150-200

Simple & Elegant

Bellroy Venture Ready Duffel (40L)

Simple, large opening, excellent materials. An instant favorite for the simple, solid duffel along with the Peak.

Sleek AF.

Arktype Dashpack Mark II Backpack

One that I've gone to again and again. Super unique shape, both clean and utilitarian in style, but the way it's laid out makes it really satisfying to use day to day. Great access and organization without the bag ever feeling busy.

Code of Bell X-Pod II

Intense and feature rich for a sling this size. The only one in the lineup that expands and contracts for extra capacity. Pockets literally everywhere and accessory straps for external carry.

Everyday Badass

Mystery Ranch Expandable 3-way Briefcase

Excellent materials. Two main compartments (middle one is expandable) and a front "grip it and rip it" pocket. Stowable backpack straps.

Pure Class

Double Oak Essentials Backpack (20L)

The perfect backpack for everyday use or your next adventure — thoughtfully designed and built to last, combining durability with timeless style.

Burly Tech

Alpaka Traverse 30L

Super well designed for EDC. Durable exteriors and interiors with nice details. Check the video to see how the pocketing works because it's nicely dialed in. Hideable water bottle pocket (with insanely cool stretch mesh). Great side "always need you never want to see you" compartment. Cozy straps, etc. Super solid and worthy companion.

Goldilocks

Sympl Commuter Backpack 20L

The epitome of a tech EDC backpack. Tons of org. Materials that will outlast you. Sleek looks. Comfy. Surprisingly roomy. Minimal aesthetics. Available in two sizes (and two materials). INSANE top tech taco organizer/accordion thingy that becomes your end all and be all… it's like a tech pouch built in. Stands up real well.

Tacticool AF

PGYTECH OneMo Tactical Backpack (25L + 35L)

Seriously rugged camera backpack. 35L is huge and really well built. Tasty tactical aesthetic, but it's literally as tough as it looks. Great access, excellent harness.

Black Ember Grip Sling

An amazing balance of rugged and sleek. Solid structure holds the capacity wonderfully. The 9L and 12L versions especially killer for larger EDC loads. Slick custom quick release on the strap.

Affordable Gangster

Herschel Kaslo Camera Bag Tech 30L

Refreshingly understated. Doesn't scream "photographer" and yet has all the organization and protection I need. Top camera access,lay it down for access to massive main compartment. Affordable!

No Gate-Checks

Matador 30L Carry-On Travel Pack

One of my favorite travel bags in this size. Goes right under the seat in front of you, swallows a full set of packing cubes, and holds excellent structure where the bigger bags go frumpy. Admin pocket, water bottle pockets, quick access from the top and the inside. This bag feels really good.

The Knack Pack

Solid. Suit-able. Will travel.

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.

Boundary Supply Errant Backpack

Tight tech daily driver

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.

Able Carry Thirteen Daybag

Tiny Dancer

Very tight little EDC backpack for those of us who love goldilocks setups.

Wandrd Rogue Sling V2 (4L + 6L + 9L)

The Rogue from Wandrd is a clean, capable sling that flexes from daily essentials to a compact camera kit. Multiple sizes, sleek styling, and Wandrd's signature build quality.

Aer Duffel Pack 3

Roomy. Rugged.

Aer has since replaced the Duffel Pack 2 with the Duffel Pack 3 — same gym/work hybrid concept, updated build.

Bellroy Classic Backpack Plus (24L)

Classic. Satisfying.

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.

The Brown Buffalo Standard Issue Backpack

Clean & Simple

A simple bag with some modern upgrades and excellent materials that will stay useful for years to come.

King Kong PLUS26 Backpack

Solid Classic With Stowaways

Classic materials that last plus some innovation for modern carry (big front pocket, top dimensional pocket, large water bottle spots) make this a worthy daily carry + more bag.

Bellroy Tokyo Totepack (20L)

Casual Playful Pro

A great option for slimline casual-professional daily carry. Great materials. Solid organization. 20L.

Aer Travel Weekender (35L)

Solid. Organized. Techy.

Spacious, easy-access storage built for carry-on travel.

Millican Miles the Duffel Bag 40L

Well designed simplicity

Sturdy, stylish, and built to last — a great all-arounder for road trips and travel.

Patagonia Black Hole Duffel

Classic. Satisfying.

A classic, affordable duffel with zero gimmicks and a whole lot of loyal fans.

PGYTECH OneMo 2 Backpack (25L + 35L)

Sleek. Affordable-ish. Solid.

A protective photo/video/drone backpack with slight expandability and external access doors into multiple locations on the bag.

Wotancraft Easy Pack 15L

Fk'n Stud

Insanely satisfying materials plus surprising organization.

PGYTECH OneGo Roamer

This is the tote/roamer version — the material feels great and the shape is appealing. Way beefier build than a typical casual rambler bag despite the relaxed silhouette.

PGYTECH OnePro Ultralight

PGYTECH's lightest outdoor camera backpack line — built for long treks without sacrificing organization.

Lems Chelsea

Slip-On Barefoot

The boot upgrade. Casual and workwear both. I've worn mine filling holes in the landscaping. Boots were the best thing in my 2024 guide and I left them out last year. Not this time.

Rework Toshi

Clean & Cool

Clean and simple. Cool new company.

Capra Leather Folio

Elegant Kit Man

Handmade full-grain leather zip-around folio that organizes your laptop and tech in one place. Elastic cable holders, etc. Very nice materials.

Vanquest ENVOY Messenger (13 + 17)

Everyday Organized

Rugged builds with lots of organization and access. Organization inserts available. Lots of capacity. Multiple sizes.

The North Face Base Camp Gear Box (L)

Burly. Battle-Tested.

Made from The North Face's burly Base Camp material — ready to store all your gear no matter the conditions, with internal organization and a sturdy support system.

Nomatic Backpack (20L, expands to 24L)

Popular & Protected

Protective, highly organized, popular for good reason.

Cotopaxi Allpa 60L Gear Hauler Box

Flat-Pack Powerhouse.

Adventure gear doesn't have to live in chaos — this collapsible box transforms from flat-pack to a fully loaded organizational powerhouse in seconds.

Matador 45L SEG Hybrid Travel Pack

Packing Cubes, Built-In

At 2 lb 5 oz, this is one of the lightest ways to move 45 liters of stuff, and with almost no structure it carries bigger than nearly any 45 out there. Five segmented compartments work like built-in packing cubes with outside access. If you organize in chunks and count ounces, this is your bag.

Matador 24L Adventure Pack

Backcountry Boardroom

An epic everyday rambler from Matador's all-new lineup. Top loader with a clamshell when you need it, laptop and hydration ready, and wider, sturdier straps than bags twice its size. Killer hiking day bag, killer personal item, killer everyday carry.

Aer Gym Duffel 3 (24.1L)

Spacious. Sharp Looking.

Spacious, ventilated gym storage that still looks sharp.