Stuart & Lau Monaco Weekender

If you travel frequently, and lightly, a great looking weekend bag which is also practical can be hard to find, but this stylish offering from Stuart & Lau will undoubtedly make your leisure travel just that little bit easier. Here’s why.

• What Is It: An overnight/weekend bag which comes in three colours.
• Why buy: It balances function and style, with plenty of internal space for your essentials.
• The Details: The Stuart & Lau Monaco Weekender is available exclusively in Australia from Gallantoro, rrp $525, and it comes in navy and tan, black on black, and olive, www.gallantoro.com/products/stuart-lau-monaco-weekender.

Road Test

If you’re planning a weekend weekend trip somewhere fabulous, and you’re looking for an overnight bag which looks cool but is also does its job, Stuart & Lau have come up with an option which more than ticks all the boxes - the Monaco Weekender. Its job is safeguarding your belongings in a way that’s easy and intuitive, while also protecting them from the elements, and looking good, as well as feeling great, whether in your hand or slung over your shoulder. The Monaco Weekender does all of this and more. It has plenty of style but doesn't demand attention, and is made from Duralite waterproof nylon which keeps things super lightweight without sacrificing strength. Design features include a full grain leather trim, a robust, lock-compatible zipper, and leather handles with a detachable leather strap to keep the bag comfortably nestled in your hands or on your shoulder. The Monaco Weekender is also packed with a lineup of other mobility driven details such as exterior pockets on each end of the bag, and on one side, which are ideal for holding magazines, passport and tickets. Meanwhile, the interior of the bag is a generous 60L, coming with a zipped internal pouch to secure valuables, and three elastic cord organisers. The Monaco Weekender is a bag which combines style and function, while also being lightweight, rugged, and looking cool without trying. And what’s not to love about that?

UltimateTravelMagazine.com Loves 

• The soft-yet-durable waterproof fabric.
• The neat umbrella holder on the back of the bag.
• The stylish luggage tag complete with detachable pen. 

Insider Tips  

• The bag meets all carry on requirements if you're flying, with dimensions of 29cms H x 51cms L x 26cms D - just make sure to check the final weight of the bag packed before you travel. 

We have one Stuart & Lau Monaco Weekender in black on black to give away in a competition launching soon. For more information check back here in a few weeks.