17 BAGS OF SUMMER

Published on Wednesday, 20 June 2012 10:30

Matt Bell

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We like to think of travel bags just as we do cars. Laugh if you will, but just like a car, you’re holding the strap (steering wheel), everyone’s looking at what you’re sporting (and, whether they say it or not, judging you by it), plus it has to fit, comfortably, some precious cargo (your stuff). Selecting the perfect bag takes work and means commitment. With that in mind, we invite you to click through to our selection of weekend warrior bags—bags that should be able to get you through anything from 24 hour jaunt to at least two days time away from your pad. Maybe you’ll find the “one” or maybe you’ll find a “few”. We found 17 that we’d have no problem working into our summer travel regimen.

COACH
Premium bridle leather and heavy gauge canvas are certain handsome matches to your stately wardrobe.
$398 at coach.com
LONGCHAMP X JEREMY SCOTT
The endless wit of Scott meets the storied craftsmanship of Lonchamp on a plus sized canvas and leather tote that may or may not help you to refine your typing skills. Limited edition.
$264 at Colette.fr
BALLY
Your clothes might not want to come out of this spacious, titi leather bad. We completely understand.
$1495 at bally.com
MAISON MARTIN MARGIELA
Distressed bags rock because you can kick them around without worry. Inside of this one you'll find multiple pockets and special slots for pens. Wait. Why is this bag on sale? Don't answer that. Just go buy it before someone else does.
~~$1075~~ $591.25 at aloharag.com
LA PORTEGNA
This small Spanish company that hand-makes all their bags really kills it when it comes to handsome men's bags. We profiled the benson collapsable back in April (which you can see here and buy here), we're defaulting to our other fave. The vegetable dyed leather will age with grace and its got two inside pockets.
$230 at laportegna.com
TOMMY HILFIGER
It may have wheels but by no means should you shove this gorgeous bag to the carry-on only zone. Its constructed of super durable 1800D poly, comes with zip pockets on both the interior and exterior and still handsomely exudes Tommy's brand of classic American sportswear.
$160 at usa.tommy.com
MASTERPIECE BAGS
That camo isn't just for show. Made from Cordorya nylon, lined in chlorofiber and waterproof zippers this is the bag you want when you really literally are playing the part of the weekend warrior.
$427 at oki-ni.com
JOHN VARVATOS
When rock & roll takes a break for the weekend, it might like to do so inside of this edgy yet refined 100% textured Italian leather duffle.
$1600 at johnvarvatos.com
BLACK FLEECE
Hey - remember our car analogy up top? Yup. Brooks Bro's knows the deal, especially with this convertible. Get there with nary a wrinkle on your clothing via garment bag, transport used clothes back in a duffle. Love.
~~$995~~ $746 at brooksbrothers.com
BOTTEGA VENETA
Inspired by the spinnaker of a sail boat, roomy and lightweight, this is just the kind of bag you want when you know you're going to come home with way more than you brought.
$1550 at Bottegaveneta.com
VANS
Beach bums take note: Its got a an interior wet/dry pocket, a heavy-duty WDR-coated canvas and tarpaulin exterior that will protect your goods from the elements and it has hidden straps to transform it into a backpack.
$90 at vans.com
TUMI
Tumi! Stop it! If you're going to keep making such attractive bags (they recently launched their first designer collection a few month's back), we're gonna forget that you guys are also kings of practicality. Actually, don't stop at all. And please send us one of these Bedford collection bags in all three colorways. Please!
$529 - $825 at tumi.com
LOUIS VUITTON
Go black instead of tanned to keep it sophisticated and understated. The rest? You don't need us to tell you how awesome a real Louis is. Unless you didn't know its made of opulent Damier Infini Leather.
$3300 at louisvuitton.com
LOVEWRIGHT CO.
This one's for the denim-heads—Black indigo/red selvage, body of repurposed US military issue shelter, military nylon webbing handles and military issue dead stock zipper and hand inserted copper rivets. Treat as you would your favorite pair of vintage jeans.
$170 at shoplovewright.com
JACK SPADE
Maybe you're more familiar with Spades's messenger bags. If so, you should know about this duffle that's been made to stay as clean and sharp after tortuous use as it is the day you take it home.
$395 at jackspade.com
TRAVELTEQ
Slouchy canvas—perfect for a carefree getaway.
$780 at travelteq.com
JFOLD
One zip pocket in the inside, 4 pockets on the outside. This is for the guy whose always reaching and grabbing for stuff.
$195 at jfold.com