After the success of their killer duffel bag, Pakt partnered with Chase Reeves to design a modern travel backpack for both pro travelers and weekend warriors alike.
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.
One of the most comfortable camera bags on the planet. Designed for the outdoors. This is for the professional adventurers and hobbyists alike.
Epic build quality and design. Extremely durable and tough. Sleek looks. It's the techy older brother to the basic messenger.
Shimoda's answer to the everyday urban camera bag. Fast dual side access. Excellent rear-panel camera access. Super clean aesthetic, like, very classy. One of the best options for that unique but classy style with pro customizable organization.
HOLY SH*T this thing is light. At around 2 pounds, it completely changes how a travel backpack feels in use. The Ultra fabric is dreamy, the organization stays simple, and 34L hits a sweet spot between travel bag and daily carry.
This is the bag that started it all for me. The Carry On backpack from Minaal is one of the professional traveler's best friends with its sleek design, killer materials and medium sized capacity for minimal travel.
The Forge from Black Ember is a convertible backpack-briefcase-messenger with expandability from 20-30L.
The ATD1 is an expandable backpack you can use for both travel and daily carry. Looks pretty damn good too. One of the best in this category for sure.
The Axiom pack from Triple Aught Design is a stealthy, rugged, super thoughtful daily carry that can handle heavy duty organization and bad weather.
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.
The Pro Executive Backpack from Waterfield Designs is an exceedingly great bag for any of you business-y type people out there. Whoooo doggie.
Surprisingly nice to pack with a zip-front panel and one large cavity to fill. Good warranty.
Expandable. Can actually fit more than others due to rad design.
The Shimoda Action X without the roll top. Some of my favorite straps of all time, side door access to your camera, and a burly, water resistant build for outdoorsy camera trips.
Peak Design finally built a camera backpack I'd actually want to hike with. The new harness is dramatically more comfortable, the roll-top and rear access work beautifully together, and it's noticeably lighter than their previous designs. INSANELY COMFORTABLE. It's a different vibe, but if you resonate with it, commit and be done.
The hoodie that actually handles serious weather. SolarCore aerogel insulation, thin and seriously warm. I haven't taken it off since the weather got cooler.
