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Expect to pay $100-400 for thoughtful designs + legit materials.
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My personal favorite roller bag due to its solid durability, weather resistance and doctor-bag style opening. more
Excellent build and materials for a MASSIVE roller. We have an older version of this bag we’ve used for years. more
A mix of both roller luggage and backpack in an international carry-on friendly size. Does it all and really well built. more
This is basically the most affordable well-reviewed hard luggage out there in an international carry-on size. more
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. Lots of external access, solid aesthetics, perfect carry-on size, organized without overcomplicating things. more
Durable sailcloth, super comfortable straps and back panel, maximum carry-on size. Available in 40L and 30L versions. more
A very solid travel backpack with nice looks, a structured shell, expandable capacity and comfortable straps. more
The Allpa 35L travel pack from Cotopaxi is a well designed carry-on backpack with security features, solid organization and durable materials. more
The Arris from Boundary Supply boasts durable, sleek materials, sophisticated design and a badass harness system. more
The Travel Bag from Peak Designs is an extremely well designed, quality bag for modern carry-on adventure, business travel and large camera carry. more
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. more
The Hexad Access Duffel from Wandrd is a highly organized bag with multiple large compartments that’s great for anyone traveling with a serious camera setup. more
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. more
It’s an ultralight pack (as in “doesn’t weigh much”) with a durable external material and a solid frame for comfort on long treks and breathability on the back panel. Fits everything. Quite a look. Quite a performance (for a particular kind of travel). more
A very well designed, stylish travel bag for one-bag travel with enough pockets, organization and access to make travel smooth. more
The Travel Bag from Nomatic is a solid offering in one bag travel. more
The Litehaul 38 from Kathmandu is capable, stylish, boasts a very interesting pocket configuration and a more comfortable than normal harness system. more
A very lightweight, weather resistant shell on a 42L capacity bag with several optional 6-12 liter segments. more
The Stor backpack from Trakke is a lovely 30L pack for travel and gear moving. more
Maximum carry-on size backpack with burly materials, a tight (and long) front pocket, a very protective laptop pocket and a massive main compartment. GoRuck shoulder straps are a personal favorite. more
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. more
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. more
A really solid feeling bag with lots of pockets both inside and outside the bag and enough capacity for the minimal traveler. more
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. more
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. more
The Akra backpack from Arcido is designed to be a minimal travel bag with clean looks and plenty of organization and pockets. more
A very functional eco-friendly bag, the Wayks One expands and compresses into multiple different functions, making it a great bag for daily and travel use. more
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. more
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. more
Great for short trips and shines as a daily carry brief/messenger due to all the organization, quality materials and thoughtful design. more
The Pakt One travel bag is a stylish and extremely well thought through duffel bag for conscientious travelers. more
The Aegis from Boundary Supply is a killer duffel with excellent materials, thoughtful design, and just the right amount of pocketing. Bluesign certified. more
A large shoulder bag/briefcase with casual style, premium materials and enough capacity for light travel or heavy everyday carry. more
Simple, large opening, excellent materials. An instant favorite for the simple, solid duffel along with the Peak. more
The Mover Pack is an affordable duffel with simple backpack straps, solid materials and a few solid pockets for organization. more
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. more
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