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Very sleek design (and details).
Solid organization built into the bag. Not a typical shell for a bag, can be difficult to pack.
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
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
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
Lots of simple org in this sucker. I love using this on the daily because it's easy to organize.
Slimline. Great feeling materials.
Classic AF. Hands fall in love with it.
This bag from Filson is easily one of my favorite briefcase-type bags due to it's excellent materials, organization, and classic aesthetic. 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
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 perfectly sized bag for tight daily carry packed up in a very modern, functional package. Now available in premium materials. view bag
Slick look. Elon Musk-y. New 2.0 updates are killer.
Now available in a zip version as well!
"Side panel" design gets you in the bag from either side.
Customizable inner separators. Lots of layout options.
Stiff-ish straps. But I like 'em.
The Everyday backpack from Peak Design is delightfully innovative and thoughtfully conceived. These designers are straight-up wizards. view bag
The Everyday Sling from Peak Designs is a truly innovative, functional and delightful little sling with an insane number of thoughtful features for the size. 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
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
An utterly functional daypack in a tight little package with some modern metro styling. view bag
Lovely, durable and stylish materials.
Well designed pockets for modern life.
Classy heritage vibes. Dry finished waxed canvas. Solid modern organization. Hand shucked in Scotland. Made for the long-haul. 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
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
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
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
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
Elegant method for getting into both sides of the bag. Really low-key look (not in this color, lol) and easy access to your gear in transit.
Rolltop for a little expansion of capacity as well as excellent water resistance and weather protection.
The Dalston from F-Stop is a very elegantly designed bag for camera and tech use that doesn't scream "I have thousands of dollars of camera gear in here!" 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
The Viken from YNOT is as simple and sturdy a duffel as a modern urbanite could ask for. And it expands. Just lovely. 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
The Locker Pack from Ryu is an insanely innovative bag for daily carry. 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
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
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
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
The Mountain Panel Loader from Evergoods is a well designed, sturdy, nimble and very comfortable companion for the discerning bag user. 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
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 truly worthy daily carry bag with simple and useful innovations and rock-solid build-quality. I. Love. This. Bag. 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
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
"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
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
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
The Everyday Tote from Peak Designs is a super functional tote bag for everyday use. view bag
The Staad Backpack from Waterfield almost looks like a piece of art. It's beautifully designed (and functional as a mthrfkr!). 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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