Pack

Backpacks

  • everyday
    • around or under $100: Jansport ($ depends on model) / Osprey Daylite Plus ($75) or Arcane Large Day ($110)
    • around or under $200
      • Aer City Pack Pro ($209 for 24L)
      • Bellroy Transit Workpack ($199 for 26L)
      • Osprey Parsec 26 ($170 for 26L)
      • Able Carry Daily Plus ($179 for 21L, $209 for X-Pac)
    • over $200
      • Aer City Pack Pro X-Pac ($239 for 24L)
      • Evergoods CPL24 ($279 for 24L)
      • Bellroy Venture Ready Pack ($259 for 26L)
  • tech pack: Aer Tech Pack 3 ($219 for 16L, $239 for X-Pac)

The Goruck GR1 is a very high-quality backpack, but it has a high price tag at arounded $350-400!

The LTT Commuter Backpack ($149) is also an option if you would like to like LTT and want to support them

  • outdoor
    • budget: Quechea (Decathalon, $ depends on model)
    • standard: Osprey Porter 30 ($175 for 30L)
    • larger: Osprey Farpoint 40 ($185 for 40L)
  • camera
    • Tenba ($ varies depending on model, they are all good)
    • Lowepro ($ varies depending on model, they are all good)
    • Domke Photo Backpack ($199)
    • ThinkTank Streetwalker ($199, $229 for Pro version) or Airport Commuter ($263)
    • Wandrd PRVKE Lite ($239)
    • Shimoda Explore V2 ($309 for 30L, $319 for 35L)
    • Shimoda Action X30 ($299) / X40 ($339) / X50 ($349) / X70 ($379)
    • Brevite Jumper ($169)
  • Peak Design: Everyday Backpack ($279 for 20L, $299 for 30L)

Pouches

  • tech pouches
    • under $30: Tomtoc Light-T12 ($19 for S, $25 for M)
    • around $50: Alpaka Elements Tech Case Mini ($45)
    • best organisation: Peak Design Tech Pouch ($49 for small, $59 for regular)
    • leather: Bellroy Tech Kit ($55 for compact, $59 for standard)
    • waxed canvas: Waterfield Gear Pouch ($49 for S, $55 for M, $59 for L)
  • toiletry pouches
    • standard: Gravel Explorer ($ depends on size)
    • best organisation: Peak Design Wash Pouch ($49 for small, $59 for regular)
  • shoe pouch
    • snug fit: Peak Design ($29)
    • roomier: Kicks Kase ($20)

Crossbody Slings

  • everyday
    • smaller
      • Aer Go Sling 2 ($59 for 0.8L)
      • Tom Binh Side Effect ($68 for 1.5L)
    • standard
      • Aer City Sling 2 ($89 $75 for 2.5L) or Day Sling 3 ($79 for 3L)
      • Bellroy Venture Sling ($89 for 2.5L)
    • larger
      • Aer Day Sling 3 Max ($95 for 6L) / Tech Sling 3 ($119 for 9L) / Travel Sling 2 ($119 for 12L)
      • Bellroy Venture Sling ($129 for 6L, $139 for 9L)
  • outdoor: Chrome Kadet ($95)
  • camera
    • Bellroy Venture Camera Sling 10L ($179)
    • ThinkTank Retrospective ($120 for 4 // $175 for 5 // $197 for 7 // $199 for 10 // $214 for 20 // $239 for 30)
    • Wandrd Rogue ($109 for 3L, $139 for 6L, $159 for 9L)
    • Hex Ranger Mini ($69)
    • Domke F-6 ($111)
    • LowePro ($ depends on model, all of them are good)
  • Peak Design: Everyday Sling ($99 for 3L, $129 for 6L, $169 for 10L)

Duffel Bags

  • gym bags: Goruck ($ depends on size)
  • gear bags: Patagonia Black Hole Duffel ($ depends on size)

Luggage

  • softshell carry-on luggage: Travelpro Platinum Elite Softside ($429 $365)
  • hardshell carry-on luggage: Monos ($275)

Accessories

  • camera cubes ($ depends on size + shape)
    • standard: Tenba BYOB
    • upgrade: Peak Design
  • key ring: Orbitkey Ring V2 ($16)
  • bag hangers: Heroclips
    • mini ($17): 40lb/18kg
    • small ($20): 50lb/22kg
    • medium ($22): 60lb/27kg
    • large ($27): 100lb/45kg

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