Principally designed for commuting but capable of taking a lot more than the urban hustle in its stride, the Osprey Nebula is among the best bags of its type. It’s stuffed with padded slots and pouches for all your laptop, tablet and smartphone storage needs, yet capacious enough to hold up to 34l of gear for a day out on the trails.

Ensure your bag has a hip belt, especially if it’s on the larger side. A hip belt helps distribute the weight of your bag from your shoulders to your legs. It can be a lifesaver if you’re carrying bags over 40-litres! STOWABLE STRAPS: Stowing the straps when on the move can make a big difference to the lifespan of your bag. It helps to protect your belongings from being dragged about by careless baggage handlers and prevents them getting tangled with other people’s luggage. This bag has a lot of features that might take some time to figure out. It’s not the easiest bag to use right away due to all the features it has. Nate agrees, saying it’s “not the most intuitive bag out of the box (so many features means there is a learning curve)”. Modular strap attachment system: 4 side compression straps included, top and bottom vertical straps, optional helmet carrier and extra modular strapsBungee helmet tab, blinker light patch, ice axe loop and bungee holder, front-side pole carry bungee loops There’s an integrated rain cover to keep all your kit protected from the weather, a dedicated laptop compartment to keep your prized machine secure, and compression straps to hold everything in place whatever you find yourself doing. The compartments aren’t just huge, they’re also flawlessly organised. You get eight exterior zippers, with Gregory’s CustomGrip pullers, and two large angled holsters for water bottles.

For instance, it contains many internal compartments of different sizes, meaning there’s a space for everything – from your laptop and tablet computer (in padded sleeves) to A4-sized files, smartphone, and keys. With a sensibly-sized capacity of 40 liters and weight of just under 5.7lbs, there’s enough space for a night away from home. Comfortable and stable, intuitive and functional design, modular set-up, utilizes recycled materials MEN’S AND WOMEN’S MODELS: REI’s Recycled Travel Bag comes in both male and female models but don’t feel constrained by this. If one model fits you better than the other, go with it regardless of the sex printed on the label.. Having a range of models available means you’re more likely to find the perfect fit! WEATHER RESISTANT: The Adventure Bag features weather-resistant materials and a water repellent coating. This ensures your gear remains safe and dry if you’re travelling during the wet season, or just get caught out in an errant downpour!Unfortunately, there are only two size options for the Osprey Atmos AG. Although, Osprey also makes a women’s (or shorter frame) version, the Aura AG. What I Like For example, Pati from Pati’s Journey Within, who has used this bag for over a year to four different destinations, still finds it in good shape and working condition. As Pati put it, “ I can’t say the bag looks brand new after a year of traveling because it doesn’t. But nothing broke, nothing ripped, there are no holes, and the zippers are still perfect. This bag is a reliable powerhouse that will last forever. Now I understand why Osprey offers a lifetime warranty.” What we also like Concealed rain cover at the bottom, so you can still travel and adventure in all weather conditions For bigger bags, we recommend the Osprey Farpoint or Fairview 70 as well as the Gregory Tetrad 75. And finally, for sub-30-litre bags, you can’t beat the Cotopaxi Allpa 28 — especially if you opt for the Del Dia version! For this reason, you should stay away from hiking bags with an external frame. Instead, look for ones with a lightweight internal frame.