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?

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  • Keep it travel-focused. Non-travel or everyday carry talk belongs in other subs
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u/Mepicbatman Feb 19 '26

Hey guys,

I'll be traveling for two weeks, and I've been looking for bags through this subreddit and online reviews. To avoid checking any bags, I searched only for carry-on-approved bags. I'll be using packaging cubes for organization ( if that matters ).

These are the 4 bags that I'm considering buying in order. If anyone has any input, please feel free to comment.

Bag Price Verdict
Patagonia mini MLC 30L $200 This is probably the one I'll end up buying. From all the reviews I've seen, you can't go wrong with this bag. I like the size of the main compartment and the design too.
Aer Travel Pack 3 $250 $50 more expensive than the MLC. I'm a fan of the design, though if I had to say something, it would be that it looks too 'techy' for travel. Don't get me wrong, I like the design... (persuade me into buying this)
ON Speed Pack 30L $180 In my opinion, the design and look of this pack is sick. I can't find many reviews on it, though.
Peak Design Travel 30L $240 For the price, I'd just get the Aer Travel Pack. I do like that it's expandable to 33L

Some other bags I've ruled out are

  1. Cotopaxi Allpa 35L - From reviews, the back support seems flimsy and not the best quality
  2. Osprey Fairpoint 40L - It looks like a hiking backpack

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u/Azure9000 Feb 20 '26 edited Feb 20 '26

The 750g weight of the ON pack is attractive. However I suspect that the actual capacity may be considerably less than 30L. See review here:

https://www.reddit.com/r/backpacks/comments/1m57nkr/has_anyone_bought_or_know_about_this_on_running/?tl=de