THE WEEKEND EDIT / THIRTEEN GOOD THINGS + ONE BONUS
Two nights away, well packed.
THE WEEKEND EDIT
Original photography: Rains, Drowsy, Malin+Goetz, Nocs, Bang & Olufsen and theory11. Art direction: Uncommon Guy.
Two nights away, and somehow the pile on the bed looks like five. We’d wear the coat and trainers, pack a shirt for dinner and the pub, then leave room for a few pleasures: music while you get ready, something for the bedside, cards if it rains. Here’s what’s coming with us.
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FRIDAY
Arrive. Unpack. Head out.
FRIDAY · 16.30
Leave a little early.
Rains Hilo Weekend Bag
£79 · Black, 36L
A coated 36-litre holdall in black.
Our takeStart here, before the pile gets any bigger. The wide opening saves unpacking everything to find a clean tee. Wear the bulky things on the journey and 36 litres should do nicely.
Good to knowThe coated fabric handles light rain. Keep anything you’ll need on the train near the top.
Find it at Rains ↗
FRIDAY · 16.35
Wear the coat. Save the space.
Percival Sherlock Short Trench Coat
£240 · Watcher Check
A relaxed checked trench; Percival specifies 10,000mm waterproof fabric and taped seams.
Our takeA brilliant-looking jacket that also works as an overshirt, with a T-shirt underneath. Wear it open for the pub, then add a knit when Saturday’s walk gets chilly. That’s several outfits sorted without packing another layer.
Good to knowPercival suggests sizing down for a closer fit. Dry-clean only; check current sizes before ordering.
Find it at Percival ↗
FRIDAY · 18.30
Start underneath.
CDLP Boxer Brief
£30 · Black, one pair
A close-fitting boxer brief in lyocell-rich fabric.
Our takeA shower and a pair of great-looking boxers, and you’re ready for the night—wherever it takes you. Fun with someone else or a little time to yourself: fresh pants are a good start.
Good to knowTake a fresh pair for each day, plus that spare. Skip the tumble dryer.
Find it at CDLP ↗
FRIDAY · 18.35
A very good white T-shirt.
Sunspel Classic T-shirt
£95 · White
A white Supima-cotton crew neck.
Our takePull this on after your shower, add jeans and the checked shirt, and you’re dressed for dinner. At £95, the fit needs to be good enough to make it a weekday favourite, too.
Good to knowTry it with the trousers you’re taking. If the length or neckline bothers you at home, it’ll bother you away.
Find it at Sunspel ↗
FRIDAY · 18.40
Leave it unbuttoned.
RRL Plaid Twill Camp Shirt
£200 · Blue / grey
A blue-and-grey checked camp shirt in brushed cotton twill, with two chest pockets.
Our takeThrow this over the tee when it’s time to go downstairs. The brushed twill has autumn weight; the straight hem looks right untucked. Button it up tomorrow for a second outing.
Good to knowMachine washable. Check your size at The Sporting Lodge; availability was limited at our last check.
Find it at The Sporting Lodge ↗FRIDAY · 19.00
Before we go downstairs.
Malin+Goetz Leather perfume oil
£38 · 7ml
A 7ml roll-on perfume oil, in Leather.
Our takeLeather and woody notes, with pepper, clove and softer florals: that’s Malin+Goetz’s description of this one. We’d slip the roll-on into the washbag; no full-sized bottle to wrap in a sock.
Good to knowApply to skin and keep the oil away from silk and other delicate fabrics.
Find it at Malin+Goetz ↗FRIDAY, LATER
Make yourself at home.
FRIDAY · 21.30
Your room. Your music.
Bang & Olufsen Beosound A1
£299 · 3rd generation, Natural Aluminium
A compact aluminium Bluetooth speaker with a leather loop.
Our takeBack from dinner, put something on while you consider another drink. The aluminium finish and leather loop look lovely on a bedside table. A luxury, yes, but one you can enjoy at home all week.
Good to knowCharge it and download a playlist before you go. The room next door probably has its own soundtrack.
Find it at Bang ↗
FRIDAY · 21.35
Lower the lights.
Diptyque Feu de Bois
£37 · 70g
A 70g version of Diptyque’s woodsmoke candle.
Our takeNo fire in the cottage? Bring a little woodsmoke of your own. We’d take the 70g size, leaving the bigger jar at home.
Good to knowCheck candles are allowed. Use a clear, heatproof surface and put it out before sleeping or going out.
Find it at Diptyque ↗
FRIDAY · LATER
One for the bedside.
Uberlube Good-to-Go Traveler
£15 · Silver case + 15ml cartridge
A reusable silver case with a measured pump and a 15ml cartridge of silicone lubricant.
Our takeThe case is the clever bit: good-looking, discreet and leak-free, with a pump that dispenses a little at a time. Exactly what we want from travel lube. Pop it beside the bed when you unpack.
Good to knowRefill the case with a new cartridge. Suitable with latex and polyisoprene condoms, not polyurethane; check the toy maker’s advice before pairing with silicone toys.
Find it at SheSpot ↗FRIDAY · LIGHTS OUT
For sleep. Or before it.
Drowsy Black Jade Silk Sleep Mask
£75 · Black Jade
A padded silk sleep mask with an adjustable wrap.
Our takeLovely room. Curtains that stop six inches short of the window. Bring this and you’ve given your lie-in a better chance. It can double as a blindfold if you both fancy it, too.
Good to knowKeep the fit comfortable and easy to remove. The generous padding takes up more space than a flat mask.
Find it at Drowsy ↗SATURDAY
Take your time.
SATURDAY · 09.55
Keep the drizzle off.
Aimé Leon Dore / The North Face GORE-TEX Hat
£85 UK list price · Summit Navy
A five-panel cap in waterproof, breathable three-layer GORE-TEX, with a curved peak and adjustable buckle.
Our takeBreakfast can wait a few minutes if the view’s good. This is the cap we’d pull on for a wander: navy and yellow with the blue-grey shirt, and a peak to keep the drizzle out of your eyes.
Good to knowOne adjustable size; spot clean. Navy was sold out at ALD on 26 October, so this one’s for the restock list.
Check availability at Aimé Leon Dore ↗
SATURDAY · 10.00
Take the long way.
Mizuno Wave Mujin LS GORE-TEX
£175 · Black / white, with lilac details
A GORE-TEX trainer with a Vibram sole, in black, white and lilac.
Our takeWear these on the journey, then keep them on for Saturday’s longer walk. The lilac details give jeans and the checked shirt a bit of colour, and the shape’s a welcome change from the Salomons you’ll see everywhere.
Good to knowThe GORE-TEX upper helps keep rain out. Water can still get in over the low collar.
Find it at Mizuno ↗SATURDAY · OUTSIDE / THE BONUS
Worth stopping for.
Nocs Standard Issue 8×25
Compact binoculars with a grippy housing and eight-times magnification.
Our takeOur slightly odd extra. Take them to the coast or try them from the cottage window. That distant bird you’d barely noticed becomes a reason to stop for a few minutes.
Good to knowOur bonus pick. The pictured Cobalt II still needs an exact UK stock and version match; we haven’t attached an unverified price.
See Nocs Standard Issue ↗SATURDAY · 16.00
Stay for another hand.
theory11 Monarchs playing cards
£12 · Navy
A navy-and-gold boxed deck of Monarchs playing cards.
Our takeBy Saturday afternoon, you may be happy staying put. Get these out, order another drink and teach whoever you’re with a game. A handsome navy-and-gold box, with barely any packing space required.
Good to knowLearn a two-player game before leaving. It saves discovering halfway through that you’ve each brought different rules.
Find it at King of Cards ↗Product photography: the respective brands and retailers; CDLP campaign photograph. Credit does not establish reproduction permission. Original selection prices checked 25 October 2026; travel-lube and selected blue/grey RRL shirt updates checked 26 October 2026. ALD × The North Face cap checked 26 October 2026; its UK list price is £85, navy was sold out at ALD. Percival coat price, specification and size availability checked 26 October 2026.
