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Simple silhouette and burly materials make for a very clean, solid, simple aesthetic.
Just another look at how simple and pretty this lil' bad boy is.
Organization is simple, useful across multiple methods of carry.
The Conceal Pack from Brown Buffalo is built like a tank with a minimal, sleek silhouette. view bag
Low-key, playful aesthetic.
Stowable shoulder straps. #BriefcaseMode #MessengerMode
Two of my favorite external access pockets.
Decent capacity. Slim profile.
External laptop compartment.
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
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
One of the best duffels out there.
Zips down the middle. Two main compartments.
Great external access.
TSA Pocket feature surprisingly useful.
Comes in multiple colors.
The Pakt One travel bag is a stylish and extremely well thought through duffel bag for conscientious travelers. view bag
Ruddy, natural and classy aesthetic. Available in multiple colors.
Extremely solid materials. Thoughtfully designed organization and capacity.
Made for grown up boys and girls (who still have some adventure in them).
The Bolt Backpack from Waterfield Designs is a damn classy bag. If I was playing the "raise money" game in the bay area, this is the direction I would go. 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
A medium size travel bag made with solid materials.
Excellent internal organization for tech and daily goodies.
The materials inside make this bag feel really nice to use.
A really solid feeling bag with lots of pockets both inside and outside the bag and enough capacity for the minimal traveler. 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 very classy yet playful aesthetic in this killer lil' work bag.
Expands and contracts for those days when you need to bring more.
Unbelievable internal organization in this bag. Very killer.
The Duotote from Bellroy is a killer daily carry bag for those of us who value style and organization in a tight, sleek package. view bag
The Atlas Executive Holdall from Waterfield is an excellent large-ish capacity shoulder bag designed to help you shift seamlessly from tech gear to gym gear. 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
Very clean, modern, urban aesthetic. Made with seriously lovely leather.
Back panel is very comfortable. (Also, comes in different colors)
Totally customizable and removable inner organization. Can all be removed and makes a great daily carry bag (or leave some in and customize for how you carry).
Hidden tripod holster and rain fly.
The Mercator from Cecilia is an absolutely gorgeous, hand crafted backpack with loads of organization, customizable photo and tech storage and great external access. view bag
Smooth looks and padding all around the bag makes for easy travel.
Tons of capacity in this 35-45L bag (that also can compress to a 30L mode)
Back panel speaks to the attention to the detail throughout this bag. Hideaway hip and shoulder straps. #magnets
The Travel Bag from Peak Designs is an extremely well designed, quality bag for modern carry-on adventure and business travel. view bag
The Pioneer from North St. is an exceptional little fanny pack/sling bag made with classic bag making techniques by hand in Portland, Oregon. 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
Simple, clean aesthetic.
Solid organization in this bag, from the laptop compartment to the quick access pocket, org admin panel and more.
Remarkably comfortable straps + back panel.
Lots of capacity for today's minimal travelers.
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
Simple, essential aesthetics. Possibly too simple, but it does it's job damn well.
Modern tech organization panels and compartments make duffels like theseactually nice to travel with.
Laptop and business papers, man, storage.
Separate shoe compartment (that, of course, eats into the main compartment's capacity).
Luggage passthrough in case youreally need to bring a lot with you to the airport.
The Tortuga Setout Duffel is affordable and really durable duffel luggage built with tech organization, a security pocket, a shoe compartment, laptop storage and extremely ample exterior access. view bag
The ATD1 is an expandable backpack you can use for both travel and daily carry. Looks pretty damn good too. One of the best in this category for sure. view bag
Several little spots to segment your daily gear. Key clip, soft-lined pouch for glasses, etc.
Expansion and contraction to fit your load. Expandable gusset is very thoughtfully designed; it works without you having to think about it.
Surprising amount of space for how small this thing can look on the body. Mirrorless cameras with small/pancake lenses will likely fit, for example.
Carry on the body 3 different ways. (I bet you could think of a couple more if you got really creative)
My favorite entry-level sling, Bellroy's Sling is thoughtfully conceived and built with delightful, rugged materials. But it's the simplicity of this bag that keeps me coming back to it. view bag
"Classy-casual" vibes. Heritage materials.
Solid internal organization.
Leather and waxed canvas straps. Classy looking on dress clothes.
A thoughtfully designed backpack for modern career professionals who want a classy-casual aesthetic, rugged materials and solid organization. view bag
Inner compartment organization is excellent.
Uber comfy padded handle. Straps long enough to shoulder carry.
Perfect capacity for lots of jobs.
The Truck from Tom Bihn is an excellent 25L organized tote with extra comfortable handles and rugged, durable materials. This is our favorite "family adventure tote" at the moment because it's just an excellent bag for beaches, parks and grocery stores. view bag
The Simple Office bag from Qwstion is an excellent convertible briefcase/backpack with organization and aesthetics that fit many modern city folks. view bag
Simple organization. Those two pouches on the front are very useful.
Made with just beautiful materials. Very classy bag in person.
Camera insert accessory available.
A gorgeous messenger bag with a kind of modern urban-alpine aesthetic and absolutely lovely, dense, long-haul materials. view bag
Simple, utilitarian but not unstylish aesthetic.
One of my favorite strap and back panel designs. Comfortable and breathable.
Simple insides. Nice tall, narrow inner cavity shape.
The Daypack from DSPTCH is an American made favorite daily carry bag for many serious bag geeks. 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
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
The Pro Executive Backpack from Waterfield Designs is an exceedingly great bag for any of you business-y type people out there. Whoooo doggie. view bag
The inner compartment is completely customizable using their innovative dividers.
You'll find tons of beautiful design details throughout the bag.
One of the only messenger bags to enable such a wide variety of custom carry options.
The Everyday Messenger from Peak Design is a delightfully innovative messenger, with the capabilities to be used as both serious office bag and adventure photography/drone bag. view bag
Massive capacity. Expands from 45-65L.
Shoulder and hip straps hide away behind a magnetic panel.
Excellent materials + build.
Internal organization. Zipped pockets on both sides.
Shoulder and hip straps are solid for hauling the load.
The Duffelpack from Peak Design expands from 45L to 65L (a little too large for carry-on on most airlines), has backpack straps that hide away, is made of weatherproof material and is a durable and organized companion for LOTS of different kinds of adventures. view bag
Clean lines. Thoughtful design. Lightweight yet durable.
Lots of capacity. Great visibility.
Solid external organization.
Carry comfort is complicated.
The Travel Duffel from Peak Design is a simple travel companion with some very useful features like weatherproof materials and killer external access pockets. Handles can be a little fiddly. 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
Customizable insides, opens clamshell.
Attaches to a larger travel bag from North St.
The Weekender Meeting bag from North St. is an excellent little slimline daily carry bag. Built by hand in Portland, OR, with great materials. Attaches to the larger Weekender Travel Bag. view bag
Such a gorgeous piece of kit. Very few bags will patina with you over the years like a leather bag. Very few leather bags are this kind of modern casual. view bag
Classy, simple, understated but very stylish aesthetic. (Lots of colors available too.)
Lovely inner fabric and innovative organization panels for your daily essentials.
Converts between backpack, briefcase and tote. (Not shown here: briefcase. Watch the vid.)
The Daypack from Qwstion has serious design chops. It's simple and elegant with thoughtful organization for modern business folks who need backpack/briefcase conversion. It even works to wear with a suit! view bag
Modern, stylish, creative aesthetic.
Surprisingly large capacity inside the bag. Nice laptop compartment and subtle organization.
Slim shoulder straps look fashionable, also convert to tote handles for carry by hand.
The Day Tote from Qwstion is a remarkably designed bag that's surprisingly awesome to use. view bag
Stylish metro vibes in a packable backpack is unique.
Padded straps and multiple external pockets (including a lovely Fidlock magnetic front clip)
Lightweight and thin, it packs flat into your travel gear
The Go packable backpack from Aer definitely provides more than most packable backpacks. view bag
Solid, simple, clean looks (without sacrificing functionality)
Back panel has luggage pass through. Shoulder strap is satisfactory.
Lots of capacity. Suitcase opening. Mesh organization on top panel. (All like you expect them to be)
Solid tech organization panel, quick access pocket, water bottle pocket, laptop compartment with water-resistant zip.
The Travel Duffel from Aer is an excellent "trunk style" duffel bag, but with a whole smattering of modern travel tools like laptop storage, water bottle storage, and tech organization. view bag
Straps hide away for tote-mode.
20L capacity, lots of internal organization
2 quick access pockets. Nice details.
A great option for slimline casual-professional daily carry. Great materials. Solid organization. 20L. view bag
Excellent materials on this bag.
28L capacity = minimal travel + daily carry capable.
Lots of organization. Great laptop compartment.
Top quick-access pocket.
Front vertical pocket.
The 28L Transit Backpack from Bellroy is nicely sized and well organized for big commutes, business travel and regular ol' adventure travel. It's such an innovative design. 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
Great materials. Great pocketing + design. 3.11lbs.
Stowable backpack straps. Some modular accessories.
Can work with their camera cubes.
Duffel or backpack carry. 32L capacity.
The Aegis from Boundary Supply is a killer duffel with excellent materials, thoughtful design, and just the right amount of pocketing. Bluesign certified. 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
Clean and simple looks.
Slimline profile.
Solid organization. Minimal size.
Doable 'briefcase mode.'
Simple, nice straps. Luggage passthrough.
The Slim Pack from Aer is a sleek, all matte black compact daily carry bag with simple, but solid organization and excellent durability. 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
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
"InfiniteZip" zipper throughout the outside of the bag.
Several zip pulls means you can access any corner of the bag from the outside.
"Pop-up" camera cube at the bottom of the bag.
Very solid internal organization.
The DUO from Wandrd is a killer daily tech rambler with enough organization for the most fussy among us and solid weather protection for all your tech gear. view bag
Sleek looks.
Solid tech organization with both internal and external access to pockets.
Dedicated shoe compartment keeps your gym stuff separate from your business papers.
The Dayfarer backpack is one designer's take on the perfect bag for work and gym. view bag
Clean styling.
Tote handles + backpack straps.
Simple laptop pocket.
Discrete water bottle sleeve.
Small quick access side pocket.
Luggage passthrough.
A great daypack with some modern yet grounded styling and materials. Designed thoughtfully, just enough organization, just enough style. view bag
Killer aesthetic on this thing.
Solid straps. No mesh, tho.
Comes in 30L or 40L.
Nice organization. Nice external access.
The Topo Travel bag has a playful style, which I like a lot, but it is very serious about being a great travel bag. This is a classic. view bag
Bitchin' external access on this thing.
Separate laptop pocket.
Excellent capacity for everyday use + minimal travel.
The Core Pack from Topo is a classic daily carry bag with solid organization and materials at an extremely affordable price. view bag
Playful aesthetic. Ready for heavy use.
Stowable backpack straps.
Clothing + tech for short trips.
Laptop compartment with admin panel.
Two front dimensional pockets.
The Global Briefcase 3-Day from Topo is a very capable minimal traveler's bag, with enough tech organization, clothing capacity and style hybrid 2-3 day travel. 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
Beefy materials, padded.
The bigger brother to the Daypack, same design flavor, a little bit more space view bag
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