Awesome Bags

ToughBuilt’s 30″ long tool bag can be configured to hold just the tools you need. Its center bin has three removable dividers with pockets and elastic loops, while its ends each hold a removable, soft-sided case. The bag has multiple pockets on its exterior and is built to last.

This slimline cooler bag lets you carry a six-pack of beer with you when you hit the links. It’s skinny enough to fit inside the outer pouch of many golf bags or can be carried solo by its handle or shoulder strap. Its interior is insulated, and it includes two ice packs to ensure drinks stay cool for all 18 holes.

This sling-style bag from KAVU is made like a puffer coat, with shiny, diamond-quilted fabric to complement KAVU’s trademark woven rope strap in shades of black, white, and grey. It measures 16″ x 9″ x 4″ and provides a 4-liter capacity to carry your phone, everyday gadgets, accessories, and keys. It’s also available in a 10-liter size.

This spacious bag from Epperson Mountaineering has a 22.5 L capacity, enough room for a full weekend’s worth of clothes and gear. It’s made from robust 1000 Denier Cordura nylon and has an interior laptop sleeve, a padded bottom, and a climbing spec carabiner closure. It comes in green, blue, black, and orange. But our favorite is the multicolor.

This sling bag from GRAMS(28) offers plenty of room for your gadgets, gear, and accessories. It’s made from full-grain Italian leather and has a double-zippered main compartment. Inside, you’ll find organizer pockets, a sleeve that holds a Nintendo Switch or Steam Deck, and a center section big enough for a water bottle or small folding umbrella.

The versatile Vertex Pouch from Alpaka provides lots of space and organization for your gadgets and gear. The sling-style bag has numerous compartments, made easily accessible beneath a magnetic flap and a flat bottom for desktop use. It comes in two sustainable fabrics: Axoflux POLY600D and X-Pac RX36, both with a durable ripstop nylon interior.

This impressive backpack from Nashville’s Loyal Stricklin has plenty of room for all of your everyday essentials. It’s handcrafted from waxed canvas with leather accents and antique brass hardware. Features include a large main compartment, a padded 16″ laptop pocket, a deep zippered front pocket, dual water bottle pockets, and a mesh padded back.

Unplug’s all-weather bags are made from a 100% waterproof TPU-coated ripstop oxford fabric and have an airtight rolldown top to keep out the elements. They can be carried as a duffel or worn as a backpack, and since they’re weatherproof you can even transport them on a roof rack without worry. Available in 65L, 110L, and 155L sizes.

Portland’s Kiriko sells and makes wonderful accessories and decor with a distinctively Japanese aesthetic. They have quite an eye for textiles, too. Among our favorites is this Kiriko Original dopp kit made from traditional Japanese fabrics. The stylish toiletry bag features a Kumiko lattice pattern with a striped canvas interior. A stiff lining helps it keep its shape.

Outfitter Bradley Mountain’s courier briefcase looks fantastic in this limited-edition field camo colorway. The handmade bag is made from 18 oz waxed duck canvas with straps and handles made from US-sourced harness leather. It’s big enough to carry a 16″ laptop and has three exterior pockets. The briefcase also comes in charcoal, tan, or brown.

For a river rafting trip in Colorado, we packed our gear in an EDC canvas backpack. Oops. We discovered the hard way that most zippered packs aren’t water-resistant. Rolltop styles are more practical for water adventures and wet weather, especially with the nylon safety closure on Chums’ durable nylon Stormproof Rolltop Duffel Bag.

HEX’s oversize sling bag is ideal for photographers and creators on the move. Its interior can hold a camera or drone, lenses, and accessories – all protected by EVA foam dividers. There’s also a padded compartment for a 13″ laptop, an exterior zippered compartment, and a faux-fur-lined phone pocket.

This leather tool bag from Billykirk provides a great home for small hand tools, paint brushes, electronics, or other tools of your trade. It’s made in California from vegetable-tanned, full-grain leather with brass and steel hardware. Rivet-reinforced corners, steel feet, and a two-ply bottom help it last a lifetime. Available in natural, caramel, black, and dark brown.

The Tote Collection from the sustainable bag brand, Troubadour has gotten a bunch of impressive eco-friendly upgrades. Our fave is the handsome Carrier Tote with a zip-top to keep things secure, a padded laptop sleeve, interior pockets, a non-slip neoprene shoulder strap, and side snaps to expand the bag’s cargo space as needed.

Ryan Gosling as Ken would totally rock the roomy Everywhere Sling Bag from Away’s Aura Collection. The blue-green gradient matches Ken’s eyes, and the limited-edition Sunrise color looks like a unicorn painted it. A perfect EDC, especially for neon headbands and neckerchiefs. Also great in black, blue, and sand for low-Kenergy peeps.

We love the bag collection for sophisticated city dwellers by Troubadour and London shirtmaker Thomas Pink, two British brands that exemplify quality materials and craftsmanship. Pink’s fastidious details — like matching shirt pouches — dress up four signature pieces: the Apex Backpack, Caboodle Tech Case, Embark Duffle, and Pathfinder Slim Briefcase.

There’s no dog left behind on hikes with Chums’ Trail Dawg Waist Pack. Made from durable rip-stop nylon with a water-resistant finish, it’s got dual water bottle holders for a dog and a human or two dogs, a collapsible dog bowl, a pocket for treats, and a transparent phone sleeve with touch screen functionality.

This versatile 7-pocket pouch helps keep your tools, flashlights, pens, and other everyday accessories organized. It’s made from 500D Oxford, which resists dirt, tears, and wear and has reinforced stitching for long life. It measures 7.8″ x 6″ so you can fit it inside of other bags, but it also has a handle and strap for carrying sling-style.

Ulanzi’s versatile tech pouch is perfect for carrying all of your everyday gear, like cables, chargers, batteries, and memory cards. It opens up accordion-style to provide quick access to all of your accessories and is made from water-repellant polyester. In addition to the 2.5L Pro, it also comes in a 2L Mini version.

Nixon’s 45L Escape can be carried over the shoulder like a duffel bag or worn as a backpack. It has a spacious main compartment, a zippered pocket on the inside of its lid, and exterior straps which can hold a skateboard. It’s made from a mix of polyester and recycled plastics, including some pulled from the ocean.

Vanquest’s zipper pouch is perfect for carrying a wide variety of small everyday gear. Inside, it’s got 21 elastic stitched channels which are stacked and staggered to maximize storage. It’s got flat pockets as well, and the whole thing can attach via MOLLE straps on its back. Made from water-repellant 1000D Cordura.

Keep all your travel grooming essentials in one place with this right-sized toiletry bag from Fitdom. Its front opens fully for easy access to its large main compartment, while its zippered section has mesh and liquid-safe pockets and a built-in hanger. Outside you’ll find Velcro MOLLE webbing and a detachable paracord handle.

This cotton canvas bag from Bucket Boss helps keep parts, hardware, and small tools organized. It has 13 exterior and six interior pockets and closes securely with a pull of its drawstring. Stack up to four inside a standard 5-gallon bucket, and grab their rubber bucket handle for added carrying comfort.