Carry all: five of the best overnight bags
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Sometimes the best breaks are footloose and fancy free – no phone, no computer and no heavy luggage.
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Whether you’re heading away for the night on business or leisure, you’ll love these five all-purpose overnight bags.
Hunt Weekender
Price: $630
Why it’s so good: This roomy, soft leather duffel bag has a long main zip for easy access and a buckle strap across the top for added security. It opens wide and is lined with light-coloured tough cotton drill, so you can really see what’s inside.
The double zipper pulls can be locked, and there’s a large inside zip pocket for valuables, as well as a small zip pocket on the front of the bag for quick access. Dimensions are 51cm x 36cm x 28cm. Comes in a deep tan, chocolate and black.
Where to buy: Online at Hunt Leather.
R.M Williams Illawong overnight bag
Price: $595
Why it’s so good: This luxury overnight bag is value for money – it’s constructed from heavy textured leather and is 100 per cent Australian made. It comes with logo lining, a lockable two way zip closure and a rubber reinforced base.
Features include quality visible stitching, brass hardware and logo trims. Width 51cm, height 30cm and depth 25cm. Also comes in black.
Where to buy: R.M Williams online or your nearest store.
Citta Design Angola travel bag
Price: $59.90
Why it’s so good: This overnight bag is made from PVC and PU, but looks a lot like gorgeous leather. Great for a low cost option. Dimensions are 50cm x 24cm x 30cm. Best of all, you can spot clean it and it’s dry-cleanable.
Where to buy: Online. Cite Design is based in Auckland, New Zealand, but you’ll find its products in home and design retailers and department stores throughout the world.
Brics Portofino Hold All
Price: $575
Why it’s so good: This Italian leather overnight bag has a stunning tan trim with a spacious front zip pocket. Brics is still family owned and run by the whole Briccola family, including all of Mario Briccola’s children. This particular bag comes in black and olive. Dimensions are 44.5cm x 30cmx 20cm.
Where to buy: Online.
MIMCO Naughty Weekender
Price: $299
Why it’s so good: The Naughty Weekender is the perfect travel companion. Featuring an adjustable and detachable strap, it offers multiple wear options and also incorporates dual expandable zip pockets to allow for three different depths in case you need to pack heavy. Non-leather.
