The Classic Weekender in this Black colorway looks very sharp, especially by duffle standards. They’re big carabiner-style clips that are easy to disengage even when you’re in a hurry. Oh, and the clips aren’t the frustrating gatekeepers, by the way. It mounts via clips on small loops located diagonally across the Classic Weekender. In case you are dissatisfied with the included shoulder strap, the good news is that it’s removable. Bellroy Classic Weekender | The padding is notably thicker on these handles compared to the other ones. The only downside is that the section that’s padded can’t be repositioned, though it’s long enough that it makes decent contact with the shoulder in most carrying situations. The good news is that the Classic Weekender’s shoulder strap features ample padding to cushion all the weight we’ve loaded into it. It’s a given that big bags come with big weights, and you need a good surface area on the strap to spread that weight on your shoulder. First impressions are a bit apprehensive because of how minimal it looks, particularly in terms of width. Lastly, on the exterior is the included shoulder strap. Bellroy Classic Weekender | There are also grab handles on each side for your convenience. We’ll go into more detail about how that works in the later section. There are snap fasteners that allow the ends of the main compartment’s opening to attach to these handles. Most of the time, though, you’ll be using them as mounting points for the main compartment’s expandable opening. These also feature some padding, but like the handle at the back, these are more for quick pullouts. There are also grab handles on the sides of the Classic Weekender. You may be able to wear them on your shoulder as you would with large tote handles, but your mileage may vary since they’re not very big. These are your main handles, featuring substantial padding for a comfortable grip. You also get a pair of grab handles at the top. Bellroy Classic Weekender | It looks thin, but it gets the job done. Rather, it’s for pulling the Classic Weekender out of a trunk or other tight spaces, so its bar-tacked stitching and relatively thin material should more than suffice. Still, it’s not really a handle you’re meant to use full-time. If we had to point out a “weak” part of the exterior, it’s the low-profile nylon handle at the back. Fabric quality is consistent across the vast expanse of this 45-liter duffel, and there are no loose threads to speak of. Overall build quality is good, with no obvious defects or damage over the course of testing. There’s a leather tab for the logo and lengthy leather pulls for the zippers, and that’s it. Bellroy hasn’t gone overboard with the leather accents, instead opting to keep it consistent with the likes of their smaller slings. We here at Pack Hacker are fans of anything that comes in black, so we’re sampling that one. Bellroy Classic Weekender | Theoretical colorways aside, black will always be our go-to. That last one may be of particular interest to some because it’s the sole leather-free option, plus it has a heathered look to it that gives it a bit of flair. Okay, there’s only one type of fabric for this one (recycled polyester), but at the time of writing, there are four colorways: Black, Slate, Navy, and Saltbush. The brand often brandishes a lot of colorway and fabric options on all their bags, and the Classic Weekender is no exception. This is, of course, a bag from Bellroy, so it’s probably a good idea to start with the material. Still, it’s nothing a few packing cubes and pouches can’t fix, so it should still be a good bag for a weekend trip, right? There’s only one way to find out. As big as it is, though, it suffers in a diametrically opposite way, namely, its lack of more granular organization. Standing at a whopping 45 liters, it can probably pack the rest of the lineup and ask for seconds. The candidate in this review is a large duffle bag from Bellroy called the Classic Weekender. Bellroy Classic Weekender | If this is the classic, we wonder if there’s a remix in the works with bolder colorways. Fortunately, there are plenty of these options, and you’ll be spoilt for choice. As such, a bag where you throw in as much gear as you can without thinking about it too much is a good option to have. Spontaneity can be that extra spice that can take the weekend trip the extra exciting mile. Have you ever overpacked for a weekend trip because you got carried away by the hype? Hey, don’t sweat it you won’t hear any judgment from us.
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