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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Glossier Sunshine Yellow Duffel Bag
This cheerful $20 Glossier duffel bag is a great bang for your buck. Many reviewers were surprised by the affordable price because of its roomy and sturdy waterproof construction.
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Glossier Sunshine Yellow Duffel Bag, $, available at Glossier
Free People Quick Trip Weekender Bag
Book your weekend getaway now because you scored one of the most fashionable travel bags. You can choose between two slouchy multicolored silhouettes: a pastel sunrise theme and a red-orange Sedona-inspired desert one. It's a playful piece you'll also never miss at baggage claim if you're forced to gate-check it.
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FP Collection | Free People Quick Trip Weekender, $, available at Free People
Gymshark Everyday Holdall
Meet your new work-to-gym-to-weekend hybrid bag. It's sleek., it's compact, and it has various open, mesh, and velcro slip pockets to fit your essentials.
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Gymshark Everyday Holdall, $, available at Gymshark
Athleta Legend Duffle Bag
Venture outdoors or to the gym with this water-repellent and wrinkle-resistant travel bag. It has individual compartments to hold your iPhone, water bottle, sunscreen, and shoes.
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Athleta Legend Duffle Bag, $, available at Athleta
The North Face Base Camp Duffel-S
Flexibility is the core of this travel bag. Bring it on a camping trip, a hiking adventure, or exploration, and be amazed. The detachable handles are adjustable to be a backpack or duffle bag, so it fits your busy weekend schedule.
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The North Face Base Camp Duffel—S, $, available at The North Face
Longchamp Le Pilage Energy Travel Bag
Travel in style with this chic minimalistic Longchamp weekender bag. It features a removable shoulder strap, so you can sling it around your shoulder and solely focus on getting to your destination. However, if you're ahead of schedule, enjoy the scenic route with the signature top handle in hand.
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Longchamp Le Pliage Energy Travel Bag, $, available at Saks Fifth Avenue
Calpak Stevyn Duffel Bag
This spacious and durable duffle has multiple interior and exterior pockets and a roomy shoe compartment.
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Calpak Stevyn Duffel, $, available at Calpak
Zara Contrast Color Tote
For a versatile summer-appropriate option, check out this roomy woven tote that features sleek stripes, a magnetic closure, and can be personalized with an initial or phrase of your choice.
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Zara Contrast Color Tote Bag, $, available at Zara
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 Tote, $, available at Lo & Sons
Steve Madden Quilted Weekender Bag
This compact weekender is covered in a seasonally appropriate quilted faux leather and includes convenient interior pockets and a cell phone slot. Plus, surprise (!) it's lined in an eye-catching zebra print.
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Steve Madden Quilted Weekender Bag, $, available at DSW
Cuyana Triple 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
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
Lululemon Quilted Embrace Tote Bag
This fun quilted duffle has several interior pockets, including one for a laptop and another for dirty clothes. 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 Quilted Embrace Tote Bag 20L, $, available at Lululemon
Madewell The (Re)sourced Tote 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 Tote 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 Small, $, available at Rains
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 Foldable Travel Duffel Bag, $, available at Amazon
BÉIS Travel Travel Tote
Made from sleek waterproof canvas, this oversized tote from BÉIS features exterior zip and slip pockets, a bottom zip shoe compartment, interior zip pockets, and a padded tech sleeve.
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Béis Travel Travel Tote, $, available at Nordstrom
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 Large Nimbus, $, available at caraa
Rothy's The Overnighter
This structured camel and black carryall is made with material spun from marine plastics and plastic water bottles. The bag is specifically sized to fit in an overhead bin or under your seat and features magnetic side pockets and an interior compartment for your laptop and essentials.
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Rothy's The Overnighter, $, available at Rothy's
adidas x Marimekko Backpack
If you prefer going hands-free, this super spring-appropriate backpack from adidas' new collaboration with Marimekko is roomy enough to fit all of your overnight things and is made of 60% recycled materials.
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Adidas x Marimekko Allover Print Sports Backpack, $, available at Adidas
Everlane The Quilted Weekender
The newest edition to Everlane's curated collection of travel bags and backpacks is its funky and fashionable quilted weekender bag. It's made of 100% recycled material, features multiple interior pockets and an external pocket for easy access.
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Everlane The Quilted Weekender, $, available at Everlane
MZ Wallace Travel Jim 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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Tote & Carry Burgundy Velour Duffle, $, available at Tote & Carry
Tote & Carry Velour Duffle
Have you ever seen a duffle this luxe? This monochrome burgundy bag is vegan, features a removable strap, and satin lining. Plus, the brand also makes backpacks and laptop cases to match.
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Tote & Carry Burgundy Velour Duffle, $, available at Tote & Carry
BAGGU Duck Bag
This relaxed lightweight tote can easily go from one night to two with its roomy interior and internal pockets.
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Baggu Duck Bag, $, available at Urban Outfitters
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
Goodee Bassi Medi Market Tote
If you're into an oversized tote with a bit more structure, this responsibly crafted option from Goodee is made from fully recycled fabric, comes in 3 colorways, and includes internal and external pockets.
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Goodee rPET Bassi Medi Market Tote, $, available at Goodee
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
Nike Run Duffel Bag
This sleek duffle bag features multiple 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 Run Duffel Bag, $, available at Nike
L.L.Bean Boat and Tote
Is there anything more classic than an oversized L.L. Bean tote made from extra-durable canvas? These weekend warriors come in four size options and can be monogrammed to your heart's desire for an additional $8.
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L.L. Bean Boat and Tote, $, available at L.L. Bean
Kule The Take Out Tote
Add a little pep to your travel step with this smiley-faced canvas carryall.
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Kule The Take Out Tote, $, available at Kule
Laetitia Rouget Geo Tote Bag
It would be hard to lose this fun and statement-making carry-all and it also includes five internal pockets and a matching removable pouch.
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Laetitia Rouget Geo Tote Bag, $, available at Anthropologie
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
BAGGU Cloud Bag
As light as a cloud. Enough said.
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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
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
Everlane The ReNew Transit Weekender
This under-$100 option from Everlane is just the right size for a weekend business trip, but it also does double duty as a just-right carry-on. It's made from 100% recycled fabric, and includes a padded laptop sleeve, two water bottle holders, exterior zip pocket, and convenient luggage handle pass-through.
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Everlane The ReNew Transit Weekender, $, available at Everlane
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
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 City Plume 24H Bag, $, available at Amazon
Herschel Novel 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 Duffel Bag, $, available at Amazon
Alo Large Traverse 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 Large Traverse Duffle, $, available at Alo Yoga
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
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
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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