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10 Must-Have Bags For You To Travel In Comfort And Style

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Cheng Sim •  May 05, 2017

You can’t travel from one city to another without a bag and that’s a fact. Whether you’re flying off for a business trip or taking the train for a weekend getaway, you need a reliable bag to carry a piece of home with you.

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Some bags are catered to different types of vacation and travellers. If you’re looking for a bag that feels right around your shoulders, you might find the one among these adventure-worthy bags.

Backpacks

1.Osprey Farpoint 70

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When Osprey said that the Farpoint 70 will have you covered from the Buenos Aires streets to Andes foothills, they weren’t kidding. Designed for trekking, it’s the backpack you need to keep your hiking gears safe and secured while you traverse the grassy and rocky terrains.

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Features

Material: 210D Nylon Mini Hex Diamond Ripstop

Main features: Large panel zip, stowaway back panel, front compression straps, and padded handles

Perfect for: Hiking and trekking

Price: USD168.90 - USD200 on Amazon

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2.The North Face Borealis

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Does weekend escapades thrill you more than a full week adventure? The North Face’s Borealis backpack might just be the one you’re looking for. The new and improved version comes with a 28-liter volume and multiple compartments, so you can stow your clothes, essentials, and even your laptop.

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Features

Material: 210D Cordura nylon mini-ripstop

Main features: 28-liter volume backpack, easy-to-access pockets,  padded laptop/tablet sleeve, and FlexVent suspension system

Perfect for: Weekend trips and light adventures

Price: USD47.99 - USD151.04 on Amazon

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Crossbody

3.Fossil Piper Toaster Crossbody

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If you prefer to keep things light and breezy as you explore a foreign city, tone it down with a cross-body such as this Fossil Piper Toaster bag. Comes with dual zippered compartments to keep your travel essentials and passport organised, it is also gorgeously enveloped with soft pebbled leather.

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Features

Material: Leather

Main features: Dual zippered compartments, easy-to-access pocket, and adjustable shoulder strap

Perfect for: City tours and day trips

Price: USD110.40 on Amazon

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4.AmeriBag Healthy Back Bag

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The reason why AmeriBag calls this the Healthy Back Bag is because of its ergonomic design that mimics the shape of your spine. It reduces the pull and tugs on your back, neck, and shoulders, so you can enjoy your day trip comfortably. Another thing we love about the Healthy Back Bag is the water resistant feature that keeps your belongings dry at all times.

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Features

Material: Distressed nylon

Main features: Machine washable and water resistant material, ergonomic design, zippered compartments, and cleverly designed pockets

Perfect for: City tours and day trips

Price: USD50.80 on Amazon

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Duffle Bag

5.The North Face Base Camp Duffle

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Do you have a weekend getaway or a camping trip scheduled in your calendar? Go ahead and pack your belongings into The North Face’s Camp Duffle. Designed with a laminate exterior for durability, this one comes with a massive 71-liter volume compartment. It is also built with a separate space that is ideal for shoes and laundry.

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Features

Material: 1000D phthalate-free TPE fabric laminate

Main features: 71-liter volume backpack, zippered compartments, rugged construction with water resistant Base Camp material, and detachable and adjustable shoulder straps.

Perfect for: Short weekend getaways and camping

Price: USD80.35 - USD195.01 on Amazon

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6.Herschel Gorge Duffle

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Designed with light travelling in mind, the Herschel Gorge Duffle bag comes in the perfect size to store your important belongings. While you fill up the roomy compartment with clothes and toiletries, this duffle bag also comes with a signature shoe compartment to keep them separately.

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Features

Material: Custom nylon fabric

Main features: Durable and water-resistant custom nylon fabric, reinforced webbing carry handles, signature shoe compartment, and removable shoulder strap.

Perfect for: Light travel or short trips

Price: USD115.68 on Amazon

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Anti-Theft

7.Pacsafe Venturesafe Anti-Theft Bags

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If safety is just as important as functionality, Pacsafe’s Venturesafe series is a range that aces both requirements. While assigning plenty of storage for your essentials, the Venturesafe bags come with cool safety features such as a locking system that deter pickpockets and an eXomesh slash guards that is slash-proof.

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Depending on the type of travelling, the Venturesafe range comes in carry-on travel packs, backpacks, shoulder bags, and tote bags.

Price: USD69.95 - USD245.95 on Amazon

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8. Travelon LTD Bags

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You can definitely travel with ease when you’re out and about with a Travelon LTD bag. Every piece in the LTD series is equipped with various safety features such as slash-resistant body panels, locking compartments, slash-resistant straps, and RFID blocking slots and pockets.

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With designs that cater to both genders, you can find a favourite from their selections of tailored bags, boho bags, concealed carry bags, and much more.

Price: USD50 - USD116 on Amazon

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Totes

9.Herschel Bamfield Tote

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While the Herschel Bamfield Tote bag is essentially made for leisurely excursions, it can also double as a shopping bag catering to your street market visits. If you’re a fan of Herschel, you would know this bag will serve its purpose as a staple for style and function.

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Features

Material: Herringbone twill fabric

Main features: Spacious main compartment, internal and external storage, reinforced webbing carry handles, and internal hanging storage pocket.

Perfect for: Leisure excursions and shopping

Price: USD74.99 on Amazon

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10.Cuyana Classic Leather Tote

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If you have a bigger budget to splurge on a beautiful tote bag, Cuyana’s classic leather tote bag is the one we love. Shaped with a very laid-back and lightweight silhouette, it is designed with gorgeous Italian leather complete with a spacious compartment for work and weekend trips.

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Features

Material: Italian leather

Main features: Pebbled Italian leather complete with zippered compartment and twin shoulder handles.

Perfect for: Work trips or weekend getaways

Price: USD175 on Cuyana

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Nothing truly encapsulates a traveller’s personality more than the bags they carry. Whether you fancy backpacks or cross-body bags while you’re on the move, we hope this list will help to pick the right one for your next adventure.