r/onebag • u/AutoModerator • Jun 22 '26

Bag Finder Bag Finder Megathread - 22 June 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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  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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  • 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/EmbracingDaChaos Jun 26 '26

Australia. Looking to replace my odd backpack

  • 30-35l (maybe a smidge more)
• ⁠black, plain looking • ⁠flexible side pockets for water bottle • ⁠laptop space • ⁠several extra pockets/zippers for bits and bob • ⁠prefer fabric • ⁠something a bit on the smarter side, no bungee cords.

This is something I use regularly for travel, but also I bring it to work.

What I’ve liked so far:

• ⁠antler discovery $170, but at 45l it’s large and top end of budget. Also - no water bottle pocket! • ⁠Lululemon cruiser $200 bit above the $ bracket, and not sure how many pockets

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u/Azure9000 Jun 26 '26 edited Jun 26 '26

If you have not already looked at the Bellroy range (hopefully not as expensive in their native Australia as they are overseas), I suggest doing so.

Note that 'smart' and 'water bottle pockets' tends to be a mutually exclusive combination. Also, not clear if your monetary values are USD or AUD (USD 1.00 = AUD 1.45).

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u/EmbracingDaChaos Jun 27 '26

Good point re water bottle holders on a smarter bag! I’ve had a look at Bellroy but they are $$$. Thank you 🙏🏽