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by Beau H.

See Now, Buy Now: This Handsome Leather Duffle Bag from Unmarked and Huckberry Is Perfect for All Your Winter Travel

For as much as we talk about the best men’s style essentials and top gear for the modern man, it’s worth putting just as much care and thought into how you ensure those essentials stay in top-notch shape and perform their very best from point A to point B.

So, rather than hauling your favorite leather boots and one of the best chambray shirts –among other holiday style must-haves — in just any old bag, why not level up a touch this season with one of the best weekender bags for men?

Add in the fact that it’s sourced and sold by one of your favorite online retailers — the good folks at Huckberry — and we’re looking at a certified winner when it comes to some of the best travel gear for guys.

And as a matter of fact, there’s a great reason the Unmarked Leather Weekender Bag is even listed among Huckberry’s Gifts for the Guy Who Has It All — it’s just that cool, stylish, dependable and forward-thinking in matters of craft and heritage. How about that, ehh? And if you — or the impossible-to-shop-for guy on your list — hasn’t heard from Unmarked, holiday gifting can present a prime opportunity to either refresh your own leather goods rotation or help a trusted, stylish fellow in your life level things up considerably.

The Unmarked Leather Weekender Bag sold by Huckberry features a rich Shedron shade of leather in an exclusive Western pattern that’s all the rage (making it worth its price tag of $400, in my experience — not a bad deal for a weekender bag you can reliably take across the country and globe as it develops better patina with age. The Unmarked Leather Weekender Bag boasts glazed pull-up tanned leather and vegetable-tanned strips for ornate detailing and richly crafted, rugged quality — its brass hardware is made in America, while the hard-working yet stylish Unmarked Leather Weekender Bag features reinforced rivets and a gold-tone brass zipper.

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And another thing: Because you’re perhaps wondering what exactly you can fit in the Unmarked Leather Weekender Bag, note that its dimensions clock in at 17” x 11½” x 9”. That should give you enough space for a weekend away, and perhaps even enough space to pack a durable pair of Unmarked’s impeccably designed leather boots.

For the guy who values traveling in style, with goods built to last (even if you just score it for yourself!), this fashionable leather weekender bag is the right move.

by Beau H.

The Friday Find: The Halfday Garment Duffel Bag is a Travel Gamechanger for the Frequent Flyer

As we roll into another summer weekend, let’s take a quick-hit look at one stellar, standout product that’ll assuredly make your life that much easier, more efficient, more stylish and more seamless — that’s the name of the game with our new Friday Find series, after all.

And as a frequent flyer in this #FreelanceLife (as you might have seen on my Instagram!), I’m always on the lookout for travel hacks that deliver a more seamless flying experience, particularly when it comes to something like the best duffle bags for men (my preferred way to pack for trips ranging from a long weekend to a 10-day Caribbean jaunt).

And the Halfday Garment Duffle might be one of the best travel hacks I’ve seen — and used! — yet.

As you might have read during my trips to Italy and France earlier this year — again, trips for which I’m impossibly grateful! — I tend to never travel far without my Halfday Garment Duffle. I

t zips open into a garment bag to hold one of the best blazers for men or your favorite suit, and new-and-improved versions even boast mesh pockets and storage solutions once unzipped. It sounds simple enough on the surface, but it’s assuredly changed the way I travel — and then some!

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The Halfday Garment Duffle also boasts handy shoe storage pockets, a slew of exterior pockets and plenty of sturdy fabrication to resist scuffs, abrasion, water and wind. The Halfday Garment Duffle is my favorite travel bag, period, offering a variety of sizing options for the modern man on the go, including a dependable 45L Halfday Garment Duffle size.

It comes in a wide array of stylish colors to suit every taste, the Halfday Garment Duffle is easily TSA-approved, and it carries plenty easily as I crisscross the globe covering a wide array of the best gear for guys.

How can it get better than that? Ahead of the fall travel season, make sure you’re packing up and zipping up the handsome, hard-wearing and sturdy Halfday Garment Duffle — it’s the best travel bag on the market for guys (and gals!), folks.

by Beau H.

The Thursday Buy: The Shinola Canfield Holdall Is An Investment-Level Bag for Summer Travel

Shinola Canfield Holdall review.

Before you can set your sights on your next summer getaway, let’s take a step back. Or rather, several steps back. Yes, there’s surely something to be said for packing up accordingly, from one of the best summer shirts to the most versatile pants for summer, but let’s go a step deeper.

To be more precise, what stylish weekender bag for men are you taking on quick long weekend trips? The answer might very well be right in front of you in today’s post, courtesy of Detroit lifestyle brand Shinola.

Best weekender bags for summer travel for men.

The famed watchmaker blends both a rugged and refined sensibility with its selection of Mid-Century Modern and Art Deco-inspired watches, a lineup that already includes one of the best dive watches for summer. But its accessories (and an assortment of enviable home goods) are also worth another look — and that very much includes one of the best weekender bags for men.

The Shinola Canfield Classic Holdall could be the perfect go-between, a happy medium between a carry-on suitcase and an overnight bag. Made with premium European leather that’ll develop a handsome patina over time, this stylish men’s weekender bag checks the right boxes in terms of easy storage and transportation.

The interior is lined with soft cotton and comes complete with two interior slip pockets and an interior zip pocket for your everyday carry essentials. And in terms of that ease of transportation: Natural grain leather handles and a detachable striped shoulder strap deliver both style and utility at once. Keep in mind that although the Shinola Canfield Classic Holdall retails for the investment-level price of $1,395, it’s certainly built to last and delivers enough space to work for plentiful summer weekend trips.

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Of course, because it’s crafted by Shinola, the handsome Shinola Canfield Classic Holdall will work well beyond summer, too. That’s the kind of functionality that’s tough to pass up, so rest easy knowing that your next summer #OOTD will travel safe and sound in one of the best weekender bags on the market.

by Beau H.

The Tuesday Steal: Save More Than 30 Percent On This Rugged WP Standard Duffle at Bespoke Post

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If the fast-approaching holiday travel season has been on your mind, or if you’ve already planned out a getaway or two (or three), then loading up one of the best duffle bags for men is of the utmost importance, is it not? And you’re in particular luck today here on the blog.

Although we’ve already hit the heart of holiday travel season, it’s hardly been easier to save on your new favorite duffle bag, especially when you shop the finely curated pages of Bespoke Post.

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That’s where you’ll find my good friends at WP Standard, already makers of some of the best leather goods on the market. And the deal in question today combines functional, heritage-worthy style and durability in one package.

You see, that’s because the WP Standard PanAm Duffle is more than 30 percent off via the Bespoke Post Sale section, and it’s here not a moment too soon as we get ready to hit the road this season.

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In my personal experience, a richly crafted leather duffle bag like the WP Standard PanAm Duffle is every bit as useful as a typical rolling suitcase for quick weekend trips and even somewhat longer trips, provided you pack correctly with versatile men’s style essentials. And within the WP Standard PanAm Duffle, you’ll find all the space you need for said essentials.

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It’s made from rich leather (available in both Tan and Desert Black on sale), with a TSA-approved carry-on friendly design and an interior pocket for your everyday carry.

Solid brass hardware and its own helpful leather luggage are nice design details as well, and the WP Standard PanAm Duffle will assuredly only get better with age — starting right now this holiday season. Sounds like you’ve just found your new go-to holiday travel bag, my friends.

by Beau H.

The Tuesday Steal: The Best-Selling Herschel Supply Novel Duffle Is Now 30 Percent Off

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If that long-awaited fall getaway has you considering where to score some of the best travel gear for men, for instance, consider yourself in luck. Of course, hitting the road this fall brings with it many a consideration (where to go and what brewery to visit, for starters), but it doesn’t all come together without one of the best duffle bags to get you where you’re going in style, with ease.

Herschel Supply Co. Novel Duffle review.

Enter the Herschel Supply Co. Novel Duffle, which just so happens to be a personal favorite of mine), and then discover the joys of packing efficiently and stylishly while saving a few bucks in the process. What’s that, you say? A chance to score one of the best men’s travel bags at a discount?

Yessir, that’s indeed true: The Herschel Supply Co. Novel Duffle is 30 percent off right now at Herschel, bringing the price down to an eye-catching, low $69.99 from its regular (already affordable!) price of $100.

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The Herschel Novel Duffle is a fan favorite, with a surprisingly compact yet somehow roomy 42.5-liter carrying capacity, not to mention helpful construction via a sturdy nylon exterior. Leather detailing and a reinforced webbed strap round out this rugged-yet-minimal duffle bag, which is an utterly classic style pick for the guy on the go.

The Herschel Supply Co. Novel Duffle is a steal at its normal price, but when you consider details like a separate shoe compartment for easy access and storage, things get even better.

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It also boasts a waterproof zipper to keep your valuables safe, and the Herschel Supply Co. Novel Duffle comes in a whopping 11 colors to suit every taste and sense of style. And again, when you score your new favorite duffle bag right now on sale, you’re getting one of the best men’s weekender bags for well under $100. Fall style, fall savings and fall adventure awaits.

by Beau H.

The Thursday Buy: The Filson Oil Cloth Tin Duffle Is an Investment-Worthy Summer Getaway Bag

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Hitting the road this summer and in search of one of the best duffle bags for men? I know I sure am, and I’d wager you’re not the only one. Before we can both pack up to hit the road, it’s worth taking stock of what exactly you’re bringing with you. Or rather, it’s worth taking stock of the rugged duffle bag you’re packing up.

Fear not: If you’ve not quite got the proper bag to meet the moment, then you’ll like what’s in store today. In my experience, one of the best duffle bags for men can start your trip off on the proper foot even before you hit the road. After all, if the bag you’re hauling doesn’t quite offer enough space or utility, well…that’s just no good, my friends.

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To get a touch more specific: That’s where the Filson Oil Finish Tin Cloth Duffle amps up your everyday carry in a major way. I’ve long been a fan of Filson, the Pacific Northwest heritage outfitter with a penchant for delivering uncompromising, unfailing goods — including luggage like the Filson Large Rugged Duffle.

And if you’ve tried out the brand — as I have over the years — or if you read the blog on the regular, then it should come as no surprise that the Filson Oil Finish Tin Cloth Duffle more than passes muster.

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The specs on the seriously cool, investment-worthy Filson Oil Finish Tin Cloth Duffle fall right in line with other heritage-quality Filson men’s gear, especially the brand’s durable-as-can-be Tin Cloth waxed canvas. That canvas stands up to wear and tear, bumps and abrasions, weather and more, and it gets better with age each time you pack up to hit the road.

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Plus, the Filson Oil Finish Tin Cloth Duffle is accented with iconic Filson touches, including Bridle Leather handles and a shoulder strap that will also break in handsomely over time. Even the brass zipper is rustproof — how’s that for a touch of rugged appeal?

And for good measure, the colorway of this particular Filson Oil Finish Tin Cloth Duffle is a limited-edition offering. In my experience, limited-edition Filson goods tend not to stick around forever, and that’s reason enough to add another rugged Filson men’s bag to your EDC.

How about it? If you end up packing up the Filson Oil Finish Tin Cloth Duffle to hit the road this summer, let me know in the comments below.

by Beau H.

See Now, Buy Now: WP Standard Is Making One of the Best Leather Duffel Bags for Men

Best leather duffel bag for men.

As a new season dawns, perhaps you’ve got one thing on your mind: Planning your next (or your first!) spring getaway, and doing so by packing up plenty of your favorite travel style essentials into, well, one of the best duffel bags for men. The right gear is nothing without the proper means to transport it, and if you can do so in rugged, heritage-minded style, that’s certainly all the better.

From the pages of this blog, you’re likely well-acquainted with other brands making the best leather jacket and the best leather goods, like my friends at Satchel & Page. Let me introduce you now to a brand that’s going to make a serious run for your money, too: That brand would be WP Standard, an upstart brand with an intense dedication to quality and craftsmanship (and yes, that includes the best leather goods for men across the board).

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The Texas-based brand began humbly enough, when founder Ryan Barr set out in 2009 to craft guitar straps out of finely crafted leather. A trip to a Mexican tannery and years working in his basement workshop set the brand on the path it walks today: The WP Standard lineup of leather goods is extensive, handsomely crafted and expertly curated, from leather house shoes to stylish leather wallets and of course, one of the best duffel bags for men on the market. In fact, if you’re searching for a high-quality duffle bag for under $500, the WP Standard PanAm Duffle Bag is an excellent, meticulously crafted option.

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These days, WP Standard uses a team of artisans to turn its finished leather into remarkably cool, built-to-last products like the WP Standard PanAm Duffle Bag. The difference is in the details, and at a glance, the good folks at WP Standard have really knocked this one out of the park. 100 percent full-grain leather makes up the heritage-quality WP Standard PanAm Duffle Bag, further bolstered by brass hardware for a suitably antique-looking finish.

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Fittingly, it comes complete with a leather luggage tag to help you keep a watchful eye on your bag as you zig-zag across the country and the globe. An interior pocket provides space for other valuable leather goods and EDC essentials — for instance, the brand makes a refined leather toiletry kit — while the entire design of the WP Standard PanAm Duffle Bag is carry-on friendly.

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If you ask me, this is one stylish leather duffle that’s about ready to go on as many adventures as you are, and naturally, the WP Standard PanAm Duffle Bag will develop a rugged patina over time. And again, it’s worth remembering that the WP Standard PanAm Duffle Bag retails for under $500 — talk about a steal for your new favorite travel bag.

by Beau H.

See Now, Buy Now: The Satchel & Page Weekender Is The Best Men’s Duffle Bag for Holiday Travel

Any time you hit the road, especially as you pack up those men’s style essentials for the holiday season, I maintain you should have good looks and hard-wearing functionality top of mind. That goes for how you’re dressing to get from point A to point B (especially on a chilly winter day), and it’s just as important to ensure you’re packing up one of the best weekender bags for men.

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It’s especially useful during the holidays, when your time is short and you’ve probably got multiple stops to make on the road. What’s a well-dressed guy like yourself to do? That’s easy: Load up the durable, rugged and effortlessly stylish Satchel & Page Weekender — one of the best duffle bags for men, let alone this time of year — and get out there.

Perhaps you recognize the famed Texas brand for its recent Warehouse Sale, which gave you the chance to save on one of the best leather bags, or perhaps you’re a newcomer — either way, there’s lots to love with this rugged-yet-refined maker of everyday carry essentials.

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Crucially, the Satchel & Page Weekender is built to exacting specifications in Italy featuring fine Italian leather, the kind that’s only guaranteed to get better with age (and I know you’ll want to pack up this bag quite a lot the rest of the year, too). The Satchel & Page Weekender is also made in conjunction with gold-rated leather tanneries for added sustainability, and the end result is quite stylish yet rugged and utilitarian, to boot.

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For good measure, the Satchel & Page Weekender boasts an easy-access laptop compartment, plus an interior zipper pocket and key clip. On top of that, this stylish men’s weekender bag is also built with enough space for MacBook Pro 16-inch. Durable antique brass D-rings add a touch of durability while serving as a useful place for extra attachments.

Suffice to say, the Satchel & Page Weekender is made with plenty of room for your holiday style essentials, and it’s also made to get better with age. Bear in mind that the heirloom-worthy Satchel & Page Weekender is more of an investment than other weekender bags at more than $600, but when you consider the fact that you can use this durable men’s duffle bag all the time (yes, all the time), it’s seriously worth it.