Carl Friedrik Palissy Weekend Bag Review

A good men’s weekender bag is imminently versatile. It can be repurposed for a gym bag, to carry the necessities to and from the office, or as a personal item on a longer trip. For weekend trips, it keeps you much more nimble than a rolling suitcase, and fits snugly under an airplane seat so you never have to gate check it.

Elegantly handcrafted from supple Italian Vachetta leather, Carl Friedrik’s Palissy Weekend bag is the preeminent bag for men with impeccable taste. The Carl Friedrink logo is discreet and the Palissy’s distinctive curved profile not only lends it a classic style, but helps optimize the carrying space. It’s the ultimate example of “quiet luxury.”

The bag feature’s Carl Friedrik’s luxurious attention to detail—every tooth in the zipper has been individually brushed and polished by hand before being added to the weekender. 

How Big is the Carl Friedrik Palissy Weekend Bag?

The Palissy can fit several outfits plus shoes, making it ideal for a weekend trip (or longer if you’re a light packer).

Palissy Weekend Bag Dimensions: 

WidthHeightDepthWeight
49 cm (19.3 inches)25 cm (9.8 inches), excluding the handles24.50 cm (9.6 inches)4.7 lbs

Looking for a Carl Friedrik suitcase? Read our review of Carl Friedrik’s Carry On.

Key Features:

  • Spacious main compartment
  • Zippered internal pocket plus three open fabric pockets made to hold a wallet, passport, and keys
  • Removable wide shoulder strap
  • Vegetable-tanned Vachetta leather by Artigiano del Cuoio.
  • Handmade in Tuscany, Italy
  • Custom, nickel-silver-finished hardware
  • Open slip pocket on the front with a contrasting lining

Pros:

  • Handcrafted luxury
  • Quality material
  • Plenty of pockets to keep you organized
  • Quality construction
  • Made in Europe
  • Available in four classic colors: cognac, chocolate, black, and navy
  • 100 day trial guarantees you’ll love the bag or you’ll get your money back

Cons:

  • Size can be a bit small for longer trips or packing multiple pairs of shoes

Price and Where to Buy:

The Palissy Weekend bag costs $845 and can be purchased directly from Carl Friedrik’s website

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