Dad Gear

Vegetable-tanned leather briefcase for a 15in laptop, carried four ways

27L travel backpack with laptop sleeve and multiple compartments

Small toiletry bag that organizes travel personal care items

Carry-on roller suitcase with built-in zip-away garment bag

Packable daypack that folds down for travel

17L rucking backpack built to carry weight plates

Waxed canvas backpack with cinch cord side pockets

Lightweight, packable, and way more useful than it looks. Enough organization for everyday stuff without feeling bulky. Won Carryology's Best Packable Bag award.

Most travel bags are just… bags. This one’s a system. Daniel Ng’s No Reception Club Hideaway Duffel is a carry-on that actually works for parents. It meets airline size rules. It has a removable “Cubby” with five customizable sections. Translation: no more exploding packing cubes. No more digging for socks at Gate B12. Not cheap. But neither is replacing three bad bags over five years… or starting every trip stressed out.

Third kid on the way, which means my wife and I are back in baby gear mode. The boys are 7 and 4, and we gave away everything; classic rookie move. I recently found No Reception Club; gear made by parents who actually get it. Their Getaway Bag feels more like a legit travel pack than a diaper bag. Smart layout, easy access, and a pocket for when things inevitably go sideways. Finally, a diaper bag that doesn’t look like one.

A machined carabiner for keys and everyday carry

Polarized square aviator sunglasses with resin-and-steel frame