The holidays are coming, which means you're probably trying to figure out what to get your dad, your brother, or your buddy who's impossible to shop for.
This article was made with that in mind. We've grouped about 30 of our products across 6 categories based on the kind of person you might be shopping for. Especially if you're new to the NutSac brand, this should point you in the right direction.
One thing to keep in mind: there's a lot of overlap between categories. Plenty of these bags fit more than one category, so they are not mutually exclusive.
The Laptop Guy
For the first category, we'll highlight some bags for the guy whose laptop is a crucial part of his workday. Most people are carrying something in the 14 to 16 inch range, and not all of our bags handle that the same way. Here's how to think it through.
If he wants a dedicated work bag, two sit at the top of the list: the Muy Grande and the Jones 15. Both have an internal laptop sleeve, so the laptop gets its own spot.
The Muy Grande is what I've carried to work for years. It fits laptops up to 17 inches and features a dedicated internal laptop sleeve. There's still plenty of room for notebooks, a pouch, chargers, cables and a power bank; it's a full-on work bag.
Muy Grande internal laptop sleeve
The Jones 15 is a similar idea. It too features an internal sleeve. The Jones 15 is built to handle whatever the workday throws at it but offers a different "premium leather" aesthetic. We'll talk more about leather gear in a later section.
If he doesn't need a dedicated sleeve, you've got more options.
The Satchel 15 is a bit smaller than the Muy Grande and fits 14 and 15 inch laptops, no problem. The trade-off: no internal sleeve. The laptop just goes in the main compartment. Keep in mind, if he still wants a laptop sleeve, we sell a standalone 14" laptop sleeve. It's one of our newer products and is an excellent pairing with the Satchel 15.
14" laptop sleeve
The Satchel 13 is an even smaller option. It'll still take a 14 inch laptop, but this is where you start getting into compact carry and away from the big work bag.
And if he's not a shoulder bag guy, there's the Sling Plus. It fits a 14 inch laptop. It's a tighter squeeze than the Satchel 15, but if he doesn't need a ton of extra room and wants a sling instead of a shoulder bag, it's a great option.
The Guy Who Says He Doesn't Need a Bag
Then there's the guy who isn't convinced he needs a bag at all. Maybe he's got a phone in one pocket, keys and a knife in the other, a wallet in the back pocket, and something in his coat pocket. Oh, and he's probably constantly losing his AirPods.
This guy is why we started ten years ago. We were designing for exactly him: someone with a few things to carry who doesn't need a big messenger bag to carry them.
Take a look first at the Speed Sling. This one is two and a half liters, and it's a home for the stuff you grab on your way out the door: keys, phone, wallet. We've been talking about this one a lot lately, and here's why: If you can get a non-bag person to try it, it's eye-opening. After a little use, its convenience and practical utility are hard to ignore.
If he'd rather wear it on the shoulder, the Man-Bag, Dammit (the MBD) is our smallest bag. Same two and a half liters as the Speed Sling. It just wears differently.
If he needs to fit an iPad or a notebook, step up a size to the Satchel 11. It fits a standard 11 inch tablet. Its twin is the Mag-Satch 11. The only difference is the closure: the Mag-Satch uses magnets on the outside.
Then there's the Sling, our original sling design. The sling comes in at five liters, and features a four-way zipper system that makes getting in and out of the bag quick. There's also an internal MOLLE panel, so he can set up the inside however he wants. This gives you more flexibility.
The last one we'll mention for this category is the Work Tote. Don't sleep on this one. It's a different animal, but it belongs in this group because it's simple and highly effective. It's basically a dump bag: six pockets outside, six inside, and it'll be a big asset on road trips, trips to the beach, or even out camping. It works as a diaper bag, tool bag, and everything in between. It might be our most versatile bag and won't sit idle in the house for long.
Work Tote as a tool bag
The Traveler
Sooner or later, everybody takes a trip. We've got three Travel bags we'll quickly go over:
First, the Duffel. This thing is over-engineered in all the best ways. It holds up and is built incredibly well. There's enough room for a weekend including: shoes, a sweatshirt, a jacket, a couple pairs of pants and a couple of shirts. It also fits in the overhead bin.
Second, the RuckSac. It comes in around 21 liters with a laptop sleeve inside, so it counts for the laptop guy, too. It's good at a lot of things, and travel is one of them. We've even heard of people taking it up Mount Hood and putting in some miles on the trail with it.
Third, the DoppSac. Every guy going on a trip needs somewhere for the toothbrush, deodorant, razor and whatever else. It's simple. It's well made. It's going to last a really long time.
DoppSac with everyday travel essentials
The Leather Guy
Next up: the guy who likes leather. Or even: the guy who wants a luxury bag.
We can't say enough nice things about our leather. Granted we're biased, but we'll own that fact. Our leather photographs well, but a photo doesn't do it justice. It's a different experience once you get our pull-up leather in your hands. There's nothing quite like it.
Here's what we make in it.
There's the Jones 15, which was covered in the laptop section, and the Jones 13, the smaller version of our leather satchel. There isn't an internal laptop sleeve in the 13, but it's more compact and a great everyday carry bag.
Jones 15 and Double Admin in pull-up leather
We also make a leather Admin Pouch, plus smaller things like leather cable wraps that keep cords and cables under control.
And our newest leather piece, which has been really popular, is the Leather Commander. It's fun to look at, fun to hold and even more fun to use.
The Gear Head
This guy likes gear. He likes to reconfigure it, or build a setup that's uniquely suited to him and how he carries.
Some of our bags make that easier than others. For example, our TacSac line features a MOLLE panel on the interior meant for accessories (flashlight, pen, knife, cables) and will also take mil-spec MOLLE gear. That gives him a lot more room to customize than something like the Satchel 13.
TacSac interior MOLLE setup
Our TacSac line comes in two sizes, the TacSac 13 and the TacSac 15, and it has the same four-way zipper system as the Sling and Sling Plus.
Speaking of which, the Sling and the Sling Plus, both have internal MOLLE on the interior back panel with ability to make more customizable load outs.
Sling interior
The Organizer
The last category of the day is for the guy who just likes his stuff in order. Photographers, videographers, and even the knife/pen/flashlight crowd all have a strong use case here.
We've got three organizers to choose from:
The Double Admin is great for cables, pens, knives and chargers. The stuff you reach for constantly is all managed easily in one spot instead of rattling around the bottom of your bag. It opens clamshell-style, top down, and comes in both leather and waxed canvas in a wide range of colors. Something to be considerate of: depending on the bag this organizer is stowed in (Satchel 11, for example), it can take up a lot of room.
Double Admin, clamshell open
The Commander is another option. It's not going to hold more than the Double Admin, but what it does provide is more pockets. So if he's got a mix of big and small items and wants finer control, this is the one to look at first. There's a pouch on the outside, and it opens like a book and lies completely flat. It's available in both waxed canvas or pull-up leather.
Commander, open flat
Finally, the Admin Pouch. This is the smallest option available and about half the size of the Double Admin. It's designed to hook straight onto the MOLLE in our tactical series of bags. With the Admin Pouch, you give up a bit of capacity, but it doesn't eat up the space inside your bag, a fair trade if he's carrying a smaller bag.
All three come in different materials and colors. And they make great stocking stuffers!
That's the List
The laptop guy, the guy who isn't sold on bags, the traveler, the leather guy, the gear head and the organizer. Whoever you're shopping for, there's probably something here that fits.
Every bag in this guide links straight to its product page, or you can browse the whole lineup. Thanks for reading, and Merry Christmas!
