Doubletake Parisii bag on a suitcase.

Summer Travel Secrets

Going to the beach? Weekend at the lake? A pickleball clinic or tennis mini-camp at a beautiful resort? Family reunion? Summer travel is all about enjoying life’s simple pleasures, whether you’ll need your racquets and paddles, or not!  Even if you’re leaving your racquet at home, Doubletake’s elegant and functional bags work perfectly for travel, especially in the summer. Here’s why:

  • Doubletake’s larger duffels and totes make excellent weekenders or overnight bags. They have the capacity to manage longer trips as well. Their sturdy construction and travel-friendly compartments allow for sensible and organized packing which makes “living out of a suitcase” as close to effortless as possible. 

  • Summer travel often involves water, and lots of ‘wardrobe changes.’ You’re in and out of bathing suits, beach cover ups, workout clothes, shorts and tees, and  summer dresses. This is all part of the fun, but the wet/dry conundrum can be a challenge. The Doubletake Parisii tote has a large zippered compartment in the bottom of the bag. While technically designed to store shoes away from everything else, this compartment also works wonders as a great stash for dirty laundry and soggy clothes as the weekend progresses. There’s an additional wet/dry compartment within the bag's primary storage space. 

Doubletake Parisii bag under an airplane seat.
  • Packing everything you’ll need for a summer vacation into one bag is ideal, but simply throwing all your favorite clothes into the same bag along with your shoes, shampoo and sunscreen can be anxiety provoking. Good news: the Doubletake design that allows for storage of racquets, paddles, shoes, water bottles and tennis balls translates easily into travel. For example, the London duffel, which also offers a waterproof compartment, keeps your sunglasses and phone safe, sunscreen away from sundresses, and flips flops never touch your pristine white tees.The many separate pockets (large and small),  are ideal for packing clothes, toiletries, jewelry cases, hairbrushes and dryers, laptops or tablets without losing track of what’s where.  

  • For trips that involve hopping on a plane, Doubletake’s backpacks–the Melbourne and slightly larger NYC– are ideal carry-on bags. No matter how long a flight, these intuitively structured bags provide a place for everything you’ll need to travel as smoothly as possible. No excessive rummaging around in a tight space for your reading glasses, lip balm, phone, tablet, headphones, book, makeup bag—or whatever your flying essentials happen to be.

  • The compact Melbie backpack doubles as the perfect travel purse. It can safely and securely hold all the must-haves, and more than a few travel extras. The well-placed pockets and sleeves provide effortless organization and peace of mind. Smart design makes it easy to carry as a backpack, but it also has handles for quick-grab tote carry. 

Doubletake Shay pouch with passport and a glass of wine.
  • Our smaller clutches and wristlets are perfect for stashing inside a larger tote, duffel or backpack. They can keep valuables safe and separate while en route, but also serve as convenient ‘downsizers’ once you’ve arrived. They’re cute enough to serve as versatile evening bags or small day purses when you want to carry as little as possible–ideal if you’re hiking, at the gym, sightseeing or going out to dinner.

  • If you’re traveling with kids and/or babies, you’ll find the built-in organization inside a Doubletake bag is the perfect solution for travel chaos. Wardrobes can be easily separated so there is less confusion–baby clothes in large one section, toddler outfits in another. The many accessories that come with travel as a family will have a spot, too. And don’t stress, fabrics are stain-resistant! 

Whether you're headed to a sandy shore, a mountain lodge, or simply out to explore somewhere new, Doubletake bags are designed to make your summer travel smoother, more stylish, and a lot more organized. With thoughtful compartments, durable construction, and sleek designs, these bags go far beyond the court—supporting your adventures no matter where the season takes you. So pack light, pack smart, and let Doubletake do the heavy lifting while you focus on making the most of every sunny moment.

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