The must-have bags for summer trips to the most popular destinations

For your trip into the city – shopping tours, cafes and much more

Even in summer, a trip to the city is a lot of fun! Stroll through the shopping district, cool off in the shops to discover the latest trends and the best bargains, and occasionally enjoy a delicious espresso or a cool iced tea in a trendy café. Distracted by the many colorful shop windows and the people, you'll easily find yourself walking for several kilometers. If you're wearing comfortable clothes, you won't notice the greater distance. Unless—and who hasn't experienced this—your shoes start to pinch or your bag digs into your shoulder. To prevent this from happening, we've put together a few really helpful bullet points here.

The biggest mistakes when choosing a bag for a stroll through town:

• A leather bag with a long shoulder strap is comfortable? Not always!

Some bags are quite heavy even when empty. When they're fully packed, the weight is even more noticeable on the longer shoulder strap. After just an hour of walking and carrying, the heavy bag starts to hurt—and the pleasant outing is spoiled.

What you can do about it:
Take a moment and consider whether you really have the right companion for your longer trip into the city. Shoulder bags or Shoulder bags made of soft leather are generally lighter. Maybe you'll take one or two things out today? Like your planner—after all, you have the day off!

Suede bags are very popular in summer, super comfortable and light

• Is the small shoulder bag super practical for traveling? It depends!

While strolling through the shopping mall, you'll also discover some smaller treasures and bargains. With every purchase, more shopping bags and small bags accumulate, which then need to be stowed away. If you still want to keep your hands free, it's better to grab a slightly larger bag or even a backpack. Then you can continue your shopping trip in a relaxed manner.

Off into the countryside – discover nature with this practical backpack

Backpacks are, of course, unbeatable for a trip into nature. Exploring the outdoors is especially fun when you've prepared and packed everything you need. A well-designed backpack with appropriate compartments has enough space for food, drinks, a light jacket, sunscreen, and everything else you need for the day.

To ensure you can get to your things quickly, you can try the following when packing:

• Like to like:

A super simple yet very practical system – similar items are placed next to each other, so you don't have to search for them later. This way, sunscreen and a sun hat; a jacket and umbrella; tissues and other hygiene items all come together.

• It's best to store important items like keys, cell phone, and wallet in the side or lid compartments so you can access them easily.

• Heavier objects should be placed as close to the back and at shoulder height as possible – this is less stressful for the back.

• Don't forget to adjust the shoulder straps correctly. This ensures that your posture remains good despite the weight and that carrying it doesn't become uncomfortable.

• Another practical tip: If you don't have enough space, you can try attaching light but bulky items such as a picnic blanket to the outside of your backpack.

From the office to the lake – cleverly packed

When the sun is shining outside while you're sitting in a darkened office, the anticipation of a well-earned evening is understandably high. After a good day's work, it's especially nice to wind down the day with a cool drink at the nearby lake. A larger shopper bag or office backpack is also perfect for storing your towel, sunscreen, and swimsuit.

Particularly useful here: Leather bags or backpacks with a fixed inner compartment divider or several large compartments. You can easily zip up all your after-work swimwear in one part of the bag, eliminating the need to rummage between your towel and bikini top for your appointment book or other work essentials. This way, you can avoid any awkward situations with your colleagues at the office.

With the right bag for the open-air concert

Summer is also peak season for all festivals and open-air concerts. Enjoying music outdoors in the city, dancing, and simply forgetting about everyday life for a moment – ​​that's what makes the weekend extra fun! A cool city outfit naturally also includes the right bag. But which one is particularly suitable for an open-air concert? Here are a few styling ideas with leather bags that really work.

leather bags in a relaxed boho style are simply perfect for the music summer!

• Small boho-style shoulder bags with fringes

• Small leather backpacks

• Hip bag as a shoulder bag

A great new trend! The fanny packs of the 90s are back, but with a new way of wearing them. If you want to be fashionable, wear them diagonally over your shoulder, like a small shoulder bag. This is especially practical for events where you're standing in a crowd, as it keeps your valuables close to you.

Try something completely different! This hip bag is THE tip of the summer for all fashionistas!

Pack the perfect picnic – with the right companion

According to a study, eating outdoors makes you particularly happy. Consciously enjoying healthy food in the great outdoors releases a particularly high level of endorphins. A picnic is a wonderful experience—whether it's a romantic getaway for two or for the whole family. One small drawback is the somewhat more time-consuming preparation. In addition to preparing the food, there's a lot of equipment to store, such as cutlery, napkins, bowls, containers, and other small items. If you don't have a traditional picnic basket or don't want to bring one, here are a few tried-and-tested alternatives:

Practical alternatives to the classic picnic basket from S bix XL: a leather backpack is perfect for a romantic breakfast on the lawn in the beach park, whereas the cool canvas bag easily fits all the picnic supplies for an entire family.

• A large Sports bag, shoulder bag or stand bag as a picnic bag

It can easily fit a lot of things, and you can easily store a wide variety of packages and boxes in the large main compartment. Another advantage of the shoulder bag for picnics: unlike a picnic basket, it's easy to carry over the shoulder or as a cross-body bag.

• A larger backpack

Another practical alternative to the classic picnic basket is a backpack. Especially if you have to carry it over long distances, a well-padded backpack is lighter and more comfortable to carry than a bulky and heavy picnic basket. Backpacks are also great for carrying refrigerated items! Simply get a soft cooler bag (for example) and pack it in your backpack. Experience has shown that several smaller cooler bags are easier to handle than one large one.

MyBagFactory wishes you lots of fun and enjoyment on your summer excursions!