Staycations and short breaks abroad are ideal at any time of year, whether you're escaping to a country house hotel, a sleek city centre, or on a spa break – and you'll want to have a weekend bag ready to pack.
Weekend bags, or weekenders, can help you pack light but you'll want to check out the most practical packing cubes and shoe bags, too.
Our pick of the most stylish weekend bags are ideal for carrying on one, two or three-night trips. They come in all shapes and sizes: a travel backpack is great for going hands-free, a wheeled bag is easy to transport, and a tote is great if you're looking for something to use at the beach. For something to fall in love with, you'll want to see our favourite leather weekend bag, too.
Each of these bags is as durable as it is chic, meaning you'll be able to take it away with you on every trip for years to come – without worrying about damaging or breaking it.
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Best overall weekend bag
Antler Chelsea Weekender
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Best overall weekend bag
Antler Chelsea Weekender
Made to perfectly fit all your weekend essentials in one place, Antler's Chelsea weekend bag is an excellent holdall.
Our favourite feature has to be the shoe pocket where you separate your footwear from the rest of your clothes, ensuring they stay clean.
There are also leather details and a padded pocket for those who need to keep their tech close, too.
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Best weekend bag for Italian Riviera glamour
imiomo Travel Bag
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Best weekend bag for Italian Riviera glamour
imiomo Travel Bag
This cream and brown weekend set exudes style and elegance but without the matching price tag.
The large tote weekender is perfect for organising your clothing and other essentials, while the wash bag gives you a matching space for toiletries. We love the expandability feature that allows you to unzip the bottom of the tote for an even larger space.
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For a weekend bag that's super-lightweight, does what it says on the tin, and is versatile enough to use on a mini-break and to carry your gym gear, we love Eastpak's Stand+ style.
It folds away easily and comes with a compact pouch for no-fuss storing when you're not using it and it's the perfect cabin-friendly size if you need something that will fit within the guidelines of most airlines.
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Best budget all-round weekend bag
Kono Travel Duffel Bag with Cosmetic Bag
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Best budget all-round weekend bag
Kono Travel Duffel Bag with Cosmetic Bag
Looking for a cheap weekender with all the features of a designer bag? Try Kono's highly praised duffle bag that comes with a host of things to love.
It's water-resistant, contains a wet and dry bag to separate items easily, and you can unzip the bottom to expand the bag. The holdall has a trolley attachment strap on the outside, plus it has a matching cosmetic bag for you to pack all your beauty products in one place.
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Best weekend bag for flying Ryanair
Aerolite Ryanair Cabin Bag
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Best weekend bag for flying Ryanair
Aerolite Ryanair Cabin Bag
Travelling for just a night or two and need something that fits under your seat if you're travelling with Ryanair? Aerolite's Cabin Bag comes in a 40cm x 20cm x 25cm size, the exact maximum allowance for free baggage on Ryanair flights.
There's a lockable main compartment and a front zipped pocket for your travel documents, as well as handles to carry it by hand or a shoulder strap to go hands-free.
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Best striped weekend bag
Sucipi Travel Bag Weekend Bag
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Best striped weekend bag
Sucipi Travel Bag Weekend Bag
If you shy away from plainer luggage, this chic striped set could be the perfect weekend bag for you. It comes with a matching washbag.
The stylish carry-on is made from a canvas material with leather touches. There's a zipped pocket for essential items such as your ID and phone. Inside, there's a compartment to keep shoes or laundry separate from the rest of your belongings.
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Best leather weekend bag
Aspinal of London Boston Bag Black Pebble
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Best leather weekend bag
Aspinal of London Boston Bag Black Pebble
For a leather weekend bag that lasts a lifetime, Aspinal of London's Boston holdall is handcrafted from fine full-grain leather with a gorgeous pebble finish.
Its soft structure and beautiful printed silk lining paired with sturdy handles and a detachable strap make it a both a practical and stylish choice.
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Best classic weekend bag
Carl Friedrik Compact Weekender
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Best classic weekend bag
Carl Friedrik Compact Weekender
This investment piece by Carl Friedrik has a classic design, with plenty of room for your weekend essentials.
It's made from nubuck leather, with space for a pair of shoes, a spare outfit and any can't-live-without travel accessories. The shoulder strap makes it easy to carry, too.
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This travel backpack was made to help you get the most out of your cabin space, packing in everything you need for a long weekend, from footwear to an extra dress.
It's just as great for camping trips in the UK as it is for checking into one of the best Airbnbs. It features 20-litre capacity and is ideal for travelling on low-cost airlines.
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Best weekend bag with practical pockets
Bagsmart Weekender Bag
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Best weekend bag with practical pockets
Bagsmart Weekender Bag
Need a weekender with the right compartments for your trip? This one comes with a mesh outside pocket for your water bottle or umbrella, a magnetic front pocket for easy access to your passport, interior pockets for your electronics, a laptop pocket, a waterproof pocket for your toiletries and a main large compartment.
It comes in two colours and offers versatility for carrying on your shoulder or sliding over your suitcase handle.
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For something that offers more than the average weekend bag, try Away's F.A.R Duffle. Firstly, it's huge. At 70cm long it's giving you enough space for a week if you need it.
Then there's the practicality: it's water-resistant, packs flat when you're not using it and is abrasion-resistant for a bag that has adventure holidays written all over it.
What's more, there are interior compression straps, it's made from recycled materials, and it's just the thing for a weekend staycation that could possibly turn into a longer trip...
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Best weekend bag with wheels
Eastpak Tranverz S Suitcase
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Best weekend bag with wheels
Eastpak Tranverz S Suitcase
We love Eastpak's cases for all the space they give you to pack more into your luggage. Its small wheeled weekend bag is as brilliant as the Tranverz L.
Fit in as much as you need for a mini-break and when it comes to storing it away, it packs flat making it ideal if you're short on space.
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Most versatile weekend bag
Antler Chelsea Overnight Bag
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Most versatile weekend bag
Antler Chelsea Overnight Bag
Ideal to use as hand luggage, this durable nylon bag is finished with leather details for a luxurious touch. It comes with a detachable shoulder strap (you'll find this inside a pocket on arrival) and fits perfectly underneath a plane for long- and short-haul journeys.
Inside the navy exterior – which goes with just about anything – there are plenty of slip pockets, including one for a laptop. It can also double up as a stylish gym bag.
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With three bags in one, this overnight set is great value for money. It features a spacious weekend bag made from durable yet soft canvas, with a premium zipper that won't get stuck, and six pockets (including a separate shoe compartment) to keep everything organised.
Alongside this, you'll get a crossbody bag and a toiletry bag – everything you need for a trip at home or abroad.
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Best weekend bag for a trip to the coast
Joules Coast Collection Softside Foldable Packaway Duffle
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Best weekend bag for a trip to the coast
Joules Coast Collection Softside Foldable Packaway Duffle
We love the seaside style of this weekend bag by Joules. It's not just pretty to look at either as the holdall comes with a zipped bottom for extra space when you need it, a front pocket to place smaller essentials and it's lightweight, with a pouch to fold it up and pack it away when it's not in use.
It also comes in a sunny yellow shade and is a stylish yet functional weekender that oozes coastal appeal.
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Best water-resistant weekend bag
Horizn SoFo Weekender
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Best water-resistant weekend bag
Horizn SoFo Weekender
Designed to protect your holiday wear from the elements, this water-resistant weekender is made from ultra-durable waxed canvas for something that withstands bad weather and lasts.
Tight cotton meets a synthetic wax finish to keep your valuables safe and the dark olive colour gives a stylish look. It's UV-resistant too!
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Best expandable weekend bag
Longchamp Travel Bag Expandable
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Best expandable weekend bag
Longchamp Travel Bag Expandable
Longchamp's much-loved Le Pliage bag comes in a travel design too, allowing you to carry everything you need in one weekend bag.
The beautiful bag has the snap-fastening button feature seen across Le Pliage styles, while offering extra room with its expandability.
This allows you to add an extra few inches of space to the bottom and when you're not carrying your overnight clothes, it's a chic bag for carrying around town.
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Best personalised weekend bag
Anya Hindmarch Bespoke Walton
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Best personalised weekend bag
Anya Hindmarch Bespoke Walton
This gorgeous weekend bag from Anya Hindmarch is a colourful option with a retro style. We love the personalisation that makes it a great one for gifting.
Made from lightweight canvas and featuring a roomy interior, as well as leather details, it can be carried by hand or on your shoulder when running for a flight.
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Best affordable weekend bag
Hayayu Weekend Bag for Women
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Best affordable weekend bag
Hayayu Weekend Bag for Women
A light pink weekender bag for women that comes in a great size for carrying your mini-break essentials, this one is a great affordable pick under £20, too.
We like the chic, Scandi style and water resistance that allows you to keep wet and dry items separately. Happy travellers have praised it for being "spacious" and "super lightweight".