Best edc bag on Reddit
142 reviews from r/ManyBaggers, r/EDC, r/backpacks and 8 more subreddits
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#1
Timbuk2
4.5
(13)
"I found Timbuk2 Vapor crossbody. I really like it so far!"
"Timbuk2 make great bags that last forever."
"Timbuk2 has some good stuff."
"My Timbuk2 Spire 1.0 is bombproof."
"Been rocking a timbuk2 spire for a few years and it’s held up great."
"My Timbuk2 messenger bag has held up for years."
"It fits my needs perfectly."
"Fits the S7 FE well."
"Check out Timbuk2. I used one of their laptop backpacks for years."
"Timbuk2 makes some really tough messenger bags and backpacks."
#2
5.11
4.6
(9)
"5.11 rush bags are extremely durable and well made."
"Both have a great variety of options and hold sales frequently."
"I have to say they are well built and good value imho."
"Both the Rush 24 and Rush 12 are excellent backpacks."
"Both the Rush 24 and Rush 12 are excellent backpacks."
"The 5.11 sling is pretty nice."
"I’ve been enjoying my 5.11 Rush Delivery Lima."
"5.12 Rush 12."
"Rush 12 and Rei flash 22."
#3
Aer
4.4
(9)
"1. AER - City Pack Pro."
"Good organization and fits your laptop and tech."
"If you need a little more room."
"Just came out and it’s great."
"I think I'm basically between the Aer City Pack Pro."
"AER City Pack."
"I'd add a couple manufacturers to check out: aer."
"[Aer Fit pack] was meant as a work + gym bag."
"I think the Aer stuff may be interesting for you."
#4
Maxpedition
4.4
(8)
"I second Maxpedition. Tons of options and they’re pretty solid bags."
"Maxpedition and Alpaka are my personal favs."
"This Maxpedition Entity 19 is on really good sale right now."
"I rock the Maxpedition GridFlux."
"Maxpedition makes a lot of pouches and slingbags."
"The Maxpedition Thermite Versipack can be comfortably worn on your thigh."
"Maxpedition Fat boy Versapack."
"Maxpedition had some options."
#5
GoRuck
4.7
(7)
"Goruck, Able Carry, Aer, Tom Bihn are where I would look."
"A GoRuck GR1 26L slick (no external molle), or heritage waxed canvas edition."
"Grouch GR1 26L would fit the bill (and you)."
"Will last forever."
"Will last forever."
"Grouck GR1 26L. If the MOLLE is ok for you."
"Damn, can’t believe he didn’t mention Goruck lol."
#6
Tom Bihn
4.6
(7)
"Tom Bihn Paragon is my EDC/Travel bag right now."
"Great customer service along with great quality."
"Murdered out it looks pretty sharp."
"Both are really higher quality bags."
"Check out the Tom Bihn Syniks- the 26 or 30 should fit your laptop."
"I really like the Tom Bihn Synik 30."
"It's between that and the gr1 slick for me at the moment."
#7
Able Carry
4.8
(6)
"Able Carry Max EDC. All boxes checked plus premium materials and excellent comfort."
"Ablecarry MAX EDC (xpac) - But I'm also thinking of going super slim with the Goruck GR1 21L (xpac)"
"Able Carry Max. Im 190 cm and it fits me well, very comfortable carry."
"I love my able Cary max."
"3. Able Carry - Daily Backpack."
"A19er evade 1.5 or Able Carry Max EDC."
#8
Waterfield Designs
4.6
(5)
"Waterfield Designs or Tumi are the best options."
"A bunch of great handmade bags in a variety of different sizes."
"I love stuff from Waterfield and highly recommended them."
"Water field designs has some nice options."
"You may consider some of the crossbody bags from Waterfield."
#9
Mystery Ranch
4.6
(5)
"I like / use the Mystery Ranch Urban Assault 24 for this purpose."
"I second the Mystery Ranch Sling Thing."
"Does all of the above things."
"This is my current favorite EDC bag."
#10
Goruck
4.8
(4)
"Got a Black 1000D GR2 26L and have been using it as my EDC."
"Goruck GR1 or Rucker."
"GoRuck GR1, TAD Axiom 18, Vertx EDC Gamut."
"After so many different bags I settled on the GR2."
#11
Alpaka
4.8
(4)
"I have an alpaka x-sling bravo."
"I love it for the X100."
"Alpaka!"
"I have both a Alpaka Elements Backpack Slim and an Alpaka Bravo Max V2 sling."
#12
Bellroy
4.5
(4)
"Tested sooo many hags."
"Looks professional, has a really good area for computer accessories."
"Bellroy 6 or 10l venture sling."
"If you would consider a Bellroy, the Transit Workpack is nice."
#13
AER
4.0
(4)
"AER CPP or Alpaka Elements pro is on sale right now."
"Why not get the AER CPP if you like their aesthetics?"
"I’ve been using the AER Day Sling 2."
"It's small and flat enough to be carried as a briefcase."
#14
DSPTCH
4.7
(3)
"It's built like a tank without looking too military."
"DSPTCH? I find they have a unique take on the Cobra buckle trend."
#15
Peak Design
4.3
(3)
"I have been using PD 3L sling and it’s been great!!"
"Great for minimal carry."
"Great for minimal carry."
#16
Carhartt WIP
5.0
(2)
"I like using this one"
"I use a 'carhartt wip essentials bag' is the exact name for it."
#17
Cotopaxi
4.5
(2)
"If youre good with a little larger edc bag a Cotopaxi Allpa 28l would be great."
"Allpa 28l travel pack for something colorful and fun."
#18
Black Ember
4.5
(2)
"I really like the black ember forge: Lots of internal organization nicely-sized for books."
"All these bags have a decent amount of organization and pockets."
#19
Defy Bags
4.5
(2)
"Defy Bags."
"I find they have a unique take on the Cobra buckle trend."
#20
Chrome
4.5
(2)
"I love it."
"Check out the chrome kadet, it's a solid bag, will fit your edc and not too expensive."
#21
Code of Bell
4.5
(2)
"Love this bag."
"Code of bell xpod, or heimplanet versa, black ember tks."
#22
Filson
4.0
(2)
"Have had several (GoRuck, Tumi, ebag, DEFY) but currently carrying the new Maxpedition Entity 23."
"[Filson 24 hour bag] is a great option."
#23
Hill People Gear
5.0
(1)
"Hill People Gear Runners Kit Bag."
#24
Ctactical
5.0
(1)
"Ctactical, Vanquest, and Mystery Ranch carry my favorite bags."
#25
Greenroom
5.0
(1)
#26
Boundary Supply
5.0
(1)
"Really durable. Great all around bag."
#27
Alpha One-Niner
5.0
(1)
"Just got mine in Wolf Grey and it's awesome."
#28
Blade
5.0
(1)
"It's also basically a black hole that seems to fit an endless amount of things."
#29
Mission Workshop
5.0
(1)
"Couldn't be happier with the Fitzroy advanced 40L waterproof rucksack."
#30
Arcteryx
5.0
(1)
"I’m really liking my Arcteryx Granville 16L."
#31
Langly
5.0
(1)
"It's super durable, waterproof and doubles as a camera bag."
#32
GWA
5.0
(1)
"GWA Citadel."
#33
TAD
5.0
(1)
"TAD Axiom 24."
#34
Remote Equipment
5.0
(1)
"Remote Equipment Alpha 31."
#35
Beau Industries
5.0
(1)
"Beau Industries man. Crazy quality and loaded with features."
#36
Pelican
5.0
(1)
"Pelican makes a backpack specifically for a camera and laptop."
#37
Moment
5.0
(1)
"Moment MTW Backpack is highly underrated."
#38
CamelBak
5.0
(1)
"I use a CamelBak milspec bag that's been around the world with me."
#39
Tomtoc
4.0
(1)
"Tomtoc navigator t24 maybe?"
#40
Crossbreed
4.0
(1)
"Get a running hydration fanny pack."
#41
Moleskine
4.0
(1)
"Moleskine makes some sleek bags."
#42
Arc'teryx
4.0
(1)
"Kind of steep for what you get."
#43
Nutsac
4.0
(1)
"This may not be the style you’re looking for."
#44
Wotancraft
4.0
(1)
"Wotancraft 3.L Pilot."
#45
The North Face
4.0
(1)
"The bag that held the most stuff the best was TheNorthFace surge 2 transit."
#46
Pgytech
4.0
(1)
"I ended up getting the Pgytech 4L sling."
#47
5.11 Tactical
4.0
(1)
"Rush Moab 3 sling pack 4L from 5.11 Tactical."
#48
IKEA
4.0
(1)
"I like it because it's all upright and generally easy to get to all the pockets etc."
#49
Rickshaw Bags
4.0
(1)
"I would look at the Portero from Rickshaw Bags."
#50
Quechua
4.0
(1)
"Check out the Quechua NH500 Escape series."
#51
Pacsafe
4.0
(1)
"Pacsafe Metrosafe 200 GII is 7 liters."
#52
MSPC
4.0
(1)
"MSPC “masterpiece” from Japan."
#53
Targus
4.0
(1)
"I've been using a Targus Incognito as my office EDC bag for close to a decade."
#54
Outer Shell
4.0
(1)
"I also really like the Hipslinger from Outer Shell."
#55
Fjallraven
4.0
(1)
"I use the Fjallraven Greenland Pocket."
#56
Vertx
4.0
(1)
"Vertx Gamut."
#57
TBB
4.0
(1)
"TBB ConcealPack 21L."
#58
Patagonia
4.0
(1)
"The Patagonia Atom 8L has been good to me."
#59
Heimplanet
4.0
(1)
"Check out Heimplanet. I don't see them mentioned too often."
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