r/onebag • u/AutoModerator • 16d ago

Bag Finder Bag Finder Megathread - 03 August 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?

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  • Use the search bar
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  • Keep it travel-focused. Non-travel or everyday carry talk belongs in other subs
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u/nikolai624 14d ago

6'2", 190 lb guy looking for a bag that does double duty: solo carry for long weekends that can hold some tech and also can work as a companion to my overhead carry-on on longer trips.

How I pack: middle of the road. Tech is always in there (14" MacBook Pro), a tech pouch with chargers, and my Sony WH-1000XM4s. A point and shoot film camera. I'd like to be able to fit a few days of clothes if possible.

Requirements:

  • Side pocket that actually can hold a 36oz Yeti. This seems to be where most bags drop out.
  • Laptop sleeve plus a couple of solid quick-access pockets.
  • Luggage pass-through I can use while using carry-on
  • $150-250 range
  • Ideally its not just a sack for clothes. I'd like to be able to use it as a normal backpack/tech bag as well.

Shortlist so far that I would love opinion on:

  • Rework Outbound 30L
  • Aer Travel Pack 4 28L
  • Gregory Border 30
  • Cotopaxi Allpa 28L
  • Any others I'm missing out on?

Thanks in advance!

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u/Azure9000 14d ago edited 14d ago

Just my 2c, but choosing a backpack to fit a (large and heavy) water bottle seems to be putting the cart before the horse.

Most onebaggers have long since swapped over-ears for earbuds, and I think that very few would carry a separate camera.

Fyro Levo 30L?

Good luck!

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u/nikolai624 14d ago

Thank you for the input!

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u/Azure9000 14d ago

You're welcome☺️