While we have many fantastic memories from our days in college, some of the fondest of all come from times when we were away from campus.  Whether it was a Spring Break trip to the beach, a visit to a friend’s school, or just a random weekend excursion, it was always fun to duck out of town for a few days.  Back then, our luggage of choice tended to be whatever random bag was close when we decided to pack.  Now that we realize the importance of a quality bag, our choice for weekend travel is the Worton Weekender ($315) from Blue Claw Co.

Founded on Maryland’s Eastern Shore, Blue Claw Co. was born after it’s founder returned from a trip to Argentina.  After seeing the poor shape his bags were in after his journey, he was determined to come up with a a line of luggage that not only looked great, but could stand up to the rigors of some serious travel.  The flagship product of the company is their Worton Weekender, and we would say that it is certainly up for anything you can throw at it and more.  Made in the USA out of black 1050 D ballistic nylon and your choice of light or dark brown imported leather, the Weekender features a waterproof liner just in case the elements manage to get past the first lines of defense.  Whether you are heading out to the lake for a weekend with your friends, or overseas to explore a foreign land, the Worton Weekender will have you traveling in style.