The weekender is the ideal bag to take on long trips — here are 10 of our favorites
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The weekender bag is hyper convenient; for all the long weekend trips that won’t fit into a backpack and certainly don’t require legitimate luggage, the weekender is the Goldilocks of carriers.
Whether you live in the city or plan to take a couple trips a year, they’re more likely to take the shape of short stints than the three-week getaways we might love to have.
The weekender is understated enough to feel appropriately casual and low-maintenance, but spacious and functional enough to fit a ton without being a pain for you. Of all the things I own, this is one that I use the most — so I’m glad I got something cool.
It’s also a piece that falls into the mid-range of most budgets — meaning: not quite a durable suitcase with a hard shell and smart features that will require a big investment (and is definitely worth it), but won't see as much use.
Instead, a weekender will be the surprise workhorse of your worldly possessions, if you're anything like me, and it's an item that isn't so expensive that it’s difficult to have fun with some self-expression.
If you’re looking to replace something older or are just getting started looking, here are 10 of the best options on the market for function, style, and usability:
Dagne Dover, The Landon Carryall
While Dagne Dover's weekender bag comes in small, medium, and large it's the large version you'll want to take on your next weekend excursion. The Landon Carryall is 100% premium neoprene, a high tech-fabric that makes the bag super lightweight. It also unsnaps on the sides to create more room for added space in case you pick up a few things while you're gone.
It includes a padded laptop sleeve, an air mesh pouch for all your essentials, and a water bottle pocket. You'll also find a couple more bells and whistles: a stretch key leash for easy access, shoe duster, and extra interior pockets. The handy pocket on the back of the bag is the perfect place to store your passport or phone on the go. It also comes in three colors and sizes: small ($125), medium ($155) and large ($185).
You can read a personal review of the bag here. We thought it was one of the most versatile and stylish ones we've found.
Dagne Dover, Landon Carryall, Large, $185
Cuyana, Weekender
The Cuyana Weekender bag comes in three colors and features a twill lining, durable cotton canvas exterior, and gold metal hardware. The leather straps are reinforced and there's smooth, bi-directional zippers to make using this as easy as possible.
Cuyana Weekender Bag, $175
Leatherology, Kessler
Leatherology is an online brand making a name for itself by offering affordable leather and focusing on quality rather than brand legacy. You can get a full grain leather weekend duffle with a cotton twill lining, a convenient exterior pocket, large interior zippered pocket, bi-directional metal zippers, and an adjustable shoulder strap for $325.
Leatherology Kessler Weekend Duffle, $325
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