Not every trip needs two weeks of planning. Sometimes the best journeys are the ones decided on a Wednesday: a train to the coast, a flight to a city you have never seen, a drive to the mountains. The weekend escape is about maximum experience in minimum time, and that starts with minimum luggage.
The perfect weekend bag
For 48 hours, you need a bag you can grab after work and carry all weekend without thinking about it. The Canvas Weekender has a timeless look that works just as well in a boutique hotel as on a train. If you prefer your hands free, the Weekender Backpack gives you the same capacity on your back.
The 48-hour packing list
- 2 tops and 1 smarter shirt or top for dinner
- 1 pair of trousers or jeans (worn), 1 extra
- 1 pair of comfortable shoes (worn), 1 lighter pair
- Underwear and socks for 2 days
- A light jacket or jumper
- A mini wash bag
- Phone charger and a book
Keep your hands free
For exploring, a waist bag holds your phone, cards and keys, so you can leave the weekender at the hotel and wander freely.
Ideas for your next escape
- A coastal town: seafood, sea air and long walks on the beach.
- A new city: one museum, one market, one great dinner.
- The mountains: a hike on Saturday, a spa on Sunday.
- A wine region: vineyards, tastings and slow lunches.
Leave early, come back refreshed
The secret of a great weekend trip is to leave Friday evening with your bag already packed. Keep a small wash bag permanently ready, and you can be out the door in ten minutes.