Ushuaïa

A weekend, comfortably: a set of clothes, a camera, a couple of magazines and a toiletry kit, with slit and zippered pockets to keep the small things findable. 27 L is the honest two-to-three-day format. If you pack for longer, the large leather holdall is the roomier cut of the same tradition.

Yes. A padded compartment holds your laptop, closed with an elastic strap and a velcro fastener, so it travels wedged safely among your clothes rather than loose in the main space.

Both. The double leather handle is there for the quick grab, and the removable, adjustable shoulder strap takes over when the platform is long or the bag is full. Five protective rivets under the base let you set it down on rough ground without worrying about the leather.

The material is water-resistant, not waterproof. It can withstand light rain and splashes, but avoid heavy or prolonged rain and immersion. Protect electronics separately, wipe off moisture and let the bag dry naturally away from direct heat.

It is a natural material, so small traces and veins are part of the surface, and light scratches rub out with a cloth and a drop of vegetable oil. One honest warning: oil-immersed leather can transfer a little colour onto very light fabrics when new, so keep it away from white trousers until it has settled. If it happens, the stain comes out in the wash.

Travellers counting grams. At 1.6 kg empty, full-grain leather has real presence in the hand; that weight is the price of a bag that gets better instead of older. If you want the duffle format in a light technical build, the Db Journey Roamer duffel is the modern route.