THE BEST Bags

Stephen Kenn’s Remanufactured Collection are bags made from the canvas of military bags from the ’50s and ’60s. The fabric was cut into squares then sewn back together to create unique bags. The backpack duffle measures 23″x 10.5″x 10.5″.

Herschel Supply Co. emblazoned the logo and slogan of skateboard truck maker Independent on some of its most popular products, including the Packable Duffle Bag and the Packable Daypack. Available in three colorways, and perfect for skateboard fanatics.

Satechi’s laptop case is covered with a stylish nylon fabric that protects your laptop and small items from getting wet when it starts to rain. The main compartment is also fully padded to protect against sudden drops and scratches. Available in 13″ and 15″ sizes.

Peak Design’s Everyday Backpack is freakin’ expensive. But it seems like it has a great feature for every dollar on its price tag. From adjustable and removable dividers, waterproof side-loading zippers and one-hand adjustable straps, this bag has it all.

Fitly is a small backpack meant to carry a runner’s essential items. It has two pockets in front and two more on its strap. The strap locks the items inside in place so they won’t bounce around. Its back is made of a moisture-wicking and odor-repellent fabric.

We dig the clean, minimal look of Bellroy’s slimline pack, which features a tube-like construction, assembled from two fabric panels. It has a 16-liter capacity, and includes a padded laptop sleeve and soft, lined pockets for small items.

ZipClikGo’s mesh organizer bags have a diagonal zipped opening, making it easy to add or remove items. They also have a snap-on clip so you can further organize them in or out of your main bag. Each pack contains four bags in different sizes and colors.

A compact, urban backpack that doubles as a briefcase tote. It’s got an expandable main compartment with padded section for up to a 15″ laptop, small compartments for accessories, and is made from water resistant, sustainable fabric with a watertight zipper.

Patagonia’s new Worn Wear program offers used but well-maintained Patagonia merchandise at greatly discounted prices. Customers can trade in their Patagonia clothes and bags at stores in exchange for credit.

Designed for serious rowers, but great for any wet environment, Scull & Sweep’s fully-waterproof bag is made from double ripstop nylon, has a no-stitch construction, and a heavy-duty zipper to ensure its contents stay dry, no matter what. Comes in 36L and 47L sizes.

Alms’ 12L Cargo Tail bag is designed to be strapped over a motorcycle’s tail. It’s perfect for city riders who don’t want to wear a backpack while on their bike. It’s made of water-resistant canvas, has a rubberized base with a hidden pocket, and comes with a removable cargo net.

Like all of Freitag’s bags, the Zippelin is made from heavy duty upcycled truck tarps. It also has a capacity of 85L. But it’s packable and lighter than many travel bags because it uses an inflatable bicycle inner tube instead of a metal or plastic frame.

Best Made Company’s limited edition backpack is made from Dyneema, making it lightweight, water-resistant and impervious to tears and punctures. It’s main compartment is also front-loading, so you can lay it flat for easy packing and unpacking. Limited to 40 pieces.

Slughaus’ Wolverine Pack is made of a proprietary ripstop nylon fabric that lets you fix small cuts and punctures simply by rubbing the damaged area. The bag is also water-resistant, packable and can be expanded in 5L increments, from 5L to 20L.

Organize and carry all your gear in this cleanly designed backpack, which has room not only for a 15″ laptop in its padded compartment, but packs a 10,000 mAh lithium-ion battery pack inside for keeping your other gadgets charged. Save 68% in The Awesomer Shop.

JACE.design offers drinkware, phone cases, posters and more that you can customize with a print of your desired location or coordinates. For the cases, bags and posters, you can zoom in on or out of the location and pick from a handful of drawing styles.

Icemule’s Boss backpack cooler has 1.2″ thick closed cell foam and a rolltop design to keep food and drinks cold for days. It also has insulated external pockets, MOLLE webbing, bungee cords, ventilated back and carrying straps, and sternum and hip straps.

Lander’s new backpacks have a separate gadget compartment that protects from water and impact. The compartment fits 17″ laptops and also has protected routes for charging cables. The cargo portion has large openings, a microfiber-lined pocket and haul handles.

From rainwear expert Rains comes an elegant take on water-resistant bags. The Weekend Bag is made of a water-resistant fabric with a monochrome and matte finish. It has waterproof zippers, snap buttons, an internal zipped pocket and removable shoulder straps.

A popular bag for leisurely swimmers in Switzerland, the Wickelfisch is a waterproof ripstop nylon knapsack. Trap some air inside before folding it shut and you can use it as an air pillow. Available small and large sizes.

Hardgraft’s shoe bag is a luxurious way to carry and protect your shoes. Outside it’s made of Italian suede and a RiRi zipper. Inside is a thick and soft wool sherpa lining and elastic straps to secure your shoes. It fits up to size 11 shoes.

The latest version of This Is Ground’s modular leather tablet sleeve has a larger tablet pocket that’s easier to access. it also has more slots for pens, cables, earphones and the like, and comes with a Tile Bluetooth tracker. Available in four colors.

Since 1975, Dan McHale has been handmaking some of the most durable and beautiful bags for his fellow backpackers and climbers. His website is made of walls of text, but when it comes to bags he’s got an eye for both form and function.

Trisha Cheeney’s jackets and bags are made almost entirely out of recycled materials. The insulated jacket uses around 214 plastic shopping bags and fleece made from recycled materials. The windbreaker is made of about 90 bags and mesh made from recycled materials.

A modular bag consisting of a base pack with magnetic locks and five types of swappable pouches. The base pack comes in two sizes, has laptop sleeves and is expandable. The bag’s strap is removable and adjustable, so you can carry the bag in a variety of ways.

Carry all the things. This ginormous denier nylon bag has an impressive 735 inches of free-form interior space, making it great for carrying clothes, shoes, and other soft goods. It’s got a pair of zippered side compartments, and MOLLE webbing pretty much everywhere.