The best weekender bags 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 weekender bags to help you do it in style.
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Lo & Sons Canvas Weekender
This washed-canvas satchel has earned the status of best weekender bag due to its 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
WANDF Foldable Travel Duffle
We've already done plenty of raving about this viral Amazon duffle, 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
J.Crew Weekender Montauk Tote
J.Crew's tote is appropriately weekender-sized, crafted from a durable-yet-soft cotton canvas, and has just the right amount of laid-back-beachy style. The travel-friendly bag also comes equipped with a zippered top, an inner storage pocket, and a detachable woven strap shoulder strap. As one pleased reviewer puts it, this is a "Very nicely made bag. Perfect for the weekend with inside pockets and a long removable shoulder strap. I’ve even put my dog in it.".
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J.Crew Weekender Montauk tote, $, available at J.Crew
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
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
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
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
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
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
BDG Plaid Patchwork Tote Bag
If a simple oversized tote is more your vibe, check out this option from BDG. Not only will it hold all your weekend essentials, it's also covered in a unique and on-trend plaid patchwork design.
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BDG Plaid Patchwork Tote Bag, $, available at Urban Outffiters
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
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
Kule The Wink Face Tote
Add a little pep to your travel step with this flirty-faced canvas carryall.
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Kule The Wink Face Tote, $, available at Kule
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
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
Clare V. Trop Tote Bag
It would be hard to lose this fun and statement-making tote.
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Clare V. Trop Tote Bag, $, available at Anthropologie
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
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
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 Lost In Berlin 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 Lost In Berlin 24 Hour Bag, $, available at Zappos
BAGGU 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
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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ROAM The Jaunt, $, available at ROAM
G4Free 3-Way Duffel Backpack
If you plan on packing presents, work materials, a few too many pairs of shoes, extra layering bits, that sweater your sister loaned you last year...THIS is the hold-everything convertible pack for you.
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G4Free 3-Way 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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