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Spring, summer or whenever, there will always come times when you just want a quick escape. Even I make those occasional quick trips somewhere. And for those times you have to pack light because it's just a short trip after all. Now to get yourself ready, first you need a bag, a proper bag that will fit all your essentials but which won't saddle you with all that bulk. Take a look at these five beauties here: (1) Getaway duffel from Owen and Fred It's a casual design and which could be your perfect getaway bag. The leather trim and polished metal add an upscale touch. (2) J.W. Hulme continental duffel bag For a more elegant and dignified look. Crafted in the USA by the century-old leather shop, you can't go wrong with this one. (3) Pebbled leather Wythe weekender by Ben Minkoff Still what I would place under more elegant options for a weekender bag, this one, though, has a touch of sportiness or edginess, thanks to that contrasting side stripe. (4) Colo...

Yes, it's hard to let go of a backpack. It's functional, it keeps your hands free, and it's just plain easy to carry around. But sometimes the backpack can look a bit out of place if you're in an office attire, let alone a suit. It could even ruin an otherwise stylishly casual outfit. You can't be in jeans or shorts and sneakers all the time, can you? But still, you just don't want to trade that backpack with a briefcase or something. Fortunately designers of late have found ways to give that trusty backpack an upgrade that it won't look out of place in a business suit. The use of leather, of course, comes as no surprise. Here are some gorgeous leather backpacks that you can consider for those days when you just can't be too casual. J.W. Hulme Co. Continental Backpack A gorgeous rucksack design in a fantastic color, this backpack has 3 pockets and a padded tablet sleeve inside.