Whether it’s a girl’s trip, a second honeymoon, or a night in nature—you deserve a stress-free weekend away. And a stress-free weekend calls for a stress-free weekender bag. Easy enough right? Well, that depends on the criteria.
Looking for a weekender that is: big—but not too big? Highly functional—but also compliments your full range of travel attire? Squishable—but also offers fortnight protection? Totally relaxed—but also hyper-organized?
As you can see, when you start to really think about it, there’s a lot of thought that goes into finding the perfect weekender. Fortunately, we’ve done the groundwork for you. All you need to do is scroll through our list of best weekender bags for women and pick the one that fits your jetsetter lifestyle.
CuyanaWeekender
Stylish, spacious and super organized, this travel bag is the ultimate weekender.
Gucci
This designer weekender is timeless, decadent and designed to last multiple lifetimes.
Harber LondonLeather Overnight Bag
A 42-liter full-grain leather weekender, handcrafted in Spain, that expands when you need it. $429.
Why you can trust Luxe Digital? After living the digital nomad lifestyle for the past two years, I have a very personal relationship with weekender bags (some a lot more pleasant than others) and the enormous impact that they have on a quick getaway. Some leave you more stressed than before, while others make the journey as worthwhile as the destination.
After living the digital nomad lifestyle for the past two years, I have a very personal relationship with weekender bags (some a lot more pleasant than others) and the enormous impact that they have on a quick getaway. Some leave you more stressed than before, while others make the journey as worthwhile as the destination.See how we test products and learn more about our HAPPY philosophy (read: Honorable Craftsmanship, Aesthetic Design, Positive Impact—on People and the Planet, Purpose and Function, and Yielding Value) for buying luxuries. For luxury travel inspiration, journey through our sister site Luxa Terra.
15 best weekender bags for women
Cuyana Weekender Bag: Overall best weekender bag for women
It’s no secret that we adore this timelessly chic brand. But the Cuyana Recycled Weekender has managed to exceed our sky-high expectations.
Best described as the St. Louise of travel bags, this organized travel tote is the bag equivalent of a personal assistant that takes care of everything before you even know there is something to take care of. The three spacious compartments conveniently separate your trainers from your tees. And the adjustable straps transform from crossbody to shoulder bag to tote—when you’re not using the conveniently included luggage sleeve.
The recycled plastic silhouette is as strong as it is sustainable. And it’s machine washable—well, perhaps we should have started with that. As our overall best weekender bag for women, we also appreciate the timeless elegance of this chic Cuyana Weekender. It makes even the most tired airport outfits appear just a little more elevated.
We’ve used Cuyana’s bags ourselves, and our hands-on Cuyana Easy Tote review shows how the brand’s leather wears.
Gucci: Best luxury weekender bag for women
Rivaling the most popular Gucci bags, this luxury weekender bag is an investment into a lifetime of rejuvenating getaways. And while it was originally designed for men, that’s never stopped our avant-garde women in the past.
Made in Italy from premium materials, the durable canvas silhouette showcases high-end leather trims with a soft cotton linen lining. And embossed with the brand’s signature double G motif, the designer travel duffel is instantly recognizable as a jetsetter classic.
When it comes to Gucci, aesthetics undeniably play an important role, but let’s not forget about how functional this travel bag is. Featuring internal side sleeves, a cushioned, adjustable shoulder strap, tote handles and impossibly strong zips, this Gucci duffle certainly isn’t just a pretty face.
Harber London Leather Overnight Bag: Best leather weekender for women
Some weekends call for a bag that looks as good on the hotel luggage rack as it does in the overhead bin. This is that bag.
The Harber London Leather Overnight Bag is handcrafted in Harber’s own workshop in Spain from full-grain leather, with a pebbled body in a contrasting grain. It holds 42 liters and expands when the return trip comes with shopping bags. Zip pockets inside keep chargers and jewelry in place, and a magnetic quick-access pocket sits outside.
A strap on the back slides over your suitcase handle, and a leather shoulder strap comes in the box, along with a luggage tag made to hold an AirTag. It costs $429 in black, brown or caoba, about four times the price of the Quince below it.
Quince All-Day Neoprene Duffle: Best value women’s weekender
Whether you’re tackling the great outdoors or checking into a five-star resort, this $102 duffle will whisk you off without denting the holiday budget.
The shell is water-resistant neoprene made from 21 recycled plastic bottles, and it holds 29 liters. Two pockets outside, two slip pockets and a zip pocket inside, plus a detachable zipper pouch, mean you never have to scrabble around for your passport. The padded sleeve fits most 16-inch laptops, and a luggage-handle sleeve lets it ride on your carry-on through the airport. Quince says it can’t be machine or hand washed, so treat it to a wipe rather than a rinse.
The Quince All-Day Neoprene Duffle comes in six colors, from Moonstone Blue and Ruby Red to Hunter Green and Black.
Troubadour Elemental Duffle: Best waterproof weekender for women
If your weekends end at a trailhead or a ski lift, you want a bag that doesn’t mind being put down in the snow.
The Troubadour Elemental Duffle pairs a light 210D ripstop nylon shell with a fully waterproof lining and taped seams. A lidded outside pocket is lined too, so wet boots and swimsuits stay away from everything else. It holds 45 liters, which Troubadour sizes for the cabin.
The back straps detach and store in a hidden pocket, so it carries as a backpack or a duffle. It weighs 0.8 kg and costs $229. The one thing it won’t do is dress up; this is a technical bag, and it looks like one.
We’ve carried Troubadour’s Elemental bags on our own trips; our hands-on review covers how they held up.
Bellroy Classic: Best women’s weekender bag for road trips
Depending on how many kids are involved and who’s packing the car, a road trip can be more stressful than relaxing. In which case, we suggest controlling what you can—like what bag you take. Perfectly compartmentalized with interior and exterior sleeves, this Bellroy weekender is ultra-organized, making it easy to locate snacks and smaller essentials en route.
Unlike a hardcover case, Bellroy’s Classic Weekender is able to squish into an overpacked car and is also incredibly durable and lightweight. The only thing missing is a padded laptop sleeve, but we just saw this as an excuse to clock out and leave the tech behind.
Bellroy’s travel range is one we’ve tested first-hand; read our Bellroy Lite Carry-On review for the details.
Longchamp Le Pliage: Best check-in weekender for women
With space for multiple outfit changes and an extensive beauty regime, this Longchamps extra large travel bag is the perfect bag for those trips where you just don’t know what to pack.
Contrary to its enormous interior, the nylon silhouette is light on the shoulders. And we love that it folds up into a compact tote, perfectly sized for daily use at your final destination. The black silhouette is undeniably fashionable with faux leather handles and the brand’s signature logo. And although this Longchamp weekender bag isn’t compartmentalized, we’ll forgive it for its uncanny ability to always fit in more.
Calpak Luka: Best women’s weekender for beach trips
Quilted bags are a timeless design that reminds us of the Chanel classic. This Luka duffel maintains that iconic air of sophistication whilst keeping everything in check.
The lightweight travel bag has nine pockets to separate your bikinis (preferably from one of our favorite swimsuit brands) from your sarongs. And the separate shoe compartment is conveniently accessible from the side so that you don’t have to unpack your entire case to find your sneakers.
The water-resistant polyester is able to take the odd splash (or spilled airport coffee.) And we absolutely adore the brand’s range of signature hues. Our not-so-guilty secret? We got this cute Calpak duffel bag in a versatile chocolate brown and in a poppy bright yellow, perfect for a fun summer beach tote.
Rimowa Never Still Weekender: Best women’s weekender bag for business trips
Going straight from the airport to a high-profile client meeting? You need a bag that pulls double duty as a designer work bag and a spacious travel tote. Enter: The Weekender by Rimowa.
Luring in potential clients with its professional prowess, this weekend tote bag features Rimowa’s signature paneling and premium leather handles. While the organized interior ensures you feel as collected on the insides as you are on the outside.
The laptop sleeve fits a 13” laptop. And even with your devices in place, there’s still plenty of room for a change of shoes and shirts. Naturally, the Rimowa Weekender is priced according to the brand’s high-end reputation, but considering the potential benefits of this powerhouse business bag, we’re all in.
Away Everywhere Bag: Best bleisure weekender for women
A more affordable alternative option to the Rimowa Weekender, the Away Everywhere bag is just as organized, but slightly more relaxed—just like the weekend it enables. Distinguished as our best weekender for bleisure (business-leisure) trips, the compartmentalized tote has plenty of room for your slacks and swimsuits. While a plethora of internal and external pockets make those smaller essentials easily accessible on the move.
The all-purpose weekender features a trolley sleeve for effortless travel as well as detachable shoulder pads for optimal comfort. And big enough to fit a 15” laptop, the laptop sleeve is well cushioned, while the water-resistant nylon silhouette protects your valuables against unexpected downpours en route to client meetings.
Hyperlite Mountain Gear Unbound Backpack: Best women’s weekender for hiking
While we may not spend every weekend in the mountains, our knowledge of high-performance gear is quite extensive. After putting various hiking backpacks to the test, the one that truly stood out as a clear winner was the Hyperlite model. It even won the top spot as our favorite for hiking in our ranking of the best travel backpacks. The first thing that caught our attention was the remarkable comfort of the cell-closed straps, allowing us to wear the bag for hours without any discomfort.
Also a standout feature: the bag’s exceptionally lightweight design and spacious interior. The Unbound weighs only 2 lbs (0.9 kg), yet boasts an impressive 40 L capacity without showing any signs of strain. The rolltop closure also means that the women’s backpack is completely waterproof and that all your gear is protected against torrential downpours. While external pockets keep your snacks and go-pro readily available.
Lululemon Go Getter: Best active weekender bag for women
As one of our best women’s activewear brands, we expected a lot from this Lululemon weekender. Yet it stood up to the challenge and ticked all our (scrutinous) boxes for the perfect active weekend bag. And while our active weekends away may simply constitute a couple of runs, it is easy to see that it would perform equally well over a (slightly more impressive) marathon or triathlon weekend.
First up: the separate compartments are great for separating used (and sweaty) activewear from your clean casual clothes, while exterior pockets make those smaller essentials, such as a water bottle, readily accessible on the move. We also appreciated the bag’s water-repellent material. And although we didn’t use our laptop, this Lululemon weekender has a padded laptop sleeve big enough for a 16” laptop if you need it.
The North Face Base Camp Duffel: Best women’s weekender bag for camping trips
This women’s duffel by The North Face is the perfect excuse to put (throw) away your phone and connect with nature. It’s large enough to accommodate your chunky pair of hiking boots. And the padded shoulder straps mean that you can carry it comfortably on your back, on smooth and rocky terrains (such as campsite).
Made from waterproof laminate, the hardy exterior is incredibly durable and resilient in all conditions, keeping your camping attire clean and dry in volatile climates. And the well thought-out bag also has side pockets for smaller essentials—a significant detail when you need to locate your bug repellant in the dark.
Horizn Studios: Best women’s weekender bag for city breaks
This multifaceted travel assistant is terrific for those much-needed city breaks. With a place for everything, the compartmentalized interior makes a cosmopolitan weekend effortlessly organized. And we love that the water-resistant fabric means that you don’t have to plan your airport escape route if you arrive in the rain.
We were equally impressed by just how sturdy the recycled cotton canvas exterior is. We packed ours with books and a heavy beauty regime and it showed no signs of strain. Yet this Horizn Studios’ weekender is also incredibly lightweight. And as one of our most stylish weekend bags, the Scandi-inspired minimalist aesthetic works well with any travel outfit.
You’ll find more on the brand in our Horizn Studios review.
Beis Travel: Best carry-on weekender for women
This is the best-selling bag that gave birth to the cult-favorite travel brand—Beis. And once you’ve traveled with the convenient carry-on, it’s easy to see why. Designed to take the hassle out of travel, Beis has thought of everything—from a key fob to a laptop sleeve (with a secure velcro closure) to a separate shoe compartment.
As one of our best travel bags for women, the effortlessly organized Beis The Weekender is just as exquisite on the outside as it is on the inside. And featuring faux leather finishings, the minimalist canvas silhouette comes in a range of signature hues. Naturally, we played it safe with the sleek black option, but if we had to pick a second, we would opt for a pop of pink.
Buying guide to the best weekender bags for women
Weekenders are short and sweet by nature, so you really don’t want to waste unnecessary time checking in bags or scrabbling around for keys. Instead, consider which design features your bag should include to ensure a stress-free, rejuvenating weekend away.
Type of travel
Jumping on a Friday evening flight? Packing all the essentials into a cabin bag can save you a lot of time, money and hassle. Simply hop off the plane, call a cab and your relaxing weekend away has begun. However, if you need the extra space, find a check-in bag that is still lightweight and comfortable to carry.
Think about how much walking you’ll do. If you have to walk miles to catch a bus or train, you may want a rollaboard or backpack. And if not, a duffel or shoulder bag is usually the most popular choice for a weekender bag. Of course, if you’re road-tripping, you’ll want a bag that squishes into smaller crevices and takes up less space.
Destination and reason for travel
The reason for travel and destination should ultimately decide the style of bag you go for. If you’re hiking in the mountains, you’ll need a lightweight backpack to carry the load. If you’re traveling for business, you’ll need a bag that is as professional on the outside as it is organized on the inside. If you’re going on a ski trip, you may need a larger duffel to fit those chunky boots and oversized jackets. And if you’re hitting the city, you’ll want a bag that is both fashionable and functional.
Type of bag
Although a duffel or shoulder bag is the most popular type of weekender bag, it’s not necessarily the best option for every getaway. A backpack may be most suitable for your outdoor weekend, such as hiking trips, ski trips, or camping trips, as it is easy to carry through uneven terrains. And a rollaboard is best if you need to do a lot of walking through the city to catch public transport.
Material
When it comes to weekender bags for women, we say prioritize functional materials and then look for fashionable options. Materials that are highly durable, lightweight and water-resistant usually make the best weekenders. While high end finishes such as leather trims, minimalist logos and sophisticated hues add to the overall elegance of your travel bag.
Things we specifically looked for:
While women’s weekender bags come in all shapes and sizes, there are a few design features that really distinguish the best weekenders from the rest.
Packing capacity: The best weekenders are perfectly sized for two nights away. They aren’t too big or small.
Comfortable to carry: The best weekenders are lightweight and comfortable to carry with many carrying options, such as padded shoulder straps, tote handles, wheels and a luggage sleeve.
Durability: Quality weekender bags are designed to stand the test of time (and a heavy beauty regime.) They are meticulously engineered from premium materials.
Organizational features: The interior of a high-end weekender bag is just as important as the exterior. It should be ultra-organized with multiple compartments, slips and sleeves for various essentials. A designated laptop sleeve, shoe compartment and exterior pockets are always a win.
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