If you have a getaway planned this year, you’re probably already be dreaming about all the fun you’ll have but you may have forgotten about the essentials you need to pack.
A weekender bag is the perfect carryall to hold those must-have items for your mini vacation that don’t necessarily require a suitcase. These roomy bags can hold several days of clothes and travel necessities, ensuring you have everything you need on hand no matter where you go.
But with so many different weekender bags on the market today, it can be overwhelming to decide which one to buy.
To help, here are the most recommended weekender bags available, including styles from Beis and lululemon.
- Beis The Commuter Duffle: “On the outside, it keeps things simple with a single zippered pocket and simple slip pockets on the remaining sides, while the inside has a total of five pockets (one zippered, two mesh, and two elastic), a velcro padded laptop pocket that can fit up to a 15-inch laptop on top of its capacious main compartment, and a luggage handle sleeve longer,” InStyle says.
- lululemon Go Getter Bag: “This lightweight duffle fits easily under an airline seat, yet is still roomy enough to fit a full weekend’s worth of clothes. The internal mesh pockets and a zippered compartment keep personal items organized and secure, while a hidden trolley strap adds to its portability. A bonus this bag has that others don’t? It folds up flat to be compact when not in use,” USA Today says.
- Lo And Sons Catalina Deluxe: “It features a messenger strap with removable padding so that your shoulder never gets sore if your bag is packed full, plus double-sided zippers and a bottom compartment where you can store shoes away from your clothing. As an added bonus, the bag is made from malleable canvas, which makes it easy to roll back up into your closet when you’re done using it,” Forbes says.
- Calpak Luka Duffel: “It has a thoughtful design with a large exterior pocket, a separate shoe compartment and internal organizational features. The shoulder strap was comfortable to carry and there is a removable crossbody strap as well,” Good Housekeeping says.
- Away Everywhere Bag: “This clamshell-style duffel bag is equipped with enough space for nearly a week’s worth of clothes and pockets for just about any travel essentials. The interior has one main compartment for bulkier items like clothes or shoes, and the inside of the opening flap has three mesh, zippered pockets for storing undergarments or other small items,” Travel + Leisure says.
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