First, I’m really happy to see a onebag offshoot community happen here outside of Reddit!
Figured we should get this community going by posting what our go-to bags are. Why did you choose that bag? What do you like about it? Anything that could be improved? Any other bags you’re eyeing?
My current go-to bag is the Osprey Fairview 40. It’s incredibly comfortable and suits my body (I’m very petite) better than my previous bag, which was the RedOxx Sky Train. For me, the issue with the Sky Train was the lack of hip belt for heavier loads, especially when it was packed full (38L capacity). I also wasn’t too happy with the organization of the Sky Train either, I think I much prefer having one single compartment and relying on packing cubes.
I was so surprised how comfortable the Fairview was when fully loaded. It didn’t feel heavy at all. I guess that’s the benefit to having a pack that fits your torso length, along with a proper hip belt!
I got the Osprey Nebula 32 L this year, and after a successful one-bag holiday in Vancouver it’s more than proven itself to me. Just enough compartments to stay organized, but not so many that it’s overwhelming or that it cuts into usable capacity.
I started with a Nomatic travel backpack, got a Farpoint and now I am rocking a Synik 22L.
Nomatic: bells and whistles, but nothing else.
Farpoint: too large for EDC, but a great bag.
Synik: amazing bag, but I am maybe thinking it is too small for my needs.
I’d love to be able to get my belongings down to the ~20L range! I’m currently at 40L and trying to figure out what I can cut. Having two laptops doesn’t help…
Im not that extreme as a few of us in here are, but I would start out by throwing away the thought of having different outfits for different days. Also thinking about washing t-shirts/underwear in the sink greatly reduce the amount of pieces of clothing you have to pack. Another thing is layering. You just need a hardshlell jacket , even for winter, its just about being able to build up warmth with the underlying layers. For example; you could use the same thick sweater for the restaurant, as well as an undergarment. Two laptops comes with a lot of weight, but what is good, is that they are flat.
I’m not a full on one-bagger as I tend to have a bag and a personal item. I still love my Timbuktu Co-Pilot small - fits on every flight except occasionally Icelandair and those skateboard wheels have been fine on everything but loose sand.
I currently alternate between a Fjällräven Ulvö hippack large/4l (I’d like to try a medium) and an Ikea Värld 16l depending on if I need to carry a laptop.
Jansport “Right Pack.” Just the right size for my packing list. No extra straps or belts. No internal organization. Rain flaps over the zippers. Clean and simple and unremarkable.
The Evergoods MHP 3.5L has quickly become my go-to everyday bag. I choose it because I like my pockets empty, prefer hip packs and wanted it to fit a water bottle and something extra to wear. I haven’t had the bag for very long, but so far it does not disappoint. Well made and I like most of the design choices they made. It’s very comfortable to carry, for me.
Not remotely lightweight but my goruck GR1 has been my best bag purchase ever. Decent organization and access, solid laptop protection and so rugged you just don’t have to worry about it