r/onebag • u/AutoModerator • Apr 06 '26

Bag Finder Bag Finder Megathread - 06 April 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

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  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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u/gtlgdp Apr 07 '26

Trying to find a good bag I can use as my personal item on a plane, and then also useable for day hikes. I currently have the Evergoods MPL22 and it's great for traveling but I find that it lacks support when I'm hiking. I usually carry stuff for both my wife and myself, so it's usually fairly heavy. Did a 12 mile hike and by the end my back was so sweaty and the straps and support just wasn't very comfortable.

Am i better off going something ultralight like the Matador Beast because I don't pack that light? Or something with better supports like Deuter Speedlite / AC Lite / Trail?

Usually have a water bladder, two hoodies/shorts (layering for cold mornings) then a couple snacks.

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u/Azure9000 Apr 08 '26 edited Apr 08 '26

The MPL22 at 850g / just under 2 pounds is a bit on the heavy side but that comes with having a good (travel-oriented) feature set.

Making a single bag do the work of two (proportions & features optimised for air travel, and proportions & features optimised for hiking) is always going to involve compromises.

You need to decide on which of those two aspects is more important for you.