OneBag.com has a great article on choosing a bag. The recommended business travel bag is the Red Oxx Air Boss.

I've been wanting one for years, someday I'm going to splurge and buy it.

NeedSupply! They're online now... fun. I'm from Richmond where that store is.

And... bags? random much?

the ultimate bag is

patagonia's MLC BAG

it's pricey, but its the world's best bag..
i've had mine for 9 years and its been to 27 countries with me!

http://www.patagonia.com/us/product/mlc-bag-maximum-legal-carry-on-bag?p=48107-0-902

I like Hayden Harnett's Ibiza Flight Tote. They've got a store in Brooklyn and sell online.

Had mine for about 4 years now. I'm only 5'1" and most bigs sit too low on me, especially when heavy. The handles fit over my shoulder perfectly and the weight is distributed higher so its much more comfortable (there are also a set of longer straps for you amazons).

Multiple pockets (including a laptop pocket which also works great for mags), easy to clean and nice looking. Good commuter bag too. Also can fold up into a smaller bag for traipsing around.

I love Lo & Sons' O.G. bag. It's clever, chic, and sturdy, and every time I pass by it in my living room, I want to jet off somewhere fabulous.

passportgirl- that looks like the perfect bag, thank you for posting!! I have bookmarked that one.

What I don't like are two straps like some posted above, one always falls off your shoulder I never buy a handbag with two straps let alone a duffle or travel tote.

i LOVE #2.

For canvas or leather with leather detailing, hand-made American craftsmanship with a lifetime guarantee, you might want to check out DuluthPack. They have a range of totes and duffles in addition to their packs. (And no, I don't work for them, I just really love their products.)

My further comment would be... be reasonable.
I saw a woman trying to board a plane with a stroller, a roller suitcase, a purse and a "diaper bag" that was--no exaggeration here--four feet across.
Delta (and many other airlines) are instituting new policies regarding the dimensions of your carry-ons. Anything larger will now be checked at the gate.

I'm a new OneBagger, and went with Ebags Convertible Weekender bc it works and it's cheap. Maybe one day I'll upgrade to a Tom Bihn. Bring less stuff people!

http://www.ebags.com/product/ebags/weekender-etech-convertible/15026?productid=56582

http://www.tombihn.com/page/001/PROD/500/TB0940

I love LeSportsac, Kipling, and Baggallini bags. They weigh next to nothing.

I've had a Tumi Small Travel Sachel for years - Best bag I've ever had!

http://www.tumi.com/product/index.jsp?productId=4063081&prodFindSrc=paramNav

Haha. I use a backpack. As in Jansport. Yay for hands-free.

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NengDa Bags Co., as is a comprehensive production enterprises, the main production computer bag, digital camera bag, backpacks, traveling Bags, shopping bag bag, sports Bags, etc. 100000 a month. Extreamely A delivery time and quality assurance, is really nice and cheap relative products. Is good wholesalers, producers. The company website: www.nengdabags.com
E-mail: sales@nengdabags.com;