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by Beau H.

The Tuesday Steal: This Rugged RRL Duffle Bag Is the Perfect Everyday Carry Solution for Your Next Seasonal Getaway

RRL canvas duffle bag review.

Before you can properly take care of business and tackle your next outdoor adventure this season, you’re going to need one of the best duffle bags to get you where you need to go, yes? It’s easier said than done, but as a frequent traveler (check my Instagram!), the need to hit the road in style with both form and function in mind is often my top priority.

Much like Indiana Jones, finding a dependable bag and the right set of outerwear takes top priority — naturally, Huckberry is here to help, as is the handsome and reliable RRL Cotton-Canvas Leather Duffle Bag shown above and below.

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RRL, of course, is the even more hard-wearing, hard-working offshoot of the classically preppy Ralph Lauren brand, delivering a suitable dash of Western style and rugged appeal to anyone’s wardrobe. And for a limited time only, you can find the best RRL menswear and gear up for an eye-catching discount at Huckberry, one of the very best online menswear shops for guys.

And in that regard, it’s about high time you hit the road this season, right? Some trips require a garment bag (or a garment bag disguised as a duffle bag!) and others require a stylish carry-on suitcase — and others call for a bag with some rugged, hard-working heft, one that can stand up to being tossed in the back seat of a car and hauled around a lakeside retreat or an upstate cabin — in that case, then yes indeed, the handsome RRL Cotton-Canvas Leather Duffle Bag gets the job done nicely, indeed.

Fashioned with a buckled leather shoulder strap and finishing touches like full-grain leather handles and leather trim, this investment-level duffle bag is also built with a padded leather laptop sleeve and the sort of build RRL calls a “hard-working garment bag inspired by the rugged satchels of the American West.”

The iconic American brand is precisely correct in that regard, making this one of the very best duffle bags you can sling over your shoulder or toss in an overhead compartment the next time adventure beckons — score the RRL Cotton-Canvas Leather Duffle Bag on sale now at Huckberry, folks.

by Beau H.

The Friday Find: Gear Up for Your Next Road Trip With this Bradley Mountain Ranger Leather Duffle

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The call of the great outdoors beckons, does it not? And for as much thought as you’ve put into your next getaway, be it the all-American road trip or a simple lakeside retreat, even the most perfect itinerary doesn’t quite pass muster if it’s not bolstered by the right assortment of menswear and the best men’s travel gear, yes?

And as I always tend to say, getting from point A to point B can be made all the better, all that much easier, if you’re packing up a durable duffle bag made with extreme care and attention to detail. It keeps the gear you love safe, it adds some stylish panache to your travel #OOTD, and serves a purpose as functional as it is fashionable (at least, when done the right way).

The style and gear purveyors at USA-made Bradley Mountain deliver on that promise in covetable fashion and with heirloom quality in mind, and those words ring true — if you’ve tried Bradley Mountain travel gear, you’re already familiar, but if you’re willing to step up to the plate and invest in the best, then you’ve come to the right place.

Founded in 2012, the company specializes in all manner of adventure-ready gear and rugged provisions, from sturdy waxed tool rolls to eye-catching wallets and dopp kits (among other travel accessories), plus an enviable lineup of all-American shirting and outerwear.

Based in Columbia, TN, the outfitter looks to put a modern spin on adventure — think durable fabrication, USA-made construction and crisp updates to timeless silhouettes, all designed to help you get out on the trail and the road. At least in my experience, the Bradley Mountain Leather Ranger Duffle can help set you on the right path. Let’s take a closer look, shall we?

The Bradley Mountain Leather Ranger Duffle updates the company’s flagship Ranger Duffle in a handsome and hard-wearing leather construction, the kind that should prove sturdy yet supple with repeat use (and with an even better patina developing over time). As the company sagely notes, “this is the most elevated bag we have made to date,” and they achieved that by using USA milled harness leather, solid brass and copper hardware and a waxed canvas lining.

A number of pockets give this stylish duffle bag real carrying capacity (it clocks in at 20″ long and 10″ wide), with an interior zipper pocket and snap exterior pockets to round out your everyday carry. Best of all is the fact that yes, this bag will only get better with age, telling a true story of adventure and long-lasting appeal — your next summer excursion is only the beginning, in my book.

by Beau H.

The Tuesday Steal: Grab, Go and Save with this Sleek Herschel Supply Co. Duffle This Summer

Summer style and summer travel are assuredly ramping up, are they not? Before you can properly get out there and make the most of the season — boating days on the lake, beach strolls, day hikes, brewery beers and more (so much more!), you’ve got to get your favorite gear there in one piece.

And while there are times where you’ll want to pack in a bit more refined manner — say, as you pack up your suit for a summer wedding — there are plentiful opportunities where grab-and-go style is the name of the game, especially if the great outdoors are calling. And if the gear you’re seeking out happens to be on sale, as this minimal duffle bag is via Herschel Supply, it’s time to chalk up another win, I’d say.

When you get the urge to hit the road and want a reliable bag to carry you from point A to point B, I’d wager you’re going to want something weather-ready, stylish and hard-working — something like the Herschel Supply Co. All Season Duffle. The company is perhaps best known for its abrasion-resistant nylon and canvas bags, with colorful straps and expert fabrication. The company’s diamond lash tab is also easy to spot, and yes, it indeed makes an appearance on this sleek performance duffle bag. Let’s carry on, shall we?

The All Season Duffle ramps things up in outdoor-friendly fashion, and it’s helpful that it should prove every bit as functional as other bags in your rotation (like Patagonia’s similarly designed offerings, for instance). 100 percent recycled polyester fabric gives this durable duffle bag its performance chops, and you’re going to need every bit of that performance as you get out of town and venture upstate or off-grid this summer.

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This minimal duffle bag, which boasts a nicely sized 41 liters of carrying capacity, is packed with performance features aplenty, like daisy chain webbing across the exterior (all the better for attaching outdoor gear), plus an easy-to-clean and weather-resistant 100 percent polyester lining. The rugged appeal of the Herschel Supply Co. All Season Duffle is a major bonus — you needn’t worry about this performance men’s duffle bag getting too beat up.

The modular design of this do-it-all duffle bag even features modular snaps and a variety of straps for easy pairing with roller bags, while the base is water-resistant and a storage sleeve plus an exterior zipper pocket further bolster its valuable storage space. As with other Herschel Supply reviews, it seems like the brand has considered every detail for outdoor exploration — the savings, style and performance appeal of the Herschel Supply Co. All Season Duffle are now yours for the taking this season, my friends.

by Beau H.

The Friday Find: The Bradley Mountain Ranger Duffle Is The Best Bag for Your Next Spring Road Trip, And Then Some

Best duffle bags for men.

When you step back and think about your rotation of the best men’s gear for your day-to-day, from the perfect chambray shirt to essential leather boots and a stylish everyday watch, it’s often curious to me what brands rise above the fray and become day-to-day staples before you’ve even realized it.

There are plentiful brands in my rotation that pop up very, very often on this Brooklyn style blog, and there are others that re-enter after a long time away, like the USA-made gear purveyors at Bradley Mountain.

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I’ve written about Bradley Mountain — and its Tennessee-based approach to rugged, timeless gear that’s built to last — since about 2017 in various Bradley Mountain gear reviews, but they haven’t graced the pages of this blog in some time. That all changes today, as we take an overdue look at one of the best weekender bags for men, the Bradley Mountain Ranger Duffle.

It’s all happening as part of our Friday Find series, where we unearth the best of the best from brands you might not have considered or perhaps not quite heard of yet.

That all changes today, and just in time for spring and summer travel season. Gear up, because Bradley Mountain makes sturdy, hard-wearing travel essentials from dopp kits to tote bags, not to mention a very pleasing and utterly exceptional range of waxed field jackets, waxed bomber jackets, flannel overshirts, even a small run of military and field watches to complement your next casually rugged #OOTD. But about the Bradley Mountain Ranger Duffle, ehh?

Featuring a nicely sized 42-liter volume crafted from ultra-sturdy yet supple 18oz. waxed duck canvas that’s practically begging to be broken in, the Bradley Mountain Ranger Duffle comes in versatile, agreeable shades of material like Field Tan or a military-inspired olive drab, all the better to develop some serious patina on the road.

Paired with thick and long-lasting 9oz. USA harness leather to round out its trim and handle, an antiqued brass zipper works mighty well alongside old-school copper and brass hardware, all the better to deliver durable transport of your favorite style essentials.

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Perhaps most useful on the Bradley Mountain Ranger Duffle might be its three exterior pockets, plus one interior zipper pocket to streamline your everyday carry from point A to point B.

This stylish men’s duffle bag certainly feels TSA-approved, but might perform even more dutifully when tossed in the back of your truck ahead of a weekend getaway — alongside other Bradley Mountain gear, of course. Your new favorite weekender bag, and the promise of spring adventure, awaits with the Bradley Mountain Ranger Duffle.

by Beau H.

Style Pick of the Week: Shinola Runwell Duffle Bag – An Essential Travel Companion for the Seasons Ahead (And Right Now)

As winter’s many frigid days continue to roll through this neck of the woods (and perhaps your own home base as well), it’s worth wondering when the chance arises to break out of the frigid cold, yes? A worthwhile question indeed, and one you should keep top of mind as you plot your next getaway — and the weekender bag you’re going to pack to go far afield (or closer to home) also carries plenty of weight (and essential, stylish gear), yes?

The best men’s travel gear helps make the journey as enjoyable and stylish, or at least as functional, as can be — and with one of the best weekender bags for men, the routine of gearing up and packing up to hit the road takes on a new meaning. It’s no moreso apparent than when you opt in with one of my favorite style and lifestyle brands, period.

Think of it like an A-to-Z approach seen in one of the most considered lifestyle brands of the moment, and a favorite of this writer — Detroit-based Shinola delivers handsome watches aplenty, they deliver an incredible stay at the downtown Detroit Shinola Hotel, and now, they offer a curated selection of the coolest travel gear and leather goods on the market. If you’ve read this Brooklyn style blog over the years, then yes, you certainly know — or at least, now you know.

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Difficult though it might be to cut through the clutter of stylish men’s travel gear, consider the Shinola Runwell Duffle Bag your new go-to travel companion for seasonal getaways as the country thaws out. Just as the ever-stylish Shinola Runwell Watch is a daily must-have for many on the market (this writer very much included), the handsome and durable, rugged-meets-refined Shinola Runwell Duffle has you covered from take-off to touchdown, so to speak, in matters of both form and function.

The Shinola Runwell Duffle Bag carries forward the same design principles as the famed and iconic (in a modern sense) Shinola Runwell Watch — read on for further past Shinola Runwell reviews on this very site for a deeper dive into the effortlessly versatile, Art Deco-inspired timepiece and its “daily driver” wearability. In the meantime, I’d wager the dependable build of the elegant yet tough Shinola Runwell Duffle Bag should more than suffice as you plot your next long weekend away, yes?

Shinola Runwell Duffle Bag review.

Fashioned with the company’s Navigator Leather and built with reliable Gunmetal hardware, the handsome Shinola Runwell Duffle Bag boasts 37.2 liters of carrying capacity, plus two slip pockets and an interior pocket, along with an external slip pocket for easy access to your everyday carry essentials.

Shinola leather goods review.

As the famed Detroit company notes, the Shinola Runwell Duffle Bag is designed in Detroit, and “built to be the last bag you’ll ever need.” Available in four eye-catching shades of leather built to patina beautifully over time, I’d wager your new favorite duffle bag from Shinola is built to complement your new go-to timepiece rather stylishly, is it not? If you decide to score one for yourself, let me know in the comments below.

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.

WP Standard duffle bag review.

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.