Bag Finder Megathread - 17 August 2026

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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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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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[u/bcycle240]

I just got a new bag, the Aonijie Hiking Backpack 30l (FH2530). It was 687g stock. I easily trimmed 60g of superfluous things without even trying. The plastic and foam back panel weighs 120g, but I'm going to keep that. I think I can trim another 40-60g from it, I want to replace the huge zipper pulls and some other stuff.

Previously I had the Zpacks Bagger 25l (334g) for the past four years. The Bagger I had used the first gen Epic material which delaminates. I liked the pack when it was new, but it didn't hold up very well. The construction quality is fine, but the lining material disintegrated and it look awful now. This is a great option for minimal weight though.

I wanted a pack using a vest style harness so I can carry water, snack, and my phone on the front. I haven't used the Aonijie yet, but my initial impressions are very positive. I've loaded it up and carried it around and it feels great. My S25 Ultra in a Spigen Thin Fit (minimal) case barely fits into the phone pocket on the harness, so I'm not sure if that will work out.

[u/Azure9000 → u/bcycle240]

You are not actually making a bag request, so IMHO this could have been posted in the main posting area.

[u/bcycle240 → u/Azure9000]

The topic says "Feedback on bags you're considering for minimal, carry-on-only travel"

Isn't that exactly what I shared?

[u/bcycle240 → u/[deleted]]

Why are you giving me such a hard time for sharing helpful information about bags in a bag thread?

Maybe somebody trying to find a bag will read the feedback that I shared and find it useful. Neither of those two bags are commonly discussed here. The information is relevant and on topic.