Expect to pay $100-400 for thoughtful designs + legit materials.
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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
One of the internet's most beloved backpacks due to its accessibility, organization, build quality and capacity. Dad-bag looks tho. view bag
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
This backpack from Baron Fig is really thoughtful, minimal and useful. Lovely daily carry bag. view bag
Innovative and sleek, functional and delightful. Multiple compact sizes. Lots of thoughtful features. view bag
A thoughtfully designed backpack for modern career professionals who want a classy-casual aesthetic, rugged materials and solid organization. view bag
This very packable bag from YNOT is SUPER minimal, very simple, and a favorite choice of mine for packing away into a larger travel bag for daily use. view bag
High quality waxed canvas and leather. Simple organization. Some models use magnets to latch. Simple and solid. view bag
Highly organized and well built. Delightful to carry. Great exterior and interior materials. The 18L is quite compact. view bag
Sleek AF.
Basic Excellence
Durable. Tasty.
Playful. Serious.
Surprising.
Slim, Strong, Handmade
40 Year Simplicity
Lil Rambler
Just About Perfect.
Lil' Tech Star
Funky. Functional.
Classy. Grounded.
Sturdy. Light. Laptop.
Heritage Vibes.
Simply Delightful
Compact. Organized.
Simple. Classy.
Lightweight & Capable
Burly. Compact.
Tight. Sleek. Quality.
Classy. Slimline. Protective.
Surprisingly Useful
Tight. Sleek. Side Access.
Burly. Camera Ready.
Clean. Minimal. Organized.
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