THE BEST Bags

The Chameleon Pack comes with a collapsible chair frame and uses the bag itself as a backrest. It has a unique 5-way zipper system to make it easier to unfold and to get to your stuff. It also comes with two drawstring bags that can be used on their own.

EastPak gives its most famous backpack a trendy twist while still keeping its price somewhat modest. The Padded Pak’r’s Sukajan edition is made of soft and shiny nylon and is decorated with either a tiger or a crane stitching.

Previously released in black and navy, Head Porter’s day bag returns in deep olive. The 3Way Helmet Bag can be carried as a handbag, a shoulder bag, or a backpack. It has two large front pockets, a detachable shoulder strap, and stowable backpack straps.

Datum’s 12L backpack can shrink down to a waist bag that still has plenty of pockets and adjustable inserts in its main compartment. The bag also has water-resistant zippers, seatbelt webbing and a lifetime guarantee. Available in olive and black or all black.

Wandrd’s new all-around travel bags. They’re weatherproof and carry-on sized, and have a molded back and padded straps to make them easy to carry as backpacks. The Carryall version has one main compartment while the Access has three main compartments.

More than just for pencils. Bellroy’s fabric pouch has stiff ends that let you fold it wide open like a tray, making it a great organizer and travel buddy for keys, cables, headphones, and more. It also has pull loops on both ends for easier handling. Available in black or gray.

Yeti’s new duffel bags are ready to get wet and wild. The Panga bags have a waterproof and durable high density nylon outer shell, detachable padded straps that let you carry the bags as backpacks, six lash points and an EVA molded bottom. In 50L, 75L and 100L sizes.

Filson’s new duffle bag has padded backpack straps that can be kept inside a dedicated compartment when not in use. It’s made of lightweight and scratch-resistant nylon, has a 15″ laptop compartment and a water-resistant side pocket. Available in brown and green.

Keep all of your tools, pencils, art supplies, and other small items organized with these handmade waxed cotton oilcloth tool rolls from Wood & Spool. They come in a variety of sizes and colors, and can be personalized with your name or initials for an extra $5.

This Is Ground updates its leather weekend bag. The Voyager 2 still has enough room for up to five days worth of clothes and gear, but it’s now expandable and has a dedicated 15″ laptop compartment. Its exterior tech pocket has also been improved and enlarged.

This handsome pack comes with everything you need to serve a party of four, including stainless cutlery, plastic glasses and plates, napkins, a chopping board, a corkscrew/bottle opener, and a picnic blanket. Has an insulated cooler compartment, and a wine bottle pocket too.

Looking for an awesome gift for Dad that he’ll really use this time? Our pals at Everyday Carry have got you covered with a selection of 25 useful and timeless items from wristwatches, to knives, to wallets, to pens.

Dakota Stitch & Design makes bags and other accessories out of used firefighter uniforms, aka bunker gear. Nicole Gibson started the business after her husband, a firefighter, refused to buy expensive diaper bags. She made do with what she had, and the rest is history.

A heavy duty roll-top bag that expands up to 90L. It’s made of PVC-coated TPE that’s air tight, dustproof and waterproof. It comes with a removable rigid tray and a small mesh bag and has an air pressure release valve to ensure a water tight seal.

Barebones Living has everything from a lunch box-sized cooler that carries up to six 12oz. cans hot or cold for up to 12h, to a trolley-equipped party cooler that can keep up to 96 cans chill or toasty for up to 72h. The large coolers each have a bottle opener zipper pull.

A rugged duffle bag mostly made of recycled canvas. It has an external laptop sleeve, a hidden external pocket with an internal keychain, removable backpack straps, and internal compression straps. Available in 28L and 40L sizes.

The perfect companion for outdoor travels, Oniva’s backpack has a two large insulated compartments for keeping foods and drinks cold, along with a large exterior bottle pocket, and a zippered compartment for accessories, maps, and other small items.

Sir/Madam makes cotton canvas tote bags that can be inverted and expanded into a 62″x 55″ picnic blanket. When you’re ready to go, simply fold the blanket towards the handle and turn it inside out. Available in a variety of printed designs.

A no-nonsense backpack for the modern outdoorsman. The Lecht is a 20L bag made of waterproof waxed cotton canvas. It has a zipped  pouch and two side pockets outside, and a laptop compartment and pocket array on the inside. Available in five colors.

The Pliqo garment bag has more than enough room for your suit and other essential items, yet it folds down to the size of the average laptop or messenger bag. The trick is in the included patent-pending hanger that folds in half while securing your jacket.

Black Ember’s latest bag has magnetic locks for adding optional packing cubes and DSLR pouches. You can also add compression straps and external pouches. The adjustable shoulder and sternum straps, frame sheet and mesh back panel will keep you cool and comfy.

Lay-N-Go are satchels that lay flat when fully opened. They can be turned back into a bag just by pulling their drawstring. They’re available in different sizes and have variants for toys, toiletries and gadgets.

There’s nothing worse than being caught out in an unexpected downpour, then getting to your destination to find all the stuff in your backpack is wet. Worry no more when you choose any of the awesome weatherproof packs over on Everyday Carry’s latest shopping list.

Outlier uses its highly water-resistant Supermarine cotton fabric to create a simple rolltop bag. Put wet clothing in the Supermarine Rollie to keep your other belongings dry. The bag is breathable enough that the items inside will still dry, preventing mold and foul odors.

A unique briefcase design that has a built-in structure which lets you use it as an impromptu seat. It’s made from a waterproof cloth and has a seatbelt material shoulder strap along with carrying handles. Note: The ZLAY logo doesn’t appear on the bag – it’s just a watermark.

Mike Judge’s heavy metal doofuses grace Doc Marten’s signature Pascal 8-eye boot. One pair has a white and black colorway, while the other one is in blue and black. A leather backpack and a t-shirt round out the collection.