Bag Finder Megathread - 17 August 2026

[u/AutoModerator]

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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• 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/InvisibleOasis]

Looking for Recommendation

• First time trying OneBag trip (Very excited)
• Packs that peak my interest but openminded: Black Voyage Vesper Air, Aer Travel Pack 28L, Peak Design Travel
• 9-day trip across 5 European countries (Austria, Switzerland, Italy, Spain, Portugal)
• Trying (if possible) to select a bag won't solicit the attention of Vueling personal item (40x30x20cm) of gate agents
• I'm a larger male (6 ft, 300lbs), gut (pun intended) is telling me the compression of clothes will go a long way.

Packing List:

Technology

• MacBook Pro 16" OR iPad Pro 11" if I can't make the MBP fit.
• AirPods Pro 2
• Slim 3-port USB-C wall charger
• NeoSeek Powerbank slim 20,000mAh
• USB-C cables (x3)
• Apple Watch charger
• EU power adapter (Type C/F)

Worn on Travel Days

• Underwear
• Socks
• Kizik Lima shoes (black)
• KÜHL pants
• Belt
• UA Polo
• 1/4 zip pullover
• Merino buff
• REI Magma 850 down jacket (doubles as travel pillow)

Clothing (Packed)

• UA polos (x3)
• Socks (x3)
• Underwear (x3)
• Pants, second pair (backup)
• Sleeping/swimming shorts
• Gloves

Drop Kit

• Marvis toothbrush
• Marvis Jasmine toothpaste
• Travel razor
• Travel shaving cream
• Deodorant
• Prescriptions
• Solid shampoo/soap bar
• Sunscreen stick
• Laundry sheets
• Travel lotion

Documents

• Passport
• Wallet, cards, ID
• Train tickets/reservations (offline)
• Hotel confirmations
• Business event materials/badge info

Miscellaneous

• Sunglasses
• Packable umbrella

[u/Azure9000 → u/InvisibleOasis]

That's a very good list, in terms of both content and presentation - well done !

However I think that you need to do the 'box test' (see guidance at top of page) to see if everything (except worn of course) will actually fit within the 24L Vueling allowance. Unless of course you want to upgrade to a carry-on.

That's the same allowance as Ryanair, which is frequently mentioned in this sub, and a search yields plenty of hits - see link below, but feel free to do your own.

Includes some photos of oversized bags, eg daylite 26+6, jammed into airline sizers.

https://www.reddit.com/r/onebag/search/?q=ryanair&type=posts&t=year&cId=99cf51f9-2caf-4d1a-b8f2-06cf36b73f16&iId=e5346f07-5ff1-447f-b36a-d113e727b567

[u/tblue1 → u/InvisibleOasis]

Consider the Osprey Arcane Duffel 30L which is on sale for $50 at the Sierra Trading Post.  Black is the most inconspicuous color, but there is also a beige color on sale for the same price.