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
The Travel Bag from Peak Designs is an extremely well designed, quality bag for modern carry-on adventure, business travel and large camera carry. view bag
A very clean, minimal, stylish and extremely lovely to use daily carry bag from one of our favorite new bag companies. Available in two sizes. view bag
The 28L Transit Backpack from Bellroy is nicely sized and well organized for big commutes, business travel and regular ol' adventure travel. Innovative and classy bag. view bag
The Pakt One travel bag is a stylish and extremely well thought through duffel bag for conscientious travelers. view bag
One of the internet's most beloved backpacks due to its accessibility, organization, build quality and capacity. Dad-bag looks tho. view bag
These Nomatic bags are chock full of pockets. There are 2 different bags here: the Travel Pack expands up to about 30L, perfect for short trips and minimal travel. The Backpack is 20-24L daily carry. Both are sleek, totally organized, and rocking the "jetpack" look. view bag
A functional everyday bag for both urban and outdoor use with solid durability, rolltop expandability, decent organization and side-access for optional camera cube integration. 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
My preferred pack for road trip travel for the fam because it's roomy AF and opens into two segments so I can see all my items at a glance. Can sometimes get away with carry-on with this. 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 Setout Laptop Backpack from Tortuga is a well organized, solidly built backpack for daily carry and pro minimal travel. view bag
The Max backpack from Able Carry is a very capable 30L backpack designed for larger daily carry loads and tighter travel loads. view bag
The Mercator from Cecilia is an absolutely gorgeous, hand crafted backpack with loads of organization, customizable photo and tech storage and great external access. Spendy but epic for a tighter everyday camera carry. view bag
A very innovative backpack for either large daily carry or serious travelers who need one bag for both travel and daily carry. A great bag for medium size 1-bag travel category. view bag
The little brother to the Tortuga Setout, the Setout Divide from Tortuga is a full-featured bag for the style-casual modern minimal traveler. view bag
The Arris from Boundary Supply boasts durable, sleek materials, sophisticated design and a badass harness system. view bag
The X35 from RiutBag converts from a 10L daily carry bag to a 35L travel bag and keeps all your valuables protected from pickpockets. view bag
A very solid backpack for business environments that expands for travel and larger loads. The updated Series 2 design is even better than the first. view bag
A highly capable system of three bags: 42L backpack, 11L daily carry and 2L hip-belt-sling combo. Nice organization throughout. Lived out of the travel bag and sling successfully on the road. 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 Outbreaker Laptop backpack from Tortuga is an excellent minimal travel bag or large-ish daily carry bag. Durable, comfortable, lots of pocketing. view bag
A very solid travel backpack with nice looks, a structured shell, expandable capacity and comfortable straps. view bag
Maximum carry-on size backpack with burly materials, a tight (and long) front pocket, a very protective laptop pocket and a massive main compartment. GoRuck shoulder straps are a personal favorite. view bag
Super durable, very well organized and designed everyday laptop bag. Worthy of everyday life. view bag
Durable. Organized. Playful.
High functioning. Modern.
Sleek. Stiff. Utterly durable.
Bombproof style.
Organized. Spacious.
Most Minimal
Soft & Durable
Innovative.
Protected. Comfy.
Organized. Protected.
Slim, Strong, Handmade
Rugged. Organized.
Expandable. Vandalous.
Burly. Organized
Boxy. Burly. Solid.
Epic Expandable.
Solid. Organized. Techy.
Light & Capable
Classy. Grounded.
Clean. Techy.
Sleek. Affordable-ish. Solid.
Clean. Organized.
Burly. Durable.
Compact. Organized.
Burly. Compact.
Ultralight. Capable.
Massive. Organized. Capable.
Boxy. Massive Capacity.
Beefy. Tactical.
Beefy. Large.
Chunky. Outdoorsy. Camera Ready.
Simple. Low-Key Camera.
Classy. Slimline. Protective.
Burly. Camera Ready.
Clean. Minimal. Organized.
Solid. Simple. Expandable.
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