After the success of their killer duffel bag, Pakt partnered with Chase Reeves to design a modern travel backpack for both pro travelers and weekend warriors alike. view bag
This is the bag that started it all for me. The Carry On backpack from Minaal is one of the professional traveler's best friends with its sleek design, killer materials and medium sized capacity for minimal travel. view bag
The Global Briefcase from Topo converts from backpack to briefcase with enough external access and style to be one of my personal favorite daily carry bags. view bag
Clean looks, solid materials.
Stowable backpack straps
The Hideout 5-way from Everyman is an excellent tech briefcase. Solid materials handle outdoor spaces and weather well. Plenty of organization. Watch the video for my caveats on this one. view bag
The Storr backpack from Trakke is a lovely 30L pack for travel and gear moving. view bag
A very capable minimal traveler's bag or large-ish daily carry brief that converts to a backpack or messenger. Simple and solid tech organization, capacity and unique style. Kinda fiddly main compartment interiors. view bag
The Everyday Tote from Peak Designs is a super functional tote bag for everyday use. view bag
Excellent materials. Two main compartments (middle one is expandable) and a front "grip it and rip it" pocket. Stowable backpack straps. view bag
Durable. Organized. Playful.
High functioning. Modern.
Playful. Serious.
Durability + Simplicity
Stalwart. Extensible. Floppy.
Understated. Organized. Stylish.
Organized. Built Tough.
Lil Rambler
Elegant. Playful.
Casual Playful Pro
Epic Expandable.
Lil' Tech Star
Light & Capable
Classy. Grounded.
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