Vans is primarily known for their footwear, but they design their bags with the same core skate-tech, surf-steez values. This season they offer a collection of bags that range from simple, school-ready packs to intricate, transformable luggage. Colorwise, you have a choice of either earthy greens or bright, primary red and blue (both tastefully offset with stark browns). Vans’ bags are purposeful accessories, not just filler to diversify their product line; don’t sleep on these if you’re looking for a legit bag with skater features.

This duffle bag has hidden straps that turn it into a high volume backpack.

Foam padding that matches the waffle sole on your Half Cabs.

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Herschel Supply Co. has been an internet favorite since they debuted their first collection earlier this year. Photos from their leisurely-but-adventurous lookbooks circulate virally through fashion mags and tumblrs. They’ve since expanded on this success, adding vintage inspired luggage, briefcases, and laptop sleeves to their already diverse selection of bags. As you can see, camo is back in full force.

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Incase has always been my go-to company for tech-related gear; they’ve embraced the geek lifestyle and added their own stylish twist. Their current lineup applies unique materials and treatments to the iconic Incase aesthetic. The wrinkled, gunmetal nylon of the Alloy collection (above and below) was an easy favorite of mine.

For their ongoing Curated by Arkitip collection, Incase collaborates with notable illustrators, designers, and graf artists. Below is their MacBook sleeve, iPhone case, and iPad jacket featuring artwork by Rostarr.

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Soft, leather zipper-pulls add a touch of elegance to the otherwise stark and technical exterior of the Mona Cocoon. The backpack is deceivingly simple; a heavy-duty nylon outer hides a gang of internal pockets and stash spots. And with 32 liters of volume, it’s as robust as it is sleek. Comfort was obviously a priority to the designers, because nothing but breathable airmesh padding touches your back or shoulders.

With only two bags in their current line up, IGNOBLE is a humble, yet impressive, new contender in the market. The LA-based company specializes in black backpacks, blurring the lines between technical gear and fashion bags. This kind of intelligent design is exactly what I look for in a bag and I’m excited to see what’s next for the brand.

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