Most men spend more time thinking about what bag to bring for a weekend away than the actual packing. The wrong choice and you either look like you’re moving out or heading to the gym. Neither is the look. What you want is something that fits two nights of kit without becoming a structural engineering problem, looks considered without being precious, and handles being shoved in an overhead locker or the boot of a car without falling apart.

We’ve pulled together holdalls, totes, and soft duffels that clear all of those bars. Canvas and waxed cotton for the people who want something that ages well. Leather options for those who want something that gets better every trip. Nothing here requires a specialist opinion or a second mortgage. The sizing is practical, the straps are actually comfortable, and the shapes work whether you’re staying in a hotel or on someone’s sofa.

Pack it the night before. Stop thinking about it.