Best LEATHER BAGS for men? (NOT sponsored) My favorite weekender bag + briefcases • Effortless Gent

[@EffortlessGentTV]

got a fave?! let me know below

[@WonG4mMo]

Do you find that your suits and dress shirts get wrinkled pretty badly in the Hook & Albert?

[@knivestown]

I have the Saddleback flight bag and I can tell you it is rugged, but not in an unsophisticated way. I enjoy products that are overbuilt and will be around for years. This bag is good looking, functional, can stand up to the passing of years and presents itself acceptably in the board room or on a weekend in the RV.

[@EffortlessGentTV]

agree! it's so good

[@EricBandholz]

That third bag is like magic to me!

[@EffortlessGentTV]

You'd love it bro

[@qarhsi]

the weekender is my favourite one among the 3!

[@EffortlessGentTV]

you can get loottsss of use outta this thing :)

[@somewonderfulguy]

I really like weekender's functionality and if it would be full grain leather instead of top grain then I would definitely buy it!

[@EffortlessGentTV]

I don't think there's an obvious difference, but if that's important to you, i get it

[@WonG4mMo]

Do you find that your suits and dress shirts get wrinkled pretty badly in the Hook & Albert?

[@EffortlessGentTV]

I mean if I left them in there for days, sure, but not for a trip assuming I unpack right when I get to my destination (which I usually do anyway)

[@ginobailon6612]

Great stuff! Bag number 2 and bag number 3 for me for sure.

[@EffortlessGentTV]

thanks for watching!

[@edf2953]

Nice video...very informative...just curious to see if you are familiar with Satchel and Page. They produce various fine leather products including leather bags, weekender type bags, etc. I find their products to be of very high quality and priced very competitively. Just curious if you have any experience with Satchel and Page, and if so, what are your thoughts? Thanks.

[@EffortlessGentTV]

familiar but dont have any firsthand experience w/ them. products look good though!

[@WonG4mMo]

I have done a lot of research on the h&a weekender. And a lot of reviews says its very heavy when packed all the way. When travelling far, It'd be cool if there was like away to slide it onto the handle of a roller luggage/carry-on. Because just laying the straps over the handle will not be secure enough i imagine, if just rolling around it will fall off. Can you confirm any of these things? The weight? How travel friendly it is? short trips. Long international trips. Heavy carrying public transit. Etc. Much appreciated!

[@WonG4mMo]

Also stuck between this model and their carry-on garment bag. Like the carry-on, but it is small, and doesnt have 4 way spinning wheels.

[@EffortlessGentTV]

I think it's perfect for weekend to week-long trips, maybe 2 jackets max. Any leather duffle bag will be relatively heavy when fully packed, at least in my experience. But with the shoulder strap, it's fine. I've never used this as a secondary carry-on, only as my main, so I haven't tried carrying it on top of a roller bag.

[@EffortlessGentTV]

Yes I haven't tried their carry-on garment bag yet. I did see them online, they look cool

[@danemarino9922]

Any worry with the hook and Albert bag since it’s only top grain leather and not full? For that price you can get a full grain bag that would last a lot longer

[@EffortlessGentTV]

A grocery store plastic bag will last forever as long as you take care of it. I don't fuss too much about full grain vs top grain, they're both great quality. Just take care of your stuff and it will last a long time. I have solid plain Old Navy T-shirts from 2007 that still look great, because I take care of em

[@Dave-jv3th]

In your honest opinion, which do you think has a higher quality feel and vibe, LeDaveed or Hook & Albert? (I know one is a slim briefcase and the other is a weekender but LeDaveed makes duffel/weekender bags too so judging from the slim briefcase I can assume the LeDaveed duffel will be just as good, if not better.)

[@EffortlessGentTV]

The LeDaveed leather and hardware is REALLY nice. The functionality of the Hook & Albert bag is clutch. Depends on what's more important. Sounds like the former? If so, then LeDaveed. Hope that helps!

[@Dave-jv3th]

@@EffortlessGentTV Thanks for the reply, it does. Perhaps you can make a video comparing duffels from LeDaveed, Hook & Albert, Korchmar or the like and compare their functionality, capacity, and quality. It would be really helpful and interesting!

[@pablocoppola5397]

I'd use the LeDaveed slim briefcase for sure! The Hook & Albert weekender is absolutely perfect though!

[@EffortlessGentTV]

yesss. that combo right there is perfect for work / weekend

[@lewiswootton1952]

The weekender is just pure. Need to stop checking prices for these things though, I’m a loooonnngg way from getting any of them 😂 beautiful things to aspire for though. Great video again, really enjoying the laid back approach and addition of your own humour 👍

[@EffortlessGentTV]

thanks lewis! i hear ya, not exactly bargain bin prices, but you get what you pay for when it comes to bags that are used regularly :) appreciate you watching!

[@lewiswootton1952]

Effortless Gent Absolutely, if I had a bag I was using like any of those every day then 100% I'd be looking to get one of the same quality. Took me a while to realize the benefits of higher quality goods, but people like yourself and The Modest Man have really changed my attitude. Looking forward to your future content!!!

[@keljennb511]

The garment weekender bag, is the top zipper rainproof?

[@EffortlessGentTV]

I don't believe so

[@donziceman]

Bag #2 and #3 for sure. Great stuff. :)

[@Gigipreppy2012]

Hook and Albert looks very interesting Are the materials and build quality worth the price?

[@EffortlessGentTV]

Based on the few times I’ve used it, I’d say so. Build is solid, leather is a supple top grain, stitching is nice and clean, functionality is 💯

[@brycedavis6718]

@@EffortlessGentTV Do you know of any brands that make something similar. It seems the H&A is very limited and exclusive / hard to find.

[@EffortlessGentTV]

Is it? There are plenty online, Banana Republic sells them, I see them on the HA site, etc. J crew used to have a weekender garment duffle, canvas not leather though. Thought it looked pretty good though not sure if they carry it anymore

[@brycedavis6718]

@@EffortlessGentTV I just checked the site. when I originally wrote the question they were sold out of everything except the black leather. it looks like they have restocked since then. thank you!

[@Lucas-gi8bz]

I would love to try the weekender

[@EffortlessGentTV]

good choice!

[@maverick2264]

Im stuck between a black leather weekender bag and a light brown (tan) leather weekender bag. What would you suggest?

[@EffortlessGentTV]

I always say go for tan leather. It's my favorite leather color, personally, but really there's no right or wrong answer!

[@maverick2264]

@@EffortlessGentTV Thanks for the reply! Would you say they both go well with every outfit? And If I get Tan, does my other luggage have to match? ie backpack and suitcase?

[@EffortlessGentTV]

@@maverick2264 Black would go with more stuff if you're concerned about matching. I typically don't worry about matching my bags to my outfits. Leather bags sorta stand alone. And no your other luggage doesn't have to match. I have a ton of different bags, all different shades of brown, black, and navy, nothing matches.

[@maverick2264]

@@EffortlessGentTV Thanks again for the reply! Just to be clear, the luggage that you bring on the plane when you travel doesn't have to match or are you saying luggage that you own in general?

[@EffortlessGentTV]

Are you asking because you have a black suitcase and you’re wondering if you can use a tan leather weekender with it? If so, then yes that’s fine. Nothing *has* to match, it doesn’t really matter

[@JayJoaquin]

Thank you for sharing this. I will keep this in mind...

[@EffortlessGentTV]

Appreciate you watching!

[@imranvithani6134]

LeDaveed beautiful bags. Wish they made larger leather items. Hook/Albert weekend if I remember right only has one zipper on the garment end (where you put in your suit), this is a huge no as mine broke at the airport.

[@EffortlessGentTV]

Ah that’s a bummer. Have you reached out to them? Also why were you opening the garment compartment at the airport? Most compartments in most bags only have one zipper... how many would you put?

[@imranvithani6134]

@@EffortlessGentTV They did fix the bag since it was within 2 months of ownership. I forgot if I packed a dress shirt for business and wanted to verify it was with me.

[@EffortlessGentTV]

Makes sense to check. But glad you got it fixed!

[@ADHDGrads]

Definitely Hook & Albert Garment Weekender

[@EffortlessGentTV]

such a great bag!

[@flickfoote]

With the Saddleback Flight Bag, have put a water bottle in there?

[@EffortlessGentTV]

Are you asking if one fits? If so, definitely

[@abdougueye5631]

LeDaveed is perfect .

[@EffortlessGentTV]

It really is :)

[@daniellitman4566]

I have his Duffel Bag - gorgeous work. The girlfriend wants his Tote bag Lol

[@tangchiprathomo819]

#2. So i dont have to really care about the bag and care on more important stuffs

[@wallyg77]

Bro, Kav (The Kavalier) just did a review vid on the Hook & Albert Bag, it's 🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@EffortlessGentTV]

Kav, is that we call him now? I like it haha

[@wallyg77]

@@EffortlessGentTV 😂 Don't steal that from me that's my trademark

[@mukeshmehta6466]

It’s better you stay out of screen and catch all detail of product more focused and in foo view.

[@abdougueye5631]

Nice video

[@EffortlessGentTV]

thanks!

[@miguelreez123]

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[@daisiepandeagua]

#3