38 New Bag and Luggage Releases You Might’ve Missed This Year

Having delivered sterling cycling apparel for more than a decade now, New Hampshire-based Velocio makes its first foray into bags with two items, a 40L duffel and this purpose-built pack. Highlights include a rolltop that expands capacity from 25L to 35L, external MOLLE webbing for attaching a helmet and other gear, ride-oriented ergonomics, a dedicated laptop sleeve and deep side pockets that can fit up to a 26-ounce bottle.

While Peak Design started with camera products and just recently waded into outdoor bags, Osprey has gone the opposite route, bringing 50 years of backpack-making expertise to bear on its new Photo Accessories capsule. The system includes a PhotoLid, two Camera Cubes and this Chest Rig, which features a rain cover and internal EVA foam to protect your camera, side pockets and four carry options: via the breathable mesh harness, attached to a pack, on a hip belt or with an optional shoulder strap. Like the other photo products, the Chest Rig is designed to fit seamlessly into almost any pack Osprey makes, too.

Aer celebrates its tenth anniversary with the new Ultra Collection, which makes use of a new material called Challenge Ultra. The material mixes extreme strength with low weight, adding up to a version of the Travel Pack 3 that’s both stronger and lighter than ever before.

Two of our favorite travel backpacks, Pioneer’s Savant and Duration, have just gotten new limited-edition colorways. The former is now offered in a Tiger Stripe camo, whereas the latter is available in Black & Tan. Aside from that palette swap, they still have the same minimalist styling and impressive features as before.

When a boutique Australian cycling apparel brand and a Parisian accessories maker get together, interesting things happen. Like, say, a collection of three stylish, bike-centric bags, highlighted by the Isarau, a minimalist messenger pack with user-friendly origami vibes. Features include 14.5 liters of storage capacity with internal organization, 100% nylon construction with a water-repellent polyurethane coating and multiple ways to wear across the body, chest, back and waist.

The smallest and lightest of Arcteryx’s latest round of acclaimed avalanche packs, the Micon LiTRIC 16 weighs just 4 pounds, 3 ounces yet delivers everything you need for a safe, fun time in the backcountry. The key ingredient is of course LiTRIC double-wall avy bag tech, which ensures easy deployment and repacking without risk of accidental deployment (there’s even a safety). Powered by a USB-rechargeable lithium-ion battery and ultra-capacitors, it can deliver multiple deployments on a single charge. The bag also features handy pockets for essentials, a dedicated avalanche tool pocket and straps for both ski and snowboard carry.

Sometimes, it’s the little things that count. Victorinox’s new set includes three bags of various sizes that are expensive compared to other packing cube options. But this is also the first time we’ve seen packing cubes feature an expandable design for storing extra purchases made on a trip or compressing down softer items to save space. 

The Vision Pro was released almost a year ago and, up until now, Apple only sold its own travel case for the headset — which cost $200 and looks like a travel pillow designed by NASA. Now, Apple is finally selling a more affordable option. It’s made by Belkin, the popular gadget accessory maker, and it’s significantly smaller and half the price of Apple’s option. It also has outside pockets and looks like a normal bag.

Eastpak evolved out of school backpacks long ago. But now, they’ve finally added a hard-sided option to the company’s growing luggage line. Aesthetically, the Resist’r looks like a cross between a typical polycarbonate bag and a Pelican case. Notable features include Japanese silent spinning wheels, a sturdy aluminum frame and a TSA clip lock. Eastpak’s 30-year warranty also backs it. Interested buyers can choose between three sizes and colors directly from Eastpak’s site and select retailers.

The stuff sack has been a cornerstone of outdoor equipment for decades. So, have internal framed hiking backpacks. And yet, the designs of both rarely seem to complement each other. The original PackStack Pro was one of the first internal backpacking storage bags built in a crescent shape to fit more naturally into a typical backpack. Now, a new stuff edition adds an internal corded sack to stuff down puffy items like sleeping bags, jackets, etc. Each bag is also well-equipped to protect contents outside the backpack thanks to a fully seam-sealed Cordura exterior, making it waterproof. An external storage pocket and a top handle round out the features of this versatile packing cube.

The DTC luggage maker continues its march into the adventure luggage segment with its new rugged rolling duffle. The packable front duffle is backed by a lightweight polycarbonate shell and features oversized wheels, storage pockets and a strap compression system for squeezing more inside.