Packing for a weekend away can be tricky. No matter how much of a serial over-packer you are, you don’t need a suitcase-worth of clothes. But you also need something bigger than a tote bag. Yeah, it’s about time you upgraded to a weekender bag.
Overnight bags can be tricky. A lot of them are just too small, so you can’t take all your creature comforts along with you. On the other end of the scale, they’re bloody ‘uge, and next thing you know you’re lugging around a giant slug that’s digging into your shoulder and tipping you over the edge.
Luckily for you, I recently upgraded my weekender bag, and I damn well made sure to do my research before relinquishing my money to the abyss we call online shopping. I’ve scoured the internet, and found some mighty fine choices if I do say so myself.
So, if you’re on the hunt for a quality weekender bag that’s not gonna break after three uses, here are 15 that have nailed the brief.
15 Trusty Weekender Bags That Are Both Practical And Stylish
July Carry All Split Weekender
July is the queen of travel essentials, that’s nothing new. But their Carry All Split Weekender bag sure is. It’s like if a duffle bag and suitcase had a baby. The bag splits down the middle, leaving you with two cased-in halves, like a suitcase. It’s incredible when it comes to keeping all your clothes organised.
Image: July.
Patagonia 100L Black Hole Duffle Bag
This Patagonia duffle bag is for the hardcore weekenders. It doubles as a (rather large) backpack, which is great if your ideal weekend away sounds like a multi-day hike.
Image: The Iconic.
Samsonite Albi 55cm On-Wheel Duffle Bag
I love anything Samsonite. They might not be the most aesthetic brand on the planet, but everything they make is incredible quality and really practical. Take their Albi On-Wheel Duffle Bag for example. If you get sick of carrying it around, you can wheel it instead. Genius.
Image: The Iconic.
Guess Logo Affair Duffle Bag
Wanna live out your Y2K dreams with a Guess weekender bag? This is your time to shine, baby. It also has a strap that allows you to sit it over the top of a check-in suitcase, making it a great option for longer trips, too.
Image: Strandbags.
Nike Academy Team Football Duffel Bag
From the gym to a weekend away, Nike’s Football Duffel Bag does the most (and at an affordable price). It’s simple, but it gets the job done. It also has a bottom zip section, which if I were you, would use to separate your shoes from the rest of your clothes. And if the 60L bag isn’t large enough, there’s a 90L version, too.
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Nakedvice The Hugo Black Silver Duffle
This is a weekender bag for the fashion baddies who don’t wanna be lugging around a basic nylon duffle all weekend long. It’s unisex, made from real leather, and designed to be multi-purpose, so you can also use it as a gym bag or baby bag. Oh, and it can also fit a 16-inch laptop!
Image: The Iconic.
Colorado Flynn Leather Weekender
Colorado is a quintessential brand when it comes to quality leather bags, and the Flynn Leather Weekender is one that’ll last you a lifetime. It comes with one long strap and two short straps, plus internal organiser pockets, so you can keep everything neat on the go. The mahogany coloured leather is stunning, too.
Image: Strandbags.
Béis The Mini Weekender
Actress Shay Mitchell travels a lot, so she sure knows her stuff when it comes to making the perfect weekender bag. Her brand’s The Mini Weekender is a slightly more compact version of their OG weekender bag, kitted out with all the same features. The detachable bottom section is ideal for shoes, there’s organisational pockets, a clip for your keys, and a separate pouch to keep your laptop safe.
Image: Béis.
The Somewhere Co Boston Weekender Bag
The Somewhere Co’s Boston Weekender Bag is a cult-favourite. It’s got a bunch of pockets and zips to organise all ya stuff, and comes in some pretty neat colourways, too. Our top pick? This ice blue and chocolate brown vibe.
Image: The Somewhere Co.
Louenhide Taylor Weekender Bag
It’s giving luxe weekend away in the Hamptons. Louenhide’s Taylor Weekender Bag is definitely something a WAG would wear — and we love it. It’s everything we aspire to be in life.
Image: Louenhide.
Bagsmart Puffy Water-Resistant Gym & Travel Duffle Bag
This puffy duffle bag is one that a traveller’s dreams are made of. It has a dedicated PVC wet pouch for wet, sweaty or dirty bits and bobs, so you can keep them from tainting the rest of your clean stuff. It’s puffy material isn’t just cute, it’s waterproof, too!
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Lululemon City Adventurer Duffle Bag 29L
Lululemon’s City Adventurer Duffle Bag is designed to take you straight from the gym to your weekend away effortlessly. It has a suitcase-compatible sleeve, plus a bunch of pockets to keep everything organised — including a separate laptop pouch. Divine!
Image: Lululemon.
Petal + Pup Hamilton Weekender Bag
There’s just something about a two-toned weekender bag that screams ‘bougie’. This one from Petal & Pup is like a mocha in bag form: warm and rich.
Image: Petal & Pup.
Antler Icon Weekender Bag in Black
Sometimes you just want a weekender bag without all the bells and whistles, and the Antler Icon Weekender is exactly that. It’s nice and spacious, perfect to fit all the weekend essentials.
Image: Antler.
Country Road Large Heritage Duffle
Country Road is another classic weekender bag brand. You can’t go wrong with their Heritage Duffle, and the olive green colour is top notch.
Image: Country Road.
Just don’t leave your packing ’til the last minute, yeah?
Image credit: Louenhide / July
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