A Week on the Amalfi Coast, One Bag

Amalfi Coast, Italy

Seven days, one weekender bag, and a packing list built for boats, cobblestones, and long dinners.

The Itinerary

1. 1

   Days 1–3 — Positano

   Linen by day, one good dinner shirt for the harbor view.

2. 2

   Days 4–7 — Ravello

   Fewer clothes, more room for what you bring home.

What We Packed

The exact gear from this trip — reviewed individually below.

Editor's Pick

Leather & Weekenders

Tumi

Alpha Bravo Navigation Weekender Bag

Military-grade FXT Ballistic Nylon construction, dedicated 15-inch laptop compartment, and waterproof shoe storage.

Outstanding9.6/10

$400 – $750$$$$

Patented FXT Ballistic Nylon resists abrasions, punctures, and heavy rain

Integrated add-a-bag sleeve slips securely over wheeled luggage handles

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Timeless Craft

Leather Goods

Cuyana

Classic Leather Passport Holder & Travel Wallet

Certified Italian pebbled leather crafted in a family-owned workshop in Italy, featuring dual passport slots and boarding pass sleeves.

Outstanding9.8/10

$50 – $100$$

Supple Italian pebbled leather is scratch-resistant and develops a rich natural patina

Dedicated tall pocket holds printed airline boarding passes without folding

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Best Expansion

Luggage

Away

The Bigger Carry-On Flex Suitcase

Lightweight polycarbonate shell with 2.25 inches of zippered expansion, interior compression system, and 360-degree whisper spinner wheels.

Very Good9.4/10

$200 – $400$$$

2.25-inch expansion zipper adds 6.5L of emergency storage for trip souvenirs

Interior compression pad flattens bulky knitwear and winter layers

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