If you are planning a romantic weekend, or a brief getaway, this handsome bag can lug your stuff. Whatever is on your agenda for the quick trip, the Moore and Giles Dillard XL Duffel is roomy enough to carry the basics and a few pockets for your favorite accessories. In case you don’t want to keep a grip on things, Moore and Giles provides you a nice padded shoulder strap so you can keep your hands free. Two zip pockets on the outside for quick reach of the essentials (think maps, phones and passport), one zip pocket on the interior and two more without zippers, the Cleland is an appreciated step above the common sports duffel. Available in Black Suede or Waxwear Rangertan.
Sandqvist Mountain Backpack
The Stockholm-based bag brand Sandqvist strikes gold again with the Sandqvist Lars-Goran Mountain Backpack in a beautiful navy palette highlighted with red side pockets and vegetable tanned leathers. Composed of high performance Cordura nylon this Sandqvist backpack is fashionable and functional. Other details include a flat zip pocket up at the top and a roomy pocket on the inside, just right for your tablet, netbook or laptop. Available here.
Killspencer Weekender 2.0 Bag
Industrial designer Spencer Nikosey continues to impress with innovations from the KILLSPENCER brand and has provided a brilliant update to the previously celebrated Weekender bag. The newly revised bag, the Killspencer Weekender 2.0 maintains the essentials but also acquires new features; including an expandable open top and a water-resistant interior zip pocket that seemingly is the perfect size for a MacBook Air or an iPad. As an essential weekend bag, the Killspencer has the perfect number of pockets to secure your stuff during last-minute overnight business stays and for your other more adventurous and pleasurable weekend affairs. Of course Killspencer provides several styling options for you to choose from for your made to order Weekender 2.0 bag of which includes military materials that were “used in combat” or select vintage fabrics of Vietnam and the Korean War from the KILLSPENCER “historical reserve” .
Marmot Plasma 15 Sleeping Bag
Before you venture off trail for that perfect place a few thousand feet up and secluded from modern civilization, you will want to take the ultra-lightweight Marmot Plasma 15 sleeping bag with you. Jam-packed with Certified 900+ Fill-Power Goose Down, EN tested (EN13537), with a 15F rating (hence the name), the Marmot Plasma 15 sleeping bag should keep you warm and comfy when the nasty wind and cold comes.
Tumi Alpha Bravo Collection
Full-grain leather that looks like you’ve just conquered a week long Safari tour, makes each bag in the Tumi Alpha Bravo collection unique. Plenty of organizational pockets on the interior and exterior of all of the bags make them good for both business use and casual affairs. The Knox Backpack looks great and the Lejeune Backpack begs you to test the limits of those waterproof pockets, but the McGuire Duffel takes rank as it can be your go to bag for gym visits, a carry-on duffel for casual flights and you can toss it in the backseat for the occasional nefarious overnighter. There’s enough room for work stuff too if needed.
Dakine Daylight Deluxe Thruster Surfboard Bag
For the uninitiated, this may seem inappropriate timing, but where there is water there is potential to ride. That means it is always time and a place where you can pull out your board. Dakine makes a surfboard bag to protect your goods until you get there. The Dakine Daylight Deluxe Thruster Surfboard Bag has a 600D polyester top, heat reflective tarpaulin bottom and quarter inch padding for board cushion. The board bag has a heavy-duty zipper that won’t rust or rot away from all the salt and a convenient shoulder strap to carry your board just in case you might need to lug a bit further than the parking lot to the sand.
Mulberry Henry Laptop Case
A great bag is a lifesaver, and this oak tinted laptop case from Mulberry just might be. Priced a nickel shy of $1000 (U.S.), the leather case pictured is also available in a gunmetal tone if oak is not to your liking. The interior section meant for your laptop, iPad, tablet or other gadget is padded so you don’t have to worry about damage occurring during day-to-day use. Aside from the classic lines, the exterior boasts two zip front organizational pockets where you can tuck your passport and other items that need immediate accessibility like the occasional writing tool or a picture of your sweetheart.
Gucci Messenger Bag
This Italian made Gucci messenger bag makes a statement without begging desperately for attention. Subtle, yet fine detailing allow this messenger bag to convey both rugged strength and sophistication.
The attention to detail does not stop at the palladium hardware or the luxurious braided leather shoulder strap, but also extends to the hand finished camel brown stained leather exterior.
The Berluti L’Insouciant Messenger Bag

This Berluti men’s messenger bag is beautiful. I really enjoy the aged appearance of the L’Insouciant and the engravings on the rich brown leather. Pick it up at Barney’s New York.
The Carga Felt Bag

Made from industrial wool felt with a removable distressed leather strap, this felt bag from Carga ($245) is a standout not intended for the cookie cutter type. The unfinished appearance of the wool felt meshes with near perfection with the metal details along the front flap and side panels.

