Simple, large opening, excellent materials. An instant favorite for the simple, solid duffel along with the Peak. 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 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
Clean looks, solid materials.
Stowable backpack straps
The Hideout 5-way from Everyman is an excellent tech briefcase. Solid materials handle outdoor spaces and weather well. Plenty of organization. Watch the video for my caveats on this one. 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
A stylish looking compact everyday carry backpack with plenty of organization for daily carry. view bag
Great for short trips and shines as a daily carry brief/messenger due to all the organization, quality materials and thoughtful design. 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
The Daypack from DSPTCH is an American made favorite daily carry bag for many serious bag geeks. view bag
The little brother to the Tortuga Setout, the Setout Divide from Tortuga is a full-featured bag for the style-casual modern minimal traveler. view bag
The Locker Pack from Ryu is an insanely innovative bag for daily carry. view bag
The X35 from RiutBag converts from a 10L daily carry bag to a 35L travel bag and keeps all your valuables protected from pickpockets. 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 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. view bag
Excellent materials. Two main compartments (middle one is expandable) and a front "grip it and rip it" pocket. Stowable backpack straps. view bag
Rugged builds with lots of organization and access. Organization inserts available. Lots of capacity. Multiple sizes. view bag
Highly organized and well built. Delightful to carry. Great exterior and interior materials. The 18L is quite compact. view bag
Durable. Organized. Playful.
High functioning. Modern.
Sleek AF.
New Heritage.
Well designed simplicity
Classic. Satisfying.
Bombproof style.
Stalwart. Extensible. Floppy.
Tighter & Sleeker
Soft & Durable
Organized. Badass.
Rivers & Rambles
Solid. Organized. Techy.
Casual Playful Pro
Boxy. Burly. Solid.
Minimal. Essential.
Light & Capable
Simple. Minimal. Tight.
Sleek. Affordable-ish. Solid.
Clean. Organized.
Clean. Expandable.
Compact. Organized.
Simple. Classy.
Burly. Compact.
Solid Softgoods
Ultralight. Capable.
Tight. Sleek. Quality.
Simple. Low-Key Camera.
Classy. Slimline. Protective.
Tight. Sleek. Side Access.
Burly. Camera Ready.
Clean. Minimal. Organized.
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