This luxury craft bag is a weekend warrior

I’ll admit it: I’ve never been much of a duffel bag traveler. Wheeled suitcases have long been an interest of mine. But there is a cost to packing several pairs of shoes, toiletries, hair styling accessories and clothes into a wheelie bin. Once I get to my destination, whatever I packed is usually in rough shape and needs to be folded or steamed to look presentable. Not a fun task after a day of travel!

This is what makes garment bags so appealing. Your wrinkle-prone or wrinkle-prone items are beautifully organized on hangers and arrive in the same shape they left – a miracle! But carrying a giant bag of clothes isn’t easy either. That’s why I was so intrigued by Vessel’s Signature Garment Duffel Bag – a garment bag that you can zip up in a closet.

The bag is made of premium synthetic leather that is easy to clean. It has a luxurious look and a supple yet durable feel. The single zipper system means the bag can be opened completely and laid flat when packing. While there is room for three items on the hanger, for a recent two-night trip overseas, I put several items in the garment bag section: pants, tops, swimwear, the works, as well as two pairs of shoes in the included compartments. . . I wondered where I could put the toilet and other accessories as my favorite hair styling tool. But I quickly got an answer when I zipped up the bag: I was shocked at how much capacity was still in the middle! There was plenty of room for larger items and various accessories. I have yet to take the bag for a spin on a longer trip, but I have no doubt it would be up to the task.

I also appreciated the removable shoulder strap, which, when worn cross-body, allowed me to have two hands free to help my kids with their belongings as we walked from the car to the hotel room and back. The best part? No need for ironing! The clothes I packed in the zippered laundry bag, even without hanging them, were in perfect shape upon arrival.

A warning: at full capacity, the bag can be LESS too large to qualify for the overhead compartment dimensions required on an airplane, but there is a trolley sleeve included to easily attach the bag to your roll-on luggage. For a road trip or as a piece of checked luggage, this bag is definitely a better performer and I’m excited to make it my weekend travel staple.

Check out the bag in detail below and click the link to buy now from Fairway Jockey.

Garment Signature Vessel Duffel Bag

$275

The Signature Garment Duffel combines the portability of a duffel bag with the functionality of a garment bag. Our single zipper system allows the bag to open flat, like a traditional garment bag, making it the perfect wrinkle-free solution when traveling. The inner garment compartment features a hanging hook and can hold up to 3 garments. When zipped up, this duffel bag provides traditional storage with a large main opening for easy packing and unpacking. Functional features, such as a trolley sleeve and detachable shoulder strap, paired with stylish and durable body materials make this the dream bag for the traveling professional. Maximize your packing space with our Travel Organizers!

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As a four-year member of the inaugural class of varsity golfers at Columbia, Jessica can put away anyone on the tee. She can also drive them in the office, where she is primarily responsible for producing print and online features, and overseeing major special projects, such as GOLF’s inaugural Style Issue, which debuted in February 2018. Her series The original interview, “A Round With,” debuted in November 2015 and appeared in both magazine and video form on GOLF.com.