Awesome Bags

The Mainframe is a lightweight accessory that adds a breathable mesh lining and some space between your backpack and your back to minimize sweat and discomfort. Available soon in three sizes for $75 (USD). More here.

The Kadet is the perfect messenger bag for when you want to travel light. It’s got enough space for pens, notebooks, cables, a small camera and even an iPad, but takes up about 1/2 as much space as a traditional messenger.

Do you carry more gadgets and cables than toiletries? This is Ground has you covered. Its handmade Tech Dopp Kit has straps to secure several cables and an internal pouch for small items. Available in two sizes and three colors.

From REI’s new casual camping collection evrgrn. The 24 Pack Backpack Cooler can carry up to 24 12oz. cans. Its insulated inner bag is removable for easy cleaning. It also has a large external pocket and a small inner pocket. Available in blue or gray.

A stylish, minimal backpack for those days when you don’t want to lug around 20 pounds of gear everywhere you go. The Rever is made from water-repellant canvas with leather trim, and has two carabiner loops for hooking on small accessories.

Alchemy’s AEL008 carry-on can be used as a shoulder bag, duffle bag or backpack. It has water-resistant zippers, easy-access A4 and document pockets and a separate 15″ laptop compartment with an eject mechanism.

HEX teamed up with Roark Revival to create a series of stylishly rugged bags for outdoor adventures. The Mule backpack and Smuggler duffel provides space for long journeys, while the Runner pack is great around town. Made from water resistant PV-coated cotton.

A bag and gadget cache in one. The basic model has a 10,000mAh battery, 4 USB ports, a retractable power cord, Bluetooth speaker and an anti-theft alarm (via an app). Optional features include a Wi-Fi hotspot and GPS tracking.

Rareform makes surfboard bags, backpacks and other bags and accessories out of discarded billboard vinyls. The vinyls are inspected and cleaned before being cut. The upcycled material ensures each Rareform product is unique.

The BankNote backpack is made of water-resistant canvas with leather accents outside and cork fabric inside. It also has a padded laptop compartment. Available in four colors with white or black strap.

This ruggedly handsome waxed canvas and leather bag is superbly lightweight, with space for a 15″ laptop, notebooks, and small gadgets, and has a smartphone pocket and large compartment which can be accessed with the bag closed.

Booq’s lightweight briefcase is deceptively spacious. Its main compartment can documents, gadgets, chargers and even a water bottle, and a padded slot holds a 15.6′ laptop. It’s water-resistant, and has real leather handles.

Spacious luggage that turns into a shelf – eliminating the need for unpacking. The Shelfpack has four built-in shelves that clip on a pair of retractable supports. It also has three outer pockets and a total capacity of 115L.

A great beach bag. The Wet-Dry Bag is a nylon bag with an outer net compartment to separate and air dry towels and other wet items. You can carry it as a tote bag or as a backpack. Available in black, blue or red.

Built from MIL-SPEC fabric and hardware, Triple Aught Design’s 22-liter backpack is incredibly versatile, with anchor points inside and outside, and PALS webbing. Control loose items inside with the optional Control Panel 1.

The Drifter is the perfect pack for short trips. It converts between backpack and duffel and its 30L capacity is great for carrying a weekend’s worth of clothes, gadgets, and accessories. Made from canvas and bicast leather. (Thanks Russell!)

For the high rolling hiker. Head Porter collaborated with shoemaker foot the coacher to release this milspec backpack made mainly of satin and leather. It has five outer compartments and a laptop compartment. Dat leather PALS grid.

Bowoo’s stylish and rugged equipment bag. The sidekick is made of heavy duty 24oz cotton canvas and has padded handles. It has a main compartment, 14 side pockets and D-rings for a shoulder strap (not included).

Town 30’s stylish camera bag has a locking mechanism that works like a film advance lever. It also has a lens cap holder and removable padded divider and pockets. It’s made of water-resistant, rubber-backed nylon. Also available in leather.

Vans teamed up with Disney for one of its Fall 2015 releases. The collection consists of shirts, backpacks, shoes, socks and hats featuring Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, Donald Duck and Winnie the Pooh. Drops 6/15.

Freitag’s 33L carry-on has a wide-mouthed compartment that’s cleverly concealed by its buckle. Like other Freitag products, it’s made from used truck tarps, bicycle inner tubes and seatbelt straps, making each Voyager unique.

Each of Dominator’s handmade leather bags is embellished with dramatic custom prints made by pyrogravure – the art of delicately burning the material to create a tattoo-like image. Also available as laptop sleeves and backpacks.

The dopp kit for gearheads. Tooletries’ toiletry bag looks and is built just like hard cases for tools. It has a carbon look finish, a waterproof neoprene lining and a removable silicone net. Available in gray, black, red and soon yellow.