Everlane Weekender Bag | Review

OVERVIEW:

The Everlane Weekender is a sturdy yet lightweight travel bag that is a perfect size to pack necessities for a weekend getaway or to use as a carry-on to supplement your luggage for a longer trip. This functional, minimalistic, stylish bag is sold on the Everlane site for $95 and measures 22" length x 12" height x 8.5" width with a 12" shoulder drop. It has one large compartment, a small zippered pocket inside, and one exterior open side pocket.

The $95 canvas weekender is available in 6 different color varieties; there are also $135 suede weekenders in 3 color choices.  I bought the "Reverse Denim" weekender and absolutely love the style.

PROs:

- Lightweight

- Durable canvas exterior
- Lined interior

- Structured base

- Long enough to wear over shoulder, short enough to carry without dragging (for me; I'm 5'4'')

- Shoulder straps are a good width

- Variety of colors available

- Unisex (in my opinion); color/style is appropriate for both males/females

- Carry-on appropriate (fits in overhead compartments)

CONs:
- No option to wear it across the body. It'd be nice if there was a removable shoulder sling.

- Leather straps are not lined (will wear & tear lead to fraying? TBD.)

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More Photos:

The bag is shipped folded like this. I didn't have issues with creasing.

I love the look/texture of the reverse denim in contrast to the brown leather straps.

Zipper detail.

Details of the leather straps.

Underside of the leather straps.

Exterior side pocket (only on one side).

Interior zippered pocket (measures 10" x 9").

Some clothes packed in the Everlane Weekender bag.

When looking to buy a travel bag, I also considered the Cuyana Weekender ($120) and Cuyana Overnight bag ($165). In the end, I chose the Everlane Reverse Denim Weekender because of the price and the style/color.

** This is my first impressions review of the bag. I will have to give it a few uses before I can come back with an update on how sturdy the bag is and how the leather straps hold up. I have a few trips in the horizon, so stay tuned!

Which bag do you carry and love for overnight/weekend trips?

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