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Apr 12, 2022 · If you’re heading away on a short vacation, you’ll want to have the perfect weekender bag in tow. We’ve rounded up 25 of our favorites for both men and women.
- Overview
- Our top picks
- How we picked the best weekender bags
- Best weekender bags of 2023
- Best weekender bag overall: Lo & Sons
- Best multi-purpose weekender bag: Halfday
- Best weekender bag with removable compartment: Beis
- Best affordable weekender bag: Adidas
- Best high-end weekender bag: ShortyLove
- Best convertible weekender bag: Baboon to the Moon
Between balancing a full-time job and family duties, a quick weekend getaway is usually easier to pencil into a busy schedule than a long vacation. Embarking on short trips throughout the year is a great way to take a break from the monotony of your daily routine, but how effectively you pack may determine just how stress-free your trip is. A weekender bag, which includes zippered duffels, travel backpacks and large multi-compartment bags, can be an easy way to keep your travel essentials in one place.
To help you choose the best one for your getaway, we asked travel experts how they shop for weekender bags and rounded up some of their favorite options along with Select staff picks.
•Editor’s pick: Lo & Sons The Catalina Deluxe
•Best affordable weekender: Adidas Defender 4 Medium Duffel Bag
•Best multi-purpose weekender: Halfday The Garment Duffel
•Best expandable weekender: Longchamp Le Pliage Expandable Travel Bag
A weekender bag is designed for short trips, typically taking place over a few days or a weekend. Depending on their overall dimensions, you might want to use them as a carry-on or personal item for a flight. When shopping for a quality weekender bag, experts told us to consider the following factors:
•Size: Stick to bags with a capacity of at least 30 liters so they can comfortably fit your travel essentials, according to experts we spoke to. Bags that hold upwards of 40-50 liters may hold more, but keep in mind they’ll be harder to lug around.
•Material: Weekenders come in many different materials including canvas, recycled polyester, nylon and leather. Water-resistant materials like nylon and neoprene are best since they provide some peace of mind when traveling outdoors, according to our experts.
•Straps, comfort and versatility: Look for bags with strong, padded straps that aren’t going to give way when you’re carrying a heavier load. Some options transform into travel backpacks or crossbody bags, which makes it easier to carry heavier items.
•Price: You can expect to spend between $100 to $300 on a quality weekender bag. However, “beyond that point, you’ll be paying a premium for brand recognition or aesthetic features rather than significant improvements in durability or functionality,” says travel blogger Lauren Juliff.
•Organizational features: Consider bags with interior pockets that will keep small items in one place and exterior pockets to keep essentials like your phone and passport in-reach. You should also look for a built-in laptop sleeve or compartment to keep your tech safe and scratch-free.
We compiled expert-recommended options and Select staff favorites to help give you an idea of the best weekender bags for your personal travel preference.
Lo & Sons The Catalina Deluxe
The Catalina Deluxe from Lo & Sons is a frontrunner for durability, space and style. I frequently take quick weekend trips to visit family, and I can always rely on this weekender to store everything I need. It fits comfortably underneath my seat on flights or train rides, and I love that it has a separate, zippered bottom compartment to help keep my shoes and dirty clothes isolated from the rest of my packed items. It comes in various sizes, colors and fabrics, including soft and sturdy canvas, and water-resistant and eco-friendly recycled polyester. It also includes an adjustable messenger strap with removable padding, as well as a backend pass-through sleeve so it can fit comfortably on top of a suitcase. Capacity: 40 liters (small); 49 liters (large) | Material: Canvas; 600D recycled polyester | Water-resistant: Yes (recycled polyester) | Laptop compartment: No Lo & Sons The Catalina Deluxe $129.00 $215.00
Halfday The Garment Duffel
This duffel comes recommended by Select’s associate updates editor Zoe Malin and editor James Ellis due to its durability and size. “I like that it's small enough to not make a fuss on the plane, but I can still pack at least one suit if I wanted,” Ellis says. It weighs a little over 2 pounds and has a water-resistant exterior that’s designed to withstand unpredictable weather. The duffel comes with two interior shoe pockets that fit a size-13 shoe in each, and it converts into a hanging garment compartment that holds a suit, tux or multiple dress shirts, according to the brand. It also includes a polyester handle and shoulder strap, as well five plastic feet on the bottom to keep it from touching the ground. Capacity: 45 liters | Material: Oxford; Taslan polyester lining | Water-resistant: Yes | Laptop compartment: No Halfday The Garment Duffel $98.00
Beis The Convertible Weekender
“This bag changed my life — it’s the only weekender I can truly rely on for trips, and it sparks joy when I use it,” Malin says. She loves that it comes with a bottom compartment to keep shoes separate: “I always travel with my running sneakers, and having that dedicated compartment for them keeps their dirty soles away from my clean clothes.” The compartment is also removable if you’re a light packer, so you can convert it to a minimalist tote. Malin also likes the many interior pockets that can help safely store away her phone, wallet, passport and other essentials while traveling, as well as the removable padded laptop sleeve to save time while going through TSA. The brand also offers a mini version, which is small enough to use as a purse or work tote when you remove the bottom compartment. Capacity: 49 liters | Material: Polyester; vegan leather trim | Water-resistant: Yes (lining) | Laptop compartment: Yes Beis The Convertible Weekender $128.00
Adidas Defender 4 Medium Duffel Bag
In addition to the Lo & Sons option, my partner and I use this affordable duffel from Adidas for quick overnight stays or to haul exercise clothes and fitness equipment to the gym. It doesn’t have the bells and whistles of higher-end bags, just a spacious, zip-top interior with two zippered side pockets that allow me to keep track of (and store away) smaller items like earbuds, wallets and keys. It also has a removable shoulder strap, so you can use it as both a true duffel with handles or a crossbody bag to haul heavier items. Capacity: N/A (Dimensions: 13 inches long, 12 inches high, 24.75 inches wide) | Material: Polyester | Water-resistant: Yes | Laptop compartment: No Adidas Defender 4 Medium Duffel Bag $33.75 $45.00 $45.00
ShortyLove Friday Weekender Travel Bag
Editorial director Lauren Swanson owns this weekender in Army Green and says that “it's surprisingly spacious and lightweight.” Weighing just under 2 pounds, the bag is made from water-resistant nylon twill and has a flat, structured bottom that lets it stand upright when placed on the floor. It also has internal padding so it maintains its structure when it’s not in use, according to the brand. It comes with multiple interior slip pockets to hold your phone, keys and wallet, as well as a deep, zippered exterior pocket. Capacity: 60 liters | Material: Nylon twill | Water-resistant: Yes | Laptop compartment: No ShortyLove Friday Weekender Travel Bag $298.00
Baboon to the Moon Go-Bag
If you can’t decide between a traditional weekender bag and a travel backpack, Baboon to the Moon’s water-resistant Go-Bag solves that issue — it has a handle so you can use it as a duffel, and adjustable shoulder straps to easily convert it into a backpack. It’s also a favorite of NBC Page Mihkaila Archer: “I’ve been telling everyone I possibly can about Baboon to the Moon — it's not super traditional luggage, but I love its wide array of unique colors and bag sizes for any type of trip.” The Go-Bag is available in 12 vibrant colors and comes in three sizes: mini (32-liter capacity), small (40-liter capacity) and big (60-liter capacity). It also comes with an interior mesh compartment and two stash pockets for your phone, passport and wallet. Capacity: 32 liters, 40 liters and 60 liters | Material: Proprietary OM Stardust Ballistic shell | Water-resistant: Yes | Laptop compartment: No Baboon to the Moon Go-Bag $199.00
Sep 14, 2023 · We evaluated each bag based on ease of packing, comfort when carrying, durability, organizational design and more to find the best weekender bags.
Jul 26, 2024 · From kids activities and baseball games, to Broadway shows and the Ohio State Fair, there are so many ways to enjoy the next couple of days. Have a great weekend, Columbus, and stay safe out there!
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