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Most Popular Featured Bags of 2016


Each week we take a peek inside the bags, briefcases, and backpacks of others. Let’s take a look back at some of this years most popular satchels.

Mr. Robot’s Mobile Hacking Go Bag

Besides containing copious amounts of drugs, Elliot Alderson’s backpack is stuffed full of phones, lock picks, and all sorts or USB drives and devices.

The Long Haul Flight Carry-On Bag

Flying can be less than comfortable, but motorcycle journalist and Everyday Carry reader Wes packs his carry-on with the gear to make the journey pleasant and comfy.

The Simplified Mobile Office Bag

Working on the go is an exercise in streamlining, and this pared-down bag from Everyday Carry reader and Work Hard Anywhere co-founder Benson Chou contains only the essentials.

The All-Day Hiking Backpack

Day-long hikes aren’t something you want to attempt empty-handed, and this bag is stocked with everything you need for a long trek.

The Plain and Organized Day Pack

You don’t have to be fancy to be functional, and this simple bag from reader Torsten Dillenburg is just plain organized.

The Jam Packed Pocket Organizer

Not all bags ride on your shoulder, and this tiny package from Everyday Carry reader Sergey’s is packed with all sorts of useful goodies.

The Search and Rescue Pack

Search and rescue is no easy job, and reader Zany Z’s was kind enough to share his pack of life-saving gear.

The Organized Student’s Bag

An organized student is a (most likely) successful student, and reader Anders Nordlander’s has one neatly-packed bag.

The Fully-Packed Tech Bag

This bag from reader Ben Dereeper contains more tech-y gear than my entire apartment.

The Weekend Adventure Bag

Spontaneous weekend adventures are a lot of fun, but you shouldn’t head out completely unprepared. This bag from Everyday Carry reader Pete K contains all sorts of useful gear.

Want to peek even more interesting and organized bags, backpacks, and packs? Check out our round ups from last year and 2014.

Also, don’t forget you can show off your own bag on our Lifehacker Go Bag Show and Tell Flickr pool, and we might pick yours for our next feature!