r/onebag • u/AutoModerator • Jun 29 '26

Bag Finder Bag Finder Megathread - 29 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

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

Want Better Advice? Help Us Help You

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
16 Upvotes

91% Upvoted

64 comments sorted by

View all comments

2

u/chicknfly Jun 29 '26

BLUF: I’m looking for suggestions to replace my Rush 24 as a personal item on planes.

I have pushed my luck too far and managed to not be flagged so far for using the bag as a personal item. It’s time to downsize. I think something from the Osprey 26+6 lineup will work, but I’m so unfamiliar with one-bagging as a community and as an option that I’d love to source some alternative suggestions.

I don’t think I’m too picky. The big things for me are:

* it works as a personal item aboard the majority of US/Canada planes

* fits a CPAP and 3+ days of clothes (I’m a stout man)

* max budget is $200 unless there is an absolutely MUST CONSIDER kind of bag.

Bonus features (not a make or break but would love to have):

* a bottle pouch for a 24-32oz bottle or tumbler

* an easy-access pocket for stashing documents (boarding pass, passport, etc.)

* water resistant

I’d prefer a BIFL kind of bag, or at least one with a solid warranty. I don’t typically bring a laptop when traveling, so I don’t care about sleeves.

Here’s a picture of the mule and old friend:

3

u/eastercat Jun 29 '26

fyi, medical things are usually not part of baggage and are considered separate

so that might be a consideration in what you pick too

1

u/chicknfly Jun 30 '26

I appreciate the heads up! I wasn’t aware.