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 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 DUO from Wandrd is a daily tech rambler with great materials, solid organization and a built-in camera cube. Weather protection, external access, straps and side access all on point. view bag
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
One of the internet's most beloved backpacks due to its accessibility, organization, build quality and capacity. Dad-bag looks tho. 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
A thoughtfully designed backpack for modern career professionals who want a classy-casual aesthetic, rugged materials and solid organization. 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
Super durable, very well organized and designed everyday laptop bag. Worthy of everyday life. view bag
The Easy Companion.
Everything but Carry-on
Affordable Killer.
Rivers & Rambles
40 Year Simplicity
Lil' Tech Star
Minimal. Essential.
Light & Capable
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