Designed to keep your gear and garments organized, the Hexad Access duffle from Wandrd is a modular, duffle and backpack that features a clamshell opening giving you easy access to 3 organizational compartments inside the bag. It’s got a padded laptop sleeve, mesh dividers, and an expandable laundry pocket. The brand also offers a range of compatible accessories, like padded Camera Cubes and a waterproof rainfly.
The luggage innovators at Away partnered up with champion b-baller & wine aficionado Dwyane Wade to create a whole line of luggage, including the Away x Dwyane Wade Wine Case, a rolling, hard-sided suitcase that will safely and stylishly transport up to 6 bottles of wine. It features 4 smooth-rolling wheels, a retractable handle, and a TSA-approved lock.
The Transit Arkiv from San Francisco’s now legendary bag makers, Mission Workshop, is a weatherproof laptop briefcase that is both overbuilt & understated. With a total volume of 14-liters it is made with your choice of super-tough 500D Cordura, HT500 Nylon, or 10oz. waxed cotton canvas. Features include a dedicated, fully padded laptop compartment, internal file organizer, mesh zip pocket, endcap water bottle pocket, and an external zippered pocket for phone, wallet or keys.
Designed to transition easily from business to pleasure, the Generation Troubadour Weekender is a 42-liter carryall made of vegetable-tanned Italian leather that’s naturally waterproof. The interior is cotton canvas with a zip pocket; there are leather handles as well as a removable shoulder strap & two external pockets.
If you want to upgrade your current bags, consider investing in understated leather styles. Leather’s a classic choice that is both tasteful and durable, albeit expensive. For some affordable options, head over to Nordstrom Rack where a range of leather bags from Cole Haan are currently up to 75 percent off. Pick from staple styles like backpacks, messenger bags, duffel bags and more — prices start at just $100.
The Nomad travel pack from Prague-based luggage brand Naut is a versatile 35-liter rolltop that features 500D Cordura & TechPro textile construction, and metal buckles sourced from Ford’s GT Cobra. The bag’s carrying capacity can be expanded with modular side-pockets and accessory bags and also features a built-in USB port & powerbank for convenient charging. Available for pre-order now.
Merging a tote/carryall with a messenger style bag, the Collected Shoulder Bag from Hardgraft is made of full-grain gray or coal leather, features handles and an adjustable two-tone shoulder strap, a full-zip clamshell design, and interior and exterior zip pockets.
The carry-on is the workhorse of your luggage collection. Often, it’s the only bag we use for travel. So it makes sense to invest in a wonderfully made, attractive version, right? Filson is happy to…
