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)
- Aer City Sling 2 (
- 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)
- smaller
- 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
Other Reviews to Check Out
- Packhacker (Website)
- Chase Reviews (YT)
- Bo Ismono (YT)
- OneBagTravels (YT)
- Danny Packs (YT)
- Nomads Nation (YT)
- George Defined (YT)
- Rushfaster (YT)
- and there are plenty of others!