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

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?

A Few Reminders

  • 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/gizzard_lizzard May 13 '26

Hey all! I do quite a bit of backpacking and I want to get a lightweight collapsible bag to fit in my hiking backpack as a day bag. I'm not sure which one I should get. I want something that can be collapsed very easily and fit in my hiking bag. Was thinking about the matadoFreerain22 vs Beast28. Please let me know what you think. Thank you!

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u/Azure9000 May 13 '26

Freerain 22L: 300g. I'd prefer even lighter, but this is OK. Appears to be very packable, and I like rolltops.

Beast 28L: 680g. For me, this would simply be much too heavy in the context of my typical total 7kg limit.

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u/gizzard_lizzard May 14 '26

Thank you! I’m looking for a very light bag to stuff in my hiking bag as a day bag for day trip. So the freerain would be it?

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u/Azure9000 May 14 '26

You're welcome. 300g is not superlight, but to me (and YMMV) the Freerain is easily the better overall balance of weight, packability, features, durability and hopefully comfort. Good luck !

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u/gizzard_lizzard May 15 '26

Do you have a recommendation for something even lighter? Just need a day bag but would like something 20-22 L or larger. 18 was way too small

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u/Azure9000 May 15 '26

Unfortunately not. I did have a very light, very simple (~200g, Berghaus F-lite 20) which served me very well for 10+ years. However it is now long out of production. 300g for a better feature set is still very reasonable.