A letter from Elyndra London
Six things we wish someone had told us about weekend bags
We are a clothing shop. We spend our days on cardigans and coats, not luggage. But every one of us has stood on a station platform or a coach step at some point, clutching a bag we did not much like.
And when you look at what most people carry for a weekend away, it tends to be one of two things.
A saggy black holdall that looks like every other bag on the rack. Or a hard little case that weighs a ton before you have put anything in it.
Neither is much fun. So when we found the Wildvana, we thought it was worth writing down why we liked it. Here are the six things that won us over.
1You can find it on the rack
Every black holdall looks the same at the end of a journey. The Wildvana has a cheerful quilted design stitched right round it, so you know which one is yours from the other end of the carriage.
It is the sort of bag people comment on. Which is a nice change from the sort of bag people accidentally pick up instead of their own.
2It holds a proper weekend
The larger size takes a couple of outfits, a pair of shoes, a wash bag and a towel without a fight. The wide opening means you can see what you have packed, instead of rummaging blind for your reading glasses at the bottom.
3Soft, quilted and forgiving
Because it is quilted rather than rigid, it squashes into an overhead rack or the boot of a car, then springs back into shape. The padding gives your things a little cushioning on the way, too.
See The Wildvana Weekend Bag4Easy on the arms
It comes with an adjustable strap, so you can carry it by hand, over your arm or on your shoulder, whichever suits you on the day. When you have a platform or a car park to cross, that makes a real difference.
5Two honest sizes
No vague "large" or "medium". You get the actual measurements, so you can picture it before it arrives.
| 40 x 20 x 20 cm · overnight stays, the gym, a roomy cabin bag | £32.95 |
| 46 x 23 x 23 cm · two to three days away, with shoes and a towel | £35.95 |
If you are unsure, go for the 46 cm. Hardly anyone wishes their weekend bag were smaller.
6It does more than weekends
An overnight at the grandchildren's. The swimming baths on a Tuesday. Taking a few bits round to a friend who is poorly. Because it looks nice, it does not get shoved in the loft between trips. It stays out and gets used.
A typical holdall vs the Wildvana
| Typical holdall | Wildvana | |
|---|---|---|
| Look | Plain black nylon | Quilted design all the way round |
| Shape | Sags when half full | Soft, springs back into shape |
| Carrying | Thin handles that dig in | Adjustable strap |
| Sizing | "Medium" or "large" | Exact measurements, two sizes |
| Between trips | Lives in the loft | Gym, overnights, everyday |
About the price
We want to be straightforward about this. The Wildvana is £32.95 for the 40 cm and £35.95 for the 46 cm. That is about what you would pay for a plain holdall on the high street, for a bag you will actually be pleased to carry.
Choose Your SizeWhat we would tell you if we were friends
If you have a weekend away coming up, a family visit, or you are simply tired of the black bag in the bottom of the wardrobe, this is an easy one to put right.
Pick your size, pack it on a Friday, and see how many people ask where you got it.
With warm wishes,
The Elyndra London team
Wildvana | Quilted Travel Duffle Bag
From £32.95
- Soft quilted design stitched right round
- Roomy storage with a wide opening
- Adjustable strap for hand, arm or shoulder
- Two sizes: 40 cm and 46 cm
- For weekends away, the gym and overnights
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