Caracas

Compare the bag’s stated dimensions with the limits for your airline and ticket, including any weight limit. Cabin and under-seat allowances vary, and a soft bag can become larger when fully packed.

It doesn’t have a padded laptop sleeve, but it fits up to a 15” laptop easily in the main compartment.

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.

Yes — that’s the charm. Crazy horse leather will darken slightly and gain a unique patina the more you use it.

Two to three days, packed the way you actually travel: a couple of outfits, a wash kit, a book. The internal zip and slip pockets hold the small things, and the magnetic side pockets take whatever you keep reaching for. If you want another silhouette from the same workshop for the same escapes, look at the USHUAÏA leather duffle bag.

Weight. Empty, the Caracas weighs 2.2 kg : thick full-grain leather and solid brass simply weigh more than synthetic fabric. If you count every gram on a city break, a fabric weekender like the Essential Weekender by Db Journey will serve you better. If you want a bag that looks better in ten years than on day one, you are in the right place.