Awesome Bags

Every bag in Nixon’s Repreve Our Ocean collection removes up to 20 plastic bottles from the environment, giving them new life as bags. Our fave is the extra roomy and surprisingly comfy Hauler 25L with back padding, laptop storage, internal pockets, external skateboard straps, a mesh strap pocket, and a removable accessory pouch.

This lightweight backpack features a roll-top design and up to 15 liters of capacity. It’s made from water-repellant PU-coated nylon with water-repellent zippers. A large side pocket provides easy laptop or tablet access, while a back pocket keeps valuables secure. An optional gadget sling bag zips securely to the main pack.

Designed for dads, Beau Industries’ Parenting Pack R1 is a diaper bag that doesn’t look like one. Built to last long past the diapering stage, the versatile, non-toxic bag doubles as a work tote or trail backpack. Includes a cushy changing pad, wipes pocket, protective laptop, device pockets, and insulated accessory pouches.

Keep yourself and your stuff organized with Lochby’s complete EDC kit. It includes a matching waxed canvas tool roll and pocket journal, along with a Karas EDK v2 aluminum pen, and ruled and dot grid notebook refills. Choose from brown or black canvas. It’s currently on sale for about $20 off.

This rugged duffel bag from Prometheus Design Werx maximizes storage space with its squared-off shape. It’s great for carrying all kinds of supplies for overlanding and camping. It has a rain flap around its zipper, mesh organizer pockets, and two removable EDCO panels. It also has a spot for optional content identification patches.

Worn as a chest harness, Nixon’s stylishly utilitarian Zion Bandit Bag keeps valuables handy and secure while in action. USA Skateboarding Team star Zion Wright incorporated Sakura blossoms and catfish into his signature pattern: nods to his 2021 Olympic debut and Florida home state. All-over cherry blossom style also available.

Most of the time when you see a leather bag, it’s stitched and maybe glued together. But builder Jimmy Diresta is used to working with more substantial hardware than that, so he set about handcrafting a rugged, squared-off bag using metal rivets to hold it together.

Roark’s oversize backpack has a 55-liter capacity, making it ideal for longer outings. It’s got tie-down elastic straps, a dedicated laptop compartment, a hidden passport pocket, and much more, and is made from water-repellent ripstop nylon. We especially appreciate the side handle for carrying it through tight airplane aisles.

Korin Design’s modern backpack has a structured, yet collapsible design, highlighted by a lockable main compartment with fold-out access. It also has padded laptop and tablet sections, streamlined side pockets with magnetic quick-access doors. An attachable toiletries pouch is also available.

The handsome Grab & Go Dog Leash Bag by Spruce Pup keeps all your dog-walking essentials ready 24/7. The handled main pouch has compartments for human stuff and a zippered pocket for dog treats. The outside has a phone sleeve, key clip, belt clip, poop bag access, and a G-hook bottle opener on the leash.

This sling-style leather and canvas bag is perfect for carrying small items when traveling or hiking. It’s smaller than a backpack or traditional messenger bag, but big enough to carry a 9.7″ tablet, and has pockets for tissues, eyeglasses, mints, and other accessories.

This durable sling-style bag is ready to take on whatever nature dishes out. It’s constructed with seamless welds and waterproof zippers and is IPX7 rated to keep contents dry. It comes with a touchscreen-compatible phone pouch that you can swap with other modules using Fidlock quick-release fasteners.

Carry your computer and organize your everyday work essentials in this military-style messenger bag from Mercury Tactical Gear. Its main compartment is padded and includes a removable laptop case with its own handle, while its exterior features MOLLE webbing and three detachable accessory pouches.

The Valley is a versatile backpack designed to keep you organized on the go. It has more than 20 pockets and compartments, plus a removable laptop sleeve with accessory organizers. You can also upgrade it with modules including an insulated cooler cube, a padded cameras cube, and a travel cube for clothing.

Shimoda Designs creates backpacks for landscape and adventure photographers. The bags are designed for durability and all-day comfort and are carry-on friendly. The main section offers easy access to all your gear, which stores neatly in Shimoda’s optional padded equipment cubbies. Available in 25L, 30L, and 35L sizes.

Chrome’s big rolltop bag has a spacious interior capable of carrying a 15″ MacBook Pro, and has separate compartments for wet and dry items. But the real trick up its sleeve is the adjustable external cargo net that holds everything from shoes to a bike helmet. Available in black or navy blue.

Typically made from high-Denier nylon, tactical bags are designed for durability above all else. Everyday Carry picked 11 of their favorite tactical bags, each selected for their quality materials and utility. Our favorite is the structured Hazard 4 Pillbox, with its adjustable padded divider system perfect for photography gear.

Bag maker Incase has added the everyday carry Hipsack to its products made from Bionic – plastic pollution recovered from the ocean. Designed to be worn at the waist or as a shoulder sling, the Hipsack has secure mesh, Velcro and zippered storage pockets, and a detachable keyring to keep valuables organized.

Keep your clothes and accessories neat and organized when traveling with this rollup weekender bag. It’s made of waterproof nylon, has mesh inner pockets and a hook to turn it into a wardrobe. It can be carried as a shoulder bag and also fits in backpack bedroll straps. Save 30% in The Awesomer Shop.

These durable tool pouches are perfect for organizing small hand tools, writing instruments, and other small loose accessories while keeping them dry and clean. They’re made from waterproof 1000D PVC with nylon zippers and reinforced stitching, and measure 13″ x 7″ long. Sold as a set of four.

This compact pouch has four pockets, offering up space for a pocket knife, lighter, phone, mini flashlight, pen, and more. It can be easily attached to MOLLE straps or other bags using a sturdy aluminum carabiner, and also has a belt loop attachment. Available in several colors.

GETXGO kit is a waterproof and fire-resistant bag that can help you survive in an emergency. The kit comes with food, water, and first aid supplies, as well as a solar battery pack, charging cables, and a crank-powered radio. An upgraded version includes a matching backpack and a fireproof pouch for important documents.

This versatile laptop bag from Moose Designs not only has lots of pockets and straps for organizing small items, but its main section also opens up to provide a stable work surface for your computer and easy access to accessories and office supplies in its removable workstation panels. Holds up to a 15.6″ laptop.