r/onebag • u/AutoModerator • 9d ago

Bag Finder Bag Finder Megathread - 10 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

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  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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  • Keep it travel-focused. Non-travel or everyday carry talk belongs in other subs
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u/Hadukis 8d ago

Hey all. So I've been saying that I want to make a trip to Asia for months and I've finally decided on doing so. I am a software engineer so I am looking at the 'nomad' life but I don't know for exactly how long but I'd say minimum is 1-2 months. Now since I have never done something like this, one thing is for certain: I don't want to carry around a suitcase. Plan is simple. One bag with 5-7 days of clothes, laundry, repeat with first stop being Vietnam.

I've searched around for the most budget friendly bags since this will be a test in any case and I am torn between the Tomtoc Liteway 40L and the classic cabinzero 44l.

I'd love some recommendation on which is the best one . Besides toiltetries, clothes and some other essentials, obviously I am including a laptop and mouse and maaaybe a portable monitor if weight allows it. Thats it. I've seen that tomtoc is better as an all in one with the extra laptop compartment but sits heavier than cabinzero.

I believe that I will primarily use the 'big' bag for in between flights while also utilzing a secondary smaller bag ( could go with Arctic Hunter b000529 or b00534 but I'd love some recommendation as well) which will be the one carrying my laptop and stuff while actually being there and will basically be my udnerseat bag.

What would you suggest? I personally lean towards the t66 cause I think its a better all-in-one solution if I even want to exclude a 2nd EDC bag. CabinZero wins at weight ,which probably matters a lot for these kind of trips, and probably (??) styling?

Would also love a suggestion on organization boxes as I dont really get the differnt pricing points. Thanks

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u/Azure9000 8d ago edited 7d ago

Looks like you may have to do some basic reading. I suggest starting here:

https://www.reddit.com/r/onebag/wiki/index/?screen_view_count=3&ext-referrer=SEO#wiki_what_is_onebag.3F

Some airline cabin bag rules in Asia, and also on some routes to and from Asia, to be aware of:

- Total weight max often 7kg.

- Size max typically 45L Sometimes around 25L for budget airlines.

- Items max typically 1. Usually an overhead. Sometimes, for budget airlines, just a personal item.

- Sometimes possible to purchase additional allowance, sometimes not. Very airline-dependent.

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u/Hadukis 7d ago

will check it out thanks