We’re very proud of the collaborative TUMI Alpha Duffle Bag we worked on this year. We love it so much that we figured it was high time to share our own looks and thoughts on the process. First and foremost, we need to thank TUMI for working with us on this project. We went through several revisions of the duffle bag before landing on what is a unique and new design to the TUMI line up. The four-in-one duffle is the first TUMI bag of its kind and built for our staff’s traveling needs.

The TUMI Alpha series was the inspiration for the Selectism duffle bag. The digital camo collection back in 2009 may have started it for us; this weekend duffle has been used by some on our staff for years now. Like most TUMI products, it has taken its fair beating through luggage returns and, as expected, performs as well as it did on day one. We believed that the TUMI duffle form was where we needed to start. With the help of TUMI we began to add in new features to make it even more versatile; the additions of the removable laptop sleeve, camera/day pouch, and tote bag came from these conversations and solved our specific needs which we’re sure others have as well. These features are the heart of our Selectism by TUMI Alpha Four-in-One Duffle Bag.

Photography: Jeff Carvalho/Selectism.com

More looks and thoughts on our TUMI Alpha Four-in-One Duffle Bag after the click.

Focusing in on keeping their weekender as a strong option in the market, Zurich’s Qwstion delivers a new “Seabreeze” colorway. Coming this Autumn 2011, the bag features the nylon belting for security while having the ability to be stuffed in ways others cannot.

More looks after the click.

With exclusive Holland & Sherry Harris Tweed, the Archer Adams Hampstead Weekend Travel Bag offers a burst of color in a typically conservative item. With burnt orange, bitter cherry, and storm purple tweeds, the bags are certainly not for the faint of heart. Fitted with the highest quality English bridle leather, long lasting toughness is privileged along with the strong colors – Archer Adams offers a 10 year guarantee – this weekender is a bold entry into the bag market for the brand.

More looks after the jump.

They’re real old. Like 1829 old, but Belgium’s Delvaux continues to fly right up there with the very best in luxury. Their men’s accessories are not season like their femme counterparts. They’re more timeless, really, offering just a handful of choices for carry-alls. This “Weekender” is about as good as it gets. You’ll be hard-pressed to find a getaway bag that’s less subtle and more quality. Loving Delvaux.

More looks after the click.

The standard tote bag has become the go-to accessory for men. They’re almost everywhere and being carried by everyone. So why not take the classic tote and mesh it with a “weekender” bag? Henrik Vibskov gives us his translation of the two. It’s offered in a “dark green check” and has brown leather accents for added security. The bag also features “top handles, multiple front pockets and metallic rings to each corner for fastening.”

KILLSPENCER delivers their newest Weekender bag collection: 2.0. “Our new and improved ‘open top’ design features Swiss made Riri Aquazip waterproof zippers with directional locking buttons-snaps. Two interior side pockets and a waterproof internal zip pocket for your Macbook Air or iPad 2.” All of KILLSPENCER’s bags are proudly made in Los Angeles.

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The QWSTION Weekender (which this writer has been fond of for some time) get the re-work via a new herringbone shell. The same treatment is also give to their backpack and day bag. Super durable seat belt nylon wraps the bag and secures it for abuse. One of the more underrated weekender’s on the market today.

Another look at the QWSTION Weekender Bag in Herringbone after the click.

Portland’s Nau is working the accessories game with a 100% certified organic canvas cotton weekender that comes finished in some great “Earth” tones. The Traveler bag in canvas in Dark Earth and Caviar works its was through the strappings on the exterior while the inner-side is finished in cotton poplin. “Understated” is a proper descriptor.

More looks at the Nau Fluent Traveler Bag after the jump.

Zurich’s QWSTION previewed a new color option in their bag line with a salmon flavor of their “Weekender” bag. The color, unexpectly, works in our view but more importantly, the features on the model speak for themselves. Seat belt nylon wraps and pulls the bag in while inside you’ll find a laptop pouch, shoe compartment and storage for those little things you carry with you.

Because you only really need a weekend, Want Les Essentiels De La Vie brings us maybe the best looking structured leather weekender (or as they refer to it – 72hour) bag. It’s finished with gold and silver zipper closures and can handle anything you stuff into it, really. Available now for 1795$US from Oak.

More views of the Want Les Essentiels 72Hr. Travel Bag after the jump.