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Expect to pay $100-300+ for thoughtful makers + legit materials.
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It's got a good look. "Rugged tech."
(Pretty solid) camera accessories and organization.
Available in two sizes: kinda big and really big.
Lots of decent organization.
Security pocket hides against your back.
A very functional (and stylish) bag for both urban and outdoor use with solid durability, decent organization and side-access for optional camera cube integration. 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
Killer aesthetic on this thing.
Solid straps. No mesh, tho.
Comes in 30L or 40L.
Nice organization. Nice external access.
The Topo Travel bag has a playful style, which I like a lot, but it is very serious about being a great travel bag. This is a classic. view bag
Padded and suspended laptop sleeve.
Top quick access pocket is one of the best ever.
More-solid-than-normal straps and back panel.
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
Bitchin' external access on this thing.
Separate laptop pocket.
Excellent capacity for everyday use + minimal travel.
The Core Pack from Topo is a classic daily carry bag with solid organization and materials at an extremely affordable price. 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
A very capable travel bag for the price.
Solid capacity in this 38L bag.
Top front pocket size is excellent.
The Litehaul 38 from Kathmandu is capable, stylish, boasts a very interesting pocket configuration and a more comfortable than normal harness system. view bag
Folds away into literally such a small footprint. I lay it flat in my travel bag and it doesn't take up any room at all.
Expandable rolltop to fit both large and light loads.
2 water bottle holders and a quick access pocket make it really nice for day use.
The Freerain24 2.0 from Matador is an unbelievably light pack that offers incredible packability and water resistance for your daily travel needs. view bag
"InfiniteZip" zipper throughout the outside of the bag.
Several zip pulls means you can access any corner of the bag from the outside.
"Pop-up" camera cube at the bottom of the bag.
Very solid internal organization.
The DUO from Wandrd is a killer daily tech rambler with enough organization for the most fussy among us and solid weather protection for all your tech gear. 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
Easily one of my favorite bags for serious urban and outdoor daily carry. The Alpha 31 from Remote Equipment is a delight to use and will remain durable for years and years. view bag
Solid organization with front pocket, top pocket, main compartment with both top and side access.
Inflatable back panel adds support and comfort in an uber compact footprint.
Inflatable camera cube does a surprisingly good job protecting your valuables.
The Veer from Wandrd is a feature rich packable daypack boasting an inflatable back support and camera cube. view bag
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. view bag
The Guide Pack from Tom Bihn is a bag geek's boner pill. It's classic design and exceedingly excellent manufacturing make it more like an heirloom than a bag. But this bag also performs great as a travel bag! view bag
Outdoorsy vibes.
Killer water resistance and protection.
Customizable camera cube setups.
Ridiculously comfortable harness system.
The X30 from Shimoda is a full featured mobile studio rig for adventure filmmakers and hobbyists alike. view bag
The Mountain Panel Loader from Evergoods is a well designed, sturdy, nimble and very comfortable companion for the discerning bag user. view bag
The Black Hole Duffel from Patagonia is a classic. Solidly built. Fairly affordable. Zero gimmicks. view bag
The Arclite from Boundary Supply is a roomy 15L sling made from excellent materials. Large enough for lots of carry needs, small enough to still feel more sleek than a backpack or messenger. view bag
The Pioneer from North St. is an exceptional little fanny pack/sling bag made with classic bag making techniques by hand in Portland, Oregon. view bag
Playful aesthetic. Ready for heavy use.
Stowable backpack straps.
Clothing + tech for short trips.
Laptop compartment with admin panel.
Two front dimensional pockets.
The Global Briefcase 3-Day from Topo is a very capable minimal traveler's bag, with enough tech organization, clothing capacity and style hybrid 2-3 day travel. view bag
The Mountain Quickdraw is a 24L backpack from Evergoods featuring their ingenious backpack straps and epic materials. view bag
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