Weekend bags.

[chasea]

A good weekend bag says so much.

You're going places. You're getting a well deserved break. You travel light. You're a man, and men don't carry backpacks.

Invest a couple hundred bucks in a decent one; leather or waxed canvas. It'll look better the more it gets used.

But finding an excuse to use it is its own reward.

Even if you're just stopping by her place one last time to pick up your shit.

[Blue Jays]

I like waxed canvas weekenders...they're classics and age very well.
Ballistic nylon also looks sleek and businesslike.
Ensure sufficient pockets for organization...yet not so much things get lost.

[TACSTS]

Probably not the most stylish, but my weekend/flight bag is a medium North Face base camp duffle. I just got back from a weekend in DC with it. I think it's the perfect carry-on bag; it's soft sides let it conform to the carry-on bins easily, it's waterproof, and pretty much indestructible. Plus you can carry it by handles, use a shoulder strap, or even wear it like a backpack.

But I do admit a waxed Filson bag is a handsome bit of gear.

[dashDustin]

I like my Zipp bag. It has a zippered lower compartment for wet stuff. It says, "I just raced my bike, and likely smell. Approach at your own risk. I am going places that you would probably not care about, and ride a bicycle that costs about as much as your timepiece. And yes, my legs are shaved. Good day."

[BestDeathEver]

You're a man, and men don't carry backpacks.

I'm a fan of a beautifully aged leather duffel or satchel. They're stylish and timeless. But I disagree with the idea that "men don't carry backpacks." You cannot find a more functional piece of luggage, especially if you're moving quickly or need your hands free.

[chasea]

But I disagree with the idea that "men don't carry backpacks." You cannot find a more functional piece of luggage, especially if you're moving quickly or need your hands free.

Most of us aren't usually running from airport security.

Eagerly awaiting the arrival of your backpack. It'll look good on my living room floor, next to my couch- ahem- your bed for the weekend.

[caleb]

Duluth Pack Leather Duffle

[caleb]

You're going places. You're getting a well deserved break. You travel light. You're a man, and men don't carry backpacks.

Josh Lyman carries a backpack. Josh Lyman is a man.

[nahtnoj]

Josh Lyman carries a backpack. Josh Lyman is a man.

Every time I see a photo of Timothy Giethner, I think "fuck yes, Josh has this shit under control".

[GrantM]

Josh Lyman carries a backpack. Josh Lyman is a man.

nice save!

-g

[dhoff]

Since this thread was originally posted, I have acquired and put about 35,000 miles on this:
Utility Duffel - Leather Duffle Bag | Saddleback Leather Co.

With 10 plane trips and a whole lot of other use, the bag is virtually unmarked. It will require many more years of hard use toeven be broken in.

I have a few of their other products as well.

[dugafola]

filson medium duffle.

[FSonicSmith]

Less money than a Filson and still built very well and should last a lifetime; I bought one of these a while back and am very happy with it. They appear to be made to order; it takes about a month from date of order until delivery. https://www.frostriver.com/shop/lugg...ntian-luggage/

[Dave]

I would love a nice dapper bag, but with the years of sports playing, coaching, and the slick baileyworks/IF bags they all seem to work.

I would love a nice leather messenger for work though. Something Indiana Jones style.


Chase can we talk about wallets next?

I have a decade oild Jack Spade canvas??? one that I would love to find something else or are wallets less about wardrobe and more about what fits your ass.

[dashDustin]

I would love a nice leather messenger for work though. Something Indiana Jones style.

That's actually something I've been after, as well. I think we should divert this thread to leather messengers. Starting with, of course:



I've got 2 custom RELoads that I love. But would like something a little less casual.

[roseyscot]

never been happier than with my patagonia mlc (maximum legal carry on). backpack, shoulder bag, briefcase. does it all, fits a week's worth of work travel gear or a weekend worth's of activity gear. never a problem carrying it on the plane, stuffing it in a tight overhead bin, putting it on my back for the 3 story escalator ride, or the last minute rush to the connecting gate. you guys (and my father in law) can have your stuffy wax duffles.

btw, is swoop back?

[dave1215]

is swoop back?

who's swoop?

anyway, i cannot believe that after 10 posts there is only 1 photo of a weekend bag in this thread

[EDS]

never been happier than with my patagonia mlc (maximum legal carry on). backpack, shoulder bag, briefcase. does it all, fits a week's worth of work travel gear or a weekend worth's of activity gear. never a problem carrying it on the plane, stuffing it in a tight overhead bin, putting it on my back for the 3 story escalator ride, or the last minute rush to the connecting gate. you guys (and my father in law) can have your stuffy wax duffles.

btw, is swoop back?

I agre on the MLC. Mine is over 10 years old and still rocking. Stores small too which is important for an apartment dweller like me.

[billrick]

I agre on the MLC. Mine is over 10 years old and still rocking. Stores small too which is important for an apartment dweller like me.

Another ditto on the Patagonia MLC. Mine just returned from a 5-day trip to Austin, absolutely stellar. My favorite feature is the small zippered pocket near the handles - perfect size for dumping your wallet, watch, keys, and pocket change as you stand in the TSA screening line. And the backpack straps tuck away if you are concerned what the butler might think.

[boundgear]

Counterpoint: it's commonly known that weekend bags are the conspicuous thing to have in 2011.
A weekend bag is absolutely the real deal, but use them like a pro please. With great power comes great responsibility.