Awesome Bags

This mid-size crossbody bag from Chrome is just right for carrying your everyday gear like a phone, pocket tools, cables, and notepads. It’s highly water-resistant and has multiple pockets inside and out for organizing your stuff. Like other Chrome bags, it features their swappable seatbelt buckle and a sturdy, 5-bar webbed shoulder strap.

You don’t need a motorcycle to get value from Odinsberg’s tool roll. It has 56 elastic loops for organizing hand tools and accessories and a zippered compartment for loose items. Rolled up, it measures just 9.5″ x 5.5″, and opens to 21″ x 9.5″. A hanging hook and MOLLE webbing provide mounting versatility. (Tools not included.)

Singapore accessory brand Obbi Good Label created this boxy tote bag with a military-inspired design and modern, technical fabric. Available in green, black, or silver, the bag features a quilted canvas exterior, a perforated, shock-absorbent lining, and an adjustable shoulder strap made from thick paracord. Measures 21″ W x 12″ H x 7″ D.

This soft-sided carry-on bag from Bleu de Chauffe is handmade in France. It’s the perfect weekender size with a spacious main compartment, a zippered pouch for toiletries, and exterior zippered pocket. Made from waterproofed 18 oz. British Millerain waxed canvas with leather and webbing straps, it measures an overhead-friendly 18.7″ L × 14.6″ H × 8.9″ D.

The Escpade 3.0 is the ultimate bag for keeping toiletries organized while traveling. It has lots of dedicated elastic pockets for all of your grooming gear or cosmetics, and rolls up small for easy carrying. Other features include detachable TSA pockets for liquids, mesh section covers, and a built-in hanger. Available in regular, large, and tech sizes, as well as a matching wallet.

3D printing tech can produce lots of useful things, but it can also be used to create whimsical items, like hit realistic model of a McDonald’s bag. 3D print expert prusaguy shows off a realistic faux paper sack that he printed on his Prusa XL printer, using a model designed by Surfalex2000. Now he just needs to print a Big Mac, fries, and an apple pie to go inside.

InCase’s A.R.C. Crossbody Bag combines sleek design and functionality, with a water-resistant exterior, faux fur-lined tablet pocket, spacious compartment, and internal organizers. Made with 100% recycled polyester and durable YKK zippers, it’s perfect for city errands or adventures, worn over the shoulder or across the chest with a soft, detachable strap.

Alpaka’s Metro Cross Body bag is right-sized for your everyday essentials. The asymmetric bag comes in left- or right-shoulder versions, offering easy access to its main compartment and mesh accessory pouch for lefties or righties. The bag has a padded sleeve for an 11″ tablet or laptop, a side phone pocket, and an expandable water bottle pocket.

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.

Prometheus Design Werx jumbo-size tote bag is made from burly 1000D waterproof tarpaulin with MILSPEC webbing and Flame Orange lining, it opens wide for easy access. With multiple external pockets, haul handles, and WWII USMC Frogskin camo, it’s built to haul gear, groceries, or tools with military-grade toughness. Also available in Tiger Stripe camo.

The QuestX Game Bag is a unique carry-all designed for tabletop gaming. This rugged X-Pac bag folds down into a tidy little cube for storage, then opens up to carry six full-size board games. With rainproof protection, strength to haul 55 lb., a slot for playmats, gear pockets, and bottle and can holders, it’s basically a real-world Bag of Holding.

This military-style backpack carries food and drinks to cookouts, picnics, and festivals. Its leakproof main compartment is insulated to keep items cold or warm, while its top section separates items that must be kept dry. Outside, it has MOLLE webbing for accessories and large mesh pouches for bottles. Available in brown, black, dark camo, blue, and grey.

The boxy PROJECT AN01 aviator bag from EXPEDITION / UNITS can handle anything you throw at it, from mountain treks to busy airports. The 30L carry-on is fully waterproof thanks to its AWPE 600 eco-fabric construction with welded seams. It also has an air- and water-tight zipper, a large center compartment, a 16″ laptop sleeve, and a removable padded bottom.

Nashville’s creative spirit extends beyond music to entrepreneurial businesses that build community. ABLE is a fashion incubator that plays a role in improving the lives of women — near and far — through high-quality jobs, living wages, and safe working conditions. One stylish standout is their Avery Dopp kit, from premium leather by Ethiopian craftswomen.

This zippered case is great for carrying cards, change, keys, and other small items. It’s made from recycled Axoflux 300D and has two main compartments and a coin pouch with a magnetic closure. Toss it in your backpack, or clip it to one of Alpaka’s bag straps using their HUB attachment system. Available in black, blue, grey, or army green.

This handmade duffel bag from Japanese brand Iron Heart is built for long life. Made from heavyweight, fade-resistant Superblack denim and Italian Buttero leather, it’s sure to last. Brass hardware, a YKK zipper, and multiple carry options make it a versatile companion for everyday use or quick weekend getaways.