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Samsonite Better Than Basics Weekender Duffle - Drop Bottom Travel Bag with 14” Laptop Compartment, SmartSleeve™ Trolley Strap, Adjustable Shoulder Strap, Durable RPET Lining, CHOCOLATE MAUVE

Samsonite's Better Than Basics weekender, a 2.9 lb duffel with a drop-bottom compartment for shoes, a padded 14 inch laptop sleeve and a SmartSleeve trolley strap. A known-brand pick for short trips that mix work and travel.

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What we liked

  • + Drop-bottom construction separates shoes or bulky items from clothes in the main compartment
  • + Dedicated padded sleeve fits most 14 inch laptops, with an interior zip pocket, two slip pockets and a front pocket
  • + SmartSleeve trolley strap with its own zippered pocket, plus a detachable padded shoulder strap that extends to 50 inches

Trade-offs

  • - The laptop sleeve tops out at 14 inches, so a 15 or 16 inch laptop will not fit the padded compartment
  • - Costs more than most weekenders in this guide, and this listing is for the Chocolate Mauve color rather than black

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