Search
Search results for “%22Topo Designs Travel Bag 40L%22”
Feature
Reviews
Mission Workshop Transit Arkiv Laptop Brief Review
…with a shoulder strap and two hand straps. These options were perfect for travel as the bag carries well over the shoulder while walking through the airport, but the hand straps are great for carrying the bag through the plane aisle. The rear of the bag also has webbing for attaching your brief to your luggage as you navigate the airport. The Not So Good The large drop pocket on the interior is somewhat flimsy. What I mean by this is that when y…
Osprey Farpoint 55 Review :: Drive By
…ce, a travel backpack with a 42L main pack and a 13L daypack. It is a well traveled bag and a favorite amongst backpackers around the world. I wanted to see if it lived up to its fame. Who It Suits This is a generalist traveler’s bag. Good for people who want a bit of versatility on longer trips moving from hostel to the outback. Who It Doesn’t This is not for a specific-purpose traveler. If you are off for a hiking adventure or a city tour I woul…
Best New Gear | August 2023
…tem to secure a range of clips, straps, and accessories to any part of the bag. The bag can be set up in multiple ways to suit different needs, ranging from duffel mode to fold-over or roll-top backpack setups and more. The adjustable volume adapts to a range of different loads, and when paired with the optional accessories kit you get even greater flexibility to accommodate diverse everyday and travel carry needs. North St. Custom Bag Collection…
5 Key Elements :: Designing the Outlier X Boreas Ultrahigh Travel System
…ss we looked at the rolltop duffle as an antidote of sorts to a particular bag phenomenon, the bag that demands to be filled. Most luggage has a strange gravity of sorts, bags want to be filled with stuff. It’s most noticeable in hardshell luggage, I’ve rarely encountered a hardshell that wasn’t filled to the brim. These bags almost need to be filled to function properly. Your average rollie bag gets packed horizontally (aka in landscape mode) whi…
DadsFanny Sling Bag Review
…in compartment, but still, it’s another cool feature packed into this tiny bag. Just because this bag is affordable, doesn’t mean they cut costs on the materials. Since it wasn’t clear on their website, I asked Brad if he could go into detail on what this pack is made of. Of course, you’ve got your waxed canvas which gives the bag a nice, structured feeling. And Aquaguard YKK zippers that glide easily and help keep your gear dry when the rains fal…
WANDRD FERNWEH Backpack Review
…empty, so that might be a deal-breaker for some. If you are looking for a travel bag/backpacking bag and only carry a small mirrorless camera, there are cheaper options out there that are more suited to the user without having the features of a full, dedicated camera bag. The Good There are a lot of unique features to the FERNWEH, but let’s start with the harness and back panel. At 50L, when fully loaded, this bag gets heavy. But, while using th…
6 Stylish and Premium Duffel Bags for Weekend Getaways
…he gym when you want to step up your workout style. Le Tanneur Quentin 48h Travel Bag ($295) If chic elegance, superior craftsmanship and straightforward functionality sounds like your ideal travel mix, make sure the Le Tanneur Quentin 48h Travel Bag is on your short list. The French brand have been crafting premium leather goods since 1898 and their timeless quality and style is well showcased with the Quentin 48h Travel Bag. Expertly crafted in…
Insights :: Nomad Travel Bag
…hether you travel for business or pleasure, there’s no denying that a good travel bag goes a long way to making your journey as convenient as possible. Since we know many of our readers travel a lot, we’re always keen to share interesting new discoveries in the travel carry category as we become aware of them. One such recent discovery is the Nomad Travel Bag, created for Mandarina Duck by designer Daniel Valsesia. Valsesia’s design experience ext…
Huckberry Buying Guide | Win Two First-class Tickets to Anywhere on Earth
…The Brown Buffalo ConcealPack 21L – Exclusive (US$350) If you’re after one bag for work, travel, and play, this Huckberry-exclusive The Brown Buffalo ConcealPack 21L is a solid choice. With its clean lines, tough construction, and user-friendly design, the pack moves easily from day-to-day to travel use, offering a clamshell main compartment for convenient packing and access. Made with a burly DWR-coated X50 Dimension-Polyant Multicam black exteri…
Best Travel Backpack For One Bag Travel In 2024, Tested
…the best carry-on travel backpack for you! A great travel backpack for one bag travel (or 1.5 bag travel) can make your adventures easier and more enjoyable. Whether you’re gallavanting across the streets of Europe or off the beaten path, you can remain agile and ready for anything. And after many months of testing, these are the best backpacks for travel, in our opinion. Whether you like GORUCK, Aer, Bellroy, EVERGOODS or TOM BIHN, there’s a best…
YETI Bring Their Legendary Toughness to a New Line of Travel Bags and Luggage
…ty) comes with a small and medium packing cube included. The carry-on sized 22-inch (40L capacity) comes with a small. These are great additions to the line to allow you even more organization. A quick-access pocket, and vertical pocket on the front, keep all your EDC close at hand as you travel. We shouldn’t be surprised that these look to be heading right to the top of the pack. YETI are known for their thoughtful design, functionality, and incr…
Our Favorite Bags Made from CORDURA
…ble and combines quick-access top and side pockets with daisy chains for further organization. Built lightweight but tough for military or law enforcement use, the weatherproof pack also doubles as a travel or outdoor bag. It’s made with 500D HT CORDURA® Plain Weave and comes in a choice of sizes. What’s your favorite CORDURA®-clad bag? Let us know in the comments below……
Langly Multi Camera Pack Review :: Road Tests
…tested a number of other bags over the years and never found the ‘perfect bag’. I needed a bag I could carry on an airplane, hike with, hold my gear, keep me organized, yet be functional and comfortable. When the opportunity to test out the Multi Pack came up I jumped at it. MATERIALS: The bag is constructed with heavy-duty materials which makes it feel strong and safe and confidently protects the valuable and sensitive gear within. Made primaril…
Haven & Florin Rollpack Review: Drive By
…ost, no one will care! Others to Consider Given the everyday nature of the bag and its profile, a few bags definitely come to mind. Obviously there’s the GORUCK GR1 as mentioned before or Triple Aught Design’s FAST Pack Litespeed given the clamshell design. Other bags on the list include Topo Designs’ Mountain Rolltop, YNOT’s Magnetica and DSPTCH’s Ruckpack. “Walking around with the straps affixed to the back panel and not anchored to the bag make…
5 Best, Expert-Tested Bike Commuter Backpacks to Buy in 2023
…muting. There is also no sternum strap, which I felt was strange for a 27L bag. So the fact that this bag does not have either makes it hard to commute with, especially for the longer commutes. As far as organization, that is where this bag excels. If you need to carry a lot of gadgets along with a laptop and tablet, this bag is kickass. The front of the pack has three pockets. The front pocket on the bag has both a magnetic flap as well as a zip…
Remote Equipment Alpha 31: Drive By
…suddenly you’re into that side (left or right) pocket. No need to take the bag off to get into the bag. The same can be said for the top “hidden” pocket. One of the things I love about the DSPTCH Ruckpack is that I can access this pocket on body. It’s a short list of bags that allow me to do that and I’m happy to report, the Alpha 31 made the cut. My only gripe about this pocket is that it’s a black mesh bag instead of white so it stands out again…
The Gravel Travel System Gives You a 3-in-1 Experience
…shoes, along with a G-hook to hang it up. Built for a lifetime of journeys Travel bags don’t have an easy time of things. They get drenched, knocked, scraped, wedged into tight spaces, hauled around with demanding loads, and still need to keep going strong so you can keep going on. So Gravel picked high-quality materials for their system that will endure when the going gets tough. The main fabric is a PU-coated 300D polyester for a weatherproof an…
Drive By :: Amōs Oscar Travel Bag
…Kyle Bardouche. Given my new obsession with weekender bags, the Amōs Oscar Travel Bag seemed ideal to test out. Who it Suits A professional willing to invest in a product designed to last for years and who wants to add a bit of style and class to their travel game. Who it Doesn’t Although Amōs positions itself as a brand nomad or modern adventurer, this isn’t really an adventurer’s bag. Not because it isn’t rugged enough (surely it is), but the ae…
EDC No3 – Modularity Reboot – The X3 Carry Ideology
…t will be different to the bag we need for an extended weekend hike or one-bag world travel. The solution? The X3 carry ideology I work on this solution all the time and different configurations come and go but the one that seems to be sticking, therefore working, is based on 3 excellent bags from GORUCK. Why this works so well is that, by hook or by crook, GORUCK have designed equipment that complements each other perfectly. Given they are from t…
BagWise :: Recycle Your Bag
…hole thing work? We try to keep it simple and short: once you choose a new bag from Bagwise.com and have an old one from your closet in hand to trade in, you register on our site and click on the “Recycle your Bag” link. You fill in a few details online about the old bag and send us some photos by email. We evaluate your bag and, if suitable to be recycled, email you a voucher for a generous discount on your purchase. We then pick up the bag from…
Orucase Saddle Bag HC and Smuggler HC Handlebar Bag Review
…. It can also take care of all of your tools if you’re not rocking a saddlebag. The bag is perfect to empty out your jersey pockets and ease accessibility. The bag shares the same premium materials, color, and construction as the Saddle Bag HC. Who It Doesn’t If you are looking to go bikepacking or touring, you will definitely want to look into a proper setup with larger volume bags (which Orucase makes). That is not to say it won’t work, depen…
Our Wanderlust Traveler’s Gift Guide
…oz (80g) and offering 40L of storage space, this is a versatile ultralight bag for a variety of travel needs. Use it as a carry-on bag or store it in your luggage in the accompanying stuff sack for use at your destination. Kindle Paperwhite E-Reader Books are heavy. The Kindle Paperwhite e-reader is not. Enjoy access to numerous books without the associated carrying weight. Great for passing the time in airports, or simply catching up on some read…
Everything You Need to Travel the World in One Backpack
…it. My entire load-out for traveling the world in one pack. Here’s everything in spreadsheet format if that’s your thing. Super thanks to Tynan, James Clear, Everyday Carry, Carryology, and Legal Nomads for inspiration on the gear—check out the linked articles for more info on one bag travel. If you’ve read this far, you probably really love gear 🙂 — I’ve created a website of curated travel gear recommendations over at PackHacker.com if you’re int…
9 Awesome Designers to Follow on Instagram
…ypical diaper bag. It has multi-purpose features that make it a great work bag, travel bag, or school bag; so it continues to be useful when your child grows out of diapers. I personally don’t have kids, but I’ve been wearing it as my daily work bag and it’s been a joy to use. I’ve got some more bags coming out this year that I’m extremely excited about, so stay tuned! Johannes Flem From mechanical engineer to a designer for Bergans of Norway goin…
Best Camera Backpacks, Tested By a Pro
…mera” Bag GORUCK GR2 26L While the GORUCK GR2 26L isn’t a dedicated camera bag, its travel-friendly features make it a solid all-rounder for trips and photography use alike. The clamshell opening makes it easy to pack and access gear and dual compartments with inbuilt pockets allow you to organize camera and personal items separately. You can also tailor the internal and external organization courtesy of multiple MOLLE webbing attachment points. B…
Buyer’s Guide: Best Travel Backpacks
…t and a quick-access top pocket for items needed on the go. . Topo Designs Travel Bag With its 30.3-liter volume, the Topo Designs Travel Bag is large enough to be the only bag you’ll need for a short trip. Alternatively use it as carry-on for longer trips, with a variety of quick-access and tech gadget pockets to keep the contents safely organized. The bag can be opened out flat to make packing a breeze, while the shoulder straps can be tucked aw…
BOND Travel Gear Travel Wallet
…hat wallet is likely to spend a lot of time relegated to the recesses of a travel bag or drawer until that next trip comes calling. Wouldn’t it be better if you could get more out of that travel wallet? An organizer you could turn to not just for your trips, but everyday use too? Well, you can with the BOND Travel Gear Travel Wallet. All-in-one for adventure and about town The BOND Travel Gear Travel Wallet is a great travel companion, ensuring yo…
The Jungle Line | A Lightweight Adventure Through the Malay Peninsula
…ile reducing as much friction as possible. So I have this hypothetical one-bag travel setup. I often say you should be able to travel and sustain yourself with only a 20-liter pack. Bear in mind I live in the warmth of the tropics and good food can be found everywhere, and resupply is never too far away. The Mystery Ranch Coulee 20, as the name implies, is a 20-liter lightweight travel pack that became available in 2023. Weighing only 1.2kg, it fe…
2 Years with the Arc’teryx Veilance Nomin 1.0
…bottom of the bag—once you unclip the snap and flip the pocket out of the bag, access is fast and organized. The bag’s touch-points are perfect. The webbing for the handles is silky smooth, and everything feels incredibly solid. Having the option to carry it by a side handle is really nice. Turns out there are still boardrooms where it’s not okay to wear a backpack. One big surprise for me is how the bag is up for anything. Being bombproof, low p…
Packing 101: How to Pack for a Backpacking Trip
…cro. If you’re going to be out for a long time, I’d take a trash compactor bag as a bag liner. If you’re only out for a few days and the weather looks clear, you’ll probably be fine. Trash compactor bags only weigh a few grams and are worth the weight to reward ratio. Obviously, it gives me a waterproof liner for critical items like my sleeping bag, but it also gives me another item to sit on, collect trash, wash clothes, gather water, etc. The pr…