Sometimes the best way to find yourself is to get lost. Take a plane, train or automobile and get your adventure on this year. Whether for a staycation or a vacation, these bags are best bets to get you to your destination in style while making complete sense for
your situation. Bon voyage!
1 | DUDE RANCH
It always gets rowdy when the guys get together, but good luggage doesn’t have to go by the wayside. Demonstrate your dapper side with this leather duffel, perfect for a wild weekend or wandering around the wilderness. It’s luxurious yet durable, and definitely fits in just like one of the dudes. Latico Leather in Natural, $250, Designer Bags Outlet, VF Outlet Center, Cherry Drive, Building 3, Reading, 610.376.1488
2 | GIRLCATION
When it’s a weekend with the girls, all you need are the everyday essentials (packed in something cute, of course)! This Vera Bradley weekender works wonders when packing for short trips and keeps you stylish. Vera Bradley Weekender in Blue Lagoon, $92, at Initials Only Boutique, 522 Penn Avenue, West Reading, 610.670.0105, initialsonly.net
3 | CROSS COUNTRY
Stay organized and orderly from sea to shining sea with this durable duffle on wheels. The sturdy exterior keeps its shape but packs perfectly in compact spaces. Bonus points for the wheels when you need them to keep things moving. Samsonite Black Canyon III, $159.95, at Samsonite Factory Outlet, VF Outlet Center, Cherry Drive, Building 3, Reading, 610.374.1120
4 | RED EYE
When you’re set to jet overnight a carry-on is all you need to care about. Small, simple and sleek, this little black bag packs a lot of punch when it comes to packing the perfect amount to get you through the night. Arrive bright-eyed and bushy-tailed without the hassle of a heavy handbag to hold you back. Black Carry-On Bag, $27.95, at Fancy That, 4750 Penn Avenue, Shur Fine Market Plaza, Sinking Spring, 610.678.6088
5 | ROUND TRIP
When there’s a lot to lug it’s important to keep your luggage as light as possible. Investing in a serious suitcase – light, agile, aerodynamic – is essential to any traveler’s repertoire. Just like you, it’s ready to roll at a moment’s notice. 28-inch expandable rolling case, Anne Klein Cruise Control Collection, MSRP: $380, sale: $113.99, at Boscov’s, boscovs.com
BY CHRISTIN KELLEY | PHOTOS BY HEIDI REUTER
