OUR BEST WEEKEND TRAVEL BAGS

Going somewhere this weekend? Maybe you’re heading up to the cottage or roughing it on the campgrounds. Some time away from the city hidden amongst the trees can do wonders. Or maybe you’re used to living out in the country and you want a weekend with the bright lights of the city?

Whatever you have planned for your weekend away, make sure you pack your essentials. The first thing on your list should be a bag that can hold all those essentials. To make your job a bit easier, here’s our list of the best weekend travel bags for short getaways.

Best Overall: The North Face Base Camp Duffel (Small)

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Durable and reliable, this timeless classic by The North Face is tough as nails. Its rugged shell is water-resistant, making it a great choice for rainy weekends. Carries across the chest or like a backpack. A bestselling bag year in year out !

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Runner Up: Osprey Transporter

Whether thrown in a pickup truck, tied to the top of an overcrowded bus or hitting the road less traveled, this durable backpack will keep your gear safe. Four burly webbing grab handles offer flexible carrying options. Also comes with nifty compartments and internal straps to keep your belonging securely packed.

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Whether thrown in a pickup truck, tied to the top of an overcrowded bus or hitting the road less traveled, this durable backpack will keep your gear safe. Four burly webbing grab handles offer flexible carrying options. Also comes with nifty compartments and internal straps to keep your belonging securely packed.

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Best Premium Weekend Bag

The rain-resistant twill and durable leather make this stylish and classy duffle bag a lifelong addition to your travel arsenal. Two interior pockets help keep everything organized. Meets maximum airline carry-on restrictions.

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The rain-resistant twill and durable leather make this stylish and classy duffle bag a lifelong addition to your travel arsenal. Two interior pockets help keep everything organized. Meets maximum airline carry-on restrictions.

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Best Carry-On Roller

The Cladera from Eagle Creek is well-constructed piece of luggage. The proprietary crush-resistant handle system features built-in protective bumper rails for maximum impact-resistance, so you know your belongings are going to make it to the end of the weekend in one piece.  The price is a bit steep, but, like the Filson above, you are looking at a piece of luggage that will last you for years to come.

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The Cladera from Eagle Creek is well-constructed piece of luggage. The proprietary crush-resistant handle system features built-in protective bumper rails for maximum impact-resistance, so you know your belongings are going to make it to the end of the weekend in one piece.  The price is a bit steep, but, like the Filson above, you are looking at a piece of luggage that will last you for years to come.

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Best Weekender Backpack

Osprey designed the Farpoint 40 backpack for weekend or weeklong trips to hostels, campsites and guest houses, from the beach to the ski resort. It has a LightWire frame, which transfers load weight from the harness to the hipbelt for improved carrying comfort. This 40-litre pack suspension system includes a mesh backpanel for enhanced ventilation, along with a mesh-faced harness and hipbelt to reduce chafing. The central suspension system stows away under a zippered panel, creating a sleek silhouette for air, rail and car travel.

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Osprey designed the Farpoint 40 backpack for weekend or weeklong trips to hostels, campsites and guest houses, from the beach to the ski resort. It has a LightWire frame, which transfers load weight from the harness to the hipbelt for improved carrying comfort. This 40-litre pack suspension system includes a mesh backpanel for enhanced ventilation, along with a mesh-faced harness and hipbelt to reduce chafing. The central suspension system stows away under a zippered panel, creating a sleek silhouette for air, rail and car travel.

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Best Weekend Hiking Bag

Some backpacks just can’t wait to get out of the house: to hike, to tour, to jog, to jaunt. The Arrio is itching for adventure with the ventilated suspension, multiple quick-access pockets and a built-in hydration attachment system. Stay cool and comfortable with the Arrio 24 on your next adventure.

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Some backpacks just can’t wait to get out of the house: to hike, to tour, to jog, to jaunt. The Arrio is itching for adventure with the ventilated suspension, multiple quick-access pockets and a built-in hydration attachment system. Stay cool and comfortable with the Arrio 24 on your next adventure.

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An innovative zip-up travel duffel bag that makes it easy to pack and keep track of contents. It can be carried comfortably on the back with its padded shoulder straps, and the padded back panel stops contents from pressing against the back of the user. Made from Fjallraven's world-renowned G-1000 HeavyDuty Eco fabric, composed of recycled polyester and organic cotton, as well as a lining in light polyamide.

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Fit all belongings for an overnight or a weekend away in the roomy main compartment. This large weekender bag has a unique wide-mouth that allows you to easily pack and reach belongings. It also sports zippered pass-through panel at the back so you can attach it to rolling luggage.

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A simple travel solution with superior quality, the Detour 40L includes a dedicated zippered laptop compartment and a convenient water bottle pocket. It will keep you organized as you wait for your boarding group to be called. After a long red-eye flight, know that the lockable main access zippers, the quick-access pocket with secure zipper catch have got it all locked down as you wait for your rideshare to swoop you up.

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Things to consider when buying a weekender bag

What makes a good weekender bag?

There are a few things to consider when going away for the weekend. No matter where you're going, you'll want something durable that can get all your belongings to your destination intact. If you're camping and there's rain in the forecast, a waterproof bag should be a priority. Broken straps and zippers might only be minor inconveniences in the grand scheme of things, but when you're looking to relax you don't want to worry about details like that.

Comfort should be one of your top priorities. Whether you go for a duffel bag with a strap or a backpack, if you have to go far you want to be comfortable. One of the main things to consider is the size of the bag.

How big should a weekend bag be?

There's no definitive answer to this question, but we offer a range of different sizes. Whether it's a short weekend or a long weekend, you're going to want enough room to pack a few days worth of clothes. If your trip involves cold weather, you'll want the space to pack some layers. In this case, we would consider a range of 30-60 litres to be a good size for a weekend away.