Bags

Uniqlo’s Soon-to-Be Viral Backpack Offers Peak Design Vibes at Costco Prices
Peak Design, Aer and others charge premiums for thoughtful organization and clean aesthetics. Uniqlo's new backpack offers the same at bargain price.

This Respected Outdoor Brand Unveils a Premium Everyday Pack Inspired by Its Technical Roots
Osprey's limited-edition Talon VSN^ expertly blends rugged performance capability with elevated style tuned for EDC, travel or adventure.

Can a Brand Built by Ex-Special Forces Members Beat The North Face at Its Own Game?
Thrudark started with tactically-influenced apparel. Now, its new Pinnacle Hiking pack aims to compete with legacy hiking bag brands on their own turf.

Yeti’s New Bag Is an EDC Powerhouse with Rugged Outdoor DNA
The brand's retooled carryall trades trailheads for coffee shops, early-morning commutes and family errands.

Can a Cult-Favorite Brand Topple Yeti with a More Affordable Adventure Duffle?
Not only can this bag do everything the Yeti Panga can, but it also has a larger capacity and costs $75 less.
By Sean Tirman

Ikea’s $4 Accessory Is Still the King of Budget Travel Gear
It keeps wet swimsuits, sunscreen and small electronics safely contained — and it costs less than a gas station coffee.
By Gear Patrol

These Might Be The North Face’s Most Versatile EDC and Travel Bags Ever
With durable weatherproof exteriors and modularity at their core, these rugged packs have all the bases covered.
By Sean Tirman

An Underrated Adventure Brand Built the Ideal JanSport-Alternative ’90s EDC Pack
This reinterpretation of the most iconic backpack ever is more refined, durable and has some serious quality-of-life updates.
By Sean Tirman

A Humble EDC and Travel Carry-All Gets a Major Military-Inspired, Adventure-Ready Upgrade
Built far more rugged and capable than its siblings, this tote was designed to be the "ultimate daytripper."
By Sean Tirman

Yeti’s New Do-It-All Daypack Is Sleek, Multifaceted and More Affordable Than You Probably Think
Half cooler, half daypack, the newest installment in Yeti's Daytrip series undercuts its other offerings by triple figures.
By Jack Seemer

L.L. Bean’s Most Iconic Bag Has a Surprising New Challenger
A Boston maker founded in 1921 just dropped a canvas tote dripping with Americana that one-ups the Boat and Tote in at least one key way.
By Gear Patrol

Patagonia’s Rugged Outdoor Pack Is Accidentally Perfect for a Specific Method of Travel
If you adventure with a partner or you love staying organized, this formidable bag might be your ideal weekender.
By Sean Tirman

One of the Best Travel Bags Filson Has Ever Built Just Got a Major Price Cut
The Gear Patrol Outdoor Gear Award winner is now 30 percent off, making it more approachable than ever before.
By Sean Tirman

This Robust Carry-On Fixes the Least Convenient Thing About Travel Luggage
The design ups the convenience factor by a ton without sacrificing compatibility with airplane carry-on standards.
By Sean Tirman

Did The North Face Accidentally Design the Ultimate EDC and Travel Carry-On?
Designed for quickness and convenience in the great outdoors, this backpack's feature set translates beautifully to daily life, too.
By Sean Tirman

This Waxed Canvas Pilot’s Bag Is Your Suave Carry-On-Only Travel Solution
Bleu de Chauffe's versatile, refined 35-liter travel bag blends Millerian waxed canvas and veg-tanned leather.
By Gear Patrol

Peak Design’s Biggest and Best Outdoor Backpack Is Now, Ironically, Its Most Affordable
The renowned camera, carry and mobile accessory brand’s rare sale includes up to half off the beloved bag.

Did Nike Just Accidentally Reinvent (and Improve) an EDC and Travel Icon?
This simple commuter backpack offers a ton of functional utility without the burden of unnecessary complexity.
By Sean Tirman

A Legendary Backpack Maker Just Got Serious About Travel Duffels
A name you associate with hallway lockers is quietly making a play for the overhead bin.
By Gear Patrol
