Lengthier trips away are not exactly in the cards these days, but weekend escapes and quick getaways are on the rise, and a travel bag can...

The Best Travel Bags For Long-Weekend Survival

Lengthier trips away are not exactly in the cards these days, but weekend escapes and quick getaways are on the rise, and a travel bag can help us sail smoothly through various micro-jaunts via train, camper, and automobile. It’s the kind of bag that will hold all of our stuff, won’t weigh us down, and will still look stylish: a weekender bag.

Weekenders run the gamut in sizes and shapes, so what's right for you depends upon your personal packing preferences. There are durable duffles ripe for over-stuffing, large canvas totes for folding up an extra outfit or two, and even hybrid types with secret roller wheels to tote on multi-terrain. Because each of these bags is built for holding a select amount of belongings, they will ultimately help streamline your packing process to include only the essentials for short stays away.

Flit to and from all of your future adventures by slinging one of the options ahead over your shoulder. Whether you’re traveling for one night or three, these are the best sleek weekenders to help you do it in style.

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Caraa Nimbus Bag


This ballet pink weekender is an organizer's dream. It features FOURTEEN total pockets and compartments and is made with a water repellent interior and exterior.

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caraa Nimbus Large, $, available at caraa

WANDF Foldable Travel Duffle


We've already done plenty of raving about this bag, but its compact size, ability to fit an extensive amount of clothing, and can't-be-beat price point make it the ultimate weekender.

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WANDF Wandf Foldable Travel Duffel Bag Luggage Sports Gym Water Resistant Nylon, $, available at Amazon

Everlane The Oversized Carryall


For a compact option, check out this oversized crossbody that is both machine-washable and roomy enough to fit everything you'd need for an overnight stay.

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Everlane The Oversized Carryall, $, available at Everlane

Lululemon Define Duffle


This classic duffle has several exterior and interior pockets, including one for a laptop. It's also made out of water-repellent fabric which makes this bag easy to wipe clean and great for the wet and rainy fall months.

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Lululemon Define Duffle, $, available at Lululemon

Lo & Sons Canvas Weekender


This washed-canvas weekender comes in a compact yet all-encompassing size with multi compartments for strategic long-weekend outfit storage (hello, separate shoe compartment) and convertible straps for adaptable toting (over-shoulder or cross-body).

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Lo & Sons The Catalina Deluxe, $, available at Lo & Sons

Calpak Luka Soft-Side Duffel Bag


This showstopping soft-shelled, yet durable tote has a multi-compartment interior and exterior with enough space for a change of clothes (shoes included).

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Calpak Luka Duffel, $, available at Calpak

The (Re)sourced Weekender Bag


This weekender bag from Madewell is made from recycled materials, has many pockets, a padded laptop compartment, and a trolley sleeve that slips onto the handle of your rolling luggage bag.

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Madewell The (Re)sourced Weekender Bag, $, available at Madewell

Rains Weekend Bag


Traveling somewhere rainy? This slick duffle is made from 100% waterproof fabric and features a water-resistant zipper to keep all of your valuables safe and dry.

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Rains Weekend Bag, $, available at Rains

Nike Utility Power Duffel Bag


This utility-inspired duffle bag features multiple side pockets for your easy-to-lose travel bit and bobs. It was also designed with durability in mind to keep your personal items safe and any gear you're traveling with secure.

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Nike Utility Power Duffle, $, available at Nike

Think Royln Wingman Weekender Bag


It would be hard to lose this fun and statement-making quilted tote.

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Think Royln Wingman Weekender Bag, $, available at Anthropologie

Dagne Dover Landon Carryall


A more compact duffle than most, Dagne Dover's Landon Carryall boasts multiple interior compartments and an expandable design that's ideal for travelers looking to streamline a strict, yet all-encompassing packing list.

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Dagne Dover Landon Carryall Bag, $, available at Dagne Dover

Alo City Zen Duffle


This sleek duffle is made for athletes on the go. It features stretchy outer straps to hold a yoga mat, a bottom zip compartment for shoes or dirty laundry, and several inside and outside pockets.

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Alo Yoga City Zen Duffle, $, available at Alo Yoga

Paravel Main Line Duffle


This classic carryall is constructed from Paravel's signature Ecocraft canvas which is made from upcycled water bottles. The duffle also features leather trim and handles and two interior zip pockets. 

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Paravel Main Line Duffle, $, available at Paravel

Cuyana Tripple Zipper Weekender


This Turkish canvas tote comes equipped with a roomy interior, smooth leather straps, and multiple storage pouches for containing your every casual-chic need during those long-weekend beach trips.

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Cuyana Triple Zipper Weekender, $, available at Cuyana

Bric's Rolling Duffel


Not quite a suitcase, not quite a weekender, this sleek rolling duffel trimmed with leather is the hybrid bag our weekend trips away have been missing — enough space to pack your essentials with room for bringing stuff back.

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Bric's X-Bag 21-Inch Rolling Duffle Bag, $, available at Bed Bath & Beyond

MZ Wallace Jimmy Travel Bag


The infamous brand's quilted gym-bags are pricey but worth it. This larger, weekender-sized style is durable and deceivingly roomy — with multiple interior compartments and a removable zip-up clutch for storing accessories.

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MZ WALLACE Jimmy Travel Bag, $, available at Nordstrom

Baboon To The Moon Go-Bag


The punchy brand's Go-Bag was made for tough weekend travelers with an even tougher sense of style. The duffle-backpack hybrid is touted as "indestructible," crafted from OM Stardust Ballistic shell material with alpine-grade double stitching in an array of vibrant colors and printed interiors.

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Baboon Go-Bag — Small (40L), $, available at Baboon

Herschel Novel Mid-Volume Duffel


Longer weekends away call for a duffle bag with ample space for rolling and stuffing all the travel necessities — this compact option blends utility with style to cover multiple days away.

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Herschel Supply Co. Novel Mid-Volume Duffle, $, available at Backcountry

Lipault Paris City Plume 24-Hour Bag


Stylish with enough capacity to house your 24-hour stay necessities while remaining light and sleek enough for slipping in and dipping out with ease.

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Lipault Paris City Plume 24 Hour Bag, $, available at Zappos

BAGGU Travel Cloud Bag


This relaxed lightweight tote can easily go from one night to two with its roomy interior and detachable compartment pouches. It's made from durable machine washable heavy-duty nylon and can be easily packed down into almost nothing.

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Baggu Cloud Bag, $, available at Baggu

Away The Everywhere Bag


This even tighter take on the roomy duffle is perfect for a strict and stylish one-night stay

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Away The Everywhere Bag, $, available at Away

ROAM The Jaunt Carry On


This endlessly customizable suitcase is optimally small and lightweight for the speediest of no-nonsense, carry-on travelers.

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Amazon Nylon Duffel-Backpack


If you plan on packing presents, work materials, two pairs of boots, a few extra layering bits, that sweater your sister loaned you last year...THIS is the hold-everything convertible pack for you.

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Yousu Nylon Duffle Backpack, $, available at Amazon

Everlane The ReNew Transit Weekender


Crafted out of 100% recycled polyester, this tough convertible weekender is ready to haul. Its water-resistant design comes equipped with everything from a padded laptop sleeve to dual water-bottle holders, interior plus exterior zippered compartments, and an over-the-top-luggage sleeve.

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Everlane The ReNew Transit Weekender, $, available at Everlane

Everlane Twill Weekender


Made from durable twill with leather handles, this compact weekender is both soft and structured enough to safely store a few days worth of stuff.

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Everlane The Twill Weekender, $, available at Everlane

Uniqlo Canvas Boston Bag


This chic canvas duffle is under $20, and compact yet roomy enough to fit all of your essentials for a quick day trip or overnight stay.

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Uniqlo Canvas Boston Bag (Ines De La Fressange), $, available at Uniqlo

Away The Everywhere Bag


This even tighter take on the roomy duffle is perfect for a strict and stylish one-night stay.

Madewell Canvas Overnight Bag


Madewell's version of a weekender combines a tote with a duffel and dresses it in canvas with leather trim for one stylish, roomy, and tote-worthy travel bag.

Madewell Canvas Overnight Bag, $, available at Madewell

Kendall + Kylie Weekender


Crafted out of a durable technical-weave with a secure zip-top and optional crossbody strap, this athleisure-style tote is ready to sport up your weekend getaway games.

Campomaggi Nylon Tote


This meticulously crafted tote is made of nylon with buttery leather handles and vintage-inspired details.

Campomaggi Nylon Tote Bag, $, available at Anthropologie

LeSportsac Medium Overnight Bag


Breeze your way through a one to two-day stay in style with this deluxe overnight bag — made from durable and stylish textiles with multi pockets, compartments, and convertible straps for super streamlined travels.

LeSportsac Dakota Medium Deluxe Overnight Bag, $, available at Nordstrom Rack

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