48-Hour Travel Bags

We've been committed to making products in the USA since our start in 1998. Back then, off-shore manufacturing was the prevailing trend, and many sewing shops in San Francisco were shuttered.

We wanted hands-on experience with the products we were making — from the idea phase to final production. We wanted to ensure things were done right, make changes on the fly, and iterate on the design as needed.

Our small-batch production fits the types of products we offer — well-designed, custom-fit items you buy for life. You may have to wait a while for us to make it for you, but you know it will be well-made.

With WaterField American-made gear, you get high quality, long-lasting products. All our designs are original, incorporating details you'll appreciate with each use.

We use only premium, full-grain leather for our bags and accents. It comes from the toughest part of the hide with the tightest grain so it's extremely durable.

Full-grain leather looks better and better as it ages, and your WaterField bag will develop a beautiful patina.

A 48-hour bag is a travel bag designed to carry everything needed for a two-day trip, overnight business travel, or weekend getaway. The ideal 48-hour bag balances clothing capacity, organization, portability, and airline-friendly dimensions. It also offers features that aren't always present on a standard duffel bag such as laptop-specific compartments, modular organization, and business-ready aesthetics.

A 48-hour bag is a purpose-defined bag: it's designed to carry what you need for roughly two days. A weekender bag is a use-case-defined bag: it's intended for weekend trips, which are often (but not always limited to) two to three days. Additionally, 48-hour travel bags are often associated with business travel or work trips, while weekender bags are usually associated with leisure travel.