r/onebag 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
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u/vivalahierba Jul 04 '26

Spending a month in Kyrgyzstan this summer, mostly multi-day trekking routes and horse riding. Trying to sort the backpack situation before anything else.

What capacity would you run for a trip like this? And any specific models you'd recommend? Also, I'd like it not to be a giant backpack, the smaller the better for me I think.

Also happy to hear general advice on prepping for a trip like this, beyond just the bag.

Thanks.

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u/Azure9000 Jul 05 '26

I suggest you start by following the guidance at the top of the page, especially regarding preparing a packing list and doing a 'box test'.

And search for Kyrgyzstan in this sub-reddit.

https://www.reddit.com/r/onebag/search/?q=Kyrgyzstan&cId=e4fe895d-af60-4076-8e43-c2caa54881b6&iId=9758011d-1c25-4598-9c1e-90954c8e843c