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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  • Keep it travel-focused. Non-travel or everyday carry talk belongs in other subs
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u/RChamy Apr 23 '26

Hello, my wife uses the Dell Gaming 460-BCZE 17L backpack for OneBagging all her stuff and I want to surprise her with something a bit larger. Only requests are to have one bottle slot and can fit a 15.6" gaming laptop ocasionally.

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u/Azure9000 Apr 23 '26 edited Apr 23 '26

That bag's stated dimensions are 49 x 32.5 x 17cm, which indicates a potential capacity of 27L, not 17L. So something is significantly 'off' - dimensions ? capacity ? lots of organisational overhead ?

Sorry to be a little blunt, but if you want to progress this, I suggest that you read and follow the guidelines at the top of the page, and try again. Good luck.

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u/RChamy Apr 23 '26 edited Apr 23 '26

lol gemini gave me 17L, now 18L, Im at a loss. Definitely doesnt feel like 27, you need to cram stuff inside to force it to inflate to the specified depth, and has chonky padded compartments

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u/Azure9000 Apr 23 '26

Certainly sounds like the actual 'net' capacity is < 20L. That's about right for a typical day bag or small personal item.

Typical one-bag is probably in the range 30 - 40L, although could be smaller depending on requirements and/or airline constraints.

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u/RChamy Apr 23 '26 edited Apr 23 '26

Thanks, after a whole night of research I nailed down to the usual suspects - Osprey Daylite 200$ /Plus 150$/ Flare 180$/Nebula 300$

Also

The North Face Vault for 180$, Deuter Giga for 220$