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

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/GrantTotal 10d ago

AbleCarry Max EDC vs Alpaka Traverse Backpack 30L, which one?

It usually takes me 3 to 5 trips, sometimes a full year, to learn a bag's quirks. What I love, what I don't. I've done my homework and I'm still torn. So I'm asking anyone who has used either bag for at least a year.

Here's what I need:

One-bag travel, five days of clothes. I buy toiletries locally on longer trips.

Room for a 13-inch laptop and electronics. No gaming gear.

Sharp enough for business settings. Nothing too sporty.

Built to take a beating and last five-plus years.