Whether you take a lot of work trips or you just need a grab-and-go holdall for spontaneous city breaks, this Go Weekender from Sandqvist ticks all the boxes. Smart and streamlined, it's roomier than it looks, with a generous 45 litre capacity and various organiser compartments – including a pocket for a 16-inch laptop. Constructed in water-resistant recycled polyester, the zip closure is protected by a storm flap with press buttons, and the sliders can also be padlocked together if you're worried about light fingers in crowded train stations. Tote it around with the dual grab handles or use the removable shoulder strap for added comfort.
Fusing the style and creative energy of the Stockholm archipelago with the hard-bitten adventure of the Scandinavian mountains, Sandqvist's beautiful packs are as Swedish as cinnamon buns and that funny cod roe in squeezy tubes.
Founded in 2004 by three childhood mates living in Stockholm, the idea was to create bags that weren't tied to a single environment. Razor-sharp minimalist design to look stylish in the city, teamed with technical features and fabrics to perform in the backcountry. We could all do with less stuff in our lives, and Sandqvist's versatile packs will take you from fika in Södermalm to a red-painted summer cabin in the forest – all while looking just about as Grammable as it gets.
These are bags designed to do more with less – and that carries through into the materials and manufacture too. The durable polyester and nylon fabrics are 100% recycled from post-consumer or industrial waste, and supply chains are regularly audited for working conditions and environmental impact. The leather is a by-product of high-welfare Scandinavian meat and dairy herds, processed by independently certified tanneries – and in some cases they also produce vegan versions of their packs.
Speaking as inveterate Scandophiles, we reckon Sandqvist’s packs are everything gear should be. Sustainable, functional, versatile, and seriously good-looking.
