What is a men's travel bag?

Men's travel bags are large, elongated bags for clothing and travel accessories with a short carrying strap. These bags are usually closed with a long horizontal zipper. Travel bags are part of the classic travel luggage and are the ideal luggage for weekend trips or a relaxed trip of up to 7 days. With their generous dimensions, they offer enough space for your clothes and personal items.

An alternative name for men's travel bag is weekend bag or men's weekender. Travel bags for men are usually a bit larger and have a more distinctive design. Men also generally prefer darker and muted colors, such as medium brown, dark brown and black.

Compared to a suitcase, a travel bag for men is often more flexible and lighter. It combines functionality with an elegant and high-quality look. A companion for life.

What makes a good travel bag for men?

A high-quality men's travel bag embodies durability and timeless design - characteristics that make it desirable even for future generations. Our exclusive travel bags for men are inspired by the designs of the late 19th and early 20th centuries, which still shape the design of high-quality leather goods today. Travel bags should preferably be made of natural materials such as leather or cotton and have beautiful details such as leather appliqués or an inner compartment to emphasize the authentic character.

What men’s travel bag categories are there?

We offer different categories of travel bags for men in our shop. Choosing the right type of bag can be a bit of a challenge. The following explanations should help you make your decision:

Travel bags with integrated shoe compartment:

Bags of this type are not only ideal for business trips, but also suitable as a stylish sports bag. Choose a travel bag with a shoe compartment to keep your shoes separate from the rest of your clothes. Also practical for dirty laundry.

Weekender for weekend trips:

These compact and handy travel bags are specially designed as companions on weekend trips. With a volume of around 40 to 60 liters, they offer plenty of space. Some weekender models can also serve as an alternative to hand luggage on flights.

Large travel bags for longer holidays:

Our large travel bags for men are not only suitable for short trips, but also for longer vacations. If you are traveling for more than 5 days, an XL travel bag with a capacity of 60 liters is often a good alternative to a trolley suitcase. You will find a large selection in our shop.

Which men’s travel bags for which occasion?

For business trips

For business trips with overnight stays, our smaller travel bags for men with a volume of 40 to 50 liters are the first choice, such as the Finn or Toby travel bag models. In big cities like Berlin, New York or London in particular, the distances are short thanks to public transport and a small travel bag is a perfect companion. We recommend either black, brown or dark blue as the color.

As a sports bag

In principle, all of our travel bags are suitable as sports bags. We particularly recommend our men's travel bags with a shoe compartment on the side. This way you can pack your sports shoes separately or use the compartment for all your wet or dirty laundry.

For weekend trips

In our shop you will find a large selection of weekenders in different designs, which are perfect for a short weekend vacation or a visit to relatives with an overnight stay. Color, size, materials or design are all up to your personal taste. The choice is yours. Our absolute recommendation is Weekender David. An absolute eye-catcher and loyal companion.

For trips up to 7 days

For holidays or trips of up to 7 days, only large travel bags with a capacity of 60 liters are suitable, models such as the Steve or David travel bags. You are often surprised at how much clothing and items you need when traveling. Especially since it makes a big difference whether you are traveling in summer or winter. For trips in winter, trolley suitcases are therefore more suitable. These offer a larger storage volume and make transporting heavy winter clothing a little easier.

What features should a men’s travel bag have?

Sizes, dimensions and capacity:

Make sure that the men's travel bag offers enough space to store your luggage and personal items. Depending on the length of your trip and your personal needs, you can choose from different sizes. When traveling by plane, pay particular attention to the hand luggage guidelines of the respective airline.

Material and durability:

A travel bag made of high-quality and durable material, such as robust leather, is a good choice. This ensures that your travel bag can withstand the stresses and strains of travel and is guaranteed to last for a long time. With use, your leather bag will develop a beautiful patina over time. Leather is slightly more expensive than canvas.

Carrying options:

Check whether the men's travel bag offers different carrying options, such as a removable shoulder strap and handles. This way you can carry the bag comfortably and flexibly, depending on your individual preferences and needs. Installing and uninstalling the carrying strap is very easy.

Practical subjects:

Consider choosing a men's travel bag with various compartments and organization options to keep your clothes and belongings organized. Our travel bags all have an interior zippered compartment for travel documents such as tickets, passports and wallets. Some bag models also offer exterior compartments. A separate shoe compartment on the side can help keep dirty shoes separate from clean laundry.

Color and designs:

Choose a men's travel bag that suits your personal style and preferences. We offer a diverse selection of products, materials, designs and colors to suit your individual taste and ensure that your men's travel bag is both functional and aesthetically pleasing. We recommend brown or black as the color for men's travel bags.

How do I carry men’s travel bags correctly?

Distribute weight evenly:

Make sure the weight in the bag is evenly distributed to maintain balance and avoid back pain.

Correct lifting:

When lifting the bag to a higher position, such as the overhead compartment of a train or airplane, make sure you bend your knees and lift with your legs rather than straining your back.

Carrying position and transport:

Men's travel bags have handles and a shoulder strap. If the bag is not too heavy, you can simply carry it by the handle. For heavier loads, you should use the shoulder strap to distribute the weight across both shoulders and reduce the strain. The choice is yours.

Does a men’s travel bag count as hand luggage?

A men's travel bag is ideal as hand luggage for air travel. However, you should always check the airline's specific regulations before departure. Small travel bags, such as weekenders for men with dimensions of up to 55 x 35 x 25 cm, should generally not cause any problems. The information in our shop always corresponds to the maximum dimensions. If a men's travel bag is not filled to the limit, a large part of our range should also be suitable as hand luggage.

In addition to size, weight is also important. Many airlines limit the weight of hand luggage to a maximum of 8 kg. Therefore, it is important to make sure that the travel bag for men is within this weight limit.

Are men’s travel bags suitable as check-in luggage?

Yes, men's travel bags can be used as checked luggage on flights. However, we advise against this as the men's travel bag could become dirty. If circumstances require it, we recommend that you look for a wrapping service at the airport and have your men's travel bag wrapped in plastic film before dropping it off. This is not really sustainable, but it is certainly an emergency option.

It is also advisable to protect and organize the contents of your travel bag before checking in. For example, use packing cubes or other organizational solutions to keep everything neatly stored and minimize potential damage.

Also make sure that the weight of your bag complies with the airline's checked baggage regulations to avoid additional fees. Find out about the airline's weight restrictions and policies in advance, as excess baggage comes at a price. It is also important which class you are travelling in. You will find information on your ticket.

Which men's travel bag for a 1 week trip?

For vacation trips of up to a week, a travel bag with a volume of 60 liters should be sufficient. You can find many different sizes, designs and price ranges in our shop.

Which men’s travel bag for a 2-week vacation?

For a two-week trip, a men's travel bag may not be the optimal choice. Instead, a men's suitcase with a storage volume of 80-100 liters would make more sense. Unless the circumstances of the trip allow space for two pieces of luggage, in which case two travel bags with a volume of 40-60 liters would also be conceivable. For example, if you are going on a vacation by car. We currently offer bags with a storage volume of up to 60 liters. However, some of our travel bags can be expanded to 80 liters if required.