Two or three nights away is a specific packing problem, and the VINGA Marlow weekend bag is sized for it at 50 by 30 by 30 cm. The body is crafted from recycled faux suede with PU details and a recycled polyester lining, finished with sleek silver hardware, which gives it the appearance of a lifestyle bag rather than corporate luggage.

Organisation is kept deliberately simple: one interior pocket closed with a zipper for documents and valuables, an exterior zipped pocket for the items you need during the journey, and a large open main space for everything else. The shoulder strap is detachable and adjustable, so the bag can be carried by the handles through a terminal and slung across the body on the walk from the station. It is certified to the Recycled Claim Standard, which certifies the whole supply chain of the recycled materials, and contains 43 percent RCS certified recycled polyester and 3 percent RCS certified recycled polyurethane. The colour is black.

Weekend bags gift well where the recipient's own time is being acknowledged: long-service milestones, incentive travel prizes, management retreats and premium customer loyalty rewards. They also headline a hotel, airline or tourism campaign, and pair naturally with a smaller branded washbag or travel accessory in a set.

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