Hi,

I'm looking for a good large check-in bag for my 6month study abroad trip. My plan is to use vacuum bags to save space with whichever choice, but I've been looking at two luggages. The Maxlite® 5 29" Large Check-In Spinner from Travelpro and SWISSGEAR Sion 6283 28" Expandable Spinner Luggage.

The maxlite is currently $199 for the large check-in (Case Dimensions: H: 29 in. W: 20.5 in. D: 12.5 in., Weight: 8 lbs., Volume: 142 L)

The swissgear 3pc set is $199 for a large, medium, and carryon luggage. The large check-in info (Case Dimensions: 28.5 x 17.25 x 12.5 in, Weight: 11lbs, Volume: 86L)

Seems like the swissgear is a better deal for all 3 pieces, but I also like the large size and lightweight features of the maxlite.

I was looking at the decathlon forclaz 15L messenger bag (thinking it could make a decent minimalist one bag for myself).... and it appears it is no longer available on the decathlon US website :( . Was wondering if there might be another way to procure this bag, or if another similar bag in price / function was out there ? I searched online myself and it doesn't appear there's much out there !

I’m looking for top quality straps, clips, cord, material.

Hi all!

I've spent the last 3 weeks preparing for Black Friday and trying to locate a $699.99 Briggs and Riley Baseline Collection Essential Carry-On Spinner in black for my husband that is a roadie and literally travels for a living.

Nowhere is discounting these online. Most places won't even let you use the 10% off welcome email subscriber code. I was defeated! The best I was able to find was Altman Luggage that doesn't charge shipping and handling or sales tax. I was willing to settle for that. It was the last one left in black and I snagged it!

Then I found Traveling Bags http://travelingbags.mke.com and they are having a huge Black Friday sale! Once you put the item in your cart it brings the bag down to $594.15 PLUS no sales tax! It cost me $608 and some change out the door for the suitcase. I'm thrilled so I had to share my buy and the special price I was able to find with you all.

Away is offering 25% off, this stacks with the $40 off via a referral. You can also receive an additional 2% cash back from Rakuten as well. I believe this is basically the best deal for their bags/luggage, so if you were already thinking about getting 1 this is likely the best time to make the jump!

Personally I like The Carry-On Flex, allows for quite a bit of room when expanded but when collapsed it fits on basically any airline which is great.

Let me know if you're having any issues, happy to help! Common problems of the $40 referral not working can be remedied via trying to use the link on desktop/phone in both incognito/normal!

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Hey,

I am considering buying the Osprey Daylite 26+6 for an upcoming trip, but wanted to hear your thoughts on how well it would work for an additional usecase:

I currently have a timbuk2 spire as my office bag and an osprey transporter 40L as my gym bag. On days where I go to the office and go to the gym at lunch time I have to carry both with me, which I do by alternating between carrying the timbuk2 on my back and the duffel as a duffel, or double-carrying both on my backpack by lengthening the straps on the duffel to the max and slinging it over the backpack. This is annoying and overkill 9/10 times as I do not need the full 40L of the duffel for my gym stuff.

I am considering using the daylite as a hybrid where I would carry a laptop and a techbag in the main compartment for my office stuff and then my gym stuff in packing cubes. Take my office stuff out when I arrive at the office then just carry the gym clothes to the gym when I go. Considering the characteristics of the Daylite do you think it would work well for this?

Thanks!

Been eyeing the 2L Alpaka flight sling for a while now - I really like that the straps come off completely so there is an option to use it as purely a pouch, and it has just the right amount of organisation for me. But the back pocket being completely open is really annoying. Has anyone managed to DIY a solution to this? Or any recommendations for similar bags but with a back pockets that can be secured?

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I’ve been looking for a waterproof duffel for day use on a 17’ dinghy sailboat. Something I can bungee strap in and use for storing water, snacks, picnic style lunch, etc. no overnight needs. So far I’ve found the Gill Voyager duffel bag. It comes in 10L and 30L sizes. Is there anything better out there around this same price point?

https://www.westmarine.com/gill-10l-voyager-duffle-bag-P020613683.html

There’s also the 10L dry bag as an option. I’m leaning more toward this because it would take up less floor space.

https://www.westmarine.com/gill-10l-voyager-dry-bag-P020613642.html

I own a Patagonia 40L Black Hole Duffel. Would that be enough for my purposes? My concern is water-tightness and it being too large for my intended use. Space is precious on the sailboat. Would I be better off with a Black Hole MLC Cube?

https://www.patagonia.com/product/black-hole-mlc-cube-12-liters/196924772137.html

I recently lost this backpack and it has a lot of sentimental values. May I ask if anyone knows the model/type/year of this backpack from Samsonite? It is black/red and has zippered side pockets on both sides.

Fellow baggers, I’m struggling with the chaos of managing 4 backpacks and 2 young kids (ages 4 and 2) while navigating airports. Right now, my wife and I each carry two backpacks, but it’s pure madness—especially since the kids can’t carry anything and often need to be carried themselves.

I’ve thought about switching to carry-on trolleys, but aside from the wheels, they seem impractical. Quick access to essentials like spare clothes or toys during the flight is key, and backpacks make that easier.

My current idea is to keep the backpacks but use two portable wheel attachments (like the one pictured) to stack and stroll two backpacks at a time. This way, we wouldn’t have to carry all four bags.

Has anyone tried something like this? Or solved a similar problem in a different way? I’d love to hear your thoughts or advice!

I’ve been after a nice small messenger for a while and the new 12L cinch from bellroy has caught my eye - has anyone got one? What do you think of it?

It’s pretty new I guess but I’m struggling to find any decent reviews of it yet, so would appreciate some real owner opinions 🙏

I would mostly use it as a day bag / dad bag but I could be tempted to use it as a laptop bag occasionally - bellroy claim it fits a 14” laptop but I have my doubts about how practical it is with the weight of a MacBook + cables - doesn’t appear to have much structure or protection to it.

Also would appreciate suggestions for other similar sized messengers if you’ve got em - thanks! :)

Saw this on amazon and it looks like the beast 28 (its 28 not 35 it says chaser 28 on the photo) anyone who owns this? Looks like the manufacturer rebranded the pack and sold it with a few tweaks , saw the beast 28 v1 and it was sold on amazon under the brands 4monster 28 and manueklear 28 ,but in essencw the beast 28 rebadged.am curious to see whats the ratings about seeing its 4 stars.

Hello ,everyone . I'm a student that travels home frequently so I need a bag that's big enough for my laptop and some clothes but that also isn't that bulky so I dont look like I'm going camping everyday when I take it to uni. Imnot sure what size would be good but I was looking at bags form 20-25l here are the ones I liked the most:

Alpaka metro pro

Patagonia black hole 25l

north face borealis

arcteryx mantis 26

What would you recommend any of these or would there be some other options ? Any info is great Thanks.

So, I ordered a Black Ember WPT tote, and just realized it doesn't include a strap (just handles), but it does have attachment points for a strap.

So naturally, now I'm looking for a strap:

1. I want it to be relatively simple. No fancy buckles, cobras, fidlocks needed. Pulling the strap over my head is the only way I'm going to use it.
2. Soft seatbelt type material preferred.
3. No cushion needed.
4. Attachment connectors need to fit the attachment points properly, to not cause abrasion/tears.

I have a Peak Design strap which would be perfect, but I'm not sure how to attach properly (i think the loops on the strap will saw through the attachment points on the bag...

Any ideas?

With the recent BF/Cyber Monday deals I've been in the market for a good EDC. Of course I want something thats functional and wont make a mess in the bag, but going off of comfort, since I get shoulder and back pain with my current (cheap nobrand) EDC - what would your recommendations be?

Edit: my main edc items are 13 inch mbp, ipad air, 26oz tumblr, my device chargers, any 2 books I might be reading at the moment, glasses, sunglasses, notebook, couple pencils.

Hello, I'm looking for a bag that can fit under airline seats and is ideal for short hikes. I think the bag would probably be 20-30L (preferably on the lower end to play it safe with budget airlines) and under 1kg in weight. Other features I would like it to have is a good side bottle holder for a 18oz hydroflask, some water resistance on the bag for rainy days, and a smaller front pouch to store a few easily accessible items like tissue paper, sunglasses and hand sanitiser.

Was looking at the Osprey Daylite 26+6L, Patagonia Refugio 26L, or Sandqvist Ruben 2.0. The third one is a rolltop bag which I've read may have difficulty with retrieving items from the top, but it does fulfil all the other requirements.

Any help would be appreciated if you found yourself using the above mentioned bag for traveling, or have other models to recommend. Thank you!

Can anyone recommend an alternative to the Tech Folio Second edition https://www.sfbags.com/collections/briefcases/products/tech-folio-2?tab=Reviews?

I'm looking for a vertical laptop sleeve/messenger bag combined with a duel sleeve organizer that I can fit in my backpack. The Waterfield Tech Folio Second Edition fits with my purpose but I'm looking for something similar that's a bit cheaper and preferably not leather if it can be helped. Thank you for any suggestions

Hi guys, anyone used this back for say short travels like 5D4N or martial arts with it? Im looking for a backpack that can store a pair of 16oz gloves and shinguard with other compartment for clothes.

I really love the large MulePak but I’ve torn the loops off one already and it doesn’t look like they are even a company anymore. I’ve searched quite a bit and can’t find anything similar.

I’d like a belt bag that has two pockets, very flat, two belt loops preferably that clip on to my belt so I don’t have to take the belt off to remove the bag. The loops or belt clips need to be reinforced. The size of the large MulePak was 6x8x1 with two pockets.

Does anyone know of a bag similar or anyone that is making custom bags?

Goruck GR2.
Bellroy Lite Daypack.
Tortuga Daypack Pro.
Goruck M24.
Evergoods CTB20.
Bellroy Transit Workpack.
Bellroy Venture Sling 2.5L.

These are all the bags I currently have and I’m trying to debate on how to consolidate them into less bags….

I tend to either one or two bag - back pack plus rolling carry on. I don’t use many pouches other than a pencil case for cables and chargers and a Herschel toiletry bag.

I’ve used the GR2 for a few one bag trips and I like it a lot.

I used the Tortuga Daypack Pro for work a lot because I like how light it is. Unless my dog is with me then I use something that can carry more like the CTB or the Workpack.

I like the Bellroy lite daypack for vacations as we tend to cruise a lot but I recently picked up the M24 to use for this purpose instead. It could fit two large towels and I tend to just throw stuff in when we cruise. I also like the lite daypack for being around in FL.

I think the M24 might be good for when we go fishing, crabbing, camping all in FL

The sling I never use… so I guess that’s easy.

I guess it’s what do I use for work - the CTB, the Workpack or the Tortuga. Keep one sell the other two?

I’m addicted and have a problem so I’m trying to simplify how many bags I have. Thanks to anyone who responds.

Hi everyone - I'm looking for a Gym bag that has a compartment for an iPad 13" it also needs to have enough space to take a towel and a set of clothes. l've got my eyes on the AER duffel 3 but it looks really small inside? Not a fan of packing a bag to its limits so if anyone knows of another please feel free to chime in!