Marcus Reid

Marcus covers technology, travel, and subscription services, with a focus on whether a product's marketing actually holds up in daily use. He has reviewed everything from note-taking apps to airline loyalty programs.

He previously worked in product research for a consumer tech publication, and brings that same rigor to every brand he covers here.

Technology

Pack & Smooch Review: The German Leather Cases That Age Better Than Your Apple Devices

Marcus Reid / August 2, 2026

Pack & Smooch is a Hamburg-based maker of vegetable-tanned leather and Merino wool felt cases for Apple devices, priced well above the mass market. Fit precision and material aging are genuinely exceptional, but the price and shipping times from Germany are real trade-offs worth knowing before buying.