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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: Bradley Mountain Utility Bag

Plenty of exterior pockets, tough specs and handsome looks — your new favorite spring travel bag.

If you can believe it, it’s Saturday again — and that means it’s time for another Style Pick of the Week, this one featuring the essential, adventure-ready Bradley Mountain Utility Bag. If you haven’t yet had the chance to travel in style this month — either due to colder-than-expected March weather or a busy season at work (shoutout to all the accountants out there), hopefully this week’s #menswear pick will inspire you to hit the road soon. The Bradley Mountain Utility Bag is an unexpected, unique piece in terms of its design — part oversized tote bag, part durable weekender. That means you can sling it over your shoulder or carry it by your side — seriously, nothing tops a stylish travel bag. And there’s no question we could all use one of those in our rotation. For quick overnight trips or multi-day stays — such as my own February trip to New Haven — there’s nothing I need more than a handsome, tough piece to carry all my favorite gear; if you’re in the same boat, stick with me here. For starters, know that this bag will work if you’ve got a spring break trip upcoming, or just a much-needed weekend getaway. Crucially, you needn’t worry about having enough room to hold each and every piece of your everyday carry — with seven external pockets, the Bradley Mountain Utility Bag might actually boast the most exterior storage of any bag you own. And the rest of the specs? Well, they’re enough to make you want to buy the Bradley Mountain Utility Bag on the spot — maybe.
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Let’s start with the rugged exterior — yes indeed, the 15oz. Martexin waxed duck canvas exterior on the Bradley Mountain Utility Bag is built to withstand everything, from being tossed around a campsite to being tossed into an overheard bin. Even the custom leather straps and detailing should prove sturdy, made from 9oz. oiled and waxed custom leather. Both those design touches mean the entire bag, from top to bottom, is going to get better the more you use it. Whether you’re dressed in casual, classic everyday spring style for a weekend trip or wearing your new favorite long-sleeve polo on a business trip, the Bradley Mountain Utility Bag is going to move with you in style. Of course, this bag certainly leans more rugged — so if you find yourself needing more refined travel luggage for cross-country jaunts, you might want to pass on picking this one up. With that being said, the Bradley Mountain Utility Bag is so well-made and tough that it just might be an essential, much-needed addition to your everyday carry.  What do you think? And where will your own spring travels take you? Let me know via the comments and join us via The Style Guide Facebook page for more great #menswear.

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