Everlane Reverse Denim Collection
While new to the game, the folks at Everlane know a thing or two about making great bags. Now they're taking a totally new approach to classic carryalls with the Everlane Reverse Denim Collection ($30-$95). They've combined two fabrics normally relegated to pants into one sturdy, stylish material. By turning denim inside out and fusing it with khaki twill, they created great-looking, waterproof weekenders, backpacks, totes and dopp kits that won't blow your travel budget. Stitched leather accents and straps finish out these rugged accessories that you won't want to leave home without.
Bootlegger Modular Pack System
When is a backpack not a backpack? When it's part of the Bootlegger Modular Pack System ($190). This new series of bags is based on a single Triple-Tamp Suspension back panel that connects to each of the bags and provides the shoulder straps, while also allowing for instant adjustment of the fit, moving the bag closer or farther away from your back depending on the conditions. The full set includes the suspension, a hydration pack, a normal day pack, and a dry pack and should ship this summer; other combinations that only include the suspension and one or two of the bags are also available. But where's the point in that?
Tessel Jet Pack Backpack
Most backpacks are designed purely to hold stuff. The Tessel Jet Pack Backpack ($60) is designed to do that too, we suppose, but also instill a child-like sense of discovery. It aims to do so via its back, which is inspired by geometric building blocks and encourages you to play with the interlocking triangles. Other features include a small outer pocket for phones, wallets, and such, and a main interior with a faux fur-lined laptop compartment, an integrated iPad sleeve, and slots for pens and pencils.
Topo Designs Mountain Briefcase
Get all the utility of a traditional briefcase with none of the pretentiousness by carrying a Topo Designs Mountain Briefcase ($150). Available in three different colorways of 1000d Cordura, this everyday carry is cleverly designed to be carried like a traditional brief, over the shoulder with a strap, or like a backpack. In addition, it offers a padded laptop sleeve with a Velcro closure, a large main compartment, a zippered interior storage pocket, an open notebook pocket, pen slots, another zippered pocket on the exterior, and two bottom cinch straps for holding jackets, umbrellas, or other goods.
Timberland Earthkeepers Casco Bay Canvas Shoe
Prepare for casual summer days with Timberland's® Earthkeepers® Casco Bay Canvas Shoe. These lightweight, laid-back kicks will add a stylish pop of color to any no-sock, warm-weather look. Choose either a fun slip-on style or the one-eye moccasin style, with a choice of four colorways ranging from blueberry to poppy. See the entire collection here.
Chrome Niko Camera Pack
Pack everything you need for a full day of shooting with the Chrome Niko Camera Pack ($180). This rugged, unassuming bag features a waterproof denier outer shell, a tarpaulin liner, a customizable interior compartment for lenses and flashes, a padded laptop compartment that'll hold anything up to a 15" MacBook Pro, a quick-access compartment for essential gear, Velcro straps on the front for a tripod or skateboard, and plenty of pockets for cables, memory cards, and other miscellaneous gear.
Tumi Tegra-Lite Bulletproof Briefcase
If you're carrying important cargo — and by important, we mean "people might kill me for it" important — protect it (and yourself) with the Tumi Tegra-Lite Bulletproof Briefcase ($6,000). This limited edition attaché case is made using 65 layers of advanced Tegris polypropylene thermoplastic composite to provide durability and impact resistance while maintaining a light weight. Inside, you'll find vachetta leather trim, an iPad pocket, a file divider, accessory pockets, a false bottom to conceal items of the highest value, and — of course — a handcuff attachment.
New Era Rucksack
While it's perfectly capable of carrying a whole bag ful of caps, the New Era Rucksack ($85) is thankfully designed to do more than just that. Alongside the obligatory, detachable Cap Protector is a top load pocket, a laptop compartment, contoured shoulder straps, a reinforced base, and a cinch-closure main compartment with water-resistant lining. It also comes in cap-matching colors, assuming the cap you're wearing in black, blue, grey, or red.
Jack Spade Swedish M90 Camo Bags
Add a bit of military flair to your day with these Jack Spade Swedish M90 Camo Bags ($165-$300). Made from super-rugged Cordura, they feature a Swedish Army splinter camouflage pattern, custom Jack Spade hardware, and black or orange highlights. Other features include natural canvas lining, Waxwear trim, reinforced bottoms, and removable straps.
Goruck Kit Bags
Inspired by the military-issued bag given to all paratroopers on airborne operations, these Goruck Kit Bags ($200-$250) should be more than capable of handling your gear on your next trip. Built with highly water-resistant materials each of the two available sizes — the 57L CIVVY and the 84L MIL — features a small internal pocket next to the main zipper for holding smaller valuables, an external open pocket at the end of the bag for easy access to newspapers, books, and snacks, and the MOLLE webbing system to allow for customizability. Available in black, sand, or camo.
Brooks Piccadilly Knapsack
Whether or not you ride a bicycle, you can appreciate the low profile design of the Brooks Piccadilly Knapsack (€290; roughly $375). Made from high-quality, vegetable-tanned leather, it features a simple single top flap design, a removable inner pocket for smaller items, and comfy canvas straps. Available in black, mustard, olive green, and our favorite, mandarin.
Chrome Pawn Rolltop Pack
Keep your everyday goods dry inside the Chrome Pawn Rolltop Pack ($170). Constructed of weatherproof 1000 denier Cordura with an 1800 denier military-grade tarpaulin liner, if features a rolltop closure that accommodates a wide range of load sizes, dual waterproof compartments, external pockets with stainless steel hardware, mounting loops for things like carabiners or bike lights, and ergonomic shoulder straps. Note: also works great as an unassuming cooler.
Barbour x Jack Spade Bags
Get your gear safely from point A to point B with these Barbour x Jack Spade Bags ($250-$500). A collaboration between the Manhattan-based haberdasher and the legendary British outdoor clothing maker, these bags feature stylish utilitarian designs, and are made form the same waxed canvas material as Barbour's outerwear, enhanced by details like Italian leather straps and handles and custom brass hardware. Available in messenger, travelall, coal bag, and briefcase styles.
