7 Best Men's Bags for 2019 // Aer, Carl Friedrik, Think Tank, Peak Design and MORE
About this video
McGoff explores the best bags for men across different lifestyles and use cases, showcasing two of his personal favorites—the Bolton Slim Briefcase from Carl Friedrik and the Aer Tech Sling—while featuring recommendations from fellow men’s style YouTubers who share their preferred bags for travel, photography, and daily commuting.
Key takeaways
- McGoff recommends the Bolton Slim Briefcase from Carl Friedrik as a hybrid between a messenger bag and briefcase, featuring a top zipper closure, detachable strap that accommodates shorter men, and practical organization with a flat bottom
- McGoff’s current daily carry is the Aer Tech Sling, which he argues offers the right balance of size, organization, and comfort for laptop transport, featuring a padded compartment, cross-body strap, and the ability to swing around to the front for easy access
- The featured guest YouTubers recommend bags suited to specific needs: the Peak Design 20-liter for photographers and content creators, the Montblanc Sartorial Backpack for frequent travelers, the Think Tank Retrospective Seven for durability, the Stuart & Lau Cary Combo for quality at a mid-range price, and the Cravar F.C. for versatile, quiet everyday use
Episode details: published May 11, 2019 · 212K views · 11:36 long. Summary written by Self Growth Videos from the episode itself. The style advice summarized here is Brock McGoff’s own teaching and opinion, presented for education; product recommendations are his, not ours. Summaries are written by Self Growth Videos from each video itself.
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