How To Choose the Right Sized Travel Bag for Any Trip

0:00 - Intro
1:12 - 1L Pocket Dump Sling
1:58 - 2.5L Pockets Plus
2:50 - 13L Messenger Bag
4:26 - 15L Daily Bag
5:36 - 20L Personal Item Backpack
6:52 - 30L Daypack/Travel Backpack Hybrid
8:00 - 40L to 45L Travel Backpack
9:10 - 60L Gear Hauler

Do you need a 30L hybrid bag, or should you invest in a full-fledged 40L travel backpack? It all depends on your use case and the gear you have to carry, but we’re here to help you figure out how to choose the right-sized travel bag and what to pack, of course. This bag sizing guide starts small with a 1L sling and goes all the way up to 60L gear haulers. So whether you’re in the market for a simple daily bag or a personal item backpack, we’ve got you.

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[trevorhsmith]

Great hack with the 1L sling through airport security - feels like a simple but effective move.

This may not be the craziest travel story, but one of my favorite moments in Japan was when an older gentleman offered to take my picture when he saw me going for a selfie at the Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden. Not only did he offer that kind gesture but then went on to thank me for visiting Japan. I thanked him for welcoming me. It set the tone for the rest of the trip and I met nothing but wonderful people along the way.

[wizerdjuice]

I choose the size by how many beers it can hold.

[Occupant]

I love how this channel judges every bag by how convenient it is for carrying a Switch

[gabrielgomescunha]

As someone that uses a bicycle almost everyday for work a sling /messenger bag is one of the worst kind of bags for cycling. If it suddenly swings to your side it can make you lose balance in the middle of a busy street, it can get caught in a car's mirror and puts uneven pressure on your back. But after all that you insist that you have super human skills and that won't happen to you at least choose one that come with an extra safety strap to keep it from sliding to your side

[elanthys]

I got a Samsonite Guardit 2.0 backpack (about 30L) years ago and it's been great from daily use to weekender or personal item. I WFH now so I typically use a sling (Just got an Aer Day Sling 3 Max) but back when I commuted it was the best bag I could have ever wished for. I like the three-compartment design with the large, padded laptop pouch at the back that fitted my old 17" laptop, and now when I travel home it fits both my work MBP 13 and my personal MBP 14, with a built-in divider to keep them separate. And there are plenty of smaller sub-pouches inside the other compartments to arrange my gear and, when needed, enough space for a rolled up raincoat or hoodie. Great do-it-all backpack, shame they don't make it anymore but you can still find it at some online retailers.

[ThexImperfectionist]

I'd love to see more videos on backpacks in that 15-18L range. As a smaller person that's my sweet spot for daily carry and travel personal item. I've looked A LOT and found surprisingly few options that fit my needs, whch are decent organization, TWO external water bottle pockets, and some kind of quick access pocket (preferably an external mesh pocket). The best I've found so far is the Matador Beast 18 for its size and comfort, BIG water bottle pockets, and trail/city versatility. I'd love to see what other options you recommend.

[marcgrie]

I´m back home at Lake Constance (Germany) from a 10-Day-Trip to Ostfriesland in Northern Germany last week. I travelled with my new Gregory Border Traveler 30 Backpack and i really loved it. It´s light, simple and comfortable. In the Main Compartment the Peak Design Packing-Cubes Medium and Small are fitting perfect...

[ViajeniBree]

I’ve been binge watching your videos bec I can’t wait to travel again! They really help me prepare my next big trip 😍

[Qaptaininsano]

Perfect timing for the video. I go on a weekend trip tomorrow. I’m taking my 31 liter TNF base camp duffel and a 16 liter day pack. Should be more than enough room but I tend to overpack.

[ozhorizons]

Just got my osprey porter 46, looks and works perfect so far...

[jaymeez]

I’ve had my Osprey Farpoint 40 for over 7 years and it still looks new 🤗

[NOLAZACK]

I have the osprey porter 46. Love it and never check it. Fits in overheads just fine. Great vid!!

[sailorbrite]

I’ve found the sweet spot for me personally, for my every day bag is 10L. It leaves a bit of extra room for paperwork or my 11” iPad Pro and/or Switch, as long as I have external bottle pockets. Of course this assumes I’m wearing or carrying a jacket or sweater…if I would need to stuff it in my bag I’d have to carry a bigger one.

[PAPAKOOL]

It's educational, , I've learned to choice an appropriate daily bag for me

[jeffreycrawley]

A point to be considered with the 1 litre bum bag/fanny pack - it might be convenient but DON'T put all your eggs in the one basket.
One of my nephews was in Bangkok earlier this year and got "squeezed" in a crowded market place. Whether the thieves unclipped the buckle or, as he was told by locals, cut the belt with scissors suddenly it was gone.
He lost the LOT: passport, phone, money, cards - nearly ruined the whole trip.

[snapdragon]

OMG, the search for the perfect bag is endless. I’ve got it down to 2. In case arc computer bag, or Aer day pack.

[dominicgray]

Have a trip Saturday & was literally just watching your older videos about bags haha

[vickiesmith]

Thank you so very very much for your video. My younger Brother is taking me to the USA, I'm in Australia. I've dreamt of going there since I was a little girl. Now my dream is coming TRUE 💕. So need a backpack!

[mkphilly]

My fave size is the AER Day Sling over the City Sling....

[TheKeithvidz]

expect to pickup a piscifun drybag 40L tomorrow and leather huachen next week.