See Now, Buy Now: Hit the Road in the New Year with this Stylish Leather Duffle Bag from Satchel & Page

Satchel & Page leather weekender bag for men.

Thanks for joining me here to kickstart a new week with an important task at hand — in the way of men’s style resolutions, it’s always helpful to consider areas of your wardrobe and your everyday carry that could use a bit of a revamp.

Or in the case of the remarkable Satchel & Page Leather Weekender, think of it like an investment in a new year and a new you as you plan out your next (or first!) 2024 getaway. Gone are the days of using a gym bag as a carry-on, or hauling along a backpack. My Satchel & Page review is a major thumbs-up in my book, but let’s dive in a bit deeper, shall we?

In my experience, you see, Satchel & Page makes heirloom-quality leather goods with serious style and craftsmanship in mind. It’s almost enough to make you want to buy one… just for the sole purpose of planning a trip and hitting the road.

Satchel & Page leather weekender bag review.

And one of the best weekender bags for men can certainly prove a gamechanger for improved packing (and style points). Perfectly sized for, well, long weekends and more casual getaways (as opposed to business trips, where you might need to bring along a suit), a richly crafted leather weekender bag can change the way you travel, quite literally.

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Compact enough to fit in an overhead bin or rest comfortably on a train luggage rack or in your trunk, the Satchel & Page Leather Weekender delivers the goods. Your new favorite weekender bag boasts enough space to haul, say, two or three pairs of your favorite shoes, as well as winter sweaters, the best blue jeans and more for a cozy, stylish long weekend.

It can also nicely complement other items in your rotation, be it a Filson messenger brief or even other handsome Satchel & Page leather goods, which the brand certainly excels at crafting.

The Satchel & Page Leather Weekender also features a built-in zipper compartment for small EDC essentials, plus a laptop compartment sized to fit up to a MacBook Pro 16″. An adjustable shoulder strap provides comfortable carrying capability, while YKK zippers and antique brass hardware are highly durable touches.

Taken all at once, the Satchel & Page Leather Weekender is, at least in my book, one of the best weekender bags for men, with heritage quality and rugged style top of mind. Snag one today, pack it up, hit the road and let me know how it goes over on Instagram. Cheers, my friends!

Style Pick of the Week: Satchel & Page Waxed Canvas Weekender Bag – Summer’s Best Travel Bag for Men

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When it’s time to gear up and hit the road this summer, particularly to a summer wedding or a long weekend getaway, you assuredly need the right tools for the job. One of those “tools,” of course, would be one of the best weekender bags for men.

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It’s an undisputed essential that can do plenty of heavy lifting in terms of hauling menswear essentials both rugged and refined, be it your favorite henley or one of the best summer blazers. Naturally, I’ve (hopefully) got the solution to round out your toolbox: The Satchel & Page Waxed Canvas Weekender Bag, a durable, rugged and expertly crafted update to the brand’s best-selling weekender bags and leather goods.

Pricey though it might seem at first (it clocks in at a splurge-worthy $545), the Satchel & Page Waxed Canvas Weekender Bag is assuredly worth it, starting from the small details on up. For starters, it’s lined with handsome tobacco suede, and the entire bag itself also boasts hand-hammered copper rivets. Japanese YKK zippers and antique brass hardware round out the finer points in rugged, handsome and stylish fashion, too.

Best waxed canvas weekender bag for men.

So, yes indeed, the Satchel & Page Waxed Canvas Weekender Bag checks off the boxes in terms of standout design. That also lends itself to high-quality performance, at least if my experience with Satchel & Page is anything to go off (and I certainly hope it is!).

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The big key here with the Satchel & Page Waxed Canvas Weekender Bag is that 20oz. waterproof waxed suede, which should stand up to travel challenges large and small this season. Plus, both the waxed canvas and the leather with which this handsome bag is made are only sure to get better with age as they break in.

And trust me: Once you’ve used the Satchel & Page Waxed Canvas Weekender Bag this summer, you won’t want to go back to another weekender bag.

The Tuesday Steal: Save on the Best Leather Goods and Everyday Carry Gear at Satchel & Page’s Warehouse Sale

Best leather weekender bag for men.

Investing in the best is one of the more fun parts of building out your wardrobe of menswear essentials, and that goes for even the picks you’re not using every single day. Take one of the best leather weekender bags for men: They’re a bit more uncommon in the market, but when you find a brand that builds its bags the right way, it’s worth investing in.

And yet, what if I told you there were some savings to be had when it comes to some of the best men’s leather goods? That’s where the Satchel & Page Warehouse Sale rises to the occasion, and that’s where you’ve got the chance to save a few bucks (10 percent, to be exact) on the Satchel & Page Gladstone Weekender Bag (and more beyond that, of course).

Hopefully, you know Satchel & Page from reading this very blog, and from the brand’s penchant for making one of the best leather jackets and one of the best men’s weekender bags (at full price as well as on sale). And if not? Well, shopping the Satchel & Page Warehouse Sale is one of the best ways to get an intro to a new brand while saving some hard-earned cash in the process.

Over at the Satchel & Page Warehouse Sale, you’re going to find leather goods and accessories that are truly worthy of the price, and truly worthy of the heirloom designation. Take the Gladstone Weekender or any of the brand’s Italian leather briefcases: They’re made with Gold-rated, vegetable-tanned leather with a pleasant thickness that can stand up to plenty of wear and tear.

And the Satchel & Page Warehouse Sale is also transparent about what’s on offer: These selections have been lightly used, but should arrive in excellent condition — that approach is all the better, seeing as you’re going to put your own stamp on these beautifully made leather bags and accessories.

Details like tobacco suede linings and rich, antique brass hardware put the handsome leather goods in the Satchel & Page Warehouse Sale a cut above the rest, too. And again, although these bags are pre-owned, it’s rare to find a discount on a future heirloom when it comes to the best leather goods for men. Shop accordingly, my friends.

Style Pick of the Week: Satchel & Page Leather Bomber Jacket – Most Stylish Men’s Leather Jacket

Best leather bomber jacket for men.

From time to time, it can feel great to splurge on a hard-earned menswear pick-up from one of the best leather goods brands on the market — a purchase like one of the best leather bomber jackets. Sure, a leather bomber jacket isn’t an absolute, 100 percent wardrobe must-have in the same manner as, say one of the best winter puffer jackets or a stylish pair of snow boots, yet you should still give it a fair shake. After all, it comes from the same brand that makes your favorite weekender bag (that’d be Satchel & Page, folks).

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When you find the right one — like the luxe, impossibly cool and extremely well-made Satchel & Paige Leather Bomber Jacket — it’s a mighty fun, incredibly wool wardrobe investment. And every so often, it’s also fun to shake things up and spend — wisely, of course! — on one of the best leather jackets for men. Again, this handsome, refined, stylish shearling bomber jacket isn’t a true necessity, but the Satchel & Paige Leather Bomber Jacket is an awfully hard style splurge to pass up (if you ask your Brooklyn style writer, that is).

Best shearling bomber jacket for men.

The Satchel & Paige Leather Bomber Jacket is made with care the right way, the old-school way, using some of the finest materials and processes on the market. The materials and processes that go into the Satchel & Paige Leather Bomber Jacket include *drum roll please* beautiful French Calf leather throughout, vegetable-tanned to get better with age. Beyond that, the handsome Satchel & Paige Leather Bomber Jacket features a Spanish wool shearing collar — a luxe upgrade to a retro touch — and is lined with brushed cotton tartan lining.

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Of course, the Satchel & Paige Leather Bomber Jacket is a splurge, as we talked about earlier, at nearly $700. You should also pay close attention to the company’s sizing notes. Yet, if you think this jacket checks the proper boxes for you — and if you think it’ll hold up and get better the more you wear it! — then the instantly iconic Satchel & Paige Leather Bomber Jacket is a worthy investment this season (and beyond).

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.

The Tuesday Steal: The Satchel & Page Warehouse Sale Offers the Best Deals on Leather Bags for Men

As you take stock of both your travel gear and your everyday carry essentials, perhaps you like to invest in the best leather goods for men, the kind of gear that lasts — and lasts, and lasts. But there’s a catch with shopping for stylish leather goods: The process can often be expensive, so what’s a guy to do? Here’s my best answer — head right now to the Satchel & Page Warehouse Sale, a well-crafted offering of handsome and rugged leather goods for men.

This rather astounding sale is offering deals on quite nearly the entire lineup of Satchel & Page leather goods, from the brand’s famed Leather Weekender to its Slim Mailbag and even the brand’s Padfolio. These pieces are heirloom-worthy, made from rich brown leather designed to get better over time, to say the very least. And the deals are just as great, running anywhere from 15 percent off to 30 percent off the best men’s leather goods.

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The Satchel & Page Warehouse Sale doesn’t tend to stick around very often, and it’s no wonder why: When you can get an exceedingly handsome, well-crafted leather weekender — with plenty of packing potential — why not knock off a few dozen bucks to snag that bag for under $600? Precisely, my friend.

Even the brand’s smaller goods are on offer in the Satchel & Page Warehouse Sale, including a stylish leather backpack. A word to the wise: These pieces from Satchel & Paige do arrive lightly used, and yet, should still be in great enough condition to allow you to make your own mark. Remember: The Satchel & Page Warehouse Sale won’t last forever, so shop early and often.

See Now, Buy Now: Satchel & Page is Making the Best Men’s Weekender Bag for Seasonal Getaways

If you’re anything like me, perhaps your travel plans are starting to ramp up slowly but surely. And perhaps you’re realizing that you’re overdue to upgrade your everyday carry essentials, not to mention your much-needed, reliable weekender bag. Enter the remarkably refined, rugged Satchel & Page Carryall Bag, a one-of-a-kind and heritage quality piece that’s got the potential to become your new favorite getaway bag, easily. It’s the perfect addition to our ongoing See Now, Buy Now series, which has hopefully helped outfit you for the many pursuits on your summer to-do list. Chief among them, however, just might be hitting the road in style again, and that’s where you’re very much in luck.

I’ve previously reviewed Satchel & Page on the blog, but it’s always worth diving into what makes the brand so essential for the well-dressed man these days. The Satchel & Page Carryall Bag is as fine an example as any if you’re in search of next-level quality, durability and construction, and that’s an understatement. The brand has been making exceptionally well-crafted bags inspired by an heirloom leather map case from the founder’s grandfather, and that same respect for history and process carries through to staple pieces like the Satchel & Page Carryall Bag. It all starts with French Cowhide leather tanned and finished in Italy, and it only gets better from there.

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It’s the best men’s weekender bag for a reason, and incredible attention to detail is only half the story. The soft oiled leather will show variations in color over time the more you use this bag, which — trust me — is going to be quite often, if I had to guess. Solid copper rivets add a durable finishing touch to the Satchel & Page Carryall Bag, which is further reinforced by antique brass hardware. Every little detail has been considered in its construction, including the lovely Tobacco Suede lining. That lining makes it a reliable and safe choice to share those crucial, aforementioned everyday carry essentials, too.

Interior zipper pockets, a laptop storage pocket and a quick-grab pocket for your phone are all thoughtful design touches, and two D-ring additions give you more carrying capacity on the exterior of the bag, too. The small notes have been carefully curated, and the big-ticket items, like the design, the rich leather and the excellent carrying capacity, are all accounted for, too. Better still is the fact that the Satchel & Page Carryall Bag comes with a lifetime warranty, a detail you’re not going to find all that often as you shop around for the best weekender bag for men. If you want a weekender bag that’ll get better with age, one that’ll grow with you and allow you to hit the road again in style, you want the classic, heritage-worthy Satchel & Page Carryall Bag. It won’t let you down, and that’s an understatement.

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See Now, Buy Now: The Satchel & Page Gladstone Weekender is the Best Summer Travel Bag

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The hour draws ever closer. That is, the time to hit the road again in style with one of the best weekender bags for men will soon be upon us, and if you’ve been reading the blog, I hope you’re prepared for what lies ahead. I mean that in the best way possible — hitting the road again, even in a car or via a quick train (or bus) trip should be enjoyable and just plain fun. It’s made all the better by the most crucial ingredient of all as far as your summer travel gear is concerned:

The Satchel & Page Gladstone Weekender is one of the best weekender bags on the market, ready for quick getaways and rugged adventures alike. If you’ve kept up with the blog, you also recognize Satchel & Page from a weekend style guide or two, but it’s always worth revisiting a brand making heirloom-quality leather goods of all types, including this refined leather weekender bag. Why go with a bag like this one instead of, say your tried-and-true athletic logo weekender? The proof is in the pudding, my friends, and that means this bag has plenty more style points and even more functionality than the bag you’ve been lugging to the gym — it’s made specifically for weekend getaways, season after season. It gets even better when it comes to your new favorite weekender bag, though.

SHOP: The Satchel & Page Gladstone Weekender

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The list of positives about the excellent Satchel & Page Gladstone Weekender goes on and on, and on. It features a lifetime warranty, for starters — the sturdy brass frame won’t give out or buckle under pressure, either. It’s also made with handsome Italian, vegetable-tanned leather, making it one of the best leather weekender bags you can possibly buy right now. Tobacco suede lining ensures your valuable gear won’t get dinged up or scuffed, and brass hardware drives home the rugged durability of this handsome leather weekender bag.


Think of it like an accessory that’s as stylish as your road trip #OOTD, and then some. Two interior pouch pockets and one zipper pocket offer crucial space for your everyday carry essentials.  The rugged Satchel & Page Gladstone Weekender is, without a doubt, the kind of bag you can pack up to hit the road at a moment’s notice. And if you need to leave from the office for your weekend getaway, it helps that this bag is quite stylish, unlike a plain old gym bag. It’s an investment for the price ($625 at Satchel & Page), but it’s got dependability and serious style going for it — unlike any other weekender bag on the market. Safe travels, folks.

SHOP: The Satchel & Page Gladstone Weekender

The Friday Read: A Heritage-Quality Leather Bag, New Buck Mason Jackets & The Best Summer Backpack

Just as with last Friday’s weekly recap, where I talked about the best bag to buy  for a weekend getaway, well, we’re back again in fine form with my latest summer travel gear pick for your reading and shopping pleasure. After all, there’s no better way to lead into the weekend than by buying one of the best leather bags and packing it up accordingly for a safe and long-awaited getaway. In that case, my friends, allow me to reintroduce you to Satchel & Page, makers of heritage-quality leather goods of all shapes and sizes. You can check out my Satchel & Page review from 2015 on the site, but the latest on the company is that they’ve only expanded and only gotten better in the years since then.

MW08 Active Noise-Cancelling True Wireless Earphones It’s the Satchel & Page Counselor Zip Briefcase that caught my eye, the kind you can haul to work and then use as a carry-on, but might I also recommend you check out the brand’s full line of the best leather travel luggage for men? Go right ahead and start adding to your cart (and your travel wish list).

See, there’s a closer look at the Satchel & Page Counselor Zip Briefcase above — how cool is that?? Such a sweet bag. But bear in mind that we’re not only talking about Satchel & Page today. My latest weekly roundup is packed with a touch of everything for your reading pleasure, including new jackets from Buck Mason. Speaking of getting a bit of everything: Have you subscribed yet to my twice-weekly music, menswear and craft beer newsletterEvery Tuesday and Saturday, for free, I send out The Style Guide In Brief: It includes a song to enjoy, some menswear to shop, and some craft beer or whiskey (or coffee) to imbibe all the while. It’s fun, it’s free and you’re going to love it (I hope). Give it a whirl and check out the rest of the Friday Read below, folks. Thanks for reading!

  • We’ll start off Friday with, well, another reading selection. This is a great gift for the outdoorsman and a great gift for Father’s Day upcoming: The Peter Buchanan-Smith Axe Handbook is beautifully designed and packaged, and quite the gem to have on your bookshelf (or near your workspace, or at your cabin). Any fan of Best Made Co., the company Peter founded, would also do well to check out this seriously cool book. And even if you’re not the most adventurous, this helpful handbook might just spur you on towards a new passion. Get it now at Barnes & Noble.

  • If you’ve read the blog, you know the brand pictured above. That’d be the all-American purveyors of some of the best jackets for men — I’m talking, of course, about Buck Mason. I got to take a deep dive for Maxim on three new jackets from Buck Mason, each crafted with plenty of style points and supreme durability (and heritage) for the season that’s upon us. Find your new favorite jacket today at Buck Mason, folks.

  • If you loved the refined, heritage-worthy appeal of one of the one of the best leather bags from Satchel & Page, well, here’s one of the best adventure backpacks for those more inclined to outdoor adventures. The Topo Designs Klettersack, a fan favorite that’s available at the UNCRATE Supply Shop, is built to withstand harsh designs while providing plenty of compact carrying capacity. It’s as fine a Friday pick as any, correct? Yes, indeed.
  • Last but not least, here’s a helpful guide to lead you clearly into the weekend. For The Manual, I wrote all about the best way to clean your glasses and sunglasses, some advice I’ve been trying to follow myself as of late. Read up and head into the weekend with a new outlook (see what I did there?).

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OK, folks — we’re all set in style and in new shopping (and reading) picks for the weekend, I should think. But just for fun, here’s one more must-have menswear pick to pick up right now on this fine May day. Get your new favorite T-shirt from the aforementioned men’s style masters at Buck Mason in this T-shirt buying guide on the blog, and reap the rewards when you discover it’s one of the best T-shirts for men on the market. Happy shopping, and stay stylish.

Cross-country: Heading West for a weekend in L.A.

Polka dots popping out. Taking my favorite Saturdays Surf NYC shirt and my trusty Navali Stowaway Weekender Bag. Luggage tag by Frank & Oak.

Polka dots popping out. Taking my favorite Saturdays Surf NYC shirt and my trusty Navali Stowaway Weekender Bag. Luggage tag by Owen & Fred.

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Out of the major American (and international) cities I’ve visited, I have perhaps the fondest memories of Los Angeles — and I only spent about twelve hours there. The last time I was in the L.A. area was, without question, one of the best weekends of my life — a trip West as part of a graduation gift to watch my beloved Michigan State Spartans take down Stanford in a legendary Rose Bowl game. I slept on a hotel room floor, edited stories from my phone as part of my work at The State News (MSU’s student newspaper) and basked in the glow of a historic school moment. Spending the next day driving around L.A. with my newspaper colleagues was particularly momentous after such a great win. But I quickly realized the city had more to offer — and when one of my best high school & college friends headed West earlier this year, I knew I had to make it back. So that’s where this weekend is set to take me — and as always, I resolved to travel in style despite the promise of pretty sweltering Los Angeles weather. (Let’s call this trip #StyleGuideLosAngeles, shall we?)

Three options for hot weather, pictured top to bottom -- lightweight JACHS NY grey chinos, flexible Mott & Bow dark denim and lightweight linen shorts from Frank & Oak.

Three options for hot weather, pictured top to bottom — lightweight JACHS NY grey chinos, flexible Mott & Bow dark denim and lightweight linen shorts from Frank & Oak.

I’m bringing along a good mix of product to combat the heat, starting with some linen shorts from Frank & Oak (as pictured above and detailed in this April post). I’m also bringing along a pair of Banana Republic khaki shorts and my Pistol Lake French Terry Sweatshorts, a seasonally-appropriate pickup from a brand that just happens to be based in L.A. They should pair nicely with one of my Pistol Lake V-neck tees. And that get-up should in turn go well with my ever-reliable GREATS Brand Rosen sneakers, a pair I’ve come to rely on in all sorts of situations. They’re exceptionally comfortable and work to dress down a blazer and T-shirt (a combination I’ll likely be wearing on the plane, as I’m heading to the airport after a half-day at work — #WheelsUp!). And should those sneakers need some time out of the rotation, I’m sure my GREATS Brand Wilson sneakers in White will definitely get the job done with multiple pant options.

Travel essentials for a cross-country trip. Russel Baseball Jacket by Grayers. Navy sneakers by GREATS Brand. Socks by American Trench. Leather chukka boots by Timberland. Leather watch by Daniel Wellington. Dive watch by Invicta. Vintage ballcap by Goorin Brothers. Dopp kit by Baxter of California.

Travel essentials for a cross-country trip. Russel Baseball Jacket by Grayers. Navy sneakers by GREATS Brand. Socks by American Trench. Leather chukka boots by Timberland. Leather watch by Daniel Wellington. Dive watch by Invicta. Vintage ballcap by Goorin Brothers. Dopp kit by Baxter of California.

On that front, I’m anticipating the weather to be quite hot — so my Mott & Bow dark denim should pair well with my Rust V-neck from Pistol Lake (check out that shirt here) and my navy GREATS sneakers. However, I’m ready to sub in my JACHS NY grey chinos, which are about the same weight as a Bonobos Washed Chino, should the situation call for it. I think the dark denim in particular will also team up nicely with two shirting options I’m bringing — my polka-dot Saturdays Surf NYC Esquina Oxford (from the Spring 2014 line), and my Michael Bastian x Uniqlo polo, featuring a nice royal blue color and a thin striped collar The polo in particular (seen more closely here) has a nice bit of stretch and a breathable fabric, key in the heat. My Mott & Bow denim should also do well in that regard. In case the weather does turn cooler, I’m bringing my trusty Russel Baseball Jacket from Grayers (as seen above), which should provide a crisp, versatile outerwear option. On my head, I’ll be throwing on my Goorin Brothers vintage ballcap — a favorite from a brand that really does know how to make great hats. To round out my apparel, some standout socks from American Trench (as discussed in this week’s Style Q&A) will definitely prove breathable and comfortable. Of course, no trip would be complete with a great timepiece — I’m expecting my stainless steel Invicta Pro Diver 8926 and my Classic Bristol Leather Watch from Daniel Wellington to work interchangeably with footwear I’m bringing (particularly my well-worn brown leather Coulter Chukkas — courtesy of my day job repping Timberland).

Grooming gear fit for the road ahead. Featuring Beard Oil & Pure Pomade from Doc Elliott, Shampoo from Baxter of Californina and the Wahl Grooming Stainless Steel Trimmer.

Grooming gear fit for the road ahead. Featuring Beard Oil & Pure Pomade from Doc Elliott, Shampoo from Baxter of Californina and the Wahl Grooming Stainless Steel Trimmer.

To round out my luggage and grooming situation, I’m hauling everything in, as ever, my Navali Stowaway Weeekender Bag and my hard-wearing Satchel & Page Slim Mailbag, both of which have provided formidable and tough options for carrying luggage across the globe. And as toiletries are just as key when traveling as at home, I’m rounding up some essentials to bring with me (in travel sizes, of course). My haul will include the Travel Essentials Kit from grooming giant Baxter of California, as well as some Pure Pomade from Doc Elliott and my Wahl Grooming Stainless Steel Trimmer. I’ll be lugging it all in the Baxter Quilted Dopp Kit, which should make things easy to access throughout the trip. While I’m looking forward to sampling the finest food & drink *namely beer, can’t forget about the beer* that L.A. has to offer, I’m also hoping to meet with a brand I admire and whom I’ve interacted with a bit in the past — the fine folks at Apolis. After seeing a press preview of a neat industrial design project they’re working on, plus profiling  them for VOUCH Mag and GearHungry, it’s a definitely a cool opportunity.
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As always, look for the regularly scheduled Friday Read post before I jet-set, along with a new Style Pick of the Week. Follow me during the trip via Instagram and Twitter, if that catches your fancy! And look for more from out West next week.

And do let me know — what’s on your must-see list in L.A.? Best restaurants or spots to check out? Drop me a line via Twitter or give me a shout in the comments!

Ben Sherman US