Our Best Specialist Finalists are dialed in to serve a particular carry need well, ranging from protecting photography equipment to keeping mountain bikers hydrated. While some may be able to adapt to other needs, their primary focus is to fulfil a specific goal with a “fit for purpose” design.

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Tanner Goods x Stones Throw 45 Record Bag

Tanner Goods teamed up with Stones Throw Records to create this hard-wearing and functional bag that carries your records in suave style. Crafted with an attractive combination of Salt & Pepper canvas and English Bridle leather detailing, the bag fits up to 150 45’s, stored within a padded case for protection on the go. In addition, two exterior pockets and two interior pockets keep smaller items in order and easily accessible.

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The Shrine Sneaker Wheeled Case

Functional and stylish, this wheeled case will appeal to sneakerheads with its ventilated compartment that holds two pairs of sneakers (though there’s no reason you can’t store other shoes here). The main compartment opens with a convenient clamshell design and offers separate storage for clothes and pockets for accessories. Complementing the interior organization are exterior quick-access pockets for items such as a laptop and phone, and multiple grab handles.

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ONA Hamilton Rolling Camera Bag and Duffel

The Hamilton is a handy traveling bag for photographers, with convenient organization for camera gear, personal items and tech. The thoughtful dual compartment design features one reinforced compartment with a removable padded insert for protecting camera equipment, while the second compartment is useful for storing clothing and other items for overnight or short trips. The bag can be wheeled or carried by hand and includes space for a 13″ laptop.

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HoldFast Roamographer

The handsome Roamographer is both pretty as a picture and built to last. Made by hand with Great American Bison leather, the bag includes a removable padded insert for camera gear, exterior straps for securing a tripod, and the option to secure a smaller camera on the shoulder strap for quick access if a great shot presents itself.

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YETI Hopper Flip 12 Personal Cooler

The durable and leakproof Hopper Flip 12 features multiple carry handles, a shoulder strap and a compact design for convenient portability. The cooler lid opens wide for easy packing and access, and exterior attachment points enable quick-access items to be secured within easy reach.

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MindShift Gear rotation180° Catch & Release Fly Fishing Backpack

With great access, useful organization, and a water-resistant design, this is a pack fly fishers will definitely want to hook. The rotating beltpack provides fast and easy access to essential items, and can be secured higher up to create a chest pack for deeper water. The beltpack can also be used independently of the main pack, which offers a range of pockets and attachment points to cater to additional gear.

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Nike Hoops Elite Max Air Team 2.0

With its Nike Quad Zip System, this pack makes accessing gear from any angle a breeze. The bag provides a choice of organization options including a vented wet/dry compartment that’s handy for storing dirty clothes, as well as a mesh wet/dry sleeve that fits up to a size 15 shoe. The versatile design works well as a gym bag but can also double as an overnight bag.

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Lexdray SF Camera Pack

The SF Camera Pack combines urban styling, durable construction, and a variety of useful pockets and compartments into a bag that suits changing photography and travel needs. The pack features two main compartments with clamshell-style openings for convenient access, plus plenty of pockets to organize tech and accessories. Included is a Monterey Camera Insert for protecting camera gear, with the option to remove the insert to use the bag as a travel or about-town pack.

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Mountainsmith x Chris Burkard Tanuck 40L

Designed with versatility, customization and hard-wearing construction in mind, the Tanuck 40L Backpack caters to a variety of photography needs with front and top-loading access. The pack features a weather-resistant and self-standing design that can partner with the T.A.N. Series Kit Cubes and Tanack 10 lumbar pack for customized carry setups. A range of attachment points and pockets keep gear tidy and within easy reach, including a removable top lid that can be attached to the shoulder straps to form a chest mount for quick access to a camera or accessories.

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Incase Capture Sling Pack

From drones to DSLRs, the Capture Sling Pack adapts to diverse camera carry needs. The bag accommodates the likes of a DJI Mavic Pro and similarly sized drones, small to medium DSLRS, or point-and-shoot camera gear. A half-body zippered closure enables easy access to the main compartment, with further pockets for accessories.

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Arc’teryx LEAF DryPack 25

Built tough for Arc’teryx’s LEAF (Law Enforcement and Armed Forces) line, the DryPack 25 is a completely waterproof pack designed for Maritime Special Operations use. The bag includes an oral inflation valve that enables neutral buoyancy underwater as well as positive buoyancy on the water’s surface. An embedded PALS panel allows MOLLE pouches to be attached to the exterior of the pack, while a zipped pocket and Velcro loop panel provide interior organization options.

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Marathon Jackson Long Skateboard Bag

As the name suggests, the Marathon Jackson Long Skateboard Bag is designed specifically to accommodate long skateboards. This durable bag can hold two boards (one inside and one secured externally), and also includes a variety of carry options such as top and side grab handles and a backpack mode.

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The Transience Yoga Bag

The Transience Yoga Bag delivers a serious style boost to your workout carry, with an eye-catching draping silhouette that can fold flat for space-saving storage. The bag includes a water-resistant lining, two-way zip closure and wide opening for easy access, plus an exterior strap that can be used to carry bulky items such as a yoga mat.

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CamelBak M.U.L.E. LR

CamelBak’s M.U.L.E. LR mountain biking hydration pack features the Crux LR reservoir which provides 20% more water per sip, while also positioning weight low on your back for better riding stability. The pack includes CamelBak’s most advanced back panel, the Airfoil™, for improved user comfort. Also adding to the comfort is a stabilizing hip belt with pockets for small quick-access items. Furthering the functional design is a Magnetic Tube Trap™ to keep the tube secure and easily accessible when needed.

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VINTA S-Series

The S-Series offers an attractively clean and weatherproof design that suits work and play environments. The padded inserts provide customizable protection for camera gear and can be removed to turn the bag into an everyday or travel backpack. The pack features magnetic snaps for quick access, space for a 15″ laptop, and also comes with a Field Pack for further organization.

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