Whether you’re fond of wintery weekends away or you’re looking to escape the chill entirely by jet-setting to another hemisphere, it’s always good to know you have a stylish and reliable bag or suitcase ready and waiting. However, if your current travel go-to is looking a little tattered and worn after a few too many encounters with less-than-delicate baggage handlers, don’t let that stand in your way because now’s the perfect time to make an upgrade in anticipation of heading off on your next getaway.
From luxurious leather weekenders to conveniently compact suitcases, we’ve collected a range of outstanding luggage options below from Australia’s favourite bag destination, Strand. Combining practicality and style, each option is guaranteed to ensure you’ll never look anything less than chic the next time you disembark from your flight, unpack your car, or check in at your new temporary home away from home.
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Nere Stori 75cm Suitcase
Offering up a combination of compact exterior and generously proportioned interior that somehow seems to break the laws of physics, Nere’s Stori 75cm Suitcase is like the TARDIS of luggage. With a capacity of up to 110 litres, you’ll have plenty of room for any purchases you make on your next trip, while the hard case construction is sure to keep everything safe and secure. Adding to your peace of mind is the inclusion of a built-in TSA combination lock, and the eight-spinner wheels mean you can glide all the way from the luggage carousel to your hotel shuttle without doing any heavy lifting. Finally, with its 15-year warranty the Stori 75cm Suitcase means you won’t have to worry about refreshing your luggage for quite some time.
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Nere Stori 77cm Wheel Duffle Bag
Perfect for those looking for something a little less heavy duty than the Stori 75cm Suitcase but no less generous in terms of its capacity, the Stori 77cm Wheel Duffle Bag offers the same 110-litre capacity, while weighing in at just 2.8kg. With two built-in wheels for easy mobility, a lock for security, and a tough polyester material that offers enhanced durability, the Stori 77cm Wheel Duffle Bag will take whatever you care to throw at it, which is why it also comes with the same impressive 15-year warranty.
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Nere Wonda 66cm Duffle Bag
Super stylish with a hard-wearing military-esque aesthetic, Nere’s Wonda 66cm Duffle Bag is constructed using a handsome yet durable canvas, making it a perfect option for holding your essentials when heading off for an overnight stay or weekend away. With a removable strap that can be easily clipped or unclipped and adjusted for length depending on your needs, this is the kind of duffle bag everyone needs to have folded away in their wardrobe for spontaneous trips away with friends.
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Colorado Flynn Leather Weekender
Colorado’s Flynn Leather Weekender is the kind of piece that will never ever go out of style, and the longer you keep it, the more the leather will soften and develop its own character, ultimately giving it a look that tells a story as unique as your own. With a handy front pocket, top carry handle, and removable strap so you can sling it around your shoulder with ease, you won’t find a men’s bag that’s a better combination of timeless style and effortless practicality than the Flynn Leather Weekender.
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Colorado Oliver Leather Small Satchel
If it’s good enough for Indiana Jones, it’s good enough for us. Modestly sized leather satchels have been a men’s staple for as long as we can remember and you’ll find no better example of this particular kind of bag than the Colorado Oliver Leather Small Satchel. Featuring an adjustable crossbody strap, external pockets and an internal organiser, this zip-closure option is an undeniably practical way of carrying around your essentials, regardless of whether you’re enjoying a relaxing break or find yourself in a race against time to secure a priceless archeological artefact (more likely the former).
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No matter which option you go for, any of the above will keep you looking stylish on your next jaunt, while serving up the kind of essential practicality that ensures travelling is as easy and stress-free as possible. But these options are just the beginning. To explore Strand’s full range simply click on the link below.
