Metro Duffel+

For starters, it’s a fantastically made bag. Feels very premium, lots of minor touches that make the design feel very intentional, and lots of attention to detail throughout. Have only used it on a few trips so far, but I’m sure it will age beautifully.

Now for the cons: the production issues and insane wait times almost make it worth shopping elsewhere. Digging through my email inbox to find the dates — I first placed my order in March with a slight delay expected. Customer service was responsive throughout, and even partially refunded the order, but it did not end up arriving until June. Upon receiving it, the color was off from what I expected from the photos, so I exchanged for the Saddle Tan, which of course would not ship for several weeks. After a few months of duffle-less travel, I could finally take it on a trip (as I’m writing this), in August. Oof.

The other con— for business travel purposes, I would love to be able pack a bag for 2-3 nights, snap off the kit and leave that in the hotel bathroom, then take just the slimmer, lighter bag to the office as a briefcase. Unfortunately, the snap hardware is so ugly and contrasted with the bag itself, that I can’t really carry it without the kit attached. PLEASE consider releasing even just a thin leather “case”… really just a sheath to snap on and hide the attachment points for during the day carry. I’d love to not have to choose between style and function!

I ordered the leather. It's a great bag. I have a tablet, laptop, small purse and other assorted things in there. Fits nicely under airplane seat. The removable pouch does kill space but it handy. Biggest complaint and it's a real design flaw, is lack of feet. Putting a white leather bag on the ground is just not smart. I will be taking it to someone to see if I can add it. Design missed the boat. My AWAY duffle has them and will probably get more use due to it.

I have the duffle in green and the standard carry on in terracotta. They’re such beautiful, classy pieces and very well thought out in design and craftsmanship. I’m in my 50s and this is the first time I’ve owned such nice quality, beautiful luggage. Just didn’t realize what I was missing. The sizes of the bags will be fine for the several three days trips I have scheduled. Look at these colors!

I bought the vegan leather duffel in ivory to match my desert taupe check in. Together they look like a high end set and I got several compliments from airline workers this past weekend!