A weekender bag is a wardrobe must-have — and not just for travel. The versatile staple can take you to the gym, to the office, to the beach or park, and so much more. But to find the perfect weekender for your needs, you'll want to consider how you'll be using it most often.
For example, if you’re going to be toting around your laptop — whether to the office on a daily commute or through the airport on a work trip — you’ll need a supportive bag with a protective sleeve that will keep your tech safe and organized. If you’re going to be carrying mostly clothes — to the gym or on short trips — opt for a lightweight, unstructured duffel bag. If you'll mostly be traveling by air with your bag, you'll be dealing with more rigid size and dimension constraints. We did the research to find the best weekender bags by considering a range of practical uses, as well as style and budget preferences.
The best weekender bags to buy in 2022
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1
Best Overall Weekender Bag
Landon Carryall Bag
Dagne Dover
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2
Best Value Weekender Bag
Travel Duffel Bag
HYC00
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3
Best Lightweight Weekender Bag
Provence Please Recycle Gym Bag
Girlfriend Collective
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4
Best Backpack-Style Weekender Bag
Travel Backpack
Bange
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5
Best Weekender Bag Set
Graham Tote and Lorimer Fanny Pack Set
State
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6
Best Leather Weekender Bag
The Everywhere Bag
Away
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7
Best Sustainable Weekender Bag
The Weekender
Rothy's
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In the market for another great bag to add to your closet? Check out our lists of the best work bags and the best work backpacks for commuting.
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Best Overall Weekender Bag
Dagne Dover
Landon Carryall Bag
Material |
Neoprene (exterior) |
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Size |
16.5" L x 9" W x 11" H |
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2
Best Value Weekender Bag
HYC00
Travel Duffel Bag
Material |
Nylon |
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Size |
10.63" x 21.65" x 7.09" |
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3
Best Lightweight Weekender Bag
Girlfriend Collective
Provence Please Recycle Gym Bag
Material |
100% recycled plastic bottles |
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Size |
19.5" x 10" x 10" |
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4
Best Backpack-Style Weekender Bag
Bange
Travel Backpack
Material |
Not listed |
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Size |
11.8" x 5.5" x 18.1" |
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5
Best Weekender Bag Set
Graham Tote and Lorimer Fanny Pack Set
Material |
Nylon |
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Tote Size |
12.6" x 14.17" x 6.5" |
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Fanny Pack |
7.68" x 11.02" x 1.77" |
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Best Leather Weekender Bag
Away
The Everywhere Bag
Material |
Leather |
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Size |
16.3" x 7.3" x 10.2" |
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7
Best Sustainable Weekender Bag
Rothy's
The Weekender
Material |
Recycled plastic |
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Size |
13.8" x 21.5" x 8.9" |
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• Is a weekender bag a carry-on? Typically, weekender bags fit in either the overhead compartment or under the seat on a plane. But this is not always the case and if you’re traveling by air, don’t make assumptions: Research the specific requirements of your airline (and fare category) to make sure the bag you pick is good to go.
• What size should a weekender bag be? If you’re not traveling by air, your bag can be any size you’re comfortable with and that fits your gear. If you are traveling by air, you will be constrained by the airline’s carry-on size requirements. Typically, domestic airlines allow bags up to 22" x 14" x 9" that fit in the overhead bin.
• What’s the best material for a weekender bag? The answer to this question lies in your personal preferences and your usage. An ultra-lightweight nylon bag can be ideal for those who need to travel light, but a more structured leather or even neoprene bag can create a more supportive and durable environment to protect tech or other fragile cargo.
Alesandra Dubin
Contributing Writer
Alesandra is a digital travel and lifestyle journalist based in Los Angeles whose work has appeared in Good Housekeeping, Woman’s Day, Prevention, Insider, Glamour, Shondaland, AFAR, Parents, TODAY and countless other online and print outlets.
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