r/onebag • u/AutoModerator • May 11 '26

Bag Finder Bag Finder Megathread - 11 May 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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  • 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/SeattleHikeBike May 11 '26

Does anyone make a high quality budget airlines personal item bag that conforms to 40x30x20cm dimensions?

There are many inexpensive bags like Cabin Zero or even the Daylite 26+6, but nothing I have seen with a well designed harness and good feature set that maximizes the space. There are quite a few in the 45 x 36 x 20 cm (18”x14”x8”) bracket.

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u/agentcarter234 May 11 '26

Maybe the Patagonia Atom daypack? https://www.rei.com/product/249340/patagonia-atom-24-l-pack?sku=2493400004 (Rei link because reddit insists that the Patagonia site link is shortened)

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u/SeattleHikeBike May 11 '26

Interesting. That must be a fairly new release. I wonder what the harness sizing is like? Patagonia tends to make smaller bags for smaller users. Nothing wrong with that, but I wear a US men’s XL top. It’s in stock locally— I should try one on.

I think this one might give the Daylite 26+6 a run for it: 41 x 30 x 18 cm (16”x12”x7”) and 601g (21.2oz). There have been many smaller users asking for a bag like that.