While most travelers have to choose between style and utility when planning a travel wardrobe, Arden Cove simplifies the bag and carry-all equation with goods that weave together organization, safety, comfort and style. The concept of the line, created by San Francisco-born Karin and Carmen Yuen, is rooted in their boundless passion for travel. This extends to their approach, scouring the globe for the best materials to design and craft pieces incorporating fashion, function and affordability.

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According to Karin Yuen, Arden Cove was developed to enable women around the world to travel with confidence, leaving stressful worries behind while looking ahead to the full-on enjoyment of adventure and exploration. Features such as water- and slash-resistant fabric and zippers, Radio Frequency Identification-blocking, locking clasps and vegan leather unite style and function.

Crissy Full Crossbody with Locking Clasps Strap
The brand’s inaugural and best-selling bag is perfect for days when a traveler needs a little more organization. With two wall pockets, a zipper pocket and a built-in wallet, everything has its place. It will even fit a small tablet, Kindle or novel if you have some downtime while traveling, making it the ultimate travel bag. A detachable crossbody strap keeps you hands-free throughout the day. It’s also offered in a variety of on-trend colors and straps. $169

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Victoria Tote
This carryall features a beautiful microfiber front pocket to organize your life, while the larger compartment fits a 13-inch laptop and many other essentials. A convenient water bottle loop inside keeps your bottles upright or keeps your umbrella, glasses case and medicine case easily accessible. It fits everything needed for work or weekend getaway, plus a few extra treats from the farmers market. Two wide straps or jacquard short straps convert it into a backpack, while a longer strap sold on the brand’s website, such as a microfiber faux leather strap, jacquard strap or chain strap allow it to be worn as a crossbody/messenger style. $399

MB Packing Backpack
This multitasking travel bag is large enough to carry a laptop in its dedicated padded compartment. It also zips completely open like a suitcase for super-efficient packing. It replaces or complements suitcases with its luggage strap, and the padded backpack straps make it comfier to carry than a duffle bag. It’s stylish enough to go straight from the plane to a business meeting or spa visit. $579.00

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Carmel Convertible Backpack & Crossbody
The perfect combination of versatility and practicality, wear the Carmel as a backpack, handbag, shoulder bag or crossbody. Its anti-theft features, waterproof materials and versatility make it the perfect bag for your travels or every day. $210