Alright travel wizards, let’s all pretend we don’t compulsively hoard backpacks. I need help before I buy my ninth “perfect” everyday carry bag that will somehow magically bring order and purpose to my wallet full of hotel keycards and explosion of tangled charging cables.
What’s your best EDC bag for budget travel? Ideally looking for something that will survive being stuffed under shady bus seats, function as a pillow in questionable hostels, and won’t scream “rob me, I’m a tourist!” Bonus points if it looks cool enough that I can pretend I’m a digital nomad rather than an overgrown student who may or may not be wearing yesterday’s socks.
Recommendations? Or should I just lean into the chaos and use a free grocery tote like the rest of my life choices?