If there’s one thing I’m constantly saying, it’s that there isn’t enough bartering going on these days. Well, maybe this is the first time I’ve ever said it, but dammit, I mean it. We all did it as kids, right? Baseball cards, video games, I’ll show you, you show me. That kind of stuff. Well, Crumpler Bags is getting in on some of that action in a really cool way.

From June 9th - June 17th at it’s two Manhattan locations: 45 Spring St. and 49 8th Ave, Crumpler will be holding its second annual US Beer for Bags exchange-fest.

From a press release, details emerge:

A selection of the company’s messenger, laptop and photo bags will be offered in exchange for specific varieties and quantities of ale representing a saving of over 30%. One case of Coopers and four Fosters Oil Cans can be traded for a Barney Rustle Messenger bag (retail $95). A Moderate Embarrassment laptop satchel (retail $80) can be procured for two cases of Asahi and a packet of ramen noodles.

But that ain’t all. Follow THIS LINK for a spinning wheel exchange chart. Give it a read to know ahead of time what you’ll need to bring. And what will Crumpler do with the ale from the sale? Participants will be invited to a party afterwards to sample and appreciate the amber brew. The remainder will be donated to art, charity and sporting events. “It’s in our own interests to support others by spreading the beer love, otherwise Crumpler staff will end up with enormous beer bellies” quipped Crumpler spokesman John Thursday.

In addition to beer’s many, many uses, it’s now currency. Take advantage, one and all.