Tech Bag reviews from Reddit
Summary
We analyzed 114 Reddit reviews across 13 subreddits and 25 posts to rank the best Tech Bag brands recommended by redditors, including communities like r/onebag, r/ManyBaggers, r/backpacks, r/malefashionadvice, r/PLC. Top-rated brands include Bellroy (4.1/5), Aer (4.6/5), Tom Bihn (4.8/5).
Stats
Reviews114
Subreddits13
Posts25
Brands63
Products83
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#1
Bellroy
4.1
(9)
"If you like Bellroy, their Venture sling line would be good."
"The Lite Sling (4L) would also be a great option."
"Bellroy Desk Caddy or Aer Slim Pouch"
"I stumbled upon Bellroy Tokyo Work bag, and that seems to fit a lot of the criteria that you mentioned."
"Bellroy desk caddy"
"Bellroy desk caddy"
"The Bellroy System Messenger would be right up your alley."
"[Bellroy Transit Workpack?]"
"That Bellroy weekender is too big?"
#2
Aer
4.6
(8)
"It's excellent."
"Aer travel pack xpac"
"If you want a small sling bag, check out the Aer City Sling 2."
"Check out the Aer Tech Pack if you need something bigger."
"I use the Aer Day pack!"
"AER makes some quality bags, but I think the CPP might be a bit large for EDC."
"Aer slim pouch or bellroy tech pouch small."
"AER Day pack, only $25 over budget."
#3
Tom Bihn
4.8
(6)
"Tom Bihn HLT2 in use as described need."
"Tom Bihn Handy Little Thing"
"Can clip it on the seat pockets"
"Tom Bihn HLT is only 120g. I have the HLT2 and it barely fits all my tech stuff to swap around between bags"
"I’ve carried the Tom Bihn Synapse 19 for years and LOVE it."
"[Tom Bihn Pilot?]"
#4
Timbuk2
4.7
(6)
"Timbuk2 Vapor Crossbody is perfect."
"I use the Timbuk2 Authority backpack - it's got heaps of space for two laptops."
"I bought the jet pack by timbuk2 and it is great!"
"For casual stuff I have a Timbuk2 Classic Messenger in custom colors that I've had for 11 years."
"Check out Timbuk2 backpacks and bags. Pretty good quality."
"I use the Timbuk2 Commute (Med) for everyday/work use."
#5
Peak Design
5.0
(5)
"I love the peak design tech pouch for organization!"
"Peak designs tech pouch"
"I went with the Peak Design tech pouch for when I need a big pouch (long trips)"
"Peak designs tech pouch. Thank me later."
"Own the Peak Design 20L, 15 inch MacBook Pro fits nicely."
#6
Alpaka
4.8
(5)
"I would also recommend the Alpaka Flight Sling, or metro sling."
"Second the alpaka tech pouch series, they have 2-3 sizes depending on your preference(s)."
"The ALPAKA elements tech case series is also pretty dang good."
"Both the Alpaka Flight Sling and Aer Pro Sling are versatile and functional for travel."
"Alpaka tech organizer"
#7
Evergoods
4.4
(5)
"My go to tech pouches are the Evergoods cap 2, cap 1, and the aer slim pouch."
"Evergoods CAP 1"
"Evergoods CAP1 or Aer Slim Pouch if you want some organization."
"Evergoods CAP2"
"Evergoods CAP1 or 2"
#8
North Face
4.7
(3)
"I specifically own the recon and borealis and recommend them."
"Great bag and awesome price."
"North Face Surge"
#9
Waterfield
5.0
(2)
"Waterfield Gear Pouch that’s super slim and the inside is one of the nicest materials I’ve ever seen"
"You’re missing the best one. Waterfield Carry On Duffel."
#10
Everki
5.0
(2)
"I ended up getting the Everki Glide! I love mine."
"I personally have the Everki Titan and it is about as professional looking as a big laptop backpack can get."
#11
AER
5.0
(2)
"OP went with the Aer Tech backpack."
"If you can flex on budget check out the aer flight pack 2."
#12
Topo Designs
4.5
(2)
"Check out the topo designs commuter briefcase. It's also a backpack."
"Seems like it has a non intrusive laptop sleeve but a cavity I can put the Aer folio into"
#13
LeSportsac
4.0
(2)
"LeSportsac are of good quality and well made, but also lightweight. They are widely available, in a lot of different sizes and fabrics"
"I use a LeSportsac pouch measuring 5"x7" that I think is technically a cosmetic bag. It's the best solution I've found."
#14
Travelon
4.0
(2)
"I like the Travelon organizer"
"This is a pretty nice alternative to some of the more expensive tech pouches: Travelon Travel Essentials Organizer"
#15
Patagonia
4.0
(2)
"Either the 40 or 55 size will do it. I’ll use the 55L for a carryon one bag and I’ve never been checked or stopped because of the size or anything"
"The Patagonia Refugio 30L has its own removable tech sleeve that I imagine you can replace with the Aer Tech Folio"
#16
Staples
4.0
(2)
"For anyone in Canada looking for a reasonably priced tech organizer, check out the (now $15) one at Staples."
"My $10 Staples house brand tech case does the job for me (and the rest of the family)"
#17
Chrome
4.0
(2)
"Might check out Able Carry, DSPTCH, Black Ember, and Chrome for some cool styles too."
"I also have a Chrome Duma (made out of kevlar sail material) that Chrome discontinued."
#18
Osprey
4.0
(2)
"The laptop slot is minimal, and designed not to use up space in the bag if not being used, and you can expand the bag a bit if you don't roll that tightly"
"Decent bag overall and reasonably priced."
#19
Black Ember
4.0
(2)
"Might check out Able Carry, DSPTCH, Black Ember, and Chrome for some cool styles too."
"Sounds like the Black Ember Forge Max might fit the bill, but you'll have to decide if it's work appropriate enough."
#20
LTT
3.5
(2)
"It's pretty nice, just a large backpack with a ton of tech-related pockets."
"It's ugly, but the LTT Backpack could be what you're looking for as it's got multiple laptop/tablet pockets."
#21
Inateck
5.0
(1)
"Inateck does a very similar one with fantastic quality for half of the price or less and it's available in Europe"
#22
Thule
5.0
(1)
"The Thule subterra power shuttle is an electronics travel bag I’ve used for years and would highly reccomend"
#23
Moment
5.0
(1)
"I’ve been loving the Moment MTW Tech Organizer Mini. Coming from a Peak Design Tech Organizer that I found way too bulky, it sounds perfect for your use case."
#24
Tasmanian Tiger
5.0
(1)
"If you really wanted a bag that’s what I’d go with."
#25
Cable Roll
5.0
(1)
"I love it, but don't think it's available anywhere."
#26
Dakine
5.0
(1)
"I have one from Dakine - it's convenient cause often airport security scans laptops separately."
#27
Think Tank
5.0
(1)
"Check out the Think Tank Retrospective bags for something clean that doesn’t look like a camera bag."
#28
Crumpler
5.0
(1)
"Check out Crumpler I use their messenger in black and it is awesome."
#29
Bravo Company
5.0
(1)
"Their Kilo Block I bag might work pretty good for what you need."
#30
GoRuck
5.0
(1)
"I still have to recommend GoRuck here."
#31
Domke
5.0
(1)
"I use the Domke f-5xb and it’s great."
#32
City Pack Pro
5.0
(1)
"City pack pro is a no brainer of the 3 in the poll."
#33
Gramicci
5.0
(1)
"I recently found an ultralight option that I picked up."
#34
Fossil
5.0
(1)
"I’ve had my leather satchel for nearly a decade of everyday carry with little visible wear."
#35
Goruck
5.0
(1)
"Goruck/ Osprey/ Camelbak (military line) are the three brands I've used."
#36
Waterfield Designs
5.0
(1)
"-waterfield designs Air Caddy"
#37
Klein
4.0
(1)
"Love the Klein tool bags"
#38
Native Union
4.0
(1)
"I use the native union stow organizer, perfect size bag for day to day"
#39
TomToc
4.0
(1)
"TomToc storage pouch looks perfect for what you want to carry I think."
#40
Wandrd
4.0
(1)
"The laptop sleeve in that isn't a massive separate compartment, so technically it's more streamlined and unobtrusive"
#41
Vaultz
4.0
(1)
"The vaultz mesh bags from Amazon! Cheap, BRIGHT so you can find them, and so perfect for everyday use"
#42
BumBakPaks
4.0
(1)
"I bought one of the Hamptons Hybrid Backpacks from BumBakPaks for my notebook."
#43
Cocoon Innovations
4.0
(1)
"If you want the cables all organized and neatly laid out check out these Cocoon Innovations Grid-It Organizer"
#44
BAGSMART
4.0
(1)
"BAGSMART Electronic Organizer... I just got 2 of these. They work great"
#45
Inside Line Equipment
4.0
(1)
"They have a laptop sleeve, but again, it's unobtrusive and can be used for something else if you wanted"
#46
CLC
4.0
(1)
"I’ve been getting these ones from CLC on Amazon: Currently $8.99 for a 3 pack of different sizes. I’ve bought this set multiple times now, none have worn out"
#47
Qidian
4.0
(1)
"If you can find one (they seem to be rare now), get yourself a Qidian power bank."
#48
SLA Battery 12V 14Ah
4.0
(1)
"I can vouch for my solution for extra power on my videography and other gadget-heavy endeavors."
#49
Grid-It Organizer
4.0
(1)
"I use 'grid it' organizers in zippered soft bags."
#50
Paper Towel Tubes
4.0
(1)
"Paper towel tubes are great for most cables."
#51
eBags
4.0
(1)
"I prefer an ebags pack it flat toiletry bag, and a peak design tech pouch."
#52
Able Carry
4.0
(1)
"Might check out Able Carry, DSPTCH, Black Ember, and Chrome for some cool styles too."
#53
DSPTCH
4.0
(1)
"Might check out Able Carry, DSPTCH, Black Ember, and Chrome for some cool styles too."
#54
Decathlon
4.0
(1)
"I use this as passport holder, back-up cards, pen, phone, wires etc"
#55
Code of Bell
4.0
(1)
"What about a code of bell x-case with the traveler wallet or annex attached to it?"
#56
Khyte
4.0
(1)
"You can check Khyte: https://missionworkshop.com/collections/messenger-bags/products/khyte-laptop-messenger-bag"
#57
Twod
3.0
(1)
"Twod Tech Pouch on Amazon, $10"
#58
Alpha One Niner
3.0
(1)
"Does not come with a laptop compartment"
#59
Film Swag Store
3.0
(1)
"I made a great tech organizer bag check it out!"
#60
Cable Organizer
3.0
(1)
"Will need to try one of these."
#61
Velcro Straps
3.0
(1)
"What I don't like is that I have to dig through the pile of cables."
#62
niid
3.0
(1)
"Curious why the niid cache someone else suggested didn’t make your list?"
#63
alpaka
2.0
(1)
"Looks like alpaka have stopped selling the tech brief :("
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