THE BEST Bags

You could toss all your grooming essentials loose in your suitcase, but that would make you a caveman. Keep your toiletries, razor, toothbrush, nail kit, combs, and other small items neat and organized in one of Everyday Carry’s dopp kit picks for 2018.

This is Ground’s upcoming leather bag is a stylish way to pamper your audio gear in transit. It has ample space for portable speakers, a pocket and loops for cables and adapters, and a headphone holder, all done in the company’s signature Italian leather.

Looking for a bag to carry all of the gear, gadgets, and other loot you’ve collected? Everyday Carry has you set with a collection of five great bags for loadouts big and small. Be sure to check out their reader’s top five bag picks for 2018 too!

Big Agnes’ Stagecoach rolling duffel is designed for adventurers and frequent travelers. It’s waterproof and resistant to punctures, slashes and abrasion. It can also be carried as a backpack or a shoulder bag. It also comes with a packable day pack.

You spent thousands on your camera gear, so why tote it around in an ugly nylon pack? Vi Vante’s premium leather camera bags feature the kind of quilting that you might find on the seats of six-figure luxury car, while offering the protection your equipment deserves.

While the weight of a suitcase made from wood makes it a bit impractical, we still love the look of this beautiful piece of luggage that Ollari’s created from bent pieces of 8mm thick plywood. It always amazes us the kind of things you can do with just wood, glue, and some skill.

Nauset Goods’ backpack is an all-in-one adventure kit that’s designed for folks who don’t want to carry a bunch of camping gear. The waterproof bag comes with four chairs, two tables, two blankets, and two hammocks, all packable and can fit inside the bag.

A truly special gift for bartenders. This roll offers holders for a variety of bar tools, including space for two cocktail shakers. Siberian crafter Dragunov handmakes each of their leather pieces and finishes them with beeswax. (Tools not included)

Loctote improves on its one-of-a-kind anti-theft drawstring backpack. The Flak Sack II features an improved fabric that has the highest rating for slash, tear and abrasion resistance. Its locking strap is steel-reinforced, and its straps are also resistant to cutting as well.

Lightning Packs’ Hoverglide Backpacks separate the bag from the straps – and thus your body – with an elastic coupling. This allows the bag to stay suspended as you move, reducing the impact force and stress on your joints. Available in four models.

This carry-on combines the airport friendliness of a roller bag with the everyday utility of a backpack. Its straps stow away when not in use, and its wheels have a fabric cover to protect your clothes when wearing it as a pack. Has a quick access padded laptop compartment too.

The Evermore Origin is a sling/waist bag with MOLLE-compatible webbing on the front and wings so you can carry more items using D-rings or carabiners. It also has pockets on its wings and a grip fabric on the front for large items such as water bottles.

Colfax Design Works‘ rugged and capacious duffle/backpack combo weighs just a little over 1 lb., and is weatherproof and puncture-resistant. It has multiple lashing points on the outside, four grab handles, and carry straps that can be turned into backpack straps.

A smart, more portable alternative to weighty metal firesafes, FirePRUF’s briefcase-style bag is made of material that can withstand temperatures up to 1000ºF for up to 60 minutes, with a 1200ºF peak, protecting documents and small items from being destroyed by fire.

Mission Workshop’s bag is a proper workhorse for anyone who carries photography equipment. It’s got dedicated, padded spaces for a camera, lenses, a laptop, and other gear, and is compatible with Arkiv accessories. Pre-order by 8/29/18, and save $80 with code INTEGER.

Tailfin’s AeroPack combines the utility of both a tail rack and an enclosed pack. The bag has a 20L capacity and is waterproof and has a roll top for easy access. It also has side pockets, carrying straps and mounts for rear lights.

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.