Awesome Bags

If you’re going to outfit yourself with some new gear, why not show your support for those who risked their lives for our country, safety, and freedom? Everyday Carry shares with us five great items which are sold by U.S. veteran-owned companies.

Standley’s LeanBag is the world’s first backpack that you can lean on. It has an aluminum frame that provides ample support for your back, and a rollout sitting pad to protect your butt from dirt. It’s dirt- and water-resistant and has lots of compartments to organize your belongings.

Bagsmart’s Xpedition backpack uses modules that attach to an X-shaped frame using Fidlock magnetic snaps. This not only keeps your items compartmentalized, it also distributes weight evenly, reducing strain when carrying the bag. You can choose from three module sets.

Filmmaker Spike Jonze collaborated with The North Face’s Japan-only sub-brand Purple Label to make two wonderful bags – a shuttle roller and The North Face’s classic 3Way Bag. Both bags are made of Italian wool and come in two plaid color schemes.

A simply gorgeous open-top backpack with a structured look and easy access to everyday items. It’s got plentiful storage and with an internal laptop pocket and mesh accessory pocket. It looks best in full-grain leather, but it’s also available in nylon/leather or Cordura.

Uncrate Supply is selling these unassuming tote bags that are actually made from repurposed NASA parachutes. The material is incredibly strong yet light. The bags are large enough to carry laptops or groceries. Available in green or white.

Roka built the Transition Pack to be the ultimate everyday backpack. It has three zippered interior compartments separated by removable Velcro walls, a dedicated laptop sleeve, and a wet/dry bag. It fully unzips flat for easy access to its interior.

Vans and NASA commemorate the space agency’s 60 years of exploration with the Space Voyager collection. Largely inspired by space suits, the collection features shoes, jackets, a hoodie, t-shirts and bags adorned with NASA’s logo and patches. Drops 11/2/18.

Bond Travel Gear’s Escapade Pouch makes for a great EDC bag or packing cube. It’s made of 1000D ballistic nylon, has double stitched zippers and stress points, uses weatherproof zippers and has silicone-backed elastic straps to secure your belongings.

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.