Whole Hog Bundle

I've discovered Minaal thx to Youtube video showing marketing strategies that the company used for lauching the first bag.
When I've watched on the website, I was fan of the history of the founders.
I've stayed in New Zealand for 3 months on holiday and I love the fashion around digital nomad with this kind of bags.
I was worried about the price... Really expensive for my budget.
I pre-ordered the 3.0 and now... I'm really happy of it. With the time, I noticed I've used mostly the little one (bigger one is only for travelling a few days).
This bags are with me all the time and if I had to choose another bag, I'll buy Minaal again and again ! Even if I become one day an influencer, I'd like to work with this brand.
See you from Belgium

This is my 3rd Minaal bag and I am Minaal fo life at this point. It’s the bag that you can always cram one more thing into if you need to and never worry about the zipper breaking. It’s made of Kevlar and fairy dust I’m pretty sure. Thoughtful design in how it can flip between a backpack and hand-held. Has enough space where I can travel around the world with it as a carry-on and always trust it will fit in the overhead bin. Cannot recommend highly enough.

It's great! I've been and am planning on living of the Carry-On v3 for the next 3 months at least.
It's extremely thought out, surprising me with little details when I least expect it, like all the smaller pockets being accessible without taking it off from your back.

The support and communication is fantastic as well, I feel there's a lot of pride taken in building these backbags and I felt that during any support I got.

By wait I don't mean delivery was slow. But I've been borrowing a first-run Minaal bag for work missions overseas for a decade; thanks Bart! It was the wait to save my pocket money. But save I did, and worth it is. All the improvements to the original are good ones, and the quality and utilitarian design ethos remains the same. if Dieter Rams flew economy on missions to far-flung places, he'd rock one of these bad boys.

Love the bags, especially the larger one.
Don't love the "flappy" side cables, and I think a medium sized bag might be more practical, because visual of the giant bag draws attention, and asian airlines have a 15lb limit that you'll hit even with the daily. It would be nice to have something more low-key.

The lightweight packing cubes are real smart. Not only are the margins prolly fantastic, but its a genuinely great way to save on weight. Truthfully though I find using the inner pockets as cubes to be more practical.

Nitpicky stuff: the sizing dimensions under the straps are not accurate unless its packed out very specifically - prolly a good selling point but not actually useful. The "briefcase mode" straps hiding again is prolly a selling point but in reality it seems pretty useless, the bags never going to be weighted correctly to hold sideways, id rather do away with the zippers and just have it be a backpack.

As an internet marketer I appreciate a lot of the things I don't "love" as being prolly great for business. But as a bag, there is a lot I really like about this bag (especially the carry-on.) So overall thanks for a sweet product.

My dream idea ramble: Carry-on-esque bag, but sized in the middle of the 2. In the laptop compartment, a protective/padded sleeve/"tech case" (passport, cash, etc.), so if you do get weight checked at the gate you can just pull that out and check the bag. I know you can do that already with the daily, but I find a crossover bag to be much more useful to me than the daily is. But again, that's me. I find the Northface Surge to be an (almost) perfect daily carry bag, so a minaal take on this (lightweight design, minimal but useful "built in packing cubes" (the mesh pockets), clamshell opening.. I'd buy this in a heartbeat.

Hope that was more constructive than criticism. I'm a bag nerd like anyone else filing out this survey so feel free to ask if you want any elaboration.

If there were a way that I could fine-tune my review between 4 and 5 stars, I would, because I would say that for 95% of what I want, Minaal has made an excellent product pairing. As a parent and someone who hates juggling things around, I want to get down to traveling with one bag, and the smallest bag possible.

A few months ago I was preparing for a work trip and was deciding between the Minaal Carry 3.0 and the Peak Design Travel Backpack 45L for a single-bag, one week work setup. I ended up going with Peak because of the larger volume size and because of the roomier laptop sleeve (I have a 17" laptop that's also a little thick), and was mostly impressed with its features, minus the fact that I of course immediately lost two small pieces of hardware going through TSA. With the 45L I also discovered the upper limit to my personal tradeoff between the bulk of a single bag vs. conceding to using two bags.

Fast-forward to a few weeks ago, I had another one-week work trip and I saw this bundle for both the Carry 3.0 and the Daily 3.0, and thought I would go ahead and revisit this option for a direct comparison. I ended up using both bags for the trip, and I was surprised at how comfortable of an experience this was, given my irrational hatred of traveling with greater than one bag. What really won me over were a few major things. Both 3.0 bags are super versatile for different carrying scenarios (backpack or suitcase style). I ended up putting my clothes in the Carry, and my computer and office gear in the Daily, and swapped between having one as a backpack, one as a suitcase, and they were both extremely comfortable to carry in either configuration. The handles for the suitcase feel really soft but durable, and I love how you can really hide the backpack straps in suitcase mode for either bag instead of dangling them around. I found pocket and sleeve selection to easily meet my organizational needs. With the two bags in tandem, I never felt like I had to overpack one versus the other, and I could clearly categorize one type of thing to put in one bag vs. the other.

I unfortunately did not have the optional shoulder strap or the waist pads so I couldn't test out how those add-ons would have aided comfort (I will definitely find this out in a few months though), but honestly, I did not find any obvious deficiencies in comfort without them. At the end of the day, these were just great to use, and the combined value of the two used together is more than the sum of its parts.

What stops me from giving this review 5 stars are a few things, many of which I'm sure the Minaal community can all agree on:

- I really wish the laptop sleeve were JUST a bit larger on both. My personal is a 13" that will easily fit in those sleeves, but my work computer is a 17" with enough thickness that I can't use the sleeves and just kind of put my computer in that zipper section without. That's going to always be a consideration when go on work trips, but for personal trips, it'll hands down be the Minaal.

- That bottle sleeve on the Carry just feels on the edge of being secure. I use the elastic loop to tie in my bottle, but I still don't feel 100% secure with it.

- It is definitely a dust magnet (I have the Aoraki Black), but I hear it's better than the 2.0.

- I really wish that the shoulder straps and/or waist pads weren't separate add on purchases, and that I at least had the option of one, especially if I'm buying a set like this. I ended up buying them separately in anticipation of more travel this year, but paying an extra $70-90 for this feels a little tacky.

Overall, the Minaal Bag Bundle is a meticulously crafted minimalist product that really aligns with my travel needs, and even as a one-bag minimalist, with this specific set, I am more than happy to go up to two bags given the high level of comfort I had with that configuration on my last trip. I would say that if Minaal could accommodate just SLIGHTLY larger sized laptops, I would easily overlook all of the other flaws as personal nits and push this to a 5 star rating. That's really the only blocker between me making the Minaal Bag Bundle a no-brainer decision on work trips, vs. continuing to use the Peak Travel Backpack 45 L. I *am* planning a family trip at the end of summer I'm super stoked about because I'll use the Minaal for myself and pass along the Peak to my son, so regardless, I'll get to see both of those products in action for my personal use in the future!

The bag bundle is perfect for my permanent travel. Perfect size, perfect features, perfect look, perfect quality. It's always a pleasure to use it. I feel like I will be using it for decades.

I'm a big fan of my Minaal 2.0 bags (have both, and use them extensively), so when I got the chance to order the 3.0, it was pretty much a no-brainer to me.

But then when it came to delivery, it somehow got stuck in German customs. At some point, I didn't follow up and considered it a lost cause.

After more than a year, Minaal took initiative, reached out and fixed the situation for me! I received my 3.0 bag bundle this week, and it's awesome! Can't wait to take it out on the road.
I don't know if any other company would have done the same. Everyone involved was super nice and helpful to me, and I have the feeling that they truly care about each and every one of their customers.

So 5/5 would buy again!

Im not good with doing long paragraphs for reviews - so here’s what you need to know:

- the daily 3.0 is an actual daily bag - with actual good backpack straps (comfy foam).
- the rain cover is something you’ll never realised you needed until you use it - then you cant live without it
- the zips are top notch - no jams!
- pocket sizes make sense - you can fit glasses cases (multiple) no issues on the front plus pens.
- light!
- easy to open up to take laptops and tablet for scanning for customs/immigration

The carryon:
- one bag travel is 100% doable - I’ve done it for a week trip.
- also light.
- yes you can fit the daily into the carryon.

The bags are more expensive compared to others but they are far superior to what I’ve had before. They also last (i still have my daily 2.0 that is used by my relatives after 4 years of using it).

Get the bags, and you wont have to worry about traveling around :)

I have three minaal bags now, and love them all.

Upgraded from single carry on 2.0.
Can’t beat them!!!

Purchased these a couple of years ago and have never looked back. Very smart design, no rips or tears (heavily used)- even the logo still looks brand new.

The only suggestion I have for future designs is to create a feature on the day bag for it to sit securely on a handle for roll-aboard carry-on.

I owned the Carry-On 2.0 and loved it. Traveled around Europe for 3.5 months with it.

So when the 3.0 versions came out, I decided to buy the bundle. The daily bag has been very useful for short trips and is easy to move around with no matter the situation. The carry-on is great for longer trips, comfortable to carry on my back even when heavy, and makes accessing items a breeze.

Not going to lie, they're pricey. But unlike some other pricey gear I've bought in the past, I've never felt I didn't get my money worth.

These bags exceeded my expectations. Initially I purchased another brand - but returned in favor of Minaal.

I love the minimalist style with the right amount of pockets and organisation. The laptop and iPad holders securely hold both devices.

I highly recommend these bags.

I can't say enough about how well thought out and built the Daily and Carry-on are. I've used the Daily extensively since I received it little details, such as the laptop holder, document sleeve, and interior water bottle pocket make it a pleasure to use. I can't wait to travel with it!

Pleased with servicing gear.

I purchased the 3.0 bundle and as a product designer myself I can honestly say I can only aspire to be as good as whoever designed these bags. It's genius. They've truly thought of everything - no bulk, nothing dangling where you don't want it, nothing inaccessible, nothing unnecessary. It has a lot of pockets in all the right places and easy access to everything, and they're in smart arrangements. For example, instead of one large zippered mesh pocket inside the carry-on, like most bags, it's divided in two with a mesh pocket on top and a closed pocket on the bottom to allow you to distribute the items and the weight so heavy items won't fall to the bottom. In the computer compartment there's an extra pocket that's perfect for file folders and it has an extra small hidden pocket inside it. The bags are light, perfect carry-on dimensions (love the hidden print!), and I think they look smaller than they really are. A friend commented they'd be too small for him until he saw how much they hold. They have exceptional construction - I also sew and the quality is clearly very high. Plus, they look great. I simply can't say enough good things about these bags. They're exceptional.

The only thing that's not absolutely perfect for me with these is the dimensions for the computer compartment, which is 16", and I have a portable monitor that is 17". I have to carry both computer and monitor so I put my 16" computer in the pocket and then lay the monitor on top outside the pocket, which works fine. In future if more people have larger devices they may make the pocket end slightly lower, and it looks like there's room for it. I can see why they didn't in this version to keep the weight and the external access higher, since most laptops aren't that large, but if there was an option for that extra inch then it would truly be perfect. I really couldn't fault it.

Also, a huge bonus is the Minaal customer service. I had a billing issue that had nothing to do with them but they really helped me out in a way they didn't have to at all. Fantastic.

Buy these. You won't regret it.

After testing the Minaal 3.0 Combo against a handful of competitors like the Cotopaxi Allpa, Arcido Akra/Vaga (a close second), and Aer Travel 2.0 I decided to take the trip with the Minaal. The Travel bag kept me light and mobile on trains between cities and the Daily bag was able to carry multiple layers for a range of temps, random purchases, and food/water without ever feeling big on my back. My only complaints were the hip belt being an additional cost, as it was 100% necessary when the travel was packed out, and the daily’s back panel not having better airflow for warmer days/hikes.

Perfect all in one bag combo for traveling. The larger bag is large enough to hold all of your standard travel gear plus a full week of clothing at least and the smaller bag is the perfect day trip out of the hostel bag.

High-quality bags, excellent design, outstanding company and superb customer service. Amazing people, sincere and genuine. Great investment. Happy customer here!

with my carry-on 2.0 still in almost perfect condition even after years on the road, and with pretty much the entire world on pause, the last thing i needed was a new travel bag. but when i starting seeing bits of info coming out about the 3.0, well, they had me hooked. i don't need it now (for the reasons already stated), but things will eventually get back to (semi)normal, so why not support a small company that supports an even smaller community. at least that was my thinking. and yet i drew the line (aka, my budget) at the carry-on 3.0. with as many daily bags as i have, had zero interest in the daily 3.0. BUT at the great preorder bundle price i figured i could always gift it to family. with both the carry-on 3.0 and the daily 3.0 now in hand, yeah, i'm very glad with my decision. great, great bags. oh and that arguably dumb idea of "gifting away" the daily 3.0? sorry, but family can by their own. there's no chance i'm letting that out of my sight. the bag is a thing of beauty. - much thanks to all of the minaal team!

This is my second Minaal. That's how much I like it. Durable, beautiful and with every possible detail to make your trip easy and organized.

2020 hit us with a global pandemic and all my international trips got cancelled. Still, I got a 3.0 because, being a previous customer, I knew I wasn't going to be disappointed. Actually, the 3.0 is even better than the specs convinced them to be, so I was glad about that as well.

Despite not travelling internationally, I did travel domestically whenever was safe and possible, and the carry on 3.0 changed my game completely. Highly recommend recommend. Can't wait to use it more in 2021!

After spending years and (literally) thousands of dollars on finding the perfect travel bag combo, this IS it! If you like to pack most of your closet when you travel, these bags are definitely not for you. If you need to travel with a lot of gear, e.g. photography, mountain climbing, camping, etc., these bags are probably not for you. If you like to pack things “just in case” when you travel, either these bags are also not for you or you’ll learn quickly to take what you need and leave the rest behind. If you’ve embraced traveling light, hate waiting for luggage at airports, been looking for a classy, durable, high quality travel gear, and everything else seems to have fallen short in one way or another, give this combo a try - I doubt you’ll ever look back.

I purchased both the bundle 2.0 in the past and 3.0 now. These are both my favorite bags so much so that I have given away all my other bags. They are perfect for my needs for travel and daily carry. The new features are minor but are useful if you plan to use these a lot especially the complete open back on the carry-on 3.0. Rain covers work wonderfully too in FL summers. Wouldn’t change a thing about these bags at this point other than the storage in the laptop compartment on the carry on. It’s a bit barren not that you could fit much there anyway. You can’t go wrong with these bags. They are a bit on the pricier side but worth every penny in quality.