AWAY Weekender Bag Review

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In this video I'm reviewing the ridiculously expensive AWAY Weekender Bag. This bag has been my weekend companion for several months now and so I thought I'd put this together to help anyone considering buying it. Enjoy xx
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  • @sgtphoenix7516
    @sgtphoenix75165 жыл бұрын

    You have forgotten the time stamps 00:57 - Why get a weekend bag? 02:41 - Away Weekender features 08:10 - Is it worth the money? But maybe I am blind and did not see his comment.

  • @nawafumer
    @nawafumer5 жыл бұрын

    "Spend your money where you want to be spending your time" -Ali Abdaal Thanks a lot for the great piece of advice Ali.

  • @janieishme
    @janieishme5 жыл бұрын

    I love the logic you apply toward purchases. I can't say my husband always agrees with my joy-valuation arguments, but I enjoy hearing how thoughtfully you approach all things in your life, including weekender bags. Keep up the great vids!

  • @PeopleKnowAlexis
    @PeopleKnowAlexis5 жыл бұрын

    Sometimes it's better to spend the money on a well-made item that will last rather than something that's similar, cheaper, but not now made as well

  • @kaitlynkilpatrick36

    @kaitlynkilpatrick36

    5 жыл бұрын

    that's the same motto i have with my backpack! i have the swiss army knife brand backpack that has lasted me 6 years. i bought it for 80 USD but considering in the past i have had to buy a new backpack every year due to wear and tear it has more than paid for itself. the only reason i'm getting a new one this year is that there are multiple pen ink stains that do not wash out and the bottom is scuffed up a bit so i'm not gonna take any chances. but the computer compartment is still nice and zippers work great and there is no fabric tears on the interior. worth every penny.

  • @mathonamoore123

    @mathonamoore123

    4 жыл бұрын

    True but I'd expect that to be leather and monogrammed for that price. It's only canvas at the end of the day. I think, he's being ripped off because you can get far better value ones that, are comparable to that one. Quality lasts that's why I rarely buy cheap shoes. I'd only buy them if they were very cute but I wouldn't expect them to last. Summer sandals and flip flops can be cheap and cheerful but I'd only buy them, in addition, to the proper leather ones that feel more comfortable on and usually, look far more elegant too.

  • @hengytb
    @hengytb5 жыл бұрын

    I have to say, you’re really good at justify things and I love it!

  • @heathS71
    @heathS713 жыл бұрын

    Your review has been the most useful, helpful and logical one I've seen yet...and I watch A LOT of Away luggage reviews. Thank you for your input and review!

  • @winnetoukozlowski8786
    @winnetoukozlowski87865 жыл бұрын

    Your bag will have more Space if you fold your clothes!!!! 😂😂😂😂😂

  • @micheleashley1192
    @micheleashley11925 жыл бұрын

    Love it so much! Thank you for sharing. Going to be buying one for an upcoming vacation ❤️

  • @asimsohail1828
    @asimsohail18285 жыл бұрын

    Ali, do you have any plans for Study With Me videos?

  • @michellezachar117
    @michellezachar1175 жыл бұрын

    The BEST piece of advice I received from your Away review is that The Weekender has the same capacity as The Carryon. Thank you for pointing that out!

  • @baudinperrine
    @baudinperrine5 жыл бұрын

    Best bag I ever bought cost me less than 10 euros. The Newfeel 55l duffle bag. It’s exactly carry on dimensions, weighs nothing and folds itself into its own pocket. I definitely recommend it as a lower budget option.

  • @thecityistired
    @thecityistired5 жыл бұрын

    Your videos are so calming.

  • @yogeshyogsram1
    @yogeshyogsram14 жыл бұрын

    Thanks dude really helpful review your logic makes sense. Been looking for a bag like this for exactly the same reason

  • @dominicking1099
    @dominicking10995 жыл бұрын

    I’ve ordered one of these! Thanks for this video!

  • @aswardian8680
    @aswardian86804 жыл бұрын

    Thank you Ali for saving my time choosing the right duffel bag.

  • @leilaleila4874
    @leilaleila48743 жыл бұрын

    It took me watching this video to realize that there was a key chair attachment to it lol. Their suitcases are trash (minus the aluminum ones) but the duffle (the Weekender) is AMAZING! I've given it as gifts and only just purchased one for myself this year. I opted for the nylon one because I know if I purchased the canvas ones, it would drive me mad to see it get dirty over time. This is one of the few reviews I found on the bag. That being said, thank you for taking the time to post this :)

  • @hopessdopess
    @hopessdopess5 жыл бұрын

    YOU ARE ONE OF THE WISEST PEOPLE I'VE EVER LISTENED TO/ WATCH NOT FORGETTING THE FACT THAT YOU ARE SMART TOO.

  • @umialam7408
    @umialam74085 жыл бұрын

    11:26 "I can chuck shi- stuff in my bag" 😂😂

  • @staceythomas7976
    @staceythomas79765 жыл бұрын

    I would have to agree with your view point. I don’t own away products but I can say as someone who does like to travel I did invest in a different brand of luggage. I got tired of constantly buying TSA approve locks and so I bought one with a lock built in. I’d say that was the best investment I made. Plus, quality products last longer than those that are purchased based on the lower price. Remember you get what you pay for!

  • @Alendi11
    @Alendi115 жыл бұрын

    Man you would make such a good salesman. You always make me want stuff that i know I don’t need haha.

  • @willkey2611
    @willkey26115 жыл бұрын

    Notification squad where you at

  • @a1nettie20
    @a1nettie204 жыл бұрын

    I couldn't help but to chuckle while you threw your clothes in and I was like wow! and wait theres no pants! LOL

  • @kezla
    @kezla5 жыл бұрын

    For anyone on a bit more of a budget who wants bags with pockets, I highly recommend looking at the brand Kipling. They don't have specific shoe pockets per se, but come in a huge range of sizes and prints, and the material is showerproof. Plenty of pockets to put things in too!

  • @mohammadasif5798
    @mohammadasif57985 жыл бұрын

    Your podcast recommendation in the last video is very much interesting and its worth listening. Waiting for more.... videos from you hope you cross that 300k line sooooon.

  • @dirtkongor

    @dirtkongor

    5 жыл бұрын

    Which video is that please?

  • @mohammadasif5798

    @mohammadasif5798

    5 жыл бұрын

    June favourites 2019-ali abdaal

  • @dirtkongor

    @dirtkongor

    5 жыл бұрын

    @@mohammadasif5798 thank you♡♡

  • @dirtkongor
    @dirtkongor5 жыл бұрын

    You opening and closing the zip is a mood

  • @misjade75
    @misjade755 жыл бұрын

    Great advice ...didn't expect that from a product review video.

  • @pebble888
    @pebble8884 жыл бұрын

    Ali many thanks for this video. When you have time could you do a review of the Away carry on you have including how you pack it for a week+ trip please

  • @Prancey
    @Prancey5 жыл бұрын

    What could you recommend to a student who's in Oceania that wants to be a junior doctor like you? (By the way, love your vids)

  • @yunluaryn987
    @yunluaryn9875 жыл бұрын

    woooooow!new video!

  • @Stouzough
    @Stouzough5 жыл бұрын

    Good perspective video. I enjoy the Filson bags in a similar size, made to last for life

  • @aqibaqib2755
    @aqibaqib27555 жыл бұрын

    Amazing review!!! keep it up

  • @AlkaPwnige
    @AlkaPwnige5 жыл бұрын

    What do u think about Herschel bags?

  • @lisafournier5928
    @lisafournier59283 жыл бұрын

    Wow, what a great review! I especially appreciated how you view the bag's organizational features/benefits the same way I do! :-)

  • @TheZachSal
    @TheZachSal5 жыл бұрын

    Nice bag man but impractical colour. Always go for dark shade/black

  • @ishrathossain3898
    @ishrathossain38985 жыл бұрын

    Hello! Would you recommend a hard case for your MacBook or a fabric sleeve type cover??

  • @gamalsaleh2361
    @gamalsaleh23615 жыл бұрын

    You need to check out Bedouin Foundry for bags if you’re in to waxed canvas. Expensive but the quality is worth it.

  • @NinaThomas
    @NinaThomas4 жыл бұрын

    I found your video because I was looking for an Away code from a KZreadr, thank you :)

  • @ElaineFlammel
    @ElaineFlammel5 жыл бұрын

    HI! I tried the link however it just led me to the main page of Away and didn't add the discount to my page. Help? Thank you! :)

  • @ezravarley6731
    @ezravarley67315 жыл бұрын

    the weekender bag is 38.7L and the carry-on is 39.8L , the bag's have a 1L difference -- what is the need for the new bag Ali?

  • @---id4dc
    @---id4dc5 жыл бұрын

    Ali please make the kindle video, I really want to know which one to buy!

  • @loripetrilli
    @loripetrilli4 жыл бұрын

    Can the Weekender go on top of the bigger carry on? Love your review..very clear

  • @andreaaue
    @andreaaue5 жыл бұрын

    Enjoyed your review on the weekender. Did you ever do a review of the Away carry-on? Would love to hear your thoughts on that :)

  • @tharealcoyote9399
    @tharealcoyote93995 жыл бұрын

    I’m a chemistry major but I still love ur videos convinced me to get a iPad Pro cause I’m so unorganized with paper notes lol

  • @DrAdnan
    @DrAdnan5 жыл бұрын

    You have time for trips in residency?

  • @dkvermaful
    @dkvermaful5 жыл бұрын

    ₹21,000 on single bag . It is okay to have a such a modern design bag but then also it is extremely expensive .

  • @jalsasingh774

    @jalsasingh774

    5 жыл бұрын

    @@koushikneriyanuri5420 Is it Ali's Bf replying in the garb of K7. Class distinction should not be made on a channel which is run by a Pakistani (3rd world) origin guy. Why the hell you are here ?

  • @koushikneriyanuri5420

    @koushikneriyanuri5420

    5 жыл бұрын

    @@jalsasingh774 wtf is wrong with you? I'm just sharing the FACTS. I'm not criticising anyone or any country. I come from india too.

  • @DiLLZGFX
    @DiLLZGFX5 жыл бұрын

    U should out your shoes in a another bag and then inside the expensive bag

  • @koipen
    @koipen5 жыл бұрын

    You spoke in this video a lot about the benefits of travel; I can see that with domestic travel / train travel. But what about international plane travel? In that case doesn't one's personal fulfilment come at the cost of (extremely high!) carbon emissions, which would make it a costly activity and one which one would like to indulge in small quantities but not /as much as possible/? I'd be interested in hearing your take on this topic because it's a question I've been thinking about a lot and one to which I've yet to reach a satisfying answer for myself.

  • @ebieredaunemigha6778
    @ebieredaunemigha67785 жыл бұрын

    When are you going to release a “study with me video”

  • @nickhanif5460
    @nickhanif54604 жыл бұрын

    Hi Ali, can you chime in on how this bag has held up in terms of durability or discoloring?

  • @dznycpl
    @dznycpl4 жыл бұрын

    How easy do you find it is to clean? Also does it get dirty easily?

  • @selee_nium
    @selee_nium4 жыл бұрын

    I love that. Spend your money where you want to spend your time.

  • @abdulrahaman0157
    @abdulrahaman01575 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for inspiring me. Future doctor here!

  • @Tobwilk
    @Tobwilk5 жыл бұрын

    What size away suitcase do you have ali?

  • @ks3788
    @ks37882 жыл бұрын

    Hows this verses the everyday away bag ?? im torn between the two haven't owned neither.

  • @davetse2482
    @davetse24825 жыл бұрын

    Do you not have jacket??That's why the extra space.

  • @chespraosromain4229
    @chespraosromain42295 жыл бұрын

    I think I have a bag review addiction

  • @jomo624
    @jomo6245 жыл бұрын

    Check out the Private label NYC duffle bag. It is mainly for shoes but you can also put clothes. It has a laptop compartment. Honestly one of the best

  • @ashishtarasia
    @ashishtarasia5 жыл бұрын

    My handwriting is very bad and also I don't feel much comfortable while writing. Pls suggest me getting a good grip over the pen and my handwriting..

  • @harinibalachandran8242
    @harinibalachandran82425 жыл бұрын

    I would literally watch any video that Ali makes...I just spent 13 minutes watching him review a bag.

  • @k4nn4v

    @k4nn4v

    5 жыл бұрын

    hahahah ....Same feeling here

  • @itschrishuerta
    @itschrishuerta5 жыл бұрын

    I’ve actually been looking for a similar bag for 1-2 day work trips I make and the only reason I didn’t get a bag like that was because of the laptop pocket. Definitely looking into this! Also appreciate how you articulated paying more for quality items. I think about my purchases the same way. Again, awesome video!

  • @marcus_kwan
    @marcus_kwan5 жыл бұрын

    Love these types of vids Ali, please do more! You might come off as a bit pretentious I know, but I enjoy hearing you talk about products you adore

  • @alguienmas3730
    @alguienmas37305 жыл бұрын

    I love this man

  • @joeljimenez1775
    @joeljimenez17755 жыл бұрын

    been waiting for a new vid.

  • @JayJay9j
    @JayJay9j5 жыл бұрын

    Looks like an awesome on call bag

  • @sudiptabarman1836
    @sudiptabarman18365 жыл бұрын

    Wow, didn't know a bag review can be this good😦💙

  • @killerkboesen9498
    @killerkboesen94985 жыл бұрын

    Can your Ipad replace a computer 2k19 edition.

  • @ashleystevens9709
    @ashleystevens97093 жыл бұрын

    Great video! Thank you!

  • @rkttb
    @rkttb5 жыл бұрын

    Such an adorably cool nerd! 😊

  • @trizzyk1133
    @trizzyk11335 жыл бұрын

    Ali shove your pillows in the bag rawr HAHAHAHHAHAHA

  • @mikemiles3068
    @mikemiles30685 жыл бұрын

    Good video!

  • @joeljimenez1775
    @joeljimenez17755 жыл бұрын

    love the bag

  • @wishperera9362
    @wishperera93625 жыл бұрын

    Enjoy listening to your rational thinking ✨

  • @patrickdizonfilms
    @patrickdizonfilms5 жыл бұрын

    you should have check out peak design 35 l duffel

  • @d__r__m
    @d__r__m4 жыл бұрын

    Thank you!

  • @AonghasAnderson
    @AonghasAnderson2 жыл бұрын

    Take a drink every time Ali picks up the bag and puts it back down

  • @Randomyoutubevideosforyou
    @Randomyoutubevideosforyou5 жыл бұрын

    Well done Ali

  • @onofreenricoespanol3046
    @onofreenricoespanol30465 жыл бұрын

    Do a study with me cause next week is exams❤️😭

  • @mariosspanos1542
    @mariosspanos15425 жыл бұрын

    Love that

  • @shadisawaqed9659
    @shadisawaqed96592 жыл бұрын

    Did the stop selling this I’m not Able to find it

  • @rcdavis13
    @rcdavis135 жыл бұрын

    Did the Everywhere Bag interest you at all? I'm thinking The Weekender would be too large...

  • @shuebkhan787
    @shuebkhan7875 жыл бұрын

    What car does he have?

  • @anwarmohamed5012
    @anwarmohamed50125 жыл бұрын

    Hii . I am a medical student. Is stethoscope needed for me in first year

  • @dr.wafaahassan4384
    @dr.wafaahassan43845 жыл бұрын

    Please .I want to know the respectful internet websites you are used to use in the medical field Or you can kindly make a video in this topic

  • @MedSheba
    @MedSheba5 жыл бұрын

    Cooler than coolest

  • @nesmeraldaa
    @nesmeraldaa4 жыл бұрын

    Can u review the luggage??

  • @hemamnirmala8058
    @hemamnirmala80585 жыл бұрын

    Ali.....I just love your manly voice😍😍😍

  • @SotaMaehara
    @SotaMaehara5 жыл бұрын

    I bet you posted this conveniently just so that you could make that pun at the end 13:34

  • @ahmedserry9842
    @ahmedserry98425 жыл бұрын

    Great

  • @sonat7928
    @sonat79285 жыл бұрын

    Waaaaaah! Laptop ,iPad, Kindle and wallet in one bag , U better keep that bag safe Ali !!!

  • @clickchatt
    @clickchatt2 жыл бұрын

    1:52 it will actually look like you went there to satay for ever at their house 😆

  • @sayahist
    @sayahist3 жыл бұрын

    Get the modern dayfarer backpack!

  • @shannoncampbell
    @shannoncampbell5 жыл бұрын

    Love the videos! Random question, why did you go to the 11 iPad Pro vs the 12.9? I am trying to decide the both and I haven't seen enough to steer me either direction.

  • @jzhou4498

    @jzhou4498

    5 жыл бұрын

    I would recommend 12.9 if you will be reading and writing on a lot of A4 sized documents. I went for 12.9 and i never regret.

  • @shannoncampbell

    @shannoncampbell

    5 жыл бұрын

    @@jzhou4498 Thanks! I am a coffee roaster and need a Mac for my roasting software. I have been hoping they would bring one of the two main apps from Mac to iOS but I have not seen that yet. So it puts me in the dilemma of needing a Mac

  • @freebeerishere
    @freebeerishere5 жыл бұрын

    wtf u didnt even fold them and there is still so much space?? is that the tardis in bag form?

  • @stormymac27

    @stormymac27

    5 жыл бұрын

    eden I think it’s the 21st century version of Mary Poppins’ carpet bag.

  • @sailap
    @sailap5 жыл бұрын

    I prefer a cabin sized suitcase with easy access pockets and 4 wheels which is more versatile for travel in general and saves my back/ shoulder from pain with all the weight in the weekender hanging on a thin strap. Or invest in a well built travel backpack for the more active travelers. P.S. I don’t care if people think I cannot pack lightly as I am laughing from saving £250 and £XXX from physiotherapy fixing my back which could be better spent on experiences

  • @hongdesmond6353
    @hongdesmond63535 жыл бұрын

    A bag review with psychology lessons, thats Dr Ali for you.

  • @winternight1420
    @winternight14205 жыл бұрын

    Obviously I do not know if you really do not fold your clothes when packing, but I bet that if you do it, you will have twice of the free space 🤣🤣😅 Also, I really liked the review and tbh I would like to have but I'm a broke student *LOL* T.T However, since I would like to travel, I will definitely get it in the future, it seems super convenient 👌👌

  • @fizazulfiqar5367
    @fizazulfiqar53675 жыл бұрын

    Pls do a collab with kharma medic, you both will rock it

  • @su7sh
    @su7sh5 жыл бұрын

    Now I’ll spend more time packing

  • @notothe8915
    @notothe89155 жыл бұрын

    Maybe make a organise video.

  • @MichaelNNguyen
    @MichaelNNguyen5 жыл бұрын

    cOOL bAG.