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Looks smart in black. The polyester made from recycled bottles feels great.
Really large capacity: comes in 40L and 35L.
Lots of organization for the little stuff in the main organization panel. Also features dual water bottle pockets, laptop and tablet pockets, quick access pocket.
Really robust and comfortable back panel and straps. Hip straps are great as well.
The Setout from Tortuga is one of our highest recommended travel bags because it has tons of capacity and organization and a very comfortable back panel and straps. view bag
Really solid water resistance and protection for your gear. Looks a bit boxy.
Crap tons of organizations and interesting pockets for organizing your gear. Organization enthusiasts rejoice!
The Travel Bag from Nomatic is a solid offering in one bag travel. view bag
Now available in the upgraded "Synik" version. (Watch the vid.)
Intuitive organization.
USA build, materials and details.
Some love it. Some hate it. All respect it. #dads
One of the internet's most beloved backpacks due to its accessibility, organization, build quality and capacity. Dad-bag looks tho. view bag
Solid looks. Nice accessories.
Excellent back panel and straps.
Great organization. Optional camera accessories.
Excellent materials.
Thoughtful details
The Prima System from Boundary Supply is one of the best in this kickstarter-y/techy/camera/daily-carry category because of the material feel and functionality in use. view bag
Kind of a solid, standard, utilitarian aesthetic. Built really well with solid, classic materials.
In use you find the organization and pocket sizes are great on this bag.
The insides are simple, but not without decent organization.
An extremely solid everyday backpack suited for carrying lots of gear or compressing down to a minimal daily carry haul. One of my favorite all-around bags. view bag
Simple, clean looks, but super functional.
Comfy straps, some air channels on the back.
15" laptop sleeve on the back
Bitchin' top handle. G-hook is the main clasp.
Front organization pocket.
Two great water bottle pockets. Quite expandable.
Smith the Roll Pack from Millican is a perfect eco-friendly rambler for daily adventures that's built excellently, has plenty of room for your stuff, but still looks good when it's not totally full. view bag
Great aesthetics. Great build. Personal Fav.
Simple organization. Oriented towards one side of the bag.
Clamshell opening. 24L capacity.
Extremely innovative, comfortable straps.
15" laptop compartment.
A very clean, minimal, stylish and extremely lovely to use daily carry bag from one of our favorite new bag companies. view bag
So much capacity. Simple-but-good organization.
Clean, modern look. Comfortable too.
A modern and elegant take on the classic, expandable roll-top bag. Excellent materials, lots of expandable capacity, lovely to use on the regular. view bag
A classic daypack with plush and delightful materials and designs and some extra room for whatever kinds of bulky things you may need to carry. view bag
Pretty killer looks, given all it's lovely techy features.
Excellent tech organization. Materials used here feel so good.
Removable camera insert, easy access from the top of the bag.
Collapsible shoe compartment works as extra pocket at the bottom of the bag.
An extremely versatile and feature rich bag that doesn't look half bad, the Errant has lots of organization in an innovative pack for everyday use. One of my favorites. view bag
Extremely comfortable back panel and straps.
Understated, simple, utilitarian aesthetics. Dig it.
Large capacity carry-on travel backpack with some very thoughtful organization features.
Lots of external access on this bag: shoe pocket along with quick access top pocket and two side zippered pockets (both usable as water bottle holders).
DSPTCH hand-makes bags here in the USA and the Travel Pack is a great example of the kind of extremely durable designs they put together. view bag
It's got a good look. "Rugged tech."
(Pretty solid) camera accessories and organization.
Available in two sizes: kinda big and really big.
Lots of decent organization.
Security pocket hides against your back.
A very functional (and stylish) bag for both urban and outdoor use with solid durability, decent organization and side-access for optional camera cube integration. view bag
Very simple aesthetic. Definitely on the rugged side of stylish and clean.
Extremely simple bag in terms of pockets. A couple inside, one on the outside.
Laptop compartment on the back is tough and protective.
Expensive, but it's got an amazing warranty. A simple, understated, powerful bag that will gladly see you through anything in life. view bag
Solid Materials. Clean looks.
Very comfortable, robust shoulder straps.
Solid organization panel.
25L capacity.
The Setout Laptop Backpack from Tortuga is well organized solidly built for daily carry and minimal travel. view bag
The Guide Pack from Tom Bihn is a bag geek's boner pill. It's classic design and exceedingly excellent manufacturing make it more like an heirloom than a bag. But this bag also performs great as a travel bag! view bag
Padded well, no travel drag, *very* minimal.
Innovative harness system. In use it really is responsive, comfortable, ergonomic.
Spacious laptop compartment boasts extra clothing storage.
Top quick access pocket is the only external access.
Small travel document pocket on the inside lip of the long edge of the bag.
40L maximum carry-on capacity. Padding and compression.
Excellent lining material and panel organization.
The CTB40 from Evergoods is a mean, sleek and minimal bag for professional travelers and unique gear hauling jobs. Limited external access, but excellent to use with a second smaller bag. view bag
Padded and suspended laptop sleeve.
Top quick access pocket is one of the best ever.
More-solid-than-normal straps and back panel.
The Civic Half Zip (CHZ22) from Evergoods is a modern classic with just the right amount of organization and capacity executed with precision build quality and excellent materials. view bag
Solid all-black looks. Extremely durable and water resistant and padded... so your gear is safe. (Bulky tho.)
Lots of capacity for carry-on travel. Lots of organization too.
The Outbreaker backpack from Tortuga is a solid 1-bag travel pick. I personally prefer the less bulky (and more spacious) experience of traveling with the Tortuga Setout, so be sure to check out that bag too. This Outbreaker, however, has quite a bit more padding and protection around the entire bag, so if you know you'll have delicate stuff inside you may prefer this one. view bag
Removable hip straps, expandable capacity
Excellent harness system for this bag. It might look a little funky, but it's comfy AF.
Solid capacity expands on the back of the bag for minimal carry-on travel.
Here is the bag fully expanded for travel.
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
Unique, burly, "urban utilitarianism" kind of look.
Tons of external access and organization.
Extremely water resistant. Built real well.
Great straps. Stowable water bottle pocket.
At first glance it looked weird. Then I used it for a couple days. Good god does this bag do it all well. Seriously, so much organization, so well built. view bag
Easily one of my favorite bags for serious urban and outdoor daily carry. The Alpha 31 from Remote Equipment is a delight to use and will remain durable for years and years. view bag
Clean, minimal exterior. Simple, solid external access.
Super comfortable strap setup.
Excellent internal organization.
16" laptop compartment with weatherproof zip.
Tri-zip access system.
A clean and sleek pack made from excellent materials, with just the right amount of internal and external organization to satisfy... all built USA tough. view bag
Not sure when this one is going to be available to the masses, but it's a solid one. view bag
The Mountain Quickdraw is a 24L backpack from Evergoods featuring their ingenious backpack straps and epic materials. view bag
Outdoorsy vibes.
Killer water resistance and protection.
Customizable camera cube setups.
Ridiculously comfortable harness system.
The X30 from Shimoda is a full featured mobile studio rig for adventure filmmakers and hobbyists alike. view bag
Simple aesthetic. Killer durability and external access.
Expandable rolltop gets you some extra space.
3 external access pockets.
1 Laptop pocket with water sealed zip.
Side zip into the main compartment. #lifesaver
Understated looks for such a functional bag.
The Passport backpack from Futures is a delightful and feature rich everyday carry bag (that's totally doable for minimal travel). view bag
Xpac exterior. Rolltop for expandability.
Side camera access. Removable hip strap.
Great internal org for camera gear.
Beefy for daily carry, but doable. Can travel.
The Element backpack from Compagnon is durable, expandable and built to house all your daily photo/video needs. view bag
The Mountain Panel Loader from Evergoods is a well designed, sturdy, nimble and very comfortable companion for the discerning bag user. view bag
Uber well built.
Converts between: backpack, briefcase, messenger.
Expandable from 20-30L.
Easy-ish front access pocket.
Tech organization throughout.
Killer details.
The Forge from Black Ember is a convertible backpack-briefcase-messenger with expandability from 20-30L. view bag
Clean and expertly built.
Lots of modular accessories.
Excellent harness system.
The Arris from Boundary Supply boasts durable, sleek materials, sophisticated design and a badass harness system. view bag
Spacious capacity. Burly materials.
Available in 30L and 40L sizes.
Robust straps and back panel padding.
Large capacity. Big ol' mouth.
Killer top access pocket for on-the-go organization.
The Capsule Pack from Aer x Nine Hours is a robust, burly, minimalist inspired travel backpack with some solid external access and organization. view bag
Epic build quality.
Luxurious materials.
Killer bag, high price tag, but killer. Unpretentious aesthetics. Access and organization. Excellent, innovative materials. Modern classic design. view bag
A very capable travel bag for the price.
Solid capacity in this 38L bag.
Top front pocket size is excellent.
The Litehaul 38 from Kathmandu is capable, stylish, boasts a very interesting pocket configuration and a more comfortable than normal harness system. view bag
Satisfying design and materials.
Surprisingly comfortable
Built for the modern workday
Simple, clean aesthetic on a daily backpack for a techy lifestyle. Great materials and a few pleasant surprises under the hood. view bag
Simple, clean looks. Durable materials. Killer water bottle sleeves.
Just small and light enough to fit as a packable daybag.
Lightweight, simple and comfy straps.
Water resistant, laptop pocket, cute lil' look!
The Outbreaker Daypack from Tortuga is a nice mix of sturdy/durable and lightweight. It's pretty easy to pack away into a larger travel bag for those of us who need a decent daypack. sByImuwUyMw view bag
Robust X-pac material. Water sealed zips. Super durable.
Straps and back panel are super cushy, comfortable.
Perfect for minimal travel. 27L. Fits under airplane seat.
Boxy looks, but a killer combo of features.
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
Water resistant. Expandable. Sleek.
Multiple side-access doors.
Lots of ways to configure the inside of this bag.
Expandable front compartment.
Water resistant, not that bad looking.
The OneMo backpack from PGYTech is a soft-shell photo/video/drone backpack with expandability and external access doors into multiple locations on the bag. view bag
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