Buyer's Guide Spring Summer 2024: Bags

Whenever you’re about to leave the house, wherever your destination is your bag is your ultimate companion. It's essential that none should compromise, so this season don’t settle and let yourself invest on the top-notch. Take note being weather resistant is already a give away for these bags. Here’s a list of suggestions from us:

Rains - Sibu Shopper Bag W3

Few styles are as dependable or as versatile as the classic shopper bag. Rains' Sibu Shopper Bag advances those archetypes with a sunken coated zip closure and signature carabiner for added security and all-weather protection. Open to reveal the neatly organised compartment, with a mesh pocket for loose essentials and a hanging snap-fastening to affix keys. Externally, it's fitted with sturdy webbing storage loops and compression straps to adjust its volume when fully packed. The generous drop means it sits comfortably over your arm.

Sibu Shopper Bag is cut from Rains’ technical polyester, engineered for carrying strength, durability, and a lightweight quality. It's finished with a signature waterproof TPU coating for all-weather protection.

 

Fjallraven - High Coast Duffel 22

Who says a duffel is heavy to carry? Fjallraven has proved us wrong this time, High Coast Duffel 22 is a lightweight and versatile bag with multiple carrying options for longer weekends away.

Hand carrying it or using it as a backpack will not be a problem as it is made from lightweight recycled polyamide.The base and back panel are padded and lined to protect your gear and make carrying more comfortable. Full clamshell opening for great overview of contents and the main zipper is lockable.

 

Eastpak - Floid Tact L CS

Definitely affordable, Eastpak’s Floid Tact L CS is a good offering to those who are looking for a multipurpose backpack. It's a fully-functional backpack with extra space and premium trims. Easy for laptop and gadgets loading. It’s one of our favourite choices for daily commute.

 

Exped - Summit Lite 15

The Summit Lite 15 is an ultralight summit and day touring backpack in a compact format.

The use of ultralight but robust recycled material makes the single compartment backpack super versatile. It is suitable for a day trip or even during a summit attack. The Summit Lite stows so compactly in the side or lid pocket that it takes up hardly any space in a larger backpack.

The asymmetrical, extra-long zipper opening provides quick access to the main compartment. Two stretchy exterior pockets provide space for items such as water bottles or snacks. The two stretch pockets on the shoulder straps can be used to store smaller items that need to be quickly at hand. Minimal daisy chains provide additional attachment options. Both chest and hip straps are removable which allows you to use it as a normal daypack or summit daypack.

 

Cayl - Juheul Grid Backpack S/M

Let me just say, images don’t give this bag its justice. It’s way amazing using it in real life. Cayl Juheul Grid Bag crafted from nylon Robic 210D fabric with 3D air mesh panels making you extra stylish outdoors, this versatile backpack is designed with a storage capacity of up to 25 litres. 

Featuring a reversible and detachable lid, a removable back foam panel and a secure main storage compartment. Finished with ergonomic shoulder straps, integrated bottle holders, quick access bungee webbing and with woven flag label branding. 

 

Fjallraven - Skule Top 26

Ready for anything the Skule Top 26 is a versatile and hard wearing backpack with a more technical daypack design, perfect for school, work or a hiking trip. Made of hardwearing, water-repellent Oxford fabric in recycled polyester. The main compartment is top loading and contains a raised, padded laptop sleeve. The Skule Top 26 also features a large lid pocket and two open, stretch side pockets, a comfortable back panel with air mesh, padded shoulder straps, an adjustable chest strap and elastic cord for attaching extra gear onto the front.