THE BEST Bags

Keep your items close and accessible without stuffing your pockets with DSPTCH’s new Sling Pouches. The small bag is ideal for keeping two items, the slim bag can keep three items, and the medium-sized one can fit a tablet or a book. Each one is available in two colorways.

New brand Baboon makes travel bags with bold colors and patterns. But they’re serious when it comes to features. They’re made of ballistic material that makes them resistant to water, sand, and punctures. They also have compression straps and lots of pockets.

Mission Workshop’s Transit Arkiv laptop briefcase is made from weatherproof and tear-resistant nylon and waxed canvas. It has a removable shoulder strap and waist strap, and also has bike straps. It can also be attached to Mission Workshop’s Radian backpack.

Killspencer’s minimal bag is handmade from used US military parachutes. This makes them lightweight, packable and resistant to tears. The bag comes in two sizes. The 12.5″x 20″ is a perfect shoe bag, while the 20″x 28″ is great for stowing laundry.

Peak Design’s 45L Travel Backpack is a one-size-fits-all bag. It has stowable straps and handles on the top, side and even on the back. You can also open its main compartment from the front, top, side and back. It’s also waterproof and has anti-pick pocket zippers.

Wolffepack’s backpacks look like normal bags. But they actually have a clever system where the straps are connected to the rest of the bag by a cord. Pulling the lock lets you swing the bag around to the front. A second pull returns the bag to its normal position.

If you liked Adam Savage’s EDC One but wished it was more affordable or a bit smaller, consider your wish granted. Savage Industries has released the EDC Two. Like the EDC One, it’s also made of upcycled sailcloth and has a para-aramid reinforced base.

Despite its name, Six Pack Fitness‘ Expedition Backpack isn’t just for outdoorsmen. Its spacious insulated compartment and included meal containers makes it perfect for gym goers and fitness buffs. It also has enough space for your other items, including your laptop.

ForwardX’s Ovis is a smart suitcase that can automatically move and stay by your side. It comes with a bracelet that lets it track you and alert you if you go too far away from it. It can go over 6 mph and lasts up to 12.4 mi per charge. It also has a built-in GPS tracker.

GeekOn!’s Board Game Backpack has an expandable main compartment that makes it easy to load board games, even several at once. It’s also padded and waterproof and has a laptop compartment. GeekOn! also offers optional elastic bands for board game boxes.

A messenger bag designed to minimize the risk of theft. It has a capacious, organized interior, body and straps made from slash-resistant materials, locking zippers, and RFID blocking pockets. Holds a 15″ laptop, has a water bottle pocket, and a roller luggage handle slot.

Rocky Mountain Underground’s BRFCS is no ordinary briefcase. It can expand from 35L to 50L if needed, is made from weather-resistant nylon, and has a hidden pocket for your valuables. It also has a storable backpack harness and waist belt.

Massdrop is working with the Techwear Intern on the Modular Adaptive Carry Standard (MACS), a line of small bags and external zip pockets that can each be worn on their own or combined. The bags are available in four sizes while the pockets come in three sizes.

Filson’s new rolling carry-on bag is for those who are tired of the same old plastic or nylon carry-ons. It’s made of abrasion-resistant rugged twill so it will last you a lifetime. It has leather straps and grab handles and a retractable 22″ handle.

The Aeroe BikePack makes it easy to carry small items on a bicycle, thanks to its quick lock and release mount. Each bag is waterproof, aerodynamic and comes in three sizes – 9L, 11L or 14L – while the mount comes in four variants: handlebar, fork, seat post and rear mount.

So now that you’ve got all the knives, multitools, flashlights, and other accessories, you need a place to keep them at the ready. Everyday Carry shares eight of their picks for great pouches you can use to house and organize all of your small EDC tools.

This jumbo pack is ready to take on just about anything. It combines a 5.3-gallon foodsafe bucket with an easy to tote, waterproof Denier fabric shell. A removable cooler insert holds up to 5 gallons, and it’s customizable with MOLLE-compatible accessories.

If Yeti’s Panga Duffel bag is too big for your needs, keep an eye out for the company’s newly announced Panga Backpack 28. It has the same waterproof body but in a more compact backpack form. It comes with removable chest and waist straps.

Incase is back with another power bank-equipped carry-on. The ProConnected 4 has an easily removable battery with 20,100mAh capacity. It has a USB-C port and two USB-A ports. It also has removable wheels and a wide trunk-style opening.

Show your love for retro video games with this sweet dark red messenger bag, embellished with the Japanese version of gaming great Atari’s iconic logo. We suggest using it to carry a LYNX portable, a selection of game cartridges, and some old Antic magazines.

If you’d like to get in on the fanny pack’s comeback – or if you never left the bag behind – check out the Link Waist Bag from Japanese bag maker Master-Piece. It has water-resistant nylon twill shell, a striking carabiner clasp and a zipped inner pocket. Available in four colors.

If you’re always traveling with different amounts or types of gear, you need a truly versatile backpack. Rolltop bags keep your stuff dry, offer easy access, and expandable space. Our friends at Everyday Carry picked eight great packs that take advantage of a rolltop design.

adidas teamed up with renowned Japanese bag maker Porter-Yoshida & Co. to create a three-way briefcase, a two-way boston bag and a variant of the Campus shoes. The Campus’ upper is made of leather and textile with Porter branding. Drops 5/3/18.

A luxury carry-on bag from leather goods specialist Hard Graft. The Overhead Holdall is made from undyed natural washed veg tanned leather that will gradually turn deep brown as it ages. It also has a large external pocket and a detachable and adjustable shoulder strap.

Nike’s slick backpack features a trapezoidal silhouette that makes it look like it dropped in from the prop department of a sci-fi movie. It’s got front webbing for clipping on items, a large top-loading compartment, side zip sections, and a padded 15″ laptop sleeve.

Away’s aluminum luggage is designed to still look cool as it gets banged up by baggage handlers. All four available sizes come equipped with TSA-approved locks and quiet 360º wheels. The two carry-ons equipped with a removable USB power bank.