I love my goruck GR1. I've used it for my daily commute, weeklong traveling, and backpacking. It's so versatile.

I recently got this leather messenger bag from Madewell. It's really well made, fits my 13" MBP, notebooks and iPad perfectly, and has pockets for everything I need.

Best bag I've ever owned.

I'm currently rocking this baby for both my daily bag as well as my extremely nice travel bag!

Minaal Bag <3

Cheap black NIKE backpack.

Holds stuff.

I switch between my Saddleback briefcase and Chrome Bravo. I love the build quality of the Saddleback, but it can get a little heavy at times. Both fit everything I need on a daily basis (over-the-ear-headphones, jacket, sketchbook, camera, 15" mbp)

I switched from a messenger bag to a Topo Daypack backpack last year, because I bike a lot. I researched a lot of backpacks and decided to buy this one. I absolutely love it. It has everything in a backpack that I need. It can contain a lot of stuff, without ever looking too bulky.

It took me a while to find a simple leather messenger bag that could fit my 15" Pro that wasn't massive. It's been a year and I still love it.

http://usa.roots.com/ModernSatchelTribeLeather/MensMediumLeatherBags//18050252,default,pd.html?cgid=leatherMessengersAndBriefcases&selectedColor=024

I've been using the Mission Workshop Rambler since 2011 (same bag still looks new!!).

It's small when I want it to be, huge when I need that. Waterproof in the rain and breathable / lightweight. Looks good when I'm dressed down or up. I got it because sometimes I bring DSLR (now RX1) camera gear and need to upsize my pack and didn't want to have multiple bags.

I often search for what would be "better" but haven't found anything yet. Perhaps the GoRuck is better because you can open and see the entire contents vs dropping into the cavern of stuff but I keep my stuff-sacks minimal and tidy.

Andrew's article on the Côte&Ciel Isar Rucksack has me curious, but I need to see a bag before I commit to that sort of cash ($200+) and there aren't many stores that have these even in LA?!

In fact my wife 'made' me craigslist my bag collection to get this Mission Workshop one at $265. It was smart though, I bought better/less and got rid of stuff I didn't need or use.

I have a waxed rucksack from Stone & Cloth and I love it. It's beautiful. Doesn't look like the color I have is still available waxed, but plenty of great options.

http://www.stoneandcloth.com/collections/all

I have a Herschel Caliber 25, which has all the pockets I need. However, if I‘d have to look for a new one, I definitely would consider the Minaal Carry-on.

Herschel Caliber 25

Minaal Carry-on

I've had this for a while now. I have no complaints http://boconi.com/collections/laptop-bags/products/leon-slim-mailbag-messenger-camel

GORUCK Radio Ruck

Almost waterproof, impossible to destroy, looks awesome, and fits all of my stuff. Wasn't cheap, but it was worth it.

I've got one of these from Mission Workshop: http://missionworkshop.com/products/bags/messenger/roll_top/medium_rummy.php

And it's absolutely terrific. Love that it's lightweight, able to hold a ton of stuff if necessary, and waterproof.

Right now, rocking this guy daily: http://www.zappos.com/images/z/2/0/4/3/5/4/2043543-p-MULTIVIEW.jpg

But looking to get this guy soon: http://www.coteetciel.com/en-US/rhine-new-flat-backpack-black

I have a Tessel Jet Pack – http://www.tesselsupply.com/jet-pack/

I love it.

I rock a Sandqvist Mats: See it here

...or a Herschel Little America Backpack depending on wether I'm going to the gym that day: See it here

Saint Laurent Classic Hunter backpack

Keeps me motivated!

I've used the Ogio Newt 15 Laptop Backpack for a couple of years now, carting it to work every single day - and it still looks like I just bought it yesterday. Heavy duty as all hell, small for its size, and has compartments for everything such as sketchbooks, pens, earbuds, keys, wallet, sunglasses, iPods, etc..

Louis Vuitton Keepall 55 in Damier Graphite. I love this bag. It's my gym bag, my computer bag, and my travel bag. It's been with me to Mexico, Canada, and all across the US. I've had it for 3 years and it looks like I bought it last week.

Incase backpack

http://goincase.com/shop/incase-icon-pack

When I first moved to San Francisco about 4 years ago I also had a shoulder bag that was KILLING my back and shoulders. I grabbed a Crumpler NHill and I still have the same bag and its great. Highly recommended and a lifetime warranty.

http://www.gearculture.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/crumpler-nhill-heist11.jpg

Im very happy with my Timbuk2 Q Laptop Backpack

http://www.timbuk2.com/q-laptop-backpack/396.html?dwvar_396_size=7&dwvar_396_color=1255#/dwvar_396-3-1255_size=7&dwvar_396-3-1255_color=2001

I picked this up 2 months back and it quickly became the best bag I've ever owned. Light, and comfy but has enough room to carry groceries on the ride home from work. Best bag ever, and it looks awesome to boot.

http://www.coteetciel.com/en-CA/backpacks/nile-rucksack-obsidian

I'm in love with my Dsptch Daypack.

Topo Daypack: http://topodesigns.com/collection/daypack/

When bringing my camera gear I use my Flipside 400 AW Camera bag. Even a Macbook Air fits nicely

http://store.lowepro.com/flipside-400-aw

When I only need my Macbook Air I go stylish with Swedish Sandqvist Robin.

http://www.sandqvist.net/sv/sandqvist-robin-brun.html?grp=2217165

When I don't need my laptop:

http://www.skates.co.uk/images/ac_product_images/product_image_data/resizeandpad:900:900/9643.jpg

When I need my laptop:

http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51m80VX8JwL.jpg

Really want to upgrade my laptop bag though...

http://rawrowshop.com/web/product/R%20BAG%201%20detail_630_GRAY.jpg

Been carrying this waxed canvas bag daily

It's not quite a backpack but for daily to/from the office I use a Patagonia Half Mass I've had for a few years now. If you just need to bring your laptop somewhere but don't want to haul the entire bag with you, you can jettison the laptop compartment by removing the three clips inside, which doubles as a nice padded pouch for your computer. On average I'm transporting my 13" MacBook, sketch book, headphones, and iPad Mini with room to spare.

Depending on the gear I need to carry, I switch between the:

ONA Union Street

Store

and the

Incase Slim BackpackAmazon

The ONA can hold an Mac Book Air or MBP, large camera body and lenses and more. (I have carried a 5dmkII and 3 lenses, and sometimes a Fuji XPro1, film camera and polaroid camera)

The Slim bag can hold a rMBP, ipad, notebook, and a GoPro, Fuji or other compact camera.

My dailies

T-Level Infinity Roll Top -hands down my favorite. roll top for decent weather proofing. ventilated back. side zip entry to the main chamber, side zip to a separate compartment where I stash a lot of valuables that I don't want in the main compartment. External bellow pocket + a weird pocket that's on a flap. It's a little big for 'carry on' and barely fits under airline seats, but it's still my go-to travel bag and can pack about a week of clothes + my laptop.

Freight Medium -still going strong after 7 years of beating it up, filling it to the brim with groceries, racing alleycats, hauling carpets/large things I find and it's still part of my daily commuter setup. Here it is filled with about 100 t-shirts that I screen printed back in the day. I think the bag is about 2800 cu inches... it's nice for fitting everything but I've definitely overloaded it at times.

I ordered this one couple weeks ago. Really in love with it :) You can find different options here: http://www.hardgraft.com/collections/bags-travel/laptopbag

Definitely a fan of Everlane's Snap Backpack! Use it every day... sometimes even when I don't need to.

https://www.everlane.com/collections/mens-backpacks

Referral link... https://www.everlane.com/n/2nwbrz

This backpack is amazing. Slim, durable, comfortable.

Nau Motil Pack

can't go past crumpler. Impossible to kill.

I have one of these (an older version) for laptop:

http://www.crumpler.com/au/messenger/considerable-embarrassment

one of these for cycling:

http://www.crumpler.com/au/backpacks/yee-ross

and one of the larger ones for travel.

This is my favorite company for messenger bags, I've had mine for at least 5 years now : http://seagullbags.com/site/index.php?route=product/product&product_id=52

I have the one linked, it's great.

I'm still usign the same one that I got from a friend when I bought my MBP. A cheap and incredibly good Belkin Swift:

I've gone from Europe and North America with this, http://www.thenorthface.com/catalog/sc-gear/ion-20-pack.html

I've carried a ton of camera gear and my laptop and a change of clothes, and first aid kit, and a rain jacket. I'm constantly surprised how much i can fit in 20L, but it is super small and really nice to carry. The Hip strap stows away really well too.

This is my bag:

Hey, I got one of the thicker 9p ones, not those cheapo 3p ones you can get. Yeah! Living the dream here baby! Full of success!

:P

Seriously though I use one of these for my gigantic 17" MBP:

It looks massive in the image but is one of the slimmest I have seen.

I use this one for smaller stuff like iPad, Moleskines and other clichéd items:

I'm pretty sure both of these are out of production and plan for the next purchases to be some quality leather ones from the awesome guys at Knomo.

I have a few of them, right now I'm using a Nike Campus Karst. The backpack is very nice for the price $45 bucks

This is my daily and perfect small EU trips. Aussie brand that I love, Crumpler.

http://www.crumpler.com/au/backpacks/lla-3-day-pack/

I have this one: http://cdnd.lystit.com/photos/2013/09/18/pull-bear-black-sporty-messenger-bag-product-1-13568120-618933031_large_flex.jpeg

I don't carry with me stuff I don't need and this holds well my MBPR 15" my sketchbook and wacom tablet.

I'm a great fan of Eastpak, their build quality is amazing and they've a great range of models. The only thing I've to take into account is to choose the more traditional colors/patters or in a couple of year I find myself with a bag that's almost new but I don't want to use anymore...

Right now my daily companion is a Kruizer medium messenger bag and it's awesome, has a lot of capacity and it's super-comfortable.

http://f.cl.ly/items/2O403V3V1n010d3P251z/eastpak-kruizer-s-umhaengetasche-coat-black-22110_l2.jpg

http://f.cl.ly/items/2O403V3V1n010d3P251z/eastpak-kruizer-s-umhaengetasche-coat-black-22110_l2.jpg

Edit: embed images

http://www.thenorthface.com/catalog/sc-gear/equipment-daypacks-filter-category-backpacks/borealis_2.html?from=subCat&variationId=L2E&variationName=GRAPHITE%20GREY%20SMOKEY%20OMBRE%20PRINT\

North Face Borealis

Fits my rMBP 15", Canon EOS with Speedlite, Bose Headphones, iPad, Notebooks and more. All the gear is very well protected, laptop section has special protection cushions.

<3 it.

I use this Ortlieb Track back pack now for 1 year and I love this bag. It's water- and dustproof and really comfortable.

I use it everyday for traveling to work by motorcycle or bicycle (laptop, camera etc.). But it also did a great job on my holiday. Lot of space and no worries of people snatching your bag because of the closure.

It was expensive, but definitely worth it! It fits an absolute ton of stuff in it!

I've been using this Booq Mamba daypack for a couple years now and I love it!

I will never own another backpack—Everlane's is durable, has tons of room, doesn't look juvenile and it even has a special compartment for your laptop. I'll never own anything else (unless it's for hiking).

https://www.everlane.com/collections/womens-backpacks/products/reverse-denim-snap-backpack-w

I have one these: http://www.amazon.com/Tucano-Designer-Two-Tone-Nylon-Messenger/dp/B00553SKAY/ It's nothing too special but, I love it. It's very minimal, has enough space for all of my things and it's not bulky at all and after a year of having it, it shows no sign of wear or tear which, is great. It also has a great price point.

I've got one of these. The poorman's Saddleback bag.

http://www.copperriverbags.com/the-sierra-15-sunrise-voyager-laptop-bag/

The Swiss Gear Lightweight ScanSmart Laptop Backpack. ($50)

It's great everywhere and has lots of pockets!

Awesome, I'm currently looking to upgrade my backpack, so thank you for this post! I have an (older model) Eastpak Floid (http://www.eastpak.com/eu-en/catalogsearch/result/?q=floid). Which, even though is slim, can pack more than it seems. My reason to change is in fitting my 1L water cantel inside and not feeling that the backpack is about to burst. The backpack is pretty well build, it has 4 - 5 years and doesn't show any signs of aging.

I own an older incase backpack (http://www.goincase.de/incase-shop/bags/backpacks/incase-nylon-backpack-1445.html) and I'm very pleased with it, really served me well! It's slowy showing some ware though, it's time for a new one and I'm thinking about getting their new ICON pack model http://goincase.com/shop/incase-icon-slim-pack#color/454

Osprey Momentum 30

I'm super into mountain biking/commuting so my Osprey pack is perfect, this thing is pretty damn bomb proof.

I've taken it traveling, on day trips, to class, to work, you name it. It's super comfy, has an awesome lifetime warranty, and it has a ton of really nice features.

I have this Nike ACG rucksack. I bought it as a temporary replacement after my Superdry zippers broke, but it has been going strong for four years, $35 pickup too! I strapped a whole bike to this bag and rode on a motorcycle with it, this thing is tough.

Mine is this one. Perfect for 13 inches macbook retina + some documents. http://www.amazon.fr/dp/B007VC64DW

I'm working with a leather messenger bag. Love it, feels great and smells good too! Day-to-day I carry a 13" rMBP with extended charging cable, a Moleskine notebook, a couple pens, and earbuds. For a 13" the bag is a tad too large, so it could easily fit a 15", but still, no complaints here.

The bag features several thin slots in the front and back, so carrying papers, folders, or notebooks is simple. Bulky items can be held in the main compartment, but I try to limit how many items I carry.

Visconti 18516 Oil Brown Distressed Leather Messenger Bag - 3/4 Flapover

I've been using a Chrome Niko bag. I love being able to carry my camera gear and macbook pro around and still have enough reserve space for headphones, iPad, and whatever else on top.

http://bikeshopgirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/NikoPack_V6.jpg

http://www.gadgetmac.com/storage/product-images/chrome_niko_camera_pack.jpg?__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION=1363911011799

I've got this guy:

http://everlane-2.imgix.net/i/150a94ab_def1.jpg?w=442&h=442&q=65&dpr=1%22

https://www.everlane.com/collections/mens-backpacks/products/reverse-denim-snap-backpack

Looks great and is cheap, but I don't recommend carrying lots of stuff in it for extended periods of time. It doesn't have great support for your back.

Timbuk2 Q Laptop Bag. Super slim, yet suprisingly roomy.

Just bought:

http://merchantandmills.com/products/gift/the-jack-tar-bag/

Not seeing it on their site, but I've used a Coach brown leather messenger bag for the past couple of years. I love it.

I run-commute 40-60 miles a week so I have a Salomon Agile 17L pack. Great for carrying an Air and a change of clothes.

My buddy makes all sorts of waxed canvas bags. The one that I use daily is - http://shop.strawfoothandmade.com/product/waxed-canvas-haversack-camel-olive

I have this slim one from merrell that i really like.

http://www.merrell.com/US/en-US/Product.mvc.aspx/31553U/76876/Unisex/Westervelt-Slim-Pack?dimensions=0

I've got this fellow: http://www.coach.com/online/handbags/Product-bleecker_backpack_in_leather-10551-10051-70786-en

Gorgeous bag. Small enough for daily carry. Big enough for a few days worth of stuff. I carry my 15" MBP and iPad Air. I've easily had 2-3 days worth of clothing as well.

I went with a Patagonia bag

http://www.patagonia.com/ca/product/chacabuco-pack-32l-backpack?p=47925-0-155

I have this one by Timbuk2, and I love it. It's called the Especial Cycling Messenger Bag.

Perfect amount of pockets, fits my MacBook Air 11" and iPad Air well, as well as a bunch of extra items and a lightweight sweater too. And it's waterproof, has reflective piping, and is super stealthy looking...

+1 for Mission Workshop. I have the small sized Monty messenger and it's pretty incredible. Details say 21L, but I doubt it - it's got to be bigger than that.

The day I got it, I stuffed my laptop, shoes, jeans, camera, chargers, and my other shoulder bag. It was tight, but geeze.

Also, you can dump in a 6-pack and fill it up with ice. It's water tight.

Herschel Messenger Bag:

I'm so happy with my Brenthaven ProStyle Backpack-XF: http://www.brenthaven.com/macbook-cases/prostyle-bp-xf

It's not too bulky, but holds my 17" MBP, iPad, and a bunch of small things easily. All together I think it has around 8 different zippered pockets stashed in and around the case; very well organized. It's comfortable; it has a very sturdy and comfortable top handle for carrying; it has very rugged zippers; and it's TSA friendly (folds flat so it can go through airport security without taking the computer out).

I have the Collins Slim Brief by Brenthaven. It definitely lives up to the slim name, there isn't a ton of space in there, but I like to keep my load pretty light.

http://www.brenthaven.com/collins-collection/collins-slim-brief

Check out Chrome bags if you bike a lot, or the Kanken backpack by Fjallraven if you're looking for a more traditional, but stylish, backpack.

There's also Herschel, but they're pretty expensive and trendy.

I've got Filson's padded computer bag. http://www.filson.com/products/padded-computer-bag.70258.html?fromCat=true&fvalsProduct=event/briefcase-or-not&fmetaProduct=ev20

Overall I love it. Really well built, stores all my stuff, and it doesn't feel precious.

I'd like to get a good backpack though – carrying 15-20lbs on one shoulder everyday is taking it's toll. Also, can never seem to keep the shoulder pad in the proper place.

It's quite a large bag but it can be compact as well if you travel light. It's great if you go away for a few days, it can store everything you need.

http://goincase.com/shop/incase-eo-travel-backpack

I'm rocking this bad boy. In red though.

https://24.media.tumblr.com/fc500444bb6e0f44567a0c158f2c31ad/tumblr_n163onOFro1rpz6gco1_1280.jpg

I have a Crumpler Pinnacle of Horror http://www.crumpler.com/us/pinnacle-of-horror

I got the predecessor of that one:

Crumpler Jackpack (That one to be exact is mine: Crumpler Half Photo But I think they don't sell that one anymore)

I'm very satisfied. It has enough space for my new MBPr 13" (and had enough space for the MBP 15") + charger + iPad (4th gen or mini), Nikon D600 + 50mm, 24-85mm AF-S and bunch of other stuff like smaller books (DIN A5 size), lunch, 1000ml bottle,...

Very comfortable for traveling, biking and usual walks.. i like it :)

STM Velo 2 Messenger. I don't know if I'll ever find a perfect bag with my daily carry tech and items, but this is close.

http://www.amazon.com/STM-Messenger-Compartment-Integrated-stm-112-025P-01/dp/B00BHHBM9S