Carry Bag reviews from Reddit
Summary
We analyzed 136 Reddit reviews across 30 subreddits and 40 posts to rank the best Carry Bag brands recommended by redditors, including communities like r/golf, r/onebag, r/BuyItForLife, r/LawStudentsPH, r/Lumix. Top-rated brands include Ping (4.7/5), Osprey (4.3/5), tomtoc (5.0/5).
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Reviews136
Subreddits30
Posts40
Brands77
Products81
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#1
Ping
4.7
(12)
"Love them both."
"I have a ping hoofer lite and love it"
"PING makes the best carry bags hands down."
"My PING Hoofer Lite survived a rear end accident with almost no damage."
"Is the best stand bag of all time."
"You can’t really go wrong with anything Ping makes."
"I'm a PING Hoofer Lite fan too!"
"The best for sure, lite very lite."
"Is still working great."
"Ping hoofer all the way"
#2
Osprey
4.3
(6)
"Osprey Daylite/Daylite Plus."
"I love my Osprey 26+6 daylite. It is the most versatile bag I have."
"I have a small Osprey backpack for longer days when weather is changing."
"The daylite plus osprey is good. You can try it."
"Osprey daylite tote pack, its my edc and hike pack."
"The Osprey Daylite Tote could be an option. The backpack straps are quite nice and it can be carried over the shoulder."
#3
tomtoc
5.0
(4)
"I'll suggest the tomtoc sling. Comes in several different sizes, great quality."
"I picked up a tomtoc sling last minute before a euro trip two years ago."
"I have the same one and feel very happy with my purchase. Spacious enough to fit some of the usual accessories."
"Looks great, holds a keyboard, 120w 20k charger, power brick, and cables."
#4
Able Carry
4.5
(4)
"The able carry daily plus is the one I’m most interested in!"
"My daily driver is a daily plus in xpac."
"I’m really favoring the able carry right now!"
"Maybe the Able Carry is a good middle ground, plus I'm a huge fan of 1000D Cordura."
#5
Patagonia
4.3
(4)
"I’ve had mine for years and it’s still in great shape."
"Patagonia Atom Sling 6L. Solid black."
"Patagonia Cragsmith 32L might be what you’re looking for. Minimalist backpack with plenty of space."
"I’ve used a 12 liter messenger or 9 liter crossbody (Patagonia Mini Messenger or Flowfold medium Odyssey). Very minimalist for day hiking but not impossible."
#6
Herschel
5.0
(3)
"Herschel hehe mine is already in its 5th yr."
"Herschel."
"Herschel pag walang problema sa budget."
#7
TomToc
5.0
(3)
"I purchased the tomtoc its really neat and spacious."
"The Tomtoc bag is very good 👍 I think I got the steam deck version."
"I have the same TomToc bag but a tad larger one for the Steam Deck."
#8
Nutsac
4.7
(3)
"Check out NutSac, made in the USA with waxed canvas and leather, also Cordura, amazing quality!"
"I'm a huge fan of Nutsac and their products"
"I have nutsac that’s about 5yo."
#9
MAH
4.7
(3)
"Yes MAH bags on tiktok are legit. Bought three bags from them already, both shopee and on tiktok."
"Yes, MAH bags are legit sa shopee idk sa tiktok as I don't have tiktok."
"MAH backpacks. Ok na din yung freebie na bag sa laptop mo hihi."
#10
Alpaka
4.7
(3)
"You should buy the Alpaka Elements Tote Bag if you need something that will last and functional."
"I have 4 different Alpaka slings. All useful and different sizes."
"Alpaka does have a square shaped sling that may fit it better than the rectangle one commonly found."
#11
Bellroy
4.7
(3)
"I have a Bellroy Venture sling and i can carry my S5Ii in it with a lens attached and 2 more lenses if needed."
"Look into options from Bellroy, Aer, and Alpaka. All use excellent materials and entire communities can attest to their quality."
"Maybe try looking at Bellroy. they have plenty of bags of different sizes, good quality, simple and nice."
#12
Carry Bag
4.3
(3)
"I have the Ranger also, haven't had issues with it, but I'll share that their customer service is really solid."
"I have a hoofer and a club glove. Works well enough."
"I've been watching that bag... looks like a great carry bag, and general EDC bag"
#13
Mystery Ranch
4.0
(3)
"Mystery Ranch"
"I recommend both brands. Mystery Ranch is much heavier, but very sturdier."
"I think mystery ranch has one, you can check them out at their website."
#14
Allplay
4.0
(3)
"I have a couple of these lightweight allplay bags and they're great."
"Yeah I have this bag and the nicer Allplay bag. I'll take the big bag to events or long trips, but I use the small cheap one all the time."
"I use the lightweight AllPlay.com bag. Picked it up for ~$7 during a Kickstarter for one of their games."
#15
Peak Design
3.7
(3)
"I have the 3L and 6L and no way I could fit my caged S5 with a lens in that thing. I don't have an issue fitting anything in the 6L personally."
"It small enough and fit my s5iix and 70-300 pretty easily. Just barely also fit a the kit lens as well."
"Have the PD 6L sling, and it can barely take my GX80 + a few lenses + my EDC. Without feeling too bulky."
#16
Kavu
5.0
(2)
"I adore my Kavu bag. Loads of color options."
"Kavu bags are great and they have hundreds of different styles."
#17
Sunday Golf
5.0
(2)
"Appreciate you repping our Ryder bag on the course - thrilled to hear you're loving it."
"I like the Sunday Golf Ryder bag a lot."
#18
Marcus Bonna
5.0
(2)
"Definitely recommend a Marcus Bonna case others have recommended."
"I really love my Marcus Bonna case (mine is in purple!), which has backpack straps and is incredibly small and light, but it’s pricey."
#19
Travelpro
5.0
(2)
"Icelandair’s stated carryon size is 55x40x20 (21.5x15.7x9) but I’ve flown them twice now using my normal 22x15x9 suitcase without any issues. Try this Travelpro International Carryon."
"The Travelpro Maxlite 5 is perfect for that."
#20
Samsonite
4.5
(2)
"Samsonite has several models that fit most carry-on restrictions, including Icelandair. Look for ones with “cabin” in the name."
"There are affordable options out there, like Bagsmart, Samsonite, etc."
#21
BAD Bags
4.5
(2)
"I cannot recommend a BAD bag enough! I have the #3 with backpack straps and love it so much."
"BAD Bags out of Seattle has the Duffel N°1.5 Backpack that could work."
#22
Wandrd
4.5
(2)
"Wandrd 3L Sling is on sale on their site. I have the 9L and love it."
"The wandrd 6L bag works for this no problem plus an extra lens although its on the larger side."
#23
Callaway
4.5
(2)
"I really like the Callaway Hyperlite Zero, it's new for 2025 and extremely light."
"I've got this one, too. Same color."
#24
Chrome Industries
4.0
(2)
"I carry Kadet Sling from Chrome Industries in black tarp."
"I carry Kadet Sling from Chrome Industries in black tarp."
#25
Jones
4.0
(2)
"Jones bags"
"Jones bags"
#26
LA Police Gear
4.0
(2)
"I chose a non-tactical color to not make it obvious."
"Fits in this bag as well. https://lapolicegear.com/jumbo-bailout-bag.html"
#27
Bagsmart
4.0
(2)
"Maybe a structured duffel bag would work better for car travel."
"Bagsmart bags"
#28
Cotopaxi
4.0
(2)
"I like my Cotopaxi Allpa for this, but there's no doubt it's a little more bulky that something more tailored as lightweight."
"I have the Cotopaxi Alloa 28L and I strung an elastic cord through the corner straps to make a zigzag front sling."
#29
Spigen
3.5
(2)
"If the net-squishes-joysticks-issue doesn't bother you, the Spigen Pro Pouch might be really good."
"The Spigen carry case is not *that bad*. It's my daily driver."
#30
GVN
5.0
(1)
"GVN bag. It's spacious and matibay. I can fit a laptop and external monitor and all my anik aniks. It also doesn't hurt my shoulder."
#31
TopShelf
5.0
(1)
"I landed on this TopShelf Bag. It’s almost exactly half the size of the standard rectangular bags (such as the AllPlay ones) and I love it."
#32
Anello
5.0
(1)
"Anello, yung hindi leather. Maraming pockets pati sa loob may pwede pag lagyan ng ID, charger, etc. Kasya rin yung 15.6” ko na laptop."
#33
Adidas, Samsonite
5.0
(1)
"Adidas small duffle bag from Ross runs you no more than $12 and is perfectly fitting inside of the personal item bin. Samsonite has multiple compartments and easy to pack."
#34
Nuprene
5.0
(1)
"I recommend the Nuprene brand, it's on the orange and blue app. Been using it for two semesters. It's the black tote. It fits my mac, a commentary, codal, notes, and it's very sturdy."
#35
Compagnon
5.0
(1)
"Check out the Compagnon Element sling."
#36
Monos
5.0
(1)
"I have that also, highly recommend. I’ve flown with it probably 25 times including a few international and it’s like new."
#37
Monos, Away
5.0
(1)
"I fly spirit every week and for a personal item, I use the Monos Metro Duffel. For carry on, I use the Away Carry on."
#38
Sela
5.0
(1)
"Get a Cajón bag. Perfect size for boardgames. Wears like a backpack/shoulderbag, padded to protect what would normally be the instrument, perfect size for boardgames, and pretty cheap."
#39
Sunday
5.0
(1)
"Sunday El Camino. You’re welcome."
#40
Timbuk2
5.0
(1)
"For a personal item, I really like my Timbuk2 Stork."
#41
Take OFF
5.0
(1)
"For a personal item, I absolutely recommend the Take OFF suitcase. It fits the exact dimensions of the sizer when you take the wheels off."
#42
Titleist
5.0
(1)
"The bag still looks new."
#43
Pakt
5.0
(1)
"Or you could go high-end with the Pakt 25L duffel."
#44
Huntvp
5.0
(1)
"The Huntvp 26inch bag. The Xp lite fits perfectly in there has worked great for us."
#45
Think Tank, Lowepro
5.0
(1)
"Think Tank makes the best products out there. Lowepro makes good quality products at lower price points."
#46
LL Bean Backpack
5.0
(1)
"I’ve used the same basic LL Bean backpack for day hikes for 20 years."
#47
Full Grain Leather
5.0
(1)
"You should consider investing in a full grain leather bag."
#48
Domke
5.0
(1)
"My Domke messenger bag holds three lenses, extra memory cards, lens cloth, and that’s about it. Perfect size."
#49
Promaster
4.0
(1)
"The sling over backpacks are a good compromise, with the side bag pocket. Totally 90s looks but works well."
#50
Ruffles
4.0
(1)
"Ruffles pala bag ko. The one I'm using can fit my 15.8 inch laptop in the slimmer pocket, then may front pocket that I put my books in + pencil case + notepads."
#51
Cosé
4.0
(1)
"I honestly just use a Cosé backpack. As long as I can separate my gadgets + book, okie dokie na."
#52
GoPro
4.0
(1)
"I use an old GoPro case. Works great."
#53
Tom Bihn
4.0
(1)
"Tom bihn aeronaut 30"
#54
Baboon To The Moon
4.0
(1)
"Baboon To The Moon 40L."
#55
Longchamp, Lacoste, Paper Bunny
4.0
(1)
"Longchamp, lacoste, and/or the paper bunny."
#56
Baggu
4.0
(1)
"Baggu Crescent Bag Medium"
#57
Quechua
4.0
(1)
"I personally love the QUECHUA ESCAPE NH500 series of backpacks, namely the NH500 23L Rolltop."
#58
Think Tank
4.0
(1)
"Thinking of buying the ThinkTank Mover 30 or the K&F Alpha Sling Bag 10L."
#59
Wotancraft
4.0
(1)
"Check out Wotancraft. I have the pilot 7l and depending on your lenses that might be a good fit."
#60
Paper Bunny
4.0
(1)
"Paper Bunny na puffer tote. Yung mukhang unan. From SG to. Nagshiship sila directly sa PH."
#61
AER
4.0
(1)
"AER TP3 is what I use. Organization in the front panel is good, the handles and QA are good and can fit a lot."
#62
Pelican
4.0
(1)
"Pelican (or Apache from Harbor Freight) plus a heavy duty shoulder strap if that's how you want to be carrying it."
#63
Husky
4.0
(1)
"I carry power tools as heavy and expensive as the adex in them for many years without a problem. Like this Husky 15-in-8-Pocket-Zippered-Tool-Bag."
#64
Lowepro
4.0
(1)
"The LowePro Tahoe BP150 is often available for $50, it's basic but well built and at around 11 liter capacity fits in personal item dimensions for flying with."
#65
Allpa
4.0
(1)
"I just got an Allpa 35 for a 2.5 week trip, it’s been great except I don’t love where the hip belt hits me."
#66
Lacoste
4.0
(1)
"Lacoste tote bag na reversible, white and beige. Can fit my macbook, ipad air 6, and pouches."
#67
Lite
4.0
(1)
"Definitely worth checking out."
#68
Six Moon Designs
4.0
(1)
"I recommend both brands. Six Moon is more minimalist."
#69
Day Pack
4.0
(1)
"Anything under the "day pack" category would be great."
#70
Insulated Carrier
4.0
(1)
"Look at insulated carriers for food (like pizza or doordash drivers use.)"
#71
Kindly Camera Bags
4.0
(1)
"I have one of these and get SO MANY compliments on it."
#72
Nunatak
4.0
(1)
"The nunatak bears ears backpack is built from the ground up around a bear car shape."
#73
Puma
3.0
(1)
"Maganda tote bags ng puma pwede mo ilagay buong gym HAHAHAH pero medyo masakit sa balikat pag canvas yung strap pag mabigat yung dala."
#74
Verage
3.0
(1)
"I bought this last year specifically for Iceland air. Unfortunately we had to cancel our trip and it was too late to return."
#75
Gossamer Gear
3.0
(1)
"For ultralight packs I’ve had two Gossamer Gears, a MLD Prophet and a GoLite."
#76
Srixon
3.0
(1)
"When it was a fantastic carry bag."
#77
Lowes
3.0
(1)
"I have a tote for my XP Lite; got it at Lowes, and that makes it easy to slide in and out of the car."
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