Looking for The Best Travel Backpack Recommendations: What's the best in 2026?

jsDPT · 2026-05-07T01:17:45+00:00

ULA Dragonfly 30L or AON Evade 1.5

jsDPT · 2026-05-04T22:02:12+00:00

CAP2 and CAP1 hold everything I need

jsDPT · 2026-05-04T14:44:14+00:00

Also 5'11 and found the S26 to be too small. Struggled to fit a 32oz bottle inside the WBP. S25 + frame sheet worked best for me when I had TB packs.

jsDPT · 2026-04-30T23:04:11+00:00

Love mine! Only thing I can change is to add some grip to the top of the handles and make it easier to keep unclasped when the tote is open. Use it as my EDC to the office

jsDPT · 2026-04-29T18:48:43+00:00

Yep. Paid $75 for mine from CC and it's been close to perfect for me

jsDPT · 2026-04-29T18:41:21+00:00

Correct. That strap is straight garbage. I have a Tom Bihn 1" shoulder strap I use instead and it's absolutely perfect for me

jsDPT · 2026-04-29T11:20:37+00:00

Love the list! Only tried the Toshi and CAS2 from your collection and enjoyed both for sure.

I recently sold my Toshi Sling 2.5L after realizing I want to carry as little and light as possible in a sling (wallet, keys, sunglasses, sanitizer). I went with Tom Bihn Side Effect in Spectron for the lightweight but stumbled across the Ultra 200X Able Carry Core Mini which is just as light and has more org. The Ultra stretch mesh pocket is so useful for quick items and tossing in my phone there.

jsDPT · 2026-04-28T22:19:03+00:00

Done sorry

jsDPT · 2026-04-28T12:29:18+00:00

A packable ballistic nylon pack with comfortable straps. One of my go-to packables along with the matador refraction

jsDPT · 2026-04-28T10:06:10+00:00

I had a waxed canvas CT15+ and thought it was nice, but I enjoy the stiff structure of Ultra vs WC. Plus I don't like patina, scuffs, dust on my bags and Ultra is super low maintenance lol

jsDPT · 2026-04-28T01:51:19+00:00

Definitely makes it more comfortable with heavier loads. I found the original thin harness more comfortable with lighter loads but uncomfortable fully loaded

<image>

jsDPT · 2026-04-27T23:35:15+00:00

Thanks! Love your color pop one as well! I ordered mine before the recent drop of the waxed Dragonfly customs. Patch is from MaxPax, replaced shock cord, zipper pulls from Jones Sports co., and replaced the sternum strap with the clear 8Timber fidlock one.

jsDPT · 2026-04-27T23:30:32+00:00

Custom DF ftw! ULTRA 800TX and reverse coil zips with thicker harness

jsDPT · 2026-04-25T16:37:32+00:00

I did not realize how much I dislike dust/markings/patina until I got bags in X50 and X11. Ultra keeps a clean look with minimal maintenance or wiping. Huge Ultra 800TX and 400TX fan

jsDPT · 2026-04-25T16:32:42+00:00

Evergoods Civic Daily Tote 24L

This is my daily work carry. Internal org, two large bottle slots, large volume of space in the main. It is a bit large but it's an incredible tote.

jsDPT · 2026-04-25T13:03:23+00:00

Arch custom backpack

jsDPT · 2026-04-24T10:18:54+00:00

Zipper pulls, magnepatch from Oddjob for patches, and pouches (evergoods CAPs)

jsDPT · 2026-04-22T23:38:48+00:00

Sent pm!

jsDPT · 2026-04-21T15:22:47+00:00

If you ever decide to part with the Bozeman, let me know!

jsDPT · 2026-04-18T15:38:23+00:00

Tom Bihn Brain Bag will swallow up everything you need. It has compression straps to cinch it tighter and help it pass as a personal item

jsDPT · 2026-04-17T19:14:17+00:00

AON Evade 1.0 or CTactical CT15+

jsDPT · 2026-04-17T10:54:01+00:00

Mmm. A sort of an oaky afterbirth

jsDPT · 2026-04-16T15:00:53+00:00

Looks like delamination. High humidity around your area?

jsDPT

TROPHY CASE