Awesome Bags

A bag that can be carried as a messenger bag, a backpack, a briefcase or a clutch bag. It has three front pockets, a rear pocket and a compartment that fits 15″ laptops. Available in light brown nubuck, brown leather and black leather.

Goruck’s new shoulder bags have a bombproof laptop compartment spacious enough for a 17″ MacBook Pro. The bags are also made of durable Cordura and water-resistant material. Available in 15L and 20L sizes.

Handcrafted leather and canvas bags built to last. The Messenger and The Satchel can each hold a 15″ MacBook Pro Retina, but The Messenger offers greater capacity. Get 10% off P&Q orders with code AWS13 (through 12/6)

The Westalot is a clever take on the garment bag. It folds up into a duffle bag and has extra compartments, making it more compact and useful than ordinary garment bags. It can carry everything you need for a 3-day trip.

A bag made to last a lifetime. It’s made of cotton canvas with a heavy-duty waterproof lining and a padded laptop compartment. Should you want to dispose of it, send it back to Mijlo and you’ll get 10% off your next purchase.

A bag designed to carry and separate your dirty clothes from your clean ones when you’re traveling. It has an opening on each end and a movable partition in the middle, so it adjusts as you have more dirties, and fewer clean clothes.

The Shifter offers an ample 31-liters of capacity. It’s water resistant, has an expandable roll-top, side-access zipper for its laptop sleeve, and shoulder straps with reflectors. Comes in several colors, but the green/orange/camo is our fave.

Designed by master-piece and P01, the Freeride-V is a vest with a fleece-lined compartment and straps at the back, perfect for carrying a snowboard and other items. It also has four front pockets and is waterproof.

Wrap PacSafe’s stainless steel wire mesh over your bag and then lock it to prevent access or theft. It comes with a padlock and is highly adjustable. There’s also a variant for protecting cameras and other small items.

A backpack with a 35L capacity. It has full-length zippers for easy access to its contents. It also lies flat for easy packing, and has a dedicated laptop compartment. Its straps can also be tucked inside so you can carry it like a briefcase.

The Getaway duffle bag is made of durable sailcloth with water-resistant rope handles and stainless steel shackles. It also has a large mesh pocket inside, and a hidden zippered pocket and side grommets outside.

Part of Herschel’s Fall 2013 collection, the packable backpack and duffle bag are made of lightweight nylon ripstop and can be stuffed into an internal pouch for easy storage. Perfect for short trips or carrying consumables.

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The zipper of the Defender’s main compartment is near your back, while its side pockets have velcro straps, so you would feel if someone is trying to open the bag. It also has a pocket at the back and a pouch on one of its straps.

The Slim is Cocoon’s first ever backpack to have a pocket lined with the company’s awesome Grid-It! elastic straps. This lets you store items vertically and maximize the bag’s space. It also has room for a 15″ MacBook Pro.

Ona’s The Bolton Street is a backpack just for photographers. It has two convenient zipped side access pockets, a padded interior with foam and a 15″ laptop compartment. Made of waterproof waxed canvas and leather.

Like Restoration Hardware’s Aviator collection, Timothy Oulton’s suitcase and luggage set was inspired by WW II fighter planes. The bags have a distressed aluminum finish and fighter plane schematics printed in the interior.

The Freeloader is a compact and portable child carrier. It has a foldable hinge that can support kids up to 80lbs., an F1-inspired safety harness and comfortable straps similar to those found in hiking backpacks.

The Weekender has a built-in shelving system that makes it a lot easier to organize, pack and unpack. Rise & Hang also sells inserts that turn existing luggage into a Weekender. Currently sold out, but hopefully they’ll make more.

An exquisite bag made from 100% Italian cheyenne leather. Finished in a deep brown color, this sophisticated and timeless messenger bag could be the last one you ever own.

Like Alchemy Goods’ other products, the Elliott toiletry bag is made from used inner tubes. The Elliott in particular is made from reclaimed truck tubes, making it durable and unique. A smaller version is also available.

Joshu+Vela’s handmade backpacks have a no-frills design and are built to last. The bags are made from water-repellent waxed canvas and vegetable tan leather, with copper rivets and brass buckles.

Founded by Emily & Betsy Nuñez, Sword & Plough makes bags and other accessories using nothing but military surplus such as tents, sleeping bags and parachutes. The bags are sewn by U.S. military veterans.