Expect to pay $100-300+ for thoughtful makers + legit materials.
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A very well designed, stylish travel bag for one-bag travel with enough pockets, organization and access to make travel smooth. view bag
The Core Pack from Topo is a classic daily carry bag with solid organization and materials at an extremely affordable price. view bag
A very clean, minimal, stylish and extremely lovely to use daily carry bag from one of our favorite new bag companies. view bag
Expensive, but it's got an amazing warranty. A simple, understated, powerful bag that will gladly see you through anything in life. 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 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
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
The Conceal Pack from Brown Buffalo is built like a tank with a minimal, sleek silhouette. view bag
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
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
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
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
The Daypack from DSPTCH is an American made favorite daily carry bag for many serious bag geeks. view bag
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
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
Basic Excellence
Comfortable. Carries everything.
Burly Organization.
Affordable Killer.
Bombproof style.
Little Delight.
Modern Classic.
Burly. Organized.
Vibrant. Functional.
Rugged. Organized.
Sturdy. Pouchy. Expandable.
Elegant. Playful.
Organic. Elegant.
Hip, boxy and old-world
Boxy. Burly. Solid.
Casual Playful Pro
Minimal. Essential.
Clean. Minimal. Sleek.
Funky. Functional.