Designed to carry your compact camera & one lens, the cross-body Camera Pack from L.A.-based Killspencer is constructed of premium black full-grain leather. It features Swiss-made Riri zippers, a cordura and mesh padded interior and multiple pockets for photo accessories & personal items. The nylon waist/shoulder strap is adjustable. Made in the USA.
With waterproof, rip-stop tarpaulin construction and an insulated interior, the Undercover Cool Bag from Ghost Outdoors merges the tech features of a dry bag with the convenience of a day pack that will keep 18 cans (or 14 beer bottles) cold for up to 48 hours. It’s hard to imagine 18 beers lasting that long but, okay. The bag also features a waterproof front pocket for your valuables & an attached bottle opener.
Made with vegetable tanned Swedish leather, the Friija Collection from San Francisco’s Mission Workshop combines the brand’s clean modern aesthetic with the timeless style & durability of real leather. The collection includes the Ren Kero Leather Jacket, the 26-liter Okta duffle, and Varis Kero leather gloves. Available for pre-sale now.
Designed to move seamlessly from travel to sport to work, the 38-liter Transition Pack from ROKA features 3 zippered interior compartments with removable Velcro walls that allow for easy customization, an included wet/dry bag, a 15” laptop sleeve, expandable water bottle pockets, and a compression-molded ergonomic back panel for padded comfort no matter what you carry.
Designed to keep your gear and garments organized, the Hexad Access duffle from Wandrd is a modular, duffle and backpack that features a clamshell opening giving you easy access to 3 organizational compartments inside the bag. It’s got a padded laptop sleeve, mesh dividers, and an expandable laundry pocket. The brand also offers a range of compatible accessories, like padded Camera Cubes and a waterproof rainfly.
Available in 45, 85, and cavernous 125-liter sizes, the Stagecoach from Big Agnes is a burly rolling duffle purpose-built for travel & adventure. The outer material is a durable, waterproof nylon with welded seams that keeps water out. The frame is aluminum with an extending lockable handle for easy rolling and it’s also got Independent backpack straps to convert your duffel to a pack when the terrain gets too rugged for rolling.
Italian luxury luggage maker Tumi has just introduced the Alpha Bravo Recycled Collection, bags and packs that feature fabrication using recycled plastic bottles. The entire collection is black and constructed with their Recycled Ballistic nylon for long life and durability. The brand estimates that each bag keeps as many as 17 plastic water bottles out of landfills and oceans.
Designed exclusively for Monocle, the Porter suit bag is a classic travel essential that sooner or later you’re going to need. Made in Japan and crafted in long lasting, water resistant nylon cordura, it features a removable garment hanger, removable shoulder strap and a smart sleeve to mount on luggage. Choose from navy or khaki and proceed directly to your boarding gate.
The luggage innovators at Away partnered up with champion b-baller & wine aficionado Dwyane Wade to create a whole line of luggage, including the Away x Dwyane Wade Wine Case, a rolling, hard-sided suitcase that will safely and stylishly transport up to 6 bottles of wine. It features 4 smooth-rolling wheels, a retractable handle, and a TSA-approved lock.
At 25-liters volume, the Dave Jr. Duffel from Amibilis is the perfect size for a day trip or light overnight and features rugged, go-anywhere construction. Made of 18-ounce waterproof tarpaulin, it features a heavy duty handle and padded adjustable shoulder strap as well as burly zippers & internally bound seams for a long life of service.
Traveling without a toiletry bag keeps things light but you could end up with toothpaste on your tighty-whities. The Explorer SLIM from Gravel is a better option. It’s loaded with pockets both waterproof & fleece-lined and has dedicated ones for your toothpaste & toothbrush & deodorant & razor. The full-zip clamshell design gives you easy access to everything.
Vasco Travel Packing Cubes come in all shapes and sizes, making it easier to keep your luggage and gear neatly organized. These slim, minimalist, and lightweight cubes are constructed of waterproof nylon with reinforced zippers & they feature mesh windows so you can see what’s inside. The set includes 6 cubes as well as an oversized RFID travel wallet.
As the name suggests, the award-winning Travel Line from Peak Design is a thoughtfully designed & road-ready carry-on pack and system of packing tools designed around the idea that no two trips are the same. The versatile 45-liter pack can be customized with padded camera cubes for photo & video gear & packing cubes for your clothing as well as a wash pouch, shoe pouch & tech pouch for smaller items. All of it fits neatly & efficiently into the bag interior. A funded Kickstarter.
If you’re a man who travels with watches, this is how to do it right. The Moulded Oak-Tanned Leather Case Collection from Hodinkee offers elegant travel storage for your valuable timepieces. Constructed of premium brown leather, the cases are assembled with a high quality zipper and a soft blue suede interior, each side of the case has between one and four deep-set watch-shaped indentations and a cushioned liner. Watches are secured via a snap closure. Theses cases are available in sizes for 2, 4, 6, & 8 watches.
Made of lightweight, durable, & waterproof waxed 10-ounce canvas, the Malle Rally duffel was designed for rally drivers, with enough space for race suits and a helmet. But even if you’re more of a daily driver, it’s a super functional, not to mention stylish barrel-style bag. It features bridle leather handles and shoulder strap, an organic cotton interior and keeps all your gear protected with a 100% waterproof membrane.
