From Issue Three of the Gear Patrol Magazine.
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The long weekend is a balancing act between forethought and impulse; seclusion and accessibility; restraint and indulgence. Your luggage should reflect those dichotomies. The bag should be spacious — big enough for a change of clothes and an extra pair of shoes — but sleek; lightweight, yet durable; inconspicuous and always ready. Here are three weekenders that fit the bill.
Shot on location at Foxfire Mountain House in Mt. Tremper, NY.
Ghurka Cavalier II No. 97 Duffel
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Ghurka’s Cavalier II No. 97 Duffel comes in many shades and materials, including the brand’s signature “Chestnut Leather.” But the standout of the season is a camouflage-pattern twill designed by Kathy Formby, the brand’s creative director. The bag itself measures 21 x 10 x 11 inches, and features a fold-end design that opens for easy access to one’s belongings.
What to Pack
Visvim Mckinley Jacket $1,945
Folk Waffle-Knit Sweater $225
Bennett Winch Weekender
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The Bennett Winch Weekender is the template that all medium-sized duffels should aspire to. Handmade in England, it features 24-ounce bonded cotton canvas, full-grain leather accents, military-grade cotton webbing, brass hardware and a YKK zipper.
What to Pack
Oliver Spencer Fishtail Trousers $255
New Balance x J.Crew 997 Moonshot Sneakers $210
Thorogood Oil-Tanned Leather Boots $210
Farm to Feet Slate Mountain Mid Socks $24
Want Les Essentiels Hartsfield Holdall
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Canadian brand Want Les Essentials, founded in 2006 by brother Byron and Dexter Pear, makes smart accessories that straddle the divide between timeless design and forward-thinking fashion. The Hartsfield (23 x 13 x 10 inches) builds upon the classic tote with a longer profile and features Italian leather accents, a long drop shoulder strap and a detachable cross-body strap.
What to Pack
Nudie Jeans Co. Lean Dean Dry Cold Black $165
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