots from the next episode of Pretty Little Liars, which airs July 9 at 8/7 central on ABC Family. You better believe we'll be tuning in!

(Image screenshot from ABC Family site, where you can get more information about the show.)

Food for the Fourth

Today, as I sit and write, reflecting on the fun of yesterday's Canada Day and ruminating the fun of a Fourth of July celebration just two days away, I think ... I'm hungry. Hence this post about food.

There's nothing like a good holiday to bring out the very best in belt-busting cuisine. After all, why do we work so hard the rest of the year if we can't indulge a little when it's celebration time? And of all the holidays, I think I love Fourth of July food the very best. Sitting outside, grilling burgers/steaks/hotdogs/bbq/whatever!, and sipping on some tart-but-sweet lemonade—I mean, what could be better? I especially love the super-patriotic food, like that Fruit-Tart Flag in the picture (thanks, foodnetwork.com!). Just awesome.

For more America-lovin' recipes, check out this Food Network gallery of 24 delicious-looking food and drink recipes of July 4th favorites, and have a happy holiday!