ANTLER Bamburgh expandable backpack

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This is really only something I can properly assess after a few trips, to see how the bag copes with being thrown around by baggage handlers.

Last week, Antler’s partnership with Soho House headed to Sydney, Australia for a series of own and co-branded experiences and events at Soho House & Co's residency at The Old Clare Hotel during SXSW Sydney – a week-long celebration of technology, film, music, education, and culture. But Antler cases are well-made and my old ones lasted for more than a decade of travel. This one seems to be the same level of quality, made of durable materials and rugged, hard-wearing parts. The soft sides and compression straps mean you don’t need to fill it, but you can then expand it if you need to. The pull handle pops in and out smoothly and is the right height to comfortably pull the bag behind you. As Antler continues to grow across the UK, US, Europe and Australia, there are lots of exciting plans in the works, with Global-e ROW launch up next - we’re so excited to be collaborating with the Antler team on the journey ahead.

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It looks rugged and serious, perfect for a group adventure trip where you might need to squish your bag in with other people’s and you don’t want to be the idiot with the fancy luggage that takes up too much space.

Designed to cater to the discerning tastes of modern travellers, the colour palette of the new collection draws inspiration from British landscapes but with a modern accent. Given the names Woodland Green, Oak Brown, and Meadow Purple each colourway embodies natural, timeless elegance. The new collection represents a constant that holds its value, embracing longevity, and ownership, now with a lifetime warranty. For those trips, you might consider a wheeled holdall. The Antler Bamburgh Wheeled Holdall: SummaryOn Thursday, marking the first activation for Antler in Australia, we hosted an intimate lunch at TOCH Bar at Sydney’s The Old Clare Hotel to introduce the brand’s reimagination and new collection during SXSW. Special guests included editors and journalists from top-tier mastheads, key opinion leaders and local tastemakers, who were welcomed by Antler’s Managing Director, Kirsty Glenne and Marketing Director, Francesca Robinson. It’s enormous, and when full might be too heavy for most airlines (but would be fine if you’re driving or taking the train). We invite you to follow their journeys on our social channels @antlerofficial, each accompanied by their chosen piece of Antler luggage; a trusted companion. Launching three new colours in our bestselling Clifton collection, we took Antler on adventure into the beautiful British countryside to discover the landscapes that inspired the collection.