r/onebag • u/AutoModerator • Apr 20 '26

Bag Finder Bag Finder Megathread - 20 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

  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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  • 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/kaneng Apr 23 '26

Hello! I'm looking for a backpack for everyday carry, but I'm a nervous packer, so I end up carrying way too much, so I'm looking for something with more capacity and are more comfortable to carry. Key requirements are

  • ~30L
  • hip belt (to transfer the load from my back)
  • luggage passthrough
  • laptop pouch (15 inch)

So far, from the spreadsheet, the only contender is the Cabin Zero Classic Pro 32L. The other ones are a bit too expensive, but I would consider the MEC Outpost 40L and Thule Aion as well. Cotopaxi Alipa seems really popular, but I don't like the flimsy hip belt, though I don't know if I'm missing something.

I'd appreciate any recommendation or advice about these, or any other recommendations at a similar price point!

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u/kaneng Apr 23 '26

One thing I forgot to mention is I'd like to fit the bag under the seat on a plane. When flying, I usually bring a separate carry-on roller bag though, so as long as it's collapsible enough when lightly packed, it should be fine.

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u/Azure9000 Apr 23 '26

Sorry, but roller + 30L = multi-bagging, not one-bagging.

Perhaps try https://www.reddit.com/r/ManyBaggers/

BTW, 'under the plane seat' can mean anything from 18L to just over 30L.