The Everywhere Bag
About
Away designed The Everywhere Bag to occupy the space between categories. It borrows the soft structure of a duffel while maintaining the organization of a briefcase, resulting in a bag that transitions naturally from airport security lines to conference rooms to weekend getaways. The silhouette reads as intentional rather than casual, professional without being stiff.
The exterior fabric resists water and abrasion, protecting contents from the unpredictable encounters of travel. Leather trim along the handles, zipper pulls, and accent panels adds warmth and develops character with use. Hardware is polished and substantial, latching and unlatching with reassuring weight. These material choices communicate quality without ostentation, signaling thoughtfulness to those who notice such things.
Interior organization addresses the actual needs of modern travelers. A padded sleeve accommodates laptops up to 15 inches, protecting screens during transit. Mesh compartments separate smaller items, keeping cables, chargers, and toiletries accessible without excavating the main cavity. A dedicated shoe pocket, accessed via external zipper, isolates footwear from clothing. This separation proves invaluable when packing dress shoes alongside business attire.
Multiple carry configurations accommodate different contexts. The detachable shoulder strap allows hands-free transport through terminals. Reinforced top handles suit shorter carries from car to lobby. A rear trolley sleeve slides over extended luggage handles, allowing the bag to ride atop a roller case during longer airport walks. Despite its capacity, the proportions remain manageable, fitting under airplane seats and in overhead bins without protest.