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 28L Transit Backpack from Bellroy is nicely sized and well organized for big commutes, business travel and regular ol' adventure travel. Innovative and classy bag. 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 Travel Bag from Nomatic is a solid offering in one bag travel. 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
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
A thoughtfully designed backpack for modern career professionals who want a classy-casual aesthetic, rugged materials and solid organization. view bag
The X30 from Shimoda is a full featured mobile studio rig for adventure filmmakers and hobbyists alike. Great materials. Floppy but well organized. A personal favorite. view bag
The Arris from Boundary Supply boasts durable, sleek materials, sophisticated design and a badass harness system. view bag
A very solid backpack for business environments that expands for travel and larger loads. The updated Series 2 design is even better than the first. 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
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
Excellent materials. Two main compartments (middle one is expandable) and a front "grip it and rip it" pocket. Stowable backpack straps. view bag
Epic build quality and design. Extremely durable and tough. Sleek looks. It's the techy older brother to the basic messenger. view bag
Rugged builds with lots of organization and access. Organization inserts available. Lots of capacity. Multiple sizes. view bag
Lots of capacity, design details and premium feeling materials. Subtle rolltop with a g-hook for the latch. Great handles. view bag
Burly and tactical in design. Solid external access. Customizable segmentation of main compartment with padded hook and loop shelves and side access. 16" laptop fits tightly in protective compartment. view bag
Super durable, very well organized and designed everyday laptop bag. Worthy of everyday life. view bag
Simple yet Sophisticated
The Organizer
Capable, friendly companion.
The Easy Companion.
Soft & Durable
Slim, Strong, Handmade
Rugged. Organized.
Expandable. Vandalous.
Solid. Organized. Techy.
Epic Expandable.
Boxy. Burly. Solid.
Everyday Excellence
Light & Capable
Solid Companion
Simple. Minimal. Tight.
Sturdy. Light. Laptop.
Big & Classy
Organized. Sleek.
Compact. Organized.
Sophisticated. Clean.
Burly. Durable.
Clean. Expandable.
Clean. Organized.
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