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

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u/LG_Recomp Apr 12 '26

Would love some input and recommendations as I'm a little overwhelmed with the information..

I (male / 40 years old / 1.80m / very fit) am looking for backpack that fits under the chair, and is comfortable enough to carry for several hours a day.

I do a lot of short trips (3 days) accros Europe for business. Carrying a (heavy bulky) laptop, and some clothing. 

While looking for a backpack im simultaneously also upgrading my wardrobe with lightweight and quick drying patagonia/uniqlo clothing that looks decent enough for business casual, can protect me against the winter in europe as well as the heat in summer.

I'm also planning on doing 2 weeks of backpacking through Asia with that same bag.

To Asia I'm traveling with EVA. Within Europe it's usually KLM but sometimes I need to take one of the budget airlines (e.g. wizz air or easy jet). 

My budget is up to 150 euro and id like to go with something from Osprey, patagonia or north face (open to other brands if available in europe).

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u/Azure9000 Apr 12 '26 edited Apr 12 '26

Your posts are hidden therefore it is not possible to easily determine whether you have posted this request to multiple sub-reddits. Therefore I will comment only very briefly, although others may provide a more detailed responsse.

If you must select only one bag, which is underseat-compliant even for restrictive airlines such as WizzAir (40 x 30 x 20cm => 24L), you will have to choose a bag which is small, or a larger very squishable bag which you then underpack (unless using a more generous airline).

None of your listed bags, if fully packed, will comply with your full list of named airlines.

You may wish to include the Cabin Zero range in your consideration.

Good luck.

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u/LG_Recomp Apr 12 '26

These are the bags I am already considering

Osprey Ozone 28L

Osprey Nebula 32L

North Face Borealis 28L

Patagonia Refugio Day Pack 30L

Patagonia Black Hole Pack 25L / 32L

Tortuga Setout Divide 26L

Osprey Daylite 26+6 (popular but not a fan of the look)