Leather Overnight Bags
Introduction
Usually when one has to stay overnight somewhere or is taking a short trip, one packs an overnight bag, also called a weekend bag. Sometimes even when taking long-haul flights and digging through your suitcase for your toothbrush is just not worth the hassle. Not to mention the inconvenience of lugging your suitcase from the carousel, unpacking it, repacking it and rushing to check it in barely in time for your next flight. Thus, the overnight bag is the perfect solution. It is not too big so as to be burdensome but not too small to have its usefulness second-guessed.
These days, overnight bags literally come in all shapes and sizes. It has evolved from being a shapeless item of utility to a thing of fashion. Overnight bags of yesteryear are usually cylindrical in shape like the duffle bag. Indeed the duffle bag is an overnight bag albeit a primitive one. Overnight bags are usually made of all sorts of material, ranging from top of the range leather to ones made out of lightweight synthetic materials. However, leather overnight bags remain a favorite choice for travelers.
Why leather overnight bags?
Because leather overnight bags are not only practical but stylish, the leather overnight bag has become more of a fashion item that can be used for just about any informal occasion. Whether for shopping or even work, leather overnight bags' function has not been restricted to being purely for packing one's pajamas, toothbrush and a change of clothes. Thus, purchasing a leather overnight bag could be one of the best investments one can possibly make.
For the ladies, leather overnight bags range from sturdy cases that will ensure that their makeup cases, bottles, vials and whatnot stay intact and unbroken to medium-sized affairs that are neither too small to seem impractical nor too big to be inconvenient to lug around. Men will definitely have a wide array of choices available to them. Size will not be a restriction so men looking for more than just a overnight leather overnight bag will be in luck as large overnight bags are more commonly found.
Leather manufacturers or designers will typically stick to the main purpose of the overnight bag, providing not only form but also function. Overnight bags can pretty much double as anything these days except maybe a lady's evening purse! Leather overnight bags tend to be more durable than their synthetic counterparts. Overnight bags made out of synthetic material, although lightweight, and easier to clean may be more fragile than leather overnight bags as the thinness of their material renders them more vulnerable to snags and tears especially when used in a less hospitable terrain or occasion. Leather overnight bags may be impossible to wash, are usually treated with chemicals to ensure that the leather stays resistant to liquids and to some degree heat even. Thus, most high quality leather overnight bags are in effect stain resistant therefore needing no washing at all.
Pricing
Leather overnight bags usually come with a hefty price tag, upwards of US $100.00 and above in comparison to synthetic overnight bags. However, US $200.00 for a high-quality, well-made, durable leather overnight bag that will surely guarantee many, many years of use is a good investment indeed, not just for the savvy traveler but for anyone with a need for one.