Not All Weekender Bags Are Created Equal. These Are Our Travel Editors' Favorites.
At their very best, travel bags are like loyal companions: They hold what you need, endure all kinds of rough treatment, and make the chaos that is traveling feel a bit more organized. And when it comes to weekend travel, finding the right bag — not too big and not too small, with just the right amount of organization — can feel like a treasure hunt. But we've done the digging, testing, and packing so you don't have to.
The right bag can truly make your trip smoother, whether it's a rolling carry-on that never catches on sidewalk cracks, a backpack that doesn't dig its way into your shoulders after hours of traveling, or a duffel that fits all your needs for a long weekend away.
At Wirecutter, we've spent years testing travel bags of all shapes and sizes — overpacking them, underpacking them, shoving them into smaller spaces, and dragging them across airports and cities. These bags have survived it all and even earned a permanent spot in some of our editor's lives. Below, we've rounded up the weekend bags we trust most to get you — and your belongings — where you need to go. Bon voyage.
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