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
A very well designed, stylish travel bag for one-bag travel with enough pockets, organization and access to make travel smooth. view bag
The Everyday backpack from Peak Design is innovative, thoughtful and smooth in use. Available in 2 modes. Great camera protection. Excellent materials. Techy vibes. view bag
The Travel Bag from Peak Designs is an extremely well designed, quality bag for modern carry-on adventure, business travel and large camera carry. view bag
A very clean, minimal, stylish and extremely lovely to use daily carry bag from one of our favorite new bag companies. Available in two sizes. 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
Versatile and feature rich with lots of organization in a sleek, techy everyday size. Camera accessory ready, shoe compartment. Kinda funky zip top with magnetic clips. 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
A functional everyday bag for both urban and outdoor use with solid durability, rolltop expandability, decent organization and side-access for optional camera cube integration. 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
These Nomatic bags are chock full of pockets. There are 2 different bags here: the Travel Pack expands up to about 30L, perfect for short trips and minimal travel. The Backpack is 20-24L daily carry. Both are sleek, totally organized, and rocking the "jetpack" look. view bag
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
The Setout from Tortuga is one of our highest recommended travel bags because it has tons of capacity and organization and a very comfortable back panel and straps. view bag
Classy heritage vibes. Dry finished waxed canvas. Solid modern organization. Hand shucked in Scotland. Made for the long-haul. view bag
If I wanted a more understated tech look for my daily carry, this is where I'd go. view bag
The Setout Laptop Backpack from Tortuga is a well organized, solidly built backpack for daily carry and pro minimal travel. view bag
The GR2 from GoRuck will last your entire life, features a segmented main compartment, is extensible with pouches and accessories and boasts a very rugged, handsome look. view bag
A stylish looking compact everyday carry backpack with plenty of organization for daily carry. 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
Innovative and sleek, functional and delightful. Multiple compact sizes. Lots of thoughtful features. view bag
The Aer Duffel Pack is not the tool for every job, but for particular uses it just might be perfect for you. view bag
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
Durable sailcloth, super comfortable straps and back panel, maximum carry-on size. Available in 40L and 30L versions. 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 Locker Pack from Ryu is an insanely innovative bag for daily carry. view bag
The Storr backpack from Trakke is a lovely 30L pack for travel and gear moving. 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 highly capable system of three bags: 42L backpack, 11L daily carry and 2L hip-belt-sling combo. Nice organization throughout. Lived out of the travel bag and sling successfully on the road. 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
The Everyday Tote from Peak Designs is a super functional tote bag for everyday use. view bag
Simple yet Sophisticated
High functioning. Modern.
Sleek AF.
Rugged. Technical. Capable.
Durable. Tasty.
New Heritage.
Classic. Satisfying.
Durability + Simplicity
Sleek. Stiff. Utterly durable.
Simple. Clean.
Surprising.
Burly. Compartmentalized.
The Organizer
Classic Vibe. Modern Appeal.
Stalwart. Extensible. Floppy.
Capable, friendly companion.
Tighter & Sleeker
Modern Classic.
Most Minimal
Soft & Durable
Burly. Organized.
Executive Sweet.
Everything but Carry-on
Understated. Capable.
Affordable Killer.
Innovative.
Legend.
Protected. Comfy.
Jetpack. Killer.
Innovative. Fiddly.
Rugged. Organized.
Slim, Strong, Handmade
Simple. Sturdy.
Expandable. Vandalous.
Sturdy. Pouchy. Expandable.
Durable. Understated. Super capable.
Durable. Protective. Expansive.
Lil Rambler
So Capable.
Recycled. Packable.
Solid. Organized. Techy.
Epic Expandable.
Boxy. Burly. Solid.
Everyday Excellence
Minimal. Essential.
Simple. Minimal. Tight.
Techy. Organized.
Clean. Techy.
Sophisticated. Clean.
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