Travel Bag reviews from Reddit
Summary
We analyzed 141 Reddit reviews across 23 subreddits and 43 posts to rank the best Travel Bag brands recommended by redditors, including communities like r/onebag, r/HerOneBag, r/snowboarding, r/TravelHacks, r/beautytalkph. Top-rated brands include Osprey (4.6/5), Dakine (4.5/5), Tom Bihn (5.0/5).
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Reviews141
Subreddits23
Posts43
Brands67
Products76
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#1
Osprey
4.6
(14)
"Osprey makes the 9 liter Daylite Jr."
"I went with the sojourn, though the transporter and farpoint are good options as well."
"The Osprey 26+6 feels and looks like a totally normal bag as a day bag."
"I can tell you the osprey feels extremely light and small for day use when compressed. I used it for day hikes in Cinque Terre. You wont be disappointed."
"Perfect solution for you would be the osprey 26+6. Affordable, good quality, no unnecessary laptop compartment or organization, clamshell opening."
"I got the new Osprey 26+6, it's perfect for me."
"My favorite is the Osprey Daylite 26+6 Expandable Pack for trips less than 10 days."
"You sound like you're really an Osprey Fairpoint or Farpoint (slightly bigger) bag person. ... I've had this version for years and LOVE It."
"If you could go a little larger, I have the Osprey Porter 46 and love it"
"I like the Osprey Daylite 15 - it's the one compatible with the Fairview 40. It has a wide opening, but not clamshell. Minimal compartments."
#2
Dakine
4.5
(11)
"If it doesnt have wheels dont get it, dakine highroller all day"
"We have two DaKine low rollers for our 4 boards, great construction/solid zippers."
"Dakine Low Roller. I live in Park City and take about 6-10 trips a year."
"Me and most of my crew all use Dakine Low Rollers."
"I ride a 154 and was able to fit all my gear in the 165 Dakine low roller."
"I love my Dakine Low Roller."
"It’s nice cause it’s kind of split in half so we each get a side."
"The Dakine High Roller, or the Jones Expedition Board bag may suit what you're asking for"
"Dakine low or high roller. High roller is better and more expensive."
"Dakine Low or High Roller."
#3
Tom Bihn
5.0
(6)
"Tom Bihn has colourful options, I’d suggest the Synik/Synapse line for hiking/travel."
"The only bag I have seen that was deliberately designed for carrying two laptops."
"I'm a big fan of Tom Bihn bags and organizers. They are really well made."
"Tom bihn is a great brand! I have a pack pack and bathroom bag from them and they are very high quality and well thought out designs."
"I was using the Tom Bihn Side Kick for a long time which is a perfect small travel bag IMO with the secure zippers, and I like having the o-rings to be able to tether important stuff to."
"I feel safer with a crossbody. I use the Tom Bihn Medium Cafe Bag. I also use a TB Luminary which is bigger."
#4
Fjallraven
4.3
(6)
"Stylish, multiple size options, and quality to last a lifetime."
"The fjallraven kanken is the perfect size for most personal-sized airlines."
"The Fjallraven Travel Pack Small is a 20 liter clamshell."
"I am partial to Fjallraven for my travel carry on."
"Fjallraven or North Face."
"I like Fjallraven for casual use, and if I'm going to go dressier, I like leather."
#5
L.L. Bean
4.6
(5)
"I love the L.L. Bean one that hangs."
"I highly recommend the one from LL Bean."
"I have this one and I love."
"LL Bean & Tom Bihn have great toiletry bags."
"LL Bean has ones that are durable, not too heavy, and hold a lot."
#6
Patagonia
4.4
(5)
"The 45L MLC, it's not close. I find the laptop sleeves in the back incredibly helpful."
"The 55L black hole is a real monster, I have such a hard time filling it up."
"Has water bottle holders on the side, big main compartment."
"I like the Patagonia Refugio 30 L and especially the Black Hole MLC."
"I love the clamshell, but it seems too rigid, giving the impression that the bag is bigger than same-size bags."
#7
Pacsafe
4.0
(5)
"I really swear by mine and its ruggedness is amazing."
"PAC safe have some great options, with built in anti theft."
"Pacsafe :)"
"Pacsafe backpack"
"Pacsafe."
#8
Baggu
4.8
(4)
"A really cute and fun bag that would last a long time."
"My last trip I carried my packable puffer, my husband’s packable puffer, my wallet, phone and day pouch."
"I like the Baggu medium crescent, it fits all your criteria, and it’s a sturdier nylon."
"Maybe something like Baggu’s Medium Crescent. It’s decently spacious and can keep you hands free."
#9
DB
4.7
(3)
"Db is great."
"DB is the best as far as I know. Dakine and Thule make cheaper ones that work well too."
"I can recommend DB brand as it’s served me well."
#10
Tumi
4.7
(3)
"I’ve been using a Tumi Voyageur hanging toiletry bag for years and I love it!"
"Tumi for luxury."
"If pang airport, Tumi. If for going out, Prada nylon or Longchamp."
#11
Cotopaxi
4.7
(3)
"She chose her own crazy color combo on the website and loves it."
"Works great for me"
"Cotopaxi Allpa 20 liter."
#12
Club Glove
4.3
(3)
"Club Glove. Travel bag of choice for the vast majority of Tour and college players."
"Ignore the hard case only comments, Club Glove bags are great."
"Club Glove, or Sun Mountain Glider."
#13
Anello
4.3
(3)
"Try anello or hershel, ang ganda ng backpacks nila and padded pa."
"Anello or the local version - Himawari."
"It's bigger, but I do love my Anello bag. Super cute, comfortable to carry full, holds a ton"
#14
Cabin Zero
4.0
(3)
"Cabin Zero, absolutely great."
"The Cabin Zero 28 is small but “legal.” That’s the game you play with under seat only budget airline tickets."
"Have you looked at the Cabin Zero bags? That would not check all your wants but hits your price point and they are supposed to be solid bags."
#15
Burton
5.0
(2)
"I bought a Burton Wheelie Gig and love it and I’m sure there are any number of similar bags that are just as good."
"Burton wheelie gig bag."
#16
REI
5.0
(2)
"They make an 18 liter as well."
"REI Tarn 12 or 18 would be perfect for your 8 yo."
#17
Cabinzero
5.0
(2)
"CabinZero"
"Cabinzero :D"
#18
Sherpani
5.0
(2)
"I love sherpani! I have the Soleil AT... Perfect size - has 3 areas/pockets/slots ... Also, it can be used as a backpack or crossbody. Lastly, it has anti- theft properties."
"I use a Sherpani Soleil. ... It has all the basic anti theft features and works well as a little backpack, converts to a cross body, or a tote type bag."
#19
Topo Designs
5.0
(2)
"You gotta check out Topo Designs they have colorful bags in different styles and are very durable. Not badly priced either."
"I got myself the topo mountain pack 28L for the same purposes. I love the colorful options. It cinches down well for work and can still fit enough to carry a week’s worth of stuff when traveling."
#20
ALPAKA
5.0
(2)
"ALPAKA."
"I have an alpaca go sling and it’s fantastic."
#21
Briggs & Riley
4.5
(2)
"Briggs and riley!!!! No doubt."
"I would also recommend one of the Briggs and Riley bags."
#22
Domke
4.5
(2)
"Domke bags 1000%."
"I’ve always been partial to the Domke line."
#23
The North Face
4.5
(2)
"My 20 year old TNF base camp duffel is probably going to outlive my Patagonia black hole!"
"It's very similar to the Kanken but with a little more padding in the shoulder straps. Lots of color options. $69."
#24
Away
4.5
(2)
"I love my Away Everywhere Zip Backpack. It opens nice and wide. It has a variety of little pockets that are useful, but also a big open space."
"Lo & Sons, Beis and Away Travel all have great weekender bags."
#25
Tomtoc
4.5
(2)
"I’m on a Tomtoc mini sling and it fits like a dream."
"Using this, quite nice."
#26
Sportube
4.0
(2)
"I bought a Sportube specifically because it can extend to 210 cm and accommodate cross country skis."
"I like flying w my sport-tube. Hard plastic ski case."
#27
TomToc
4.0
(2)
"Anything by TomToc."
"Tomtoc’s bags are pretty good at a pretty good price."
#28
Aer
4.0
(2)
"Aer Day Sling 3 or Tomtoc minimalist sling."
"Super well made and total workhorse in terms of durability and functionality."
#29
Able Carry
5.0
(1)
"Able Carry Daily is an amazing choice!"
#30
ULA
5.0
(1)
"You could look at ULA dragonfly. They have different solid colors or you could get a custom one. Should be good for hiking and a very recommended pack."
#31
Goruck
5.0
(1)
"Goruck 15l bullet ruck in cordura. Holds a ton for its small size. They are $160 brand new."
#32
USWE
5.0
(1)
"The USWE Häjker 30L is the most comfortable backpack I've ever owned. The chest straps are comfortable and supportive for boobs, the hip belt can be removed for solo carry, there's a crazy amount of pockets and it's got an internal drybag."
#33
STATE Bags
5.0
(1)
"I love my STATE Bags Mini Lorimer Backpack. ... It's nylon so easy to clean But it still looks really nice."
#34
Kelty
5.0
(1)
"I really like my kelty redwings. I have a tactical 44 and regular 36l and they're both carry on compliant in most cases and quite comfy."
#35
Northern Ultralight
5.0
(1)
"Northern Ultralight Sundown - its an ultralight hiking backpack but it works great for travel, I've had no issues bringing it on flights & fitting it under a plane seat."
#36
Manfrotto
5.0
(1)
"For photographers: Manfrotto MB MA TRV Advanced Travel Camera and Laptop Backpack with Tripod Compartment or Lowepro Fastpack 350"
#37
Von Baer
5.0
(1)
"The leather build feels way more premium and durable."
#38
Gregory
5.0
(1)
"Gregory makes the Wander 8 and a 12 too."
#39
Quechua
5.0
(1)
"Lots of fun patterns."
#40
Loungefly
5.0
(1)
"Fun and fashionable but hold more than I expected."
#41
Walkergoods
5.0
(1)
"I love their bags."
#42
UNIHIMAL
5.0
(1)
"I used to this fly across the country with a stiff arm, and golf towels / clothes wrapped around my heads and iron covers and it went perfectly."
#43
Venque
5.0
(1)
"It’s a solid option for remote work and travel."
#44
AON
5.0
(1)
"The streamlined new design of the Evade just seems to check all my boxes."
#45
Gossamer Gear
4.0
(1)
"The gossamer gear vagabond jet is a great option too."
#46
Day Owl
4.0
(1)
"Check out day owl backpacks"
#47
Portland Leather
4.0
(1)
"I’m planning to buy a Portland leather backpack. ... I’ve been searching for like a year for something to replace it with,"
#48
Redoxx
4.0
(1)
"It was designed for one bag bundle packing."
#49
GR0
4.0
(1)
"Gr0 is my perfect personal item bag."
#50
Lo & Sons
4.0
(1)
"Lo & Sons, Beis and Away Travel all have great weekender bags."
#51
Beis
4.0
(1)
"Lo & Sons, Beis and Away Travel all have great weekender bags."
#52
Luminary
4.0
(1)
"What I like about the Luminary is the extra pockets built in. There are side pockets good for a phone and a full length padded one in the back which I use for a tablet."
#53
Costco
4.0
(1)
"I have this one from Costco. Bought it on sale for 30$. It may not be c*nty enough but damn it’s big to carry my burden."
#54
McKinnon
4.0
(1)
"Maybe a camera sling like one of the smaller Peak ones or the McKinnon one would be better"
#55
Peak
4.0
(1)
"Maybe a camera sling like one of the smaller Peak ones or the McKinnon one would be better"
#56
Riut
4.0
(1)
"Riut Crush is a foldable backpack that doesn't have a laptop compartment, but does have (thin) bottle sleeves and a D-pocket against your back where you can put your passport and wallet."
#57
Status Anxiety
4.0
(1)
"I just picked up a Status Anxiety Exile"
#58
Manhattan Portage
4.0
(1)
"It's got a sufficient number of outer pockets, an internal laptop sleeve, zips out to expand the main compartment, and has a convertible strap so I can carry it as a traditional briefcase, cross body/messenger, or backpack."
#59
Elleven
4.0
(1)
"Not the prettiest thing, but it can hold 2 laptops in dedicated pockets."
#60
LA Police Gear
4.0
(1)
"This is the one I use, I got it in grey."
#61
Decathlon
4.0
(1)
"I suggest Decathlon Forclaz Travel 500 - 50 L Easyfit it should fit the size requirements, comes with a god fiiting system and loadbearing."
#62
Samsonite
4.0
(1)
"Little pricey but free on southwest, can put more then just you golf bag/clubs, and nice on the inside."
#63
Louis Vuitton
4.0
(1)
"LV used to have a travel bag that zipped closed."
#64
Prada
4.0
(1)
"I’m personally lusting after a Prada the re-nylon tote these days."
#65
Everki
4.0
(1)
"Everki for a carryon."
#66
CLUCI
3.0
(1)
"I just bought this bag to use as my day bag during my upcoming trip to Italy: CLUCI Women Backpack Purse... The quality isn’t amazing so I don’t know how long it will last."
#67
Madewell
3.0
(1)
"Ah okay, Madewell offers backpacks too but I don't have any"
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