{"id":841,"date":"2025-07-31T17:00:00","date_gmt":"2025-07-31T13:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.actutech.app\/the-verges-favorite-backpacks-totes-and-other-bags-for-2025\/"},"modified":"2025-07-31T17:00:00","modified_gmt":"2025-07-31T13:00:00","slug":"the-verges-favorite-backpacks-totes-and-other-bags-for-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.actutech.app\/en\/the-verges-favorite-backpacks-totes-and-other-bags-for-2025\/","title":{"rendered":"The Verge\u2019s favorite backpacks, totes, and other bags for 2025"},"content":{"rendered":"<figure>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" data-caption=\"\" data-portal-copyright=\"Image: Tom Bihn\" data-has-syndication-rights=\"1\" src=\"https:\/\/platform.theverge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/07\/Screenshot-2025-07-30-at-11.16.12%E2%80%AFAM.png?quality=90&amp;strip=all&amp;crop=0,0,100,100\" \/><figcaption>\n\t\t<\/figcaption><\/p><\/figure>\n<p class=\"has-text-align-none\"><em>About two years ago, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theverge.com\/23809717\/backpack-bag-sling-favorite-laptop-phone-tech-fanny-pack\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">we ran an article<\/a> in which <\/em>Verge<em> staffers talked about their favorite backpacks and other bags. It\u2019s time for a new one, and so we asked the staff to tell us about their favorite travel packs, day-to-day bags, and other ways to carry stuff around. Here\u2019s what they told us.<\/em><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Backpacks<\/h2>\n<div class=\"product-block\">\n<h3>Tom Bihn Synik 30<\/h3>\n<figure class=\"product-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/platform.theverge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/07\/Screenshot-2025-07-29-at-3.25.37%E2%80%AFPM.png?w=300\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium\" alt=\"Blue backpack with somebody putting a water jug inside the middle pocket\" \/><\/figure>\n<h3>Where to Buy:<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tombihn.com\/products\/synik-30\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> $345 at <strong>Tom Bihn<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"has-text-align-none\">I like to travel light, but as a dad, that\u2019s almost impossible. I bought a Tom Bihn Synik 30 a few years ago and found that there\u2019s a reason it\u2019s on almost every backpack list you\u2019ll find. (Any serious one, that is.) It holds everything I need for a day out with the kids or a weekend traveling\u2026 or longer if I travel light. Tom Bihn bags are known for their high-quality materials \u2014 mine still looks brand-new after about six years \u2014 and the Synik 30 has a ton of pockets for storing anything from a change of clothes to a small first-aid kit or whatever else dads carry. I also love that there\u2019s a water bottle pocket right in the front-center of the bag, that the large main pocket has straps to buckle down clothes for a weekend trip, and that it has a dedicated laptop sleeve.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p class=\"has-text-align-none\">I could keep going on about all the clip-on caches you could buy, the super-comfortable straps, and more. There are 26-liter and 22-liter sizes too if you don\u2019t need as much space. <em>\u2014 Todd Haselton, deputy editor<\/em><\/p>\n<p class=\"has-text-align-none\">Just to tag onto Todd\u2019s writeup, I was gonna recommend <em>my<\/em> Tom Bihn dad bag, which still looks good after almost 18 years, but it\u2019s so old they\u2019ve redesigned it twice since I got it. I wish it had a water bottle pocket, but it\u2019s in such great shape I can\u2019t justify replacing it just for that. That\u2019s the flipside of buy-it-for-life bags, I guess. Anyway, Tom Bihn makes a great dad backpack. <em>\u2014 Nathan Edwards, senior reviews editor<\/em><\/p>\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n<div class=\"product-block\">\n<h3>Lo &amp; Sons Rowledge backpack<\/h3>\n<figure class=\"product-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/platform.theverge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/07\/Screenshot-2025-07-29-at-4.35.13%E2%80%AFPM.png?w=300\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium\" alt=\"Woman walking down urban street holding backpack in one hand\" \/><\/figure>\n<h3>Where to Buy:<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.loandsons.com\/products\/the-rowledge-nylon-black-gold-camel\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> <strike>$485<\/strike> $339.5 at <strong>Lo &amp; Sons<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Lo-Sons-Rowledge-Convertible-Backpack\/dp\/B0D87LB5Y6?th=1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> $485 at <strong>Amazon<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"has-text-align-none\">My criteria for a good work backpack essentially includes: it\u2019s not a black hole, it\u2019s comfortable enough to carry everything I need for a full day out, and it still looks professional. The Lo &amp; Sons Rowledge backpack fits the bill.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p class=\"has-text-align-none\">This bag is comfortable to carry even when loaded up with my laptop, water bottle, and power bank. Its zippers are smooth and sturdy, the metal details and leather pocket give it a sleek look, and numerous organizing tools and pockets help me find anything I need quickly, even when I need to pull out all my electronics to go through a security line in order to enter a courthouse. Pro tip: Lo &amp; Sons occasionally has online warehouse sales during which I previously was able to score this bag for about $150. <em>\u2014 Lauren Feiner, senior policy reporter<\/em><\/p>\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n<div class=\"product-block\">\n<h3>Killstar Vamped Up Backpack<\/h3>\n<figure class=\"product-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"201\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/platform.theverge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/07\/Screenshot-2025-07-29-at-2.48.05%E2%80%AFPM.png?w=201\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium\" alt=\"Hand holding handbag in the shape of a bat with its wings folded\" \/><\/figure>\n<h3>Where to Buy:<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/us.killstar.com\/collections\/all-bags-wallets\/products\/vamped-up-backpack\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> $70 at <strong>Killstar<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"has-text-align-none\">NANANANANANANANA BAT BAG!!<\/p>\n<p class=\"has-text-align-none\">Childish whimsy aside, Killstar has a decent selection of bags and purses to suit those with alternative fashion tastes, and this Vamped Up backpack is one of my favorites. It can\u2019t fit devices like laptops or larger tablets through the zipper, but it\u2019s plenty roomy enough for phones, wallets, e-readers, and a good handful of pocket-sized essentials. That back-facing zipper placement makes it tricky to steal from, and I find the rubber-like bat design on the front is pretty effective at keeping all the contents dry when rain hits. I\u2019ve linked to the black version, but I own it in a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.co.uk\/Killstar-Nightly-Bite-Backpack-Size\/dp\/B0D6BSD4QW\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">striking red color<\/a> that gets me hounded with cheerful compliments every time I wear it. \u2014 <em>Jess Weatherbed, news writer<\/em><\/p>\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Slings and totes<\/h2>\n<div class=\"product-block\">\n<h3>Alpaka Flow Satchel (2L)<\/h3>\n<figure class=\"product-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"256\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/platform.theverge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/07\/Screenshot-2025-07-29-at-4.43.45%E2%80%AFPM.png?w=256\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium\" alt=\"Person putting phone into black slink that also has a water bottle and several pockets\" \/><\/figure>\n<h3>Where to Buy:<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/alpakagear.com\/products\/flow-satchel-2l\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> $89 at <strong>Alpaka<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"has-text-align-none\">For the past year I haven\u2019t left the house without <a href=\"https:\/\/alpakagear.com\/products\/flight-sling\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Alpaka\u2019s 2L Flight Sling<\/a> bag, which is spacious enough to hold a couple of phones, earbuds, keys, and other everyday carry items I don\u2019t want weighing down my pockets. But for a recent trip to British Columbia I wanted something similarly sized that could also hold a water bottle, so I opted for <a href=\"https:\/\/alpakagear.com\/products\/flow-satchel-2l?_pos=2&amp;_sid=631733c62&amp;_ss=r\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Alpaka\u2019s 2L Flow Satchel<\/a> that was recently <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kickstarter.com\/projects\/alpaka\/flow-satchel\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">successfully Kickstarted<\/a>. It has a similar internal capacity as the Flight Sling but with an extra zippered pocket on the back that ended up being useful for safely stashing my passport, and an expandable sleeve on the side that was large enough to hold the Owala water bottle I was traveling with. The sling is also water-resistant with sealed zippers, which was particularly appreciated during an early morning whale-watching trip, as the morning fog left the outside of the bag soaked but the inside completely dry. \u2014 <em>Andrew Liszewski, senior reporter<\/em><\/p>\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n<div class=\"product-block\">\n<h3>Peak Design Outdoor Sling<\/h3>\n<figure class=\"product-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/platform.theverge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/07\/Screenshot-2025-07-29-at-4.51.11%E2%80%AFPM.png?w=300\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium\" alt=\"Person with camera looking out at landscape with sling across their back.\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"has-text-align-none\">This is a recycled recommendation, because I only heard about Peak Design\u2019s Outdoor Sling when I read my colleague Thomas Ricker\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theverge.com\/news\/641246\/quick-review-of-peak-designs-outdoor-sling\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">mini review of it<\/a>. I\u2019d had my eye on the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.peakdesign.com\/products\/everyday-sling\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Everyday Sling<\/a> for a while, but even the 3L model felt too bulky (and too expensive) for me.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p class=\"has-text-align-none\">The 2L Outdoor version is exactly what I wanted: compact and collapsible, lightweight, and compartmented enough to carry a bunch of stuff in. It\u2019s perfect for carting around my sunglasses, sunscreen, and an umbrella when I\u2019m out at a festival or on vacation; it can also take my phone, wallet, and keys if I want to keep my pockets clear day to day. This isn\u2019t the bag for carrying a camera or replacing your backpack, but for bits and bobs, I don\u2019t think you\u2019ll do much better.<em> \u2014 Dominic Preston, news editor<\/em><\/p>\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n<div class=\"product-block\">\n<h3>Telfar Medium Shopping Bag<\/h3>\n<figure class=\"product-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"300\" height=\"298\" src=\"https:\/\/platform.theverge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/07\/Screenshot-2025-07-30-at-12.00.05%E2%80%AFPM.png?w=300\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium\" alt=\"Black square. bag with shoulder straps\" \/><\/figure>\n<h3>Where to Buy:<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/telfar.net\/products\/medium-shopping-bag-corned-beef\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> $202 at <strong>Telfar<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"has-text-align-none\">Having lived in New York for nearly 10 years, I\u2019ve been on the hunt the entire time for black work- and travel-friendly totes that look sleek and professional but are still stylish and cool for the everyday. The most important part, though, isn\u2019t the look \u2014 it\u2019s the strength of the straps and the durability of the bag. I feel like I can confidently state that there is no bag with stronger straps than the Telfar \u2014 they\u2019re thick, they\u2019re woven into the bag itself, and they can handle everything I tote around with me in New York from sunup to way after sundown. My work bags usually last two years max, and so far, this one has lasted more than five, with no signs of failing on me anytime soon. And that\u2019s with me using it every day for work and as my travel personal item, complete with my work laptop, gym clothes, and everything else I need every day! (Note: as of this writing, they were out of the black bag, but it does come in several other colors.) <em> \u2014 Hayden Field, senior AI reporter<\/em><\/p>\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n<div class=\"product-block\">\n<h3>Levenger New York Public Library Delivery Tote Bag<\/h3>\n<figure class=\"product-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/platform.theverge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/07\/AM3900_NEW_YORK_PUBLIC_LIBRARY_BAG_0222_e1_web_1600x.jpg?w=300\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium\" alt=\"Large beige tote bag filled with books with shelves in the background.\" \/><\/figure>\n<h3>Where to Buy:<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.levenger.com\/collections\/all\/products\/new-york-public-library-delivery-tote-bag?variant=42485684895893\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> $69.5 at <strong>Levenger<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"has-text-align-none\">About a year ago, a friend gifted me a lovely photograph that she had taken and framed herself. Because it was so large, she delivered it in a huge canvas tote bag and announced that I could keep the bag as well. And while I appreciated the photo, I think I loved the bag even more! Levenger\u2019s Delivery Tote Bag is extraordinarily deep \u2014 22.25 inches \u2014 and 15 inches wide, and can hold up to 50 pounds of books, laundry, tech accessories, or anything else you need to store and\/or schlep around. No, this is not something for a quick trip to the grocery store, but if you need to transport a largish load, it\u2019s really useful. For example, my partner and I have been downsizing, and I found it perfect for carrying loads of our used books to a local charity.<\/p>\n<p class=\"has-text-align-none\">Levenger sells it with three different attributions: the New York Public Library, the Boston Public Library, or the National Book Foundation. According to Levenger\u2019s site, each of these institutions receives royalties based on sales. And each bag has a quote printed on the inside. The New York version (which is what I have) offers this from Daniel Webster: \u201cOn the diffusion of education among the people rest the preservation and perpetuation of our free institutions.\u201d Which is incredibly apt in these troubled times. <em>\u2014 Barbara Krasnoff, reviews editor<\/em><\/p>\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n<div class=\"product-block\">\n<h3>Genki Saya Carry<\/h3>\n<figure class=\"product-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/platform.theverge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/07\/Screenshot-2025-07-30-at-8.50.17%E2%80%AFAM.png?w=300\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium\" alt=\"Green bag with zippered compartment\" \/><\/figure>\n<h3>Where to Buy:<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.genkithings.com\/products\/saya-carry-copy\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> $109.99 at <strong>Genki<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"product-block\">\n<h3>Mechanism Inventory Sling Bag<\/h3>\n<figure class=\"product-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/platform.theverge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/07\/Screenshot-2025-07-30-at-8.56.48%E2%80%AFAM.png?w=300\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium\" alt=\"Person wearing tan sling bag and taking game controller out of it.\" \/><\/figure>\n<h3>Where to Buy:<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/getmechanism.com\/products\/inventory-sling-bag\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> $79 at <strong>Mechanism<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"has-text-align-none\">You have a gaming handheld, and you\u2019re wondering, \u201cWhat if I had an awesome protective sling properly designed for it?\u201d For months, I\u2019ve been testing the Mechanism Inventory against the Genki Saya Carry to try to answer that question. Both make me happy for different reasons!<\/p>\n<p class=\"has-text-align-none\">Despite costing less at just $79, the Mechanism oozes quality and is so thoughtful about protecting the handheld itself. The waxed canvas outer is soft yet structurally quite rigid; you drop your handheld into a delightful (and optionally removable) \u201cfoam taco\u201d inside that protects the screen and joysticks. When it\u2019s fully closed, the whole case feels almost pillow-like, to the point I could drop it without fear for my handheld. The strap is reassuringly thick, the zippers are smooth, and the secondary pocket\u2019s big enough for an entire original Switch alongside your Steam Deck, or a beefy external battery. And it has a couple of Mechanism mounting points for that whole ecosystem of accessories.<\/p>\n<p class=\"has-text-align-none\">The Genki doesn\u2019t feel quite as well made and doesn\u2019t protect the handheld as much, but it\u2019s less bulky and more formfitting. It expands to fit all sorts of objects (including larger handhelds like the MSI Claw 8), then cleverly cinches down to hold smaller stuff without it rattling around. Lots of little pockets for my Game Boy cartridges, chargers, keys, you name it. It has fancy buckles that are a joy to play with, including a self-closing magnetic Fidlock strap that can keep your handheld from falling out with the zipper open, so you don\u2019t need to fully zip and unzip every time you move locations.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p class=\"has-text-align-none\">For an EDC (everyday carry) bag for all my gadgets that\u2019ll also sometimes hold a 7- or 8-inch handheld, I\u2019d pick Genki. For a dedicated handheld bag for 7-inch handhelds, it\u2019s Mechanism all the way. <em>\u2014 Sean Hollister, senior editor<\/em><\/p>\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Travel bags<\/h2>\n<div class=\"product-block\">\n<h3>Two Wheel Gear Pannier Backpack Convertible 2.0 LITE<\/h3>\n<figure class=\"product-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"300\" height=\"201\" src=\"https:\/\/platform.theverge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/07\/Screenshot-2025-07-29-at-1.57.23%E2%80%AFPM.png?w=300\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium\" alt=\"back end of bicycle with backpack attached.\" \/><\/figure>\n<h3>Where to Buy:<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/twowheelgear.com\/products\/pannier-backpack-convertible-lite\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> <strike>$179<\/strike> $159 at <strong>Two Wheel Gear<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Two-Wheel-Gear-Convertible-Weatherproof\/dp\/B0BNDFPW6M?th=1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> $159 at <strong>Amazon<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"has-text-align-none\">When I got into cycling last year, I saw a bunch of people with fancy pannier bags and thought, \u201cI want in on that action.\u201d I was riding with a garden-variety backpack on my back, which is a nice way to ensure you arrive at your destination with your back covered in sweat. But I also wanted to be able to carry my bag on my back once I was off the bike. Nothing is more annoying than setting a bag down on the floor to take out your wallet (or phone) so you can pay for your coffee \u2014 and helplessly watching the bag flop over.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p class=\"has-text-align-none\">Turns out a company called Two Wheel Gear gets it. It makes a convertible bag with backpack straps you can stash in a pocket for pannier mode. Once you\u2019re off the bike, you snap the straps back together and wear it like a backpack. There\u2019s a laptop sleeve, plenty of pockets, and even a rain cover in its own compartment. Brilliant! <em>\u2014 Allison Johnson, senior reviewer<\/em><\/p>\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n<div class=\"product-block\">\n<h3>The Unemployed Philosophers Guild Cables &amp; Ports Zipper Bag<\/h3>\n<figure class=\"product-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/platform.theverge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/07\/zipper-bag.jpg?w=300\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium\" alt=\"Zipper bag with printed images of tech, opened to reveal various cables and other small items.\" \/><\/figure>\n<h3>Where to Buy:<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/philosophersguild.com\/collections\/canvas-zipper-pouches\/products\/ports-cables-zipper-bag\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> $17.95 at <strong>The Unemployed Philosophers Guild<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Unemployed-Philosophers-Guild-Cables-Ports\/dp\/B0DD1LSWQ3\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> $17 at <strong>Amazon<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"has-text-align-none\">I love all my children equally, and by children, I mean bags. I have maybe seven bags I cycle through regularly, ranging from the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.peakdesign.com\/products\/everyday-backpack\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Peak Design Everyday 15L<\/a> (which was featured in the last roundup) to my fancy <a href=\"https:\/\/us.anyahindmarch.com\/collections\/tote-bags\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Anya Hindmarch canvas tote<\/a> to my (then) $5 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.uniqlo.com\/us\/en\/products\/E481104-000\/00?colorDisplayCode=09\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">black Uniqlo half-moon bag<\/a>. But if we are talking about things that truly changed my life, it is zip-up pouches that store small items, from pens and electronics to contact lenses and Flonase, which I chuck inside my other bags. For what use is a pretty bag if all your loose items are just flying about willy-nilly? (And don\u2019t tell me that you\u2019re a perfect human who actually uses the built-in pen holder in your backpack. No one does that.)<\/p>\n<p class=\"has-text-align-none\">I\u2019ve accumulated multiple pouches over the years from various places, and they each contain highly specific items. (I even have one for my bobby pins and hair ties.) But this 9-inch canvas pouch from The Unemployed Philosophers Guild has become the home of my most essential items. It\u2019s well-constructed, big enough to hold multiple items \u2014 mine holds pens, business cards, a small external battery, two cables, and sunscreen \u2014 but is also flat enough to fit in most bags unobtrusively. (I also just learned it has a carabiner loop, which, game changer.) Plus, it comes in the most fun prints I\u2019ve seen from a bag company: mine is the Alchemy print, but there are over a dozen more, including a Shakespeare print, a Bob Ross print, a pasta shapes print, and for the TRUE tech enthusiast, a \u201ccables and ports\u201d print illustrating history\u2019s finest dongles. What more could you ask?\u00a0 \u2013 <em>Tina Nguyen, senior reporter<\/em><\/p>\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n<div class=\"product-block\">\n<h3>Timbuk2 Copilot Luggage Roller<\/h3>\n<figure class=\"product-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"300\" height=\"250\" src=\"https:\/\/platform.theverge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/07\/timbuk2.jpg?w=300\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium\" alt=\"\" \/><\/figure>\n<h3>Where to Buy:<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.timbuk2.com\/products\/544-copilot-luggage-roller\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> $229 at <strong>Timbuk2<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Timbuk2-544-Co-Pilot-Luggage-Roller\/dp\/B00E1O3L1G?th=1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> $229 at <strong>Amazon<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"has-text-align-none\">In 2017, I was gearing up for my first international flight to the UK and Barcelona to cover MWC, so I needed some luggage. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theverge.com\/2019\/12\/5\/20995453\/away-luggage-ceo-steph-korey-toxic-work-environment-travel-inclusion\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Away bags<\/a> were all the rage then, what with their minimalist design and built-in battery. So, I bought one \u2014 and hated it. The battery wasn\u2019t as powerful or convenient as I wanted it to be (the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theverge.com\/2017\/12\/7\/16746784\/smart-luggage-regulations-american-airlines-delta\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">FAA ended up banning<\/a> suitcases with non-removable batteries later that year), the tiny wheels were rickety on centuries-old streets, and its hard shell meant it left little room to expand in case I wanted to bring back souvenirs. It might have been a fine bag for some, but not for me.<\/p>\n<p class=\"has-text-align-none\">The moment I got home, I returned it, and bought the Timbuk 2 Copilot medium carry-on luggage. I landed on this model for one reason, really: it has two skateboard wheels that operate silently, whether I\u2019m strolling it down a bumpy sidewalk or through a flat airport terminal. I have a handful of bags in my life that I love for various reasons, but this one\u2019s special. I\u2019ve stuffed clothing and doodads into this bag for all of my life\u2019s biggest adventures so far, including my honeymoon to Japan and South Korea, my travels to India and the Netherlands, and numerous domestic trips. When I retire it someday (it has some scrapes, but still works perfectly), I imagine it\u2019ll be like paging through a passport, with its scars being like the stamps upon entry to and exit from places where I\u2019ve made so many memories. Then I\u2019ll aim to replace it with the exact same model. \u2014 <em>Cameron Faulkner, commerce editor<\/em><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Pants with huge pockets<\/h2>\n<div class=\"product-block\">\n<h3>Wrangler RIGGS Workwear Ripstop Ranger Cargo Short<\/h3>\n<figure class=\"product-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/platform.theverge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/07\/Screenshot-2025-07-30-at-9.05.45%E2%80%AFAM.png?w=225\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium\" alt=\"Bottom part of person wearing tan shorts\" \/><\/figure>\n<h3>Where to Buy:<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wrangler.com\/shop\/riggs-workwear-ripstop-rangerloden34-3W360LD%3A34.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> $39.99 at <strong>Wrangler<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/RIGGS-WORKWEAR-Wrangler-Carpenter-Short\/dp\/B008RVL666?ref_=ast_sto_dp&amp;th=1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> $24.95 at <strong>Amazon<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"has-text-align-none\">I\u2019m sort of kidding, but not really. Sometimes you have just enough stuff to carry that normal pockets won\u2019t suffice, but not enough to warrant a big tote bag or backpack. Women\u2019s clothing has notoriously small pockets, so this summer I\u2019ve embraced my inner dad \u2014 and I\u2019ve become fully cargo shorts-pilled. My go-to has been an old pair of men\u2019s Uniqlo cargo shorts, but anything with roomy pockets and belt loops to hook keys on will do. These <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wrangler.com\/shop\/riggs-workwear-ripstop-rangerloden34-3W360LD%3A34.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Wranglers<\/a> are nice, as are <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fjallraven.com\/us\/en-us\/men\/trousers\/shorts\/vidda-pro-lite-shorts-m\/?v=F86892::7323451089695\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">these from Fjallraven<\/a> for a sportier feel. I also love my pair of unisex <a href=\"https:\/\/bigbudpress.com\/products\/carpenter-jeans-dark-wash\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">carpenter jeans from Big Bud Press<\/a> for when it\u2019s cooler. I\u2019m thrilled any time I can go without carrying a bag. Nothing beats the feeling of being unencumbered. <em>\u2014 Mia Sato, senior reporter<\/em><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>About two years ago, we ran an article in which Verge staffers talked about their favorite backpacks and other bags. 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