r/ManyBaggers

Had my first real "manybagger reality check" this week on a domestic flight. The gate agent announced they were doing spot weight checks for carry-ons, and I figured I was fine. I travel light: one backpack as my carry-on and a small sling as my personal item. The backpack looks compact and I do not overpack clothes, so I thought I was safe.

Nope. The backpack went on the scale and it was a couple pounds over. The funny part was what made it heavy: dense tech stuff. An iPad, a small keyboard, a big charger brick, a cable pouch, headphones, and a little stand. My clothes were basically a single packing cube and a thin layer.

Cue the awkward floor repack. Luckily my sling was within the personal item size and had room. I moved the iPad and the heaviest charger into the sling, shoved the keyboard into the laptop sleeve, and suddenly the backpack passed. It worked, but it made me realize how fragile my one-bag system is if an airline actually decides to weigh you.

For people who regularly carry a tablet or laptop: how do you split weight between two bags so you can pass a random check without having to rummage publicly? Do you have a rule like "heavy stuff always lives in the personal item," or do you use a much lighter tech pouch and smaller chargers? I want to stay one-bag-ish, but I do not want to get burned again.

Also, any recommendations for a personal item sling that is comfortable when it unexpectedly becomes the heavy bag for an hour?

Looking for End bag

Looking for clamshell + rolltop (possibly top opening) End bag (universal travel/edc)

Hi everyone,

i am in need of advice.

I’m looking for my universal backpack with requirements that makes it really hard to find.

It needs to be big enough to carry some summer clothes for two weeks, one pair of extra shoes and drone box for DJI mini 4. I think that ideal would be minimum 30-49 with roll top making it possible to expand +-5L (also i have almost irrational love for rolltop😂) And the clamshell is for easy packing and easy access to my stuff.

It would be great if it has 16” laptop pocket,because i plan to use that back also as daily bag.

No hip-strap unless it can be hidden, but it must have an option to have one.

It must be sort of water resistant. I don’t need it to be submarine resistant, but i don’t want to take out rain coat everyone some small rain come.

So far i found following:
Wandrd PRVKE 41l: It fits all my needs (at least i think so), i really like the look…BUT i don’t need the camera safe stuff (it is quite heavy) and most importantly it is very expensive: 279€ + 30€ hip-strap. I am looking for something up to 200€.

Tropic feel shell: I really like the ways it can expand. It doesn’t have rolltop, but it has some top opening which i also like. The look is also good…not as good as PRVKE but i still like it. What i dislike is the water resistance which is as i read almost none existing.

Decathlon NH Escape 500: It has only one big pocket, i would prefer if it was divided in two and it doesn’t have clamshell.

Thanks in advance for every suggestion.

Hi all, I’m looking for recommendations for an EDC backpack that I can use for university but also continue using long-term after graduation for commuting/work.

I’m 5’3, so I’d prefer something that doesn’t feel overly bulky or awkward on a smaller frame. I’ll be staying on campus, but sometimes there are uphill/downhill paths, so comfort is important.

My usual carry will be:

• MacBook Air 15”
• Possibly an iPad
• Foolscap paper / documents
• Stationery case
• Charger
• Power bank
• Water bottle
• Occasionally gym clothes

Since I’m in Singapore, it’s hot and humid year-round, so breathability/back comfort would be a big plus.

What I’m looking for:

• Around 20–25L ideally (Not sure if it is perfect fit for my frame)
• Comfortable for daily walking
• Works well for a smaller frame / 5’3
• Good laptop protection
• Enough organisation without being overbuilt
• Durable enough for long-term use
• Aesthetic that can work for both campus and office/commuting

Would love recommendations for specific models, especially if you’re also on the shorter side or live in a hot/humid climate.

Thanks!

Hello

Context is that I own a Freitag Hazzard F306 which I’ve fallen out of love with and strongly inclined to sell in the near future. Reason I got this in the first place was that I was using a Dell XPS 15 laptop at the time and needed something slightly larger that could fit it on my commute between home and office. Circumstances have changed and the bag now feels too large for office use and excess to requirements.

Since then, I picked up the Goruck Bullet 15 as my weekend / dad bag and I adore it.

The Aer City Pack 2 (16L) has always been on my radar and I see this as a good opportunity to swap it in if the Freitag goes, but with more reflection it feels like duplicative of the Bullet in both size, aesthetic, and function.

For what it’s worth, my work environment is now a little more formal than before and for most days I carry a Mismo nylon briefcase to work and try it keep it as light as possible (and leave my laptop at work if not required). So before someone points it out, I can probably even get away without replacing the Freitag with an Aer, but indulge me and give me an excuse to potentially acquire another bag.

The appeal of the Aer to me is that 1) I love the ballistic nylon, 2) I appreciate its organisation features and love that everything has a place in the bag, and 3) smart enough to be appropriate for corporate, but can also get away with using it on weekends at a push.

What are people’s thoughts of having both Aer and the Goruck? I’m open to other bags that fit the bill (sub 20L in size, smart, and modern, but good organisation)

I'm hoping for lots of help, please! I'm currently determined to get a bag. But not just any bag, THE BAG (you know the one!) . One bag to rule them all. I am a nurse. I have lots of stuff. I would like a tote bag with a cross body strap as well as shoulder. I would like pockets to be organized. A separate lunch divide so I don't get lunch juice over all my random scraps of paper with really important, I really must remember this, notes scrawled all over them. I have pens. So many pens. Scissors. Elastic bands. Pills. You know the score ladies. I want it to be accessible. With enough room inside to stash the random shit I accumulate.

Does this holy grail of a bag exist?

I don't want a roy cropper shopper... Or to look like I've bought my cabin bag to work..

Any advice gratefully received so I can get some sleep 😴

Thank you. For reading... This 👆, and also for any tips or recommendations.

I’ve been using an old North Face Recon for years and it’s finally starting to feel too bulky for what I actually carry day to day.

Most days I just bring:

• 14” laptop
• 12.9” iPad
• charger/cables
• water bottle

I also work from cafés pretty often, so I’m looking for something a bit cleaner/minimal for everyday carry and commuting.

One issue I’ve had with softer backpacks is that the laptop section bends with the back panel when the bag isn’t full. My old iPad actually bent slightly because of that 😅 so I’d really prefer something with a bit more structure/protection.

I’ve looked at Aer bags and really like the aesthetic, but shipping to Singapore toolbar.listen gets pretty expensive.

Curious what you guys are using for daily tech carry lately?

Well, I got my first Aer backpack. I've always watched reviews but just never felt like I'd like it. It was on sale since the 4 came out, and I decided to try it out.

I had the Bellroy Transit Travel Pack Pro (30–38 liter expansion) as my travel backpack but decided to just sell it. I wanted something to be travel + EDC, it was great as a travel backpack but not so much as an EDC.

The Aer travel pack 3 small x-pac has been great so far as an EDC. I prefer the compression strap; it keeps it compressed and looks good. I carry a 15" laptop, charger, headphones, earbuds, mouse, and snacks for work. I prefer having extra room when I need it.

Pros
-Love the material and quality, the material doesn't sound as bad as I thought it would be.
-Handles feel great
-Organization is amazing and I love the interior color
-Strap and comfort of wearing the backpack... well now I get it.
-Water bottle slot is fine for me, I don't use it as much other then buying a bottled drink

Cons
-It is quite heavy on it's own
-Wished the top handle was on the laptop side of the zipper. I'm not sure why but I naturally reach for that area which makes me miss the top handle all the time
-The zippers were annoying and stiff, but it got better. Still annoying but I accept it for it's durability and protection

So now I have the AER travel 3 small x-pac, rework 20L backpack (this was the one that felt small and tight with stuff), rework 6l sling v1.

Hi I'm just a 19 yo and I really need a laptop bag for internship but I don't have much money. I just want it to look good and be a little sturdy. Please help budget: 1500 indian rupees

Has anyone else got a shipping notification? Surprised its coming ahead of time

New 14 and 16 messengers from Bellroy.

Can you use the Bellroy Venture Sling 2.5L on your waist/hip as a fanny pack?

Need some help for picking a bag for work (and potential for hiking?)

Here is some of my needs

1. I hate the bag looks like a laptop bag

2. I need to fit a 16 inch Macbook pro in there

3. Lunch box

4. Some gym changing cloths, I do bouldering and I carry my chalk bag and my shoes in a drawstring bag to prevent the dirty chalk.

I am currently really digging to the Mystery Ranch 2 Day but not entirely sure cuz it looks a bit thick from the pictures and I kinda worry if I carry light, my stuff might wobble in there. But I really like their 3 Way Zip and a small top porch for smaller stuff like badge and charging cables.

I live in the UK so options might limited based on the region

Hi! I’m new to CTactical. Just purchased a CT14+ which I plan to use as a daily driver. I’m looking for something a little heftier for travel though. I currently use a YETI Crossroads 27L and an Evergoods CTB35. The CTB35 isn’t particularly comfy for me (larger frame), but I love the pockets. The Crossroads has worked well for me, but I hate the internal water bottle pockets. I’m waffling back and forth between getting the 21+ Kemular or the 26+. Not crazy about the single front pocket on the 26+ as I really like the split pockets on the 21+. My hang up with the 21+ is whether or not it’s redundant since I have the 14+. Any advice would be appreciated.

TLDR: I’m indecisive and impulse purchasing only further fuels that. 21+ Kemular or 26+?

Hi All,

Looking to get the go pack 2 as my next travel/weekend/day out bag for when a sling is not big enough.

Does anyone know when these will be back in stock?

Are planning to release a Go Pack 3?

It’s been out of stock on the Aer Uk site for several weeks with no news of a restock!

Thanks,

Lee

Edit: thanks for the comments London Undercover and Apple only have it Black I wanted the green as work bag is black. I cant find the one on vinted must have sold.

I’ve been getting into daily hikes and light trail running with my dog lately. I’ve got a 22L that’s great in the winter but is just too much for the hotter parts of the year. I carry water and snacks for us both as well as sometimes a sun hoodie and some small edc stuff. I’m looking at something along the lines of the Gossamer Gear Cima 15, the Gregory Nano 16, and the Rab Nitron 12. I dig the Gregory but I’m looking for zips not cinch. Rab feels like closest for what I’m doing but I keep reading about quality issues. Gossamer Cima looks close, too, but no hip belt and expensive.

Anyone have any feedback on these or options for alternatives along these lines? Thanks!