➸ HAVING A ROOMY BAG makes it significantly easier to embark on those quick trips out of the city that help us cope with living here. True to its name, the unassuming Patagonia Black Hole ($159) fits a lot of stuff. In fact, Lexy Copithorne, co-founder of running-gear brand Pruzan, says she can pack all the essentials for a two-week trip into the 40-liter size, which we’ve deemed ideal for two-to-three-day jaunts (plus there’s extra room for an inevitable shopping excursion). “That includes two sweaters, several fitted tanks and running sets, two pairs of sneakers, boots, a few swimsuits, and my toiletry bag,” Copithorne explains. The bag has proved indispensable to Strategist writer Katherine Gillespie, who appreciates its durability, its two zippered pockets, and how it can be worn as…
