THE BEST Bags

A rugged soft cooler. The Trooper LT 30 has 2″ wide padded carrying straps that let you haul it as a shoulder bag or as a backpack. Its exterior is resistant to puncturing, water, chemicals and UV light. It also has a pair of mounts for accessories such as the included bottle opener.

Part of Maharishi’s upcycled collection, the 8219 Rollaway Shopping Bag is made from surplus U.S. Army parachutes. It has reinforced shoulder straps and has snap buttons to keep it compact when rolled up. Available in orange, olive or white.

A substantial and rugged duffel, with a substantial 40 liters of capacity. Its fully-padded body provides structure, but retains packing flexibility, and it has grab handles which provide multiple carrying options. Available in five colorways, including a sweet camo combo.

So you’ve got lots of gear to carry around on a daily basis, now you need a place to put it all. Our pals at Everyday Carry cataloged some great little pouches for keeping your gear organized, protected, and handy at all times.

The latest in the Danish rain gear maker’s line of waterproof bags. The Scout Bag bears Rain’s trademark minimalist design and matte waterproof fabric. It has a laptop compartment, adjustable straps, and a handle with snap buttons. Available in four colors.

Without the proper bag to carry your gear, it’s tough to incorporate the gym into your daily routine. Our pals at Everyday Carry picked out 10 bags which do the trick quite nicely, with compartments that keep workout wear, clean clothes, and water bottles neatly organized.

Adam Savage worked with Mafia Bags to create a carry-all utility bag, the Savage Industries EDC One. The bag is made from upcycled sailcloth and a para-aramid synthetic fiber reinforced base. It has an interior pocket and pen loops as well as a hook-and-loop patch.

Incase’s 22L NoviConnected luggage is a well-priced option if you’re looking to buy a travel bag with a built-in power bank. Its 10500mAh charger has both USB-A and USB-C ports, and can be monitored via an app. Works in a two-wheel or four-wheel configuration.

Black Ember’s new Citadel pack consists of two matte black bags: one minimal and one modular. Both have a 25L capacity and are IPX-06 waterproof. They have an easy-access top compartment, tuck away shoulder straps, secret back pocket and more.

LowePro’s GearUp pouches make it easier to store and carry gadgets, cables and other small essentials. They all have clear and scratch-resistant windows to make it easy to see what’s inside and a double-sided removable panel with lots of elastic keeper straps.

Subtech Sports’ 45-liter Pro Drybag is still lightweight, waterproof, airtight and floats on water thanks to its detachable airbag. But it now has detachable straps, waist belt and sternum straps. There’s also a 100-liter variant, and a waterproof tote bag with no airbag.

High Above’s Lost Lake Duffel Bag is a mesh bag made of Phifertex: a fabric that won’t degrade from prolonged exposure to the sun and has an antimicrobial coating. The bag’s easy-access external pocket has a carabiner key clip. Available in two sizes.

The Speed Backpack gets its name from its wealth of magnetically-sealed pockets that can be accessed while you’re carrying the bag. That includes its laptop compartment. It also has self-adjusting straps and is water-resistant. Available in nylon or leather.

There are tons of great items that we recommend for your daily load out, but we have to give an extra special shout out to Everyday Carry’s latest list – which celebrates gear made by companies owned or operated by the brave men and women who defend our great nation.

Like all of Mission Workshop’s backpacks, the Rhake has a two-layer weatherproof construction that keeps your gear and gadgets safe. I has lots of easily accessible pockets, including the exterior side pocket that fits up to 17″ laptops.

Jason Fernandez takes retro hard-sided briefcases and kits them out with a Raspberry Pi-powered arcade emulator, an LCD screen, a removable arcade joystick, light-up buttons, and a lithium ion battery pack for portability. Now you can pack your Pac-Man anywhere!

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.