Awesome Bags

Keep all your gear organized and quickly accessible with one of Everyday Carry’s 10 picks for the best laptop bags for heading back to school this year. Whether you prefer a backpack or messenger-style bag, they’ve got some great options to choose from, from slim and minimal packs to ones with lots of compartments.

Improve the way you pack and unpack with these compression packing cubes. With their super stretchy mesh tops, they let you pack an incredible amount in a small space. The set includes small, medium, and large sizes, and is 48% off the MSRP in The Awesomer Shop.

Hazard4’s military-style backpack is perfect for carrying all your photo gear. It’s got room for up to a 16″ laptop, has padded, adjustable organizers for a camera and lenses, and accessory pouches. It smooth outer shell won’t flap while riding a motorcycle, and has mounting points for tie-downs and other add-ons.

This compact and inconspicuous case is a great way to transport booze on the down-low. It holds up to 10 cans, 6 beer bottles, or 3 wine bottles. Its closed cell insulation and cold-retaining zipper help keep drinks chilled for up to 5 hours.

Accessory maker Ragged Edge’s grooming bag is made from marine-grade materials like sailcloth and a corrosion-resistant zipper. It wipes clean, and provides a barrier to keep leaky products from seeping into your luggage. They also make wallets, duffels, and bags from the same materials.

This heavy duty set includes a 28″ x 14″ roll with 22 pockets for wrenches, screwdrivers, pliers and such, along with another 10 dedicated pockets for varying sizes of sockets. The smaller 12″ x 8.5″ six-pocket pouch holds drill bits, allen wrenches and other small items.

Keep all your portable gadgets, cables, chargers, and other small accessories organized with these handsome bags from Jelly Comb. They provide elastic loops for cables, mesh pockets for chargers and phones, memory card storage, and the large and thicker versions even have room for an 11″ tablet.

Uncharted Supply Co’s comprehensive bug-out kit is packed with 35 items to help you survive in just about any kind of emergency. The bag itself is made of lightweight, durable tarpaulin, and can be used as a floatation device. Available in grey or black. Detailed unboxing video here.

Colfax Design Works‘ Project TOAD Dry Bag is waterproof and submersible to under 3ft of water for 30 minutes, thanks to its seam sealing construction and air tight zippers. It also has a buoyancy valve that can inflate or deflate the bag. It has a 40L capacity. Available in black or camo.

Looking for a last-minute gift for Dad? Everyday Carry presents a collection of 30 great tools, knives, watches, bags, tech gadgets, and other items that your pop will use all the time. We really love that Big Idea titanium adjustable wrench.

This premium spinner-style checked luggage is perfect for bringing home extra goodies you bought while on vacation. It provides a sturdy hardshell to protect contents, and a center section that an expand up to 47%. Its dual-caster wheels spin smoothly and effortlessly too.

Etee is an upcoming online shop that will sell only plastic-free, reusable and biodegradable goods. Its products at launch include cling wrap, toothbrushes, and soap. Pledge on its Kickstarter now to become a lifetime member, which lets you buy at wholesale prices.

A stylish and convenient way to carry accessories and grooming essentials, this hanging bag has a classic look, but modern utility. It has four interior pockets – two with zippers and two with snaps, and rolls up for easy packing. It’s made from water-resistant PU leather with a canvas interior.

Rapha’s oversize bike pack not only protects your gear from getting wet, it also ensures that your bicycle stays stable while it’s attached. It’s secured to both the seatpost and the saddle rails for stability. An aluminum spine and a three-point harness cinches the bag to compress it.

This compact nylon pack from OneTigris is just the right size for all kinds of small tools, gadgets, and everyday items. It features a large center compartment, zippered front and side compartments, MOLLE webbing, and can be worn as either a waist pack or shoulder bag.

Adv3nture’s backpack hides an insulated and waterproof cooler compartment in its base. The small pack can carry up to six cans, while the large pack can carry up to eight cans. It also has a paracord storage, a laptop compartment, a phone holder and a sunglasses case.

5.11 versatile and capable pack offers an interchangeable gear module on its back, letting you switch between expanded extra storage compartments or a unique Hexgrid, a webbing which can hold items horizontall, vertically, or diagonally. Available in 25L, 32L, and 40L sizes.

Zumer Sport makes great gifts for sports fans, offering bags, eyeglass cases, keychains, wallets, coasters, and other items made from the actual materials used to make baseballs, basketballs, footballs, tennis balls, and more. The even make Xmas stockings.

A versatile and well-structured everyday backpack, KeySmart’s Urban 21 bag is made for comfort, keeping your items neat, organized, and dry inside. It’s got a ton of pockets, including RFID-blocking, hard-shell, and and padded compartments. Save 22% in The Awesomer Shop.

Moleskine’s Silver Edition backpack was inspired by the packs that come with astronauts’ spacesuits. The exterior and interior are made from a textured and luminous silver plastic that creases with age. Limited to 300 units.

Modoker’s Convertible Garment Bag not only has room for a suit, it also has pockets and a pouch for shoes. You can zip and fold its sides up to transform it into a 45L weekender bag for even more space. It’s made of water-resistant fabric.

This military-inspired pack is perfect for small gadgets and tools and tosses over your shoulder to easily switch between carrying and access. It’s made from water-resistant 600D polyester, and features multiple pockets for organizing your gear.

This carry-on suitcase doubles as a sound system. It packs a removable Bluetooth speaker unit with two 6″ x 4″ woofers, two 22mm tweeters, and a 25-watt amp. Features a durable hard shell construction, a TSA combination lock, and 360º rotating casters.

Black Ember’s WPRT backpacks are made of IP6X-rated waterproof textile in matte black. Both the minimal and the modular bags have a 30L capacity and are compatible with Black Ember’s optional straps, while the modular bag can be fitted with pouches.

If you’re willing to be gentle with your backpack in exchange for a minimal style, check out Todd Snyder’s luxurious take on Eastpak’s Padded Sleek’r backpack. The entire bag is made of grey suede leather. It has room for up to a 15″ laptop.

Revelar Workshop’s Cubepacks put a simple but revolutionary twist on packing cubes. Each Cubepack also works as a standalone bag: the large cube turns into a backpack, the medium cube turns into a shoulder pack, and the small cube turns into a sling or hip pack.