Packing for a weekend away always sounds easier than it actually is. Two or three days should technically call for less, yet between the journey there, hours spent exploring and whatever dinner plans make their way onto the itinerary, there is rarely one bag that makes sense for every plan—the trick is figuring out which styles deserve the limited space in your luggage. And Coach makes it all that much easier.
For an impromptu day trip
Even for a short day trip, a girl can never pack too many things, so a little extra room always helps. Consider the brand’s Brooklyn line. Take the Brooklyn 34, for example. Its relaxed hobo silhouette opens up to a roomy interior that can accommodate a laptop up to 13 inches, should a little work find its way into your weekend. There is also space for a water bottle and your charging cables, while a wide shoulder strap makes it comfortable to carry when you have more in tow. The magnetic snap closure saves you from fiddling with a zip whenever you reach for something on the go.
Another option is the Chelsea 30 for anyone who prefers something with a slouchier feel. Along with your phone and wallet, its open interior has room for sunglasses and a digital camera to document the trip. An internal zip pocket gives smaller belongings a place of their own, so your room key needn’t disappear to the bottom of the bag, while the flap fastens with a pushlock closure.
For your on-the go necessities
After you have checked in, dropped your things off and you’re now ready to start your little day, a slightly more compact bag will be your best friend—something that still has enough space for everyday essentials, but is convenient enough to carry around for your stops throughout the day. These smaller styles are also easy to bring along in your larger travel carry, ready to switch into once you arrive. It’s hard to go wrong with a Tabby.
Take the Tabby 20, which is able to hold your phone and a small wallet, with space for even your smaller necessities like keys and your must-have scrunchie. Inside pockets help keep those smaller bits organised, while an outside slip pocket means you needn’t open the flap every time you reach for something. Its two detachable straps let you wear it crossbody for an afternoon of exploring, then swap to the shorter shoulder strap when you need to. With its structured shape and signature C hardware, it definitely does not skimp on the style aspect.
For the dinner agenda
For nights when a phone and room key are really all you need, the Nolita 19 pares things down further. At just 19cm long, its compact shape sits neatly under the arm, while two built-in card slots let you leave your wallet at the hotel. There is room for a phone and a card case if you prefer to bring one, with a zip-top closure keeping everything contained as you head out for the evening. And for a more casual option, the Teri Mini Crossbody keeps the curved proportions of a classic shoulder bag while offering a little more packing space. Your phone and wallet can come along, as can your earbuds and a small cosmetics pouch for touch-ups before dinner. An internal pocket keeps smaller items from getting lost, and the detachable crossbody strap comes in handy if your evening includes a wander through the night market afterwards.
Whether you are headed somewhere nearby or squeezing a few days into a new city, choosing bags that work with different parts of the itinerary can make packing considerably simpler. Below, Vogue Singapore rounds up the Coach styles to bring along on your next weekend escapade.
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Tabby shoulder bag 20 in regenerative cotton denim with loved crystal signature, $795
Available at Coach.
