Expect to pay $100-400 for thoughtful designs + legit materials.
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The light version of the original Wandrd PRVKE features a camera cube built in and a slightly smaller size. I actually prefer the Lite version if you don’t need to carry a lot. Rolltop gives you a little expandability. Burly materials. more
A perfectly sized bag for tight daily carry packed up in a very modern, functional package. Now available in premium materials. more
A favorite for compact everyday carry. Built solid, super rugged, easily identifiable aesthetic. Loved the world over. more
A thoughtfully designed backpack for modern career professionals who want a classy-casual aesthetic, rugged materials and solid organization. more
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. more
A great daypack with some modern yet grounded styling and materials. Designed thoughtfully, just enough organization, just enough style. more
Simple, clean aesthetic on a daily backpack for a techy lifestyle. Solid materials, delightful design details. 2 sizes. The larger one is great for minimal carry. more
Highly organized and well built. Delightful to carry. Great exterior and interior materials. The 18L is quite compact. more
One of the internet’s most beloved backpacks due to its accessibility, organization, build quality and capacity. Dad-bag looks tho. more
Solid compact everyday carry backpack with tech organization, burly construction and sleek styling. more
Very sleek and minimal on the outside, surprising amount of organization potential inside. Excellent for minimal, techy carry. more
An utterly delightful design makes this simple backpack punch way above its weight. French designed and manufactured. Water resistant canvas. more
If I wanted a more understated tech look for my daily carry, this is where I’d go. more
Solid minimal tech organization, spacious front “duffel” pocket, tight little package, durable build and materials… an excellent compact everyday carry backpack. more
A stylish looking compact everyday carry backpack with plenty of organization for daily carry. more
Insanely well designed. Lovely to use on the regular. Organized and classy. more
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. more
Highly organized and well built. Delightful to carry. Great exterior and interior materials. The 18L is quite compact. more
The Conceal Pack from Brown Buffalo is built like a tank with a minimal, sleek silhouette. more
A clean and sleek pack made from excellent materials, with just the right amount of internal and external organization to satisfy… all built USA tough. more
A capable, feature rich bag with lovely materials and just enough capacity for daily carry and minimal travel. more
A very classy, almost fancy feeling bag with excellent materials and build. Lots of organization, very simple and useable design. more
The Daypack from DSPTCH is an American made favorite daily carry bag for many serious bag geeks. 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
Excellent materials. Two main compartments (middle one is expandable) and a front “grip it and rip it” pocket. Stowable backpack straps. more
The Forge from Black Ember is a convertible backpack-briefcase-messenger with expandability from 20-30L. more
A very functional and efficient everyday carry bag with excellent dirt/water/weather resistance. more
Super durable, very well organized and designed everyday laptop bag. Worthy of everyday life. more
Well built, tons of organization, burly and super comfortable. more
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. more
Beautiful design with expansion for more capacity and lots of little bits for organization. more
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. more
Simple, clean aesthetic on a daily backpack for a techy lifestyle. Solid materials, delightful design details. 2 sizes. The larger one is great for minimal carry. more
Killer bag, high price tag, but killer. Unpretentious aesthetics. Access and organization. Excellent, innovative materials. Modern classic design. more
Expensive, but it’s got an amazing warranty. A simple, understated, powerful bag that will gladly see you through anything in life. more
Sleek and very weather resistant with great organization inside. more
Super lightweight bag for urban or outdoorsy uses. A fav for anyone with a minimal bend. more
Surprisingly capable bag, don’t let the name fool you. Camera cube accessory ready. Very well organized in a sleek aesthetic. more
The Dayfarer backpack is one designer’s take on the perfect bag for work and gym. more
The Everyday backpack from Peak Design is innovative, thoughtful and smooth in use. Available in 2 modes. Great camera protection. Excellent materials. Techy vibes. more
One of the internet’s most beloved backpacks due to its accessibility, organization, build quality and capacity. Dad-bag looks tho. more
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. more
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. more
Excellent daily carry bag collaboration between Aer bags and Ministry of Supply. Organized well! more
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. more
Super ruggedly built with great design for everyday use. Lovely to use. more
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. more
The bigger brother to the Daypack, same design flavor, a little bit more space. more
Classy heritage vibes. Dry finished waxed canvas. Solid modern organization. Hand shucked in Scotland. Made for the long-haul. more
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. more
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. more
The Outbreaker Laptop backpack from Tortuga is an excellent minimal travel bag or large-ish daily carry bag. Durable, comfortable, lots of pocketing. 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
A really solid feeling bag with lots of pockets both inside and outside the bag and enough capacity for the minimal traveler. more
Excellent materials. Two main compartments (middle one is expandable) and a front “grip it and rip it” pocket. Stowable backpack straps. 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 Max backpack from Able Carry is a very capable 30L backpack designed for larger daily carry loads and tighter travel loads. more
The Aer Duffel Pack is not the tool for every job, but for particular uses it just might be perfect for you. more
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. more
The Forge from Black Ember is a convertible backpack-briefcase-messenger with expandability from 20-30L. more
Expensive, but it’s got an amazing warranty. A simple, understated, powerful bag that will gladly see you through anything in life. more
The same great stuff from the Wandrd PRVKE backpack, but in a larger 41L size. Doable for travel and large camera and gear loads. more
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. 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
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