Matt and Nat ZAM Weekender Bag

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It's wedding season, which means a lot of traveling 3-5 hours in a car or plane with one bag for your casual clothes and another hanging bag for your suit and dress shirt options. Why not consolidate the two? The ZAM weekender by Matt and Nat unzips completely, to reveal a large hanging clothes pocket for those items you don't want to hard crease, and zips back up to create a standard weekender compartment for your shoes, casual clothes, and other travel accessories. Reduce the number of bag you need, by taking one that does it all, and looks good doing it.

Available on MattandNat.com for $240 

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Saturdays NYC Norfolk Hold All Bag

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It's spring and time for spring cleaning. This doesn't just pertain to clothes and trinkets, but old travel bags you've had since college and still use on weekend trips and is falling apart. It's time replace it with something that will last you another 10 years, like this coated canvas duffle from Saturdays NYC. It fits in the over head bin and can hold a full weekend's worth of clothes. It has a simple, minimalistic look, giving it a more luxury brand feel without the $800+ price tag. In addition, the olive green goes well with blues, browns and blacks it will match what ever outfit, backpack, or brief case you are traveling with, making you look like you've planned this travel look for weeks.

Available on SaturdaysNYC.com for $225 

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Matt and Nat "Tom" Briefcase

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Matt and Nat, standing for "Material and Nature" with an added "T" to confuse those who aren't in the know, use non-animal based products and recycled materials to create daily-use items like backpacks, weekender bags, wallets, and briefcases like this one called Tom. Keeping with the socially and ethically responsible trend we've been on, this brief case is a solid pick for those looking for a daily carrier that can fit a 15" laptop and a fleet of other things; like an Ipad, mouse, chargers, a couple of pens, your business cards, a water bottle and a few snacks. It also has a quick-access pocket on the outside for a metro pass or your Field Notes.

Available on MattandNat.com for $220 

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Fossil Estate EW Messenger Bag

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While you may not be delivering messages with this bag, it will deliver your laptop, iPad, headphones, and whatever else you need to your office, coffee shop, or airport of choice in style. We like the darker version of this Estate Messenger from Fossil because it has the black and brown blend of colors meaning you can sling it over a blue button-down or a black v-neck and it will match just as well with each. In terms of toting capacity, this bag will fit a 14" laptop, so if you carry the big boys, this isn't for you, but it can fit a laptop, and iPad, 3 pens, a couple of notebooks and a small umbrella. As a side note, this bag comes with a limited warranty good for a year, so feel free to toss it around. Oh and did we mention it's on sale right now?

Available on sale at Fossil.com for $200 ($100 off)

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The Dwyer Garment Bag from Ledbury

Those who travel know that packing your suit jackets and shirts, no matter how you fold them, always seem to come out of a rollaboard like they were vacuum sealed in a ball for 4 years. The use of a garment bag reduces the pressure on your clothes and provides protection from the elements when traveling. This Dwyer garment bag from Ledbury might be the most rugged one we've ever seen. Made from waxed cotton canvas this manly garment bag stands out among the rest, not only because it's not black, but the use of high-quality leather and brass metal work, truly give this bag a unique look. Protect your shirts, suits, and jackets. Hang 'em high and dry without the squish of the standard carry-on and save yourself some ironing.

Available on Ledbury.com for $265

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Matt and Nat Tom Suitcase

Carrying your things around doesn't have to be done with the backpack you had in college. There is an elevated way. When toting your gear to and from work, carrying them in style affects your overall brand, aka who you are at work. A leather bag exudes an air of class and timelessness. This brown leather briefcase from Matt and Nat has all the space one needs for their trek to work, and back. Designed with two main compartments: one with two pen holders, a phone pocket, and a zipper pocket for your extras, and an entire separate compartment that fits a 15" laptop. This separated design provides ample room for other necessities like chargers, notebooks, and folders without causing any awkward bulging. 

Available on MattandNat.com for $220

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Go Ruck Gym Bag

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We have all spent money on a gym bag that has lasted a month or less. The cause of the rapid deterioration of gym bags is no mystery, the wear and tear you put on your bag isn't the most gentle. The year-round, near daily use (hopefully) without regularly cleaning it takes its toll on standard fabrics and stitching. That's why we like this Go Ruck gym bag. Made in the USA from water resistant fabric and stress tested to hold 400 lbs, this bag is good for the long haul. Constructed with a 38L main compartment and 3 zipper pockets (2 outside, 1 inside), this bag is the perfect size to carry a change of clothes and have room for a water bottle, shoes and a light hoodie. Throw away the tattered free gym bag you got with your New Years membership, and check out one of these that will last you close to forever.

Available on GoRuck.com for $95

Chapman Classic Medium Holdall

The Chapman classic medium-sized waterproof duffle is on the pricier side of what we normally post, but it made our list for good reason. This UK-made overnight bag is worth it's weight in waterproof canvas. With genuine leather accents, a dual zipper design (allowing you to lock it closed) and brass feet give this bag a great look while maintaining a high level of functionality. Did we mention its waterproof? Because it is, waterproof cotton canvas mind you. You don't see a lot of these at your local J.Crew, which is probably why it holds a higher price tag. Caution: This is not a full weekender-sized bag, it is a tad smaller, so don't be disappointed when you can't fit 4 shirts, two pairs of jeans, and a sweater in here along with your chukkas. You've been warned.

Available at Bodenusa.com for $398

Herschel Supply Co. Heritage Backpack

Herschel Supply Co. is becoming a new staple bag company for city dwellers needing more carrying space than what their pockets can offer. The minimalist construction and simple design gives this backpack an understated look of elegant functionality. At a price point that is more than reasonable, you don't have worry too much about this bag getting beat up.

Available on Nordstrom.com for $60

J.Crew Abington Weekender Bag

When looking for a weekender, we usually prefer canvas, its versetile, strong, flexible, and if you end up putting it down in a puddle by accident you can toss it in the wash. This weekender is owned by two of us here at WhatIsAGentleman, and we like it, a lot. and at a price point under $300 its pretty much a steal.

Available on Jcrew.com for $198