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Expect to pay $100-400 for thoughtful designs + legit materials.
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Simple silhouette and burly materials make for a very clean, solid, simple aesthetic.
Just another look at how simple and pretty this lil' bad boy is.
Organization is simple, useful across multiple methods of carry.
The Conceal Pack from Brown Buffalo is built like a tank with a minimal, sleek silhouette. view bag
If I wanted a more understated tech look for my daily carry, this is where I'd go. view bag
Lots of simple org in this sucker. I love using this on the daily because it's easy to organize.
Slimline. Great feeling materials.
Classic AF. Hands fall in love with it.
This bag from Filson is easily one of my favorite briefcase-type bags due to it's excellent materials, organization, and classic aesthetic. view bag
Simple, clean, techy aesthetics.
Lots of organization for modern life.
Large outer pocket with vertical zipper.
Shoe pocket makes this stylish bag perfect for the commuting minimal gym addict.
Solid minimal tech organization, spacious front "duffel" pocket, tight little package, durable build and materials... the Fit Pack 2 from Aer is a solid everyday carry backpack. view bag
Solid tech org for everyday. Boasts another external access pocket and a hidden passport pocket.
Simple, slim, compact footprint. Clean, minimal aesthetic.
The second version of this bag is a welcome update, creating a much more stylish looking bag with plenty of organization for daily carry. view bag
Low-key, playful aesthetic.
Stowable shoulder straps. #BriefcaseMode #MessengerMode
Two of my favorite external access pockets.
Decent capacity. Slim profile.
External laptop compartment.
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
Now available in the upgraded "Synik" version. (Watch the vid.)
Intuitive organization.
USA build, materials and details.
Some love it. Some hate it. All respect it. #dads
One of the internet's most beloved backpacks due to its accessibility, organization, build quality and capacity. Dad-bag looks tho. view bag
Lots of lovely organization.
A very slimline pack with a nice feeling cotton all over the bag. Notice the simple, thin straps.
This backpack from Baron Fig is really thoughtful, minimal and useful. Lovely daily carry bag. view bag
The Dashpack Mark II from Arktype has lots of small organization and some very modern styling in a tight, sleek 15L daily carry. view bag
Ruddy, natural and classy aesthetic. Available in multiple colors.
Extremely solid materials. Thoughtfully designed organization and capacity.
Made for grown up boys and girls (who still have some adventure in them).
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
Solid looks. Nice accessories.
Excellent back panel and straps.
Great organization. Optional camera accessories.
Excellent materials.
Thoughtful details
The Prima System from Boundary Supply is one of the best in this kickstarter-y/techy/camera/daily-carry category because of the material feel and functionality in use. view bag
Kind of a solid, standard, utilitarian aesthetic. Built really well with solid, classic materials.
In use you find the organization and pocket sizes are great on this bag.
The insides are simple, but not without decent organization.
An extremely solid everyday backpack suited for carrying lots of gear or compressing down to a minimal daily carry haul. One of my favorite all-around bags. view bag
A perfectly sized bag for tight daily carry packed up in a very modern, functional package. Now available in premium materials. view bag
The Axiom 18 pack from Triple Aught Design is a compact, stealthy little daily carry that can handle heavy duty organization and bad weather. view bag
Slick look. Elon Musk-y. New 2.0 updates are killer.
Now available in a zip version as well!
"Side panel" design gets you in the bag from either side.
Customizable inner separators. Lots of layout options.
Stiff-ish straps. But I like 'em.
The Everyday backpack from Peak Design is delightfully innovative and thoughtfully conceived. These designers are straight-up wizards. view bag
The Subterra backpack from Thule is designed to be a minimal travel bag with room for both your tech needs, daily needs and weekend travel needs. 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
Simple, clean looks, but super functional.
Comfy straps, some air channels on the back.
15" laptop sleeve on the back
Bitchin' top handle. G-hook is the main clasp.
Front organization pocket.
Two great water bottle pockets. Quite expandable.
Smith the Roll Pack from Millican is a perfect eco-friendly rambler for daily adventures that's built excellently, has plenty of room for your stuff, but still looks good when it's not totally full. view bag
The Daily backpack from Able Carry is an affordable, sleek little bag for daily carry. view bag
Great aesthetics. Great build. Personal Fav.
Simple organization. Oriented towards one side of the bag.
Clamshell opening. 24L capacity.
Extremely innovative, comfortable straps.
15" laptop compartment.
A very clean, minimal, stylish and extremely lovely to use daily carry bag from one of our favorite new bag companies. view bag
Just enough capacity for daily essentials. Internal water bottle sleeve.
Stylish, modern look (with great organization).
Really lovely organization details on this backpack. Bellroy do good work.
The Classic Backpack Plus from Bellroy has a clean aesthetic, lots of organization and some excellent build and materials... well suited to be your everyday carry for work. view bag
A very classy yet playful aesthetic in this killer lil' work bag.
Expands and contracts for those days when you need to bring more.
Unbelievable internal organization in this bag. Very killer.
The Duotote from Bellroy is a killer daily carry bag for those of us who value style and organization in a tight, sleek package. view bag
So much capacity. Simple-but-good organization.
Clean, modern look. Comfortable too.
A modern and elegant take on the classic, expandable roll-top bag. Excellent materials, lots of expandable capacity, lovely to use on the regular. view bag
A classic daypack with plush and delightful materials and designs and some extra room for whatever kinds of bulky things you may need to carry. view bag
Pretty killer looks, given all it's lovely techy features.
Excellent tech organization. Materials used here feel so good.
Removable camera insert, easy access from the top of the bag.
Collapsible shoe compartment works as extra pocket at the bottom of the bag.
An extremely versatile and feature rich bag that doesn't look half bad, the Errant has lots of organization in an innovative pack for everyday use. One of my favorites. view bag
Qwstion is a product design studio in Zurich Switzerland who makes very stylish bags for the "hipper" areas of town without sacrificing functionality. view bag
Perfect space for just a smidge more than the daily essentials. (Remember the larger "Tech Pack" has some more space too.)
Great compartment segmentation and panel organization for daily essentials.
This bag comes in two sizes. This is the smaller "Day Pack", the larger is called the "Tech Pack."
The Day Pack from Aer's Work Collection was instantly one of my favorite simple daily carry bags because it's minimal frame but high-functioning insides. view bag
The Hideout Pack from Everyman is a solid take on a street/urban/heritage bag with lots of organization at an affordable-ish price point. view bag
An utterly functional daypack in a tight little package with some modern metro styling. view bag
Lovely, durable and stylish materials.
Well designed pockets for modern life.
Classy heritage vibes. Dry finished waxed canvas. Solid modern organization. Hand shucked in Scotland. Made for the long-haul. view bag
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