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15 Best Weekender Bags That’ll Have You Packing for Your Next Trip ASAP

These are so much easier than hauling a suitcase on short trips.

woman holding leather weekender bag
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The rules are simple: Pack light and don't worry about bringing anything other than the necessities while traveling. After all, you probably won't wear half the things you pack anyway. For those who tend to overpack for even short trips, listen up. Whether you travel by car, train, or plane, space is limited, and a cute weekender bag is really all you need.

Choosing Your Weekender Bag

When choosing the best weekender bag for you, always consider what your quick trips and weekends away usually look like.

Should you mostly be traveling for work, a weekender with a built-in laptop case is a good feature to look for. Perhaps your tiny apartment means limited storage space for your bag when it’s not in use, so opt for foldable weekender. Consider a rolling duffel if you don’t want to carry one around or a waterproof option if you’re worried about it getting wet — the list is endless.

Best Weekender Bags

    Regardless of your situation, though, there’s a perfect weekender bag out there for you. Leave the weight at home with one of these top-rated picks, and get ready for a spontaneous getaway.

    Best Overall

    Black Leather Weekender Bag
    everlane everlane.com
    $98.00

    Everlane's weekender bag has been a customer favorite since it was first introduced. This bag's attractive, minimalist design makes it a great alternative to luxury options. Keep in mind that there's no shoulder strap and there's just one interior pocket, but it's still plenty functional and spacious for a long weekend away. Everlane also has a line of affordable matching tote bags and backpacks, so you can customize your own travel set.

    Best Budget Buy

    Plambag Canvas Duffel Bag
    Plambag amazon.com
    $43.99

    This bag is one of the best-selling travel duffels on Amazon, and it's proof that you don't have to spend much to get a functional piece of luggage. High-density cotton canvas gives the bag a rugged look, and it makes it durable enough for rougher handling. (There are even protective rubber feet on the bottom!) Love pockets? This one's for you! When you need even more space, the sides of the bag unzip to make the interior larger.

    Best Foldable Tote

    Tumi Just in Case Travel Weekender Tote
    amazon.com
    $100.00

    The lightweight nylon Tumi tote folds up into a small, packable zip pouch, so you can stash it in a suitcase or closet when it's not in use. The spacious design makes it a great weekender on its own, but the back sleeve makes slipping it over a suitcase handle another convenient option so you can easily zip around the airport with it.

    Best for Carrying Shoes

    Herschel Supply Co. Novel Duffel Weekender Bag
    amazon.com
    $89.99

    Herschel Supply Co.'s Novel duffel bag is a popular choice for both men and women. While the nylon silhouette looks like most duffel bags, the brilliant shoe compartment built into the side of this one makes it unique. You'll never have to worry about dirty soles touching your freshly washed clothes again! The size is also plenty spacious for 2- to 3-day trips, but it's not so big that you can't use it as a gym bag, too.

    Best Waterproof Pick

    Paravel Main Line Duffel Bag
    tourparavel.com
    $285.00

    Paravel was founded in 2016 by former fashion executives Indre Rockefeller and Andy Krantz to fill the market's void of chic luggage at an accessible price point. The result is a line of Italian-made travel bags that could easily pass as being designer, including this weekender! Along with being attractive, it's crafted from spillproof, waterproof canvas and leather trim, and you have the option to add a hand-painted monogram, which we think elevates the look even more.

    Best Expandable Tote

    Longchamp Le Pliage Expandable Travel Bag
    nordstrom.com
    $255.00

    Think Longchamp's iconic Le Pliage tote but with an oversized silhouette that carries way more than just the daily essentials. How? The middle section unzips to practically double the bag's size making it perfect for anyone who's guilty of overpacking (*raises hand*) since it claims to hold up to a week's worth of clothes when unzipped. According to some petite Nordstrom reviewers, it can be difficult to carry when expanded, but most consider the extra space to be a benefit.

    Best Classic Design

    Cuyana Le Sud Leather Weekender Travel Bag
    Cuyana cuyana.com
    $395.00

    This Cuyana weekender is made in Turkey with full-grain leather (yes, leather at this price point is practically unbeatable), and it has a sleek, minimalist design that'll not only last for years, but also easily fits in with the luggage pieces you already own.

    We also love the side buckles that can be undone to create additional space, the protective feet, and the option to add your initials for a personal touch.

    Best Rolling Duffel

    Amazon Basics Rolling Duffel Bag
    Amazon Basics amazon.com

    There's nothing fun about running between gates to a connecting flight, but it's so much worse when you're carrying a duffel bag filled with 20 pounds of shoes. The Amazon Basics Rolling Duffel is not only super durable since the bottom is hard, but it also has a helpful handle to easily switch from rolling to carrying. Travel can be unpredictable, so this multifunctional design earns lots of bonus points in our book.

    Best Weekender with Accessories

    Landon Carryall Bag
    Dagne Dover dagnedover.com
    $185.00

    This Dagne Dover weekender is made of water-resistant and hand-washable neoprene, and comes with the best accessories, including a 16-inch padded laptop sleeve, mesh pouch, stretch key leash, and shoe duster. There's also plenty of space and pockets (inside and out) to organize all of your belongings.

    Best Customizable Pick

    Barrington Belmont Cabin Bag
    Barrington barringtongifts.com
    $118.00

    Finding the perfect bag may take a minute, but once you do, customizing it really seals the deal. This weekender by Barrington lets you choose the handle color and monogram type, along with dozens of patterns, so you can create a bag that doesn't look like anyone else's. On top of being very well-priced for personalized luggage, each bag is made from water-resistant ballistic nylon and Florentine leather trim, and there's an included luggage tag.

    Best Addition to Your Current Luggage

    AWAY The Everywhere Bag
    awaytravel.com
    $165.00

    It's nearly impossible to walk through the airport these days without spotting a few of AWAY's signature hard-shell suitcases. Whether or not you have one, though, you'll want to add The Everywhere Bag to your wishlist. This water-resistant nylon bag is perfectly sized for 1- or 2-day trips and comes in tons of color choices. Inside, you'll find six pockets, including a 13-inch laptop sleeve, and on the outside, there's even a waterproof pocket to hold an umbrella!

    Best for Work Trips

    Hue Duffel Bag
    Hue Collection calpaktravel.com
    $140.00

    CALPAK's sophisticated Hue Duffel Bag is the perfect work trip bag. Made of “buttery soft” faux leather and featuring a luggage sleeve, laptop compartment, and discreet cell phone pocket, this foldable weekender is equal parts professional and stylish.

    Best Weekender Backpack

    Asenlin Travel Backpack
    Asenlin amazon.com
    $49.99

    Let’s face it ... even if you “pack light,” weekender bags can get heavy. The backpack version of these compact luggages is the perfect solution. For under $50, this weekender backpack features a front zip pocket for your laptop, magazines, and other travel needs, and a deeper back pocket that actually opens like a luggage to fit three packing cubes — and yes, they're included.

    Best for Kids

    Wildkin Kids Overnighter Duffel Bag
    Wildkin amazon.com
    $32.99

    Whether your kids are staying overnight at a friend's or a weekend at their grandparents' house, having a go-to bag to make packing a little easier is a must. Not only do Wildkin's top-rated children's overnight bags come in a variety of colors and patterns, but you can even coordinate them with a matching lunch box and/or sleeping bag.

    Best Weekender Diaper Bag

    Skip Hop Weekender Diaper Bag
    Skip Hop amazon.com
    $99.99
    $88.99 (11% off)

    We love this Skip Hop Weekender Diaper Bag because it includes everything and more: two large packing cubes to organize your necessities, an insulated bottle pocket, matching changing pad, and an easy luggage sleeve to slide over your luggage handle. Traveling with infants and toddlers is tricky as it is, this will make sure you don't forget a thing.

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