Street Style style

Understated but kinda tough bag designs.

How to make your decision

1

PRICE EXPECTATIONS

Expect to pay $100-300+ for thoughtful makers + legit materials.

2

LOOK & FEEL

Click on the bags you like below to watch the video and get an informed look.

3

KEEP NOTES

Keep a list of what bags interest you and what you like/dislike to help you make your final decision.

Aer Travel Pack 2.0

Organized. All black.

Aer Travel Pack 2.0

A very well designed, stylish travel bag for one-bag travel with enough pockets, organization and access to make travel smooth. view bag

Evergoods CPL 24 + 28 Backpack

All Time Fav.

Evergoods CPL 24 + 28 Backpack

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. view bag

GoRuck GR1

Hardest Core™©

GoRuck GR1

Expensive, but it's got an amazing warranty. A simple, understated, powerful bag that will gladly see you through anything in life. view bag

Evergoods Civic Half Zip 22L

Most Epic Basic

Evergoods Civic Half Zip 22L

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

Wandrd Prvke Rolltop Backpack

Rugged. Techy.

Wandrd Prvke Rolltop Backpack

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

Topo Global Briefcase

Slimline. Classic.

Topo Global Briefcase

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

Brown Buffalo Conceal Pack

Unbreakable, epic and essential.

Brown Buffalo Conceal Pack

The Conceal Pack from Brown Buffalo is built like a tank with a minimal, sleek silhouette. view bag

GoRuck GR2 Backpack

Rugged. Forever.

GoRuck GR2 Backpack

The GR2 from GoRuck will last your entire life, features a segmented main compartment, is extensible with pouches and accessories and boasts a very rugged, handsome look. view bag

Greenroom136 Rainmaker Backpack

Upgraded Classic

Greenroom136 Rainmaker Backpack

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. view bag

DSPTCH Travel Pack

DSPTCH Travel Pack

DSPTCH hand-makes bags here in the USA and the Travel Pack is a great example of the kind of extremely durable designs they put together. view bag

Qwstion Simple Everyday Carry Bags

Qwstion Simple Everyday Carry Bags

Qwstion is a product design studio in Zurich Switzerland who makes very stylish bags for the "hipper" areas of town without sacrificing functionality. view bag

OpposeThis Invisible Carry-On Backpack

Organized & Classy

OpposeThis Invisible Carry-On Backpack

A very innovative backpack for either large daily carry or serious travelers who need one bag for both travel and daily carry. A great bag for medium size 1-bag travel category. view bag

DSPTCH Daypack

Solid. Forever.

DSPTCH Daypack

The Daypack from DSPTCH is an American made favorite daily carry bag for many serious bag geeks. view bag

YNOT Deploy Packable Backpack

Steve McQueen.

YNOT Deploy Packable Backpack

This very packable bag from YNOT is SUPER minimal, very simple, and a favorite choice of mine for packing away into a larger travel bag for daily use. view bag

Trakke Storr Travel Backpack

Hip, boxy and old-world

Trakke Storr Travel Backpack

The Storr backpack from Trakke is a lovely 30L pack for travel and gear moving. view bag

Topo Global Briefcase 3-Day

The Mountain Professional

Topo Global Briefcase 3-Day

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

Mission Workshop Khyte

Apocalypse Ready

Mission Workshop Khyte

Epic build quality and design. Extremely durable and tough. Sleek looks. It's the techy older brother to the basic messenger. view bag

Greenroom 136 Metromonger Sling

Greenroom 136 Metromonger Sling

Basic Excellence

Able Carry Daily Backpack

Able Carry Daily Backpack

King Kong PLUS26 Backpack

King Kong PLUS26 Backpack

Solid Classic With Stowaways (vid)

Hideout Pack from Everyman

Hideout Pack from Everyman

Burly Organization.

GUD Daypack

GUD Daypack

Affordable Killer.

GoRuck Echo

GoRuck Echo

Bombproof style.

North St. Pioneer Fanny Pack

North St. Pioneer Fanny Pack

Little Delight.

YNOT Magnetica Rolltop Backpack

YNOT Magnetica Rolltop Backpack

Strong. Simple.

Tom Bihn Guide Pack

Tom Bihn Guide Pack

Modern Classic.

Mission Workshop Rhake Backpack

Mission Workshop Rhake Backpack

Burly. Organized.

Cotopaxi Bataan 3L Fanny Pack

Cotopaxi Bataan 3L Fanny Pack

Vibrant. Functional.

F-Stop Dalston Camera Backpack

F-Stop Dalston Camera Backpack

Understated. Capable.

Remote Equipment Alpha 31

Remote Equipment Alpha 31

Legend.

Standard Issue Backpack from The Brown Buffalo

Standard Issue Backpack from The Brown Buffalo

North St. Weekender Travel Backpack

North St. Weekender Travel Backpack

Rugged. Organized.

Huru A Model Backpack

Huru A Model Backpack

Sturdy. Pouchy. Expandable.

Futures Passport Backpack

Futures Passport Backpack

Durable. Understated. Super capable.

Huru H1 Backpack

Huru H1 Backpack

Expandable. Vandalous.

Qwstion Day Tote Backpack

Qwstion Day Tote Backpack

Organic. Elegant.

Qwstion Daypack

Qwstion Daypack

Elegant. Playful.

Mission Workshop Rambler

Mission Workshop Rambler

Lexdray Mont Blanc Pack

Lexdray Mont Blanc Pack

Bellroy Tokyo Totepack

Bellroy Tokyo Totepack

Casual Playful Pro

Black Ember Forge

Black Ember Forge

Epic Expandable.

Aer Travel Pack 2 Small

Aer Travel Pack 2 Small

Boxy. Burly. Solid.

Aer Travel Sling

Aer Travel Sling

Small Laptop Friendly. (vid)

Remote Equipment Bravo 18

Remote Equipment Bravo 18

Minimal. Essential.

Kathmandu Federate Adapt Hybrid Travel Bag

Kathmandu Federate Adapt Hybrid Travel Bag

Moment Travelwear Backpack

Moment Travelwear Backpack

Simple. Minimal. Tight.

Gravel Travel Sling Belt

Gravel Travel Sling Belt

Funky. Functional.

Boundary Supply Errant Pro

Boundary Supply Errant Pro

Burly. Durable.

Sympl Daypack

Sympl Daypack

Rugged. Simple.

Trakke Fingal

Trakke Fingal

Simple. Classy.

Chrome Naito

Chrome Naito

Simple. Rugged.

GoRuck Bullet 15

GoRuck Bullet 15

Burly. Compact.

Kargo Senda

Kargo Senda

Hand Built. Organized. USA.

Greenroom136 Messenger Bags

Greenroom136 Messenger Bags

Solid Softgoods

GUD DSLR Rolltop

GUD DSLR Rolltop

Simple. Solid.

Hex Ranger DSLR Sling

Hex Ranger DSLR Sling

Simple. Camera. Relaxed. (vid)

Hex Cinema Backpack

Hex Cinema Backpack

Boxy. Massive Capacity.

Wandrd PRVKE 41L

Wandrd PRVKE 41L

Beefy. Large.

Wandrd PRVKE Lite

Wandrd PRVKE Lite

Burly. Camera Ready.

Douchebags Backpack

Douchebags Backpack

Clean. Minimal. Organized.