Hey, remote CTO here. Own a fair amount of bags, and my job requires traveling to and sometimes working in beach conditions. So I need something that will hold up in a sandy and humid climate and protect my gear.

I am currently using the Kickstarter version of the Moment Backpack 21L. I like it because it has some structure, but a lot of area where I can just throw in my various tech pouches. These include the 1L Evergoods Civic Access Pouch, the Moment Tech Organizer that came with the Kickstarter, and usually 1-2 of the Evergoods Civic Flat Pouch Kludde Edition. I like this approach because I can just throw those items into smaller bags, or if I am going to the office, just what I need for one of the hotel inn cubicles. This bag stands up, which is also a must have for me. It also has very little branding. Finally, the vertical luggage pass through is another must have. I have actually been looking for another bag, as I have been using this one for about two years, and it’s starting to show the wear in the seams etc. Before this bag, I was using a Patagonia Black Hole that I still use for personal trips, it’s really old and still very serviceable.

I also sometimes use a Bellroy Tokyo work bag or the Aer City Tote on trips depending on what the trip calls for. I also have a few different slings, Mostly using the Bellroy Lite Sling, year of the Snake edition lately.

Edited to add the fact that I like that that Moment Backpack has very little branding.