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Available in several colors and sizes. Suit-able.
Lots of organization and details.
Expands for travel.
Comfortable straps and back panel.
Top quick access pocket.
Front dual zip pocket with RFID sleeve.
Bottom-front pocket.
Laptop compartment. (Side zippered water bottle pocket not pictured.)
Organization in the main compartment.
Expandable compartment.
A surprisingly solid backpack for both daily carry and travel. Organization, professional looks and an expand/collapse feature for travel conversion. 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
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
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
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
Simple looks. Playful colors. Doesn't look like there's spendy gear inside.
Built in camera cube. Front access + side access.
Front organization panel
Solid water bottle/tripod holder
Fits 16" laptops
The Jumper from Brevité is one of my favorite simple, daily camera bags. It can get dirty easy, may not last forever, but it's very delightful to use for small to medium camera setups. view bag
Simple, classic aesthetic. Great materials.
Rolltop offers a smidge of extra space.
A few great external pockets.
16" laptop compartment.
Available in 2 sizes.
The Tech Rolltop from Waterfield is soft and dense and lovely to feel due to the waxed canvas. Boasts some solid external access as well. 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
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