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
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 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 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
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
Maximum carry-on size backpack with burly materials, a tight (and long) front pocket, a very protective laptop pocket and a massive main compartment. GoRuck shoulder straps are a personal favorite. view bag
Excellent materials. Two main compartments (middle one is expandable) and a front "grip it and rip it" pocket. Stowable backpack straps. view bag
Rugged builds with lots of organization and access. Organization inserts available. Lots of capacity. Multiple sizes. view bag
Burly and tactical in design. Solid external access. Customizable segmentation of main compartment with padded hook and loop shelves and side access. 16" laptop fits tightly in protective compartment. view bag
Durable. Tasty.
Sleek. Stiff. Utterly durable.
Burly. Compartmentalized.
Bombproof style.
Stalwart. Extensible. Floppy.
Legend.
Organized. Badass.
Organized. Protected.
Expandable. Vandalous.
Bug Out Bag.
Beefy. Large.
Beefy. Tactical.
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