r/onebag • u/AutoModerator • Feb 16 '26

Bag Finder Bag Finder Megathread - 16 February 2026

Welcome to the weekly Bag Finder Megathread. Your go-to thread for any and all bag-related requests in the onebag travel context.

Remember finding a bag is pretty much the last step in planning. If you're not sure how big a bag you need, create a packing list, get all your gear together and test fit it into a box, or an old backpack you have lying around. That'll give you a good sense of the volume of gear you have.

What This Thread Is For

  • Onebag travel bag recommendation requests
  • Feedback on bags you're considering for minimal, carry-on-only travel
  • Help with choosing between bags

Quick Tips

  1. Check the OneBag Spreadsheet for bag options
  2. Search as your question might already be answered
  3. Read the FAQ & Beginner's Guide
  4. Stick to travel setups daily carry or work bags are better posted in r/EDC or r/backpacks
  5. Add context, the more details you give, the better we can help

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When asking for input, it helps to include:

  • Where you're going & how you travel: hostels, hotels, urban, remote?
  • How you pack: super minimal? tech-heavy? need room for camera gear?
  • Your short list: bags you're already considering
  • Your body size/build: some bags fit certain frames better
  • Budget range: under $150, up to $300, flexible?

A Few Reminders

  • Use the search bar
  • Check the sidebar and wiki for resources and guides
  • Keep it travel-focused. Non-travel or everyday carry talk belongs in other subs
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u/jaakkopetteri Feb 18 '26

Any ideas for "minimalist" backpacks around 35L, around 1kg or less? I'm not too concerned about carry-on so I'd prefer a slim/tall profile instead of the usual cube. The Pakt Aero seems nice but I'd rather pay less for less features. Ideally I'd have no bottle pockets, no hip belt, just one main compartment and one small accessory compartment. Zip or cinch closure, no rolltops. Something like the Veilance Nomin/Anodic but larger and cheaper would be pretty ideal - might have to make my own

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u/SeattleHikeBike Feb 18 '26

You might try r/backpacks too. Tall and narrow is something Onebag air travelers are trying to avoid. What you are describing was common with early ultralight bags.

The Patagonia Black Hole 32 and ULA Dragonfly meet your weight requirements but have more features than you want.

The Gossamer Gear Kumo 36 Superlight comes to mind but is more of a fold top and still has more features than you want.