The best weekend bags for your next summer vacation. A bag that will be comfortable, spacious, and made from quality materials.
Ideal for short and long distance flights, as well as taxi rides to a new city, or a weekend away with friends.
Below we highlight our favorite weekender bags for women in 2023:
Top Picks
Want a quick breakdown? Here are our top picks:
- Best Leather Weekend Bag: Weekender Travel Bag for Women (click to view) - a leather weekender that's both stylish and practical, with a dedicated laptop compartment and detachable shoulder strap. Made from high quality full grain leather.
- Best Stylish Garment Bag: Grand Leather Garment Bag for Women (click to view) - a stylish and professional travel bag with a built in garment bag. Full grain leather, detachable shoulder strap.
- Best Rolling Carry-on Bag: Voyager Rolling Leather Carry-on Bag for Women (click to view) - a stylish rolling carry-on bag made from the highest quality full grain leather, handmade in Italy.
- Best Convertible Backpack Briefcase: 10X Women's Leather Laptop Travel Bag (click to view) - a versatile backpack briefcase that can be converted from a messenger bag, to a backpack, and can be used as a briefcase too. Made from full grain leather.
Women's Weekender Bags
Weekender Women's Leather Weekend Bag
Best for a luxurious weekend getaway with friends or a romantic partner, the Weekender leather bag adds sophistication and style to your travels.
Watch the Weekender product review video below:
Weekender Travel Bag for Women Product Highlights:
| Product | Weekender Travel Bag for Women |
| Material | Full Grain Leather - Certified Vegetable Tanned |
| Laptop Size | up to 16 inch |
| Lining | Durable Cotton Canvas |
| Zippers | YKK Zippers - Italian-Made |
| Handmade? | Handmade in Florence, Italy |
| Straps | Detachable and Adjustable Shoulder Strap |
| Carry-on Compliant? | Yes |
| Width | 55 cm (22 in) |
| Height | 30 cm (12 in) |
| Depth | 23.5 cm (9 in) |
| Weight | 1.9 kg (0.9 lbs) |
| Personalization? | Custom Laser Engraving |
Grand Women's Leather Garment Bag
Best for businesswomen on short trips who want to arrive in style with wrinkle-free clothes - Grand Women's Leather Garment Bag.
Watch the Grand product review video below:
Grand Leather Garment Bag for Women Product Highlights:
| Product | Grand Leather Garment Bag for Women |
| Material | Full Grain Leather - Certified Vegetable Tanned |
| Laptop Size | |
| Lining | Durable Cotton Canvas |
| Zippers | YKK Zippers - Italian-Made |
| Handmade? | Handmade in Florence, Italy |
| Straps | Detachable and Adjustable Shoulder Strap |
| Carry-on Compliant? | Yes |
| Width | 55 cm (22 in) |
| Height | 33 cm (13 in) |
| Depth | 25 cm (10 in) |
| Weight | 2.1 kg (1 lbs) |
| Personalization? | Custom Laser Engraving |
Voyager Leather Carry-on Bag with Wheels
Best for chic business travel with ample space for essentials, the Voyager Carry-On Bag with Wheels is a must-have for the modern woman on-the-go.
Watch the Voyager product review video below:
Voyager Rolling Leather Carry-on Bag for Women Product Highlights:
| Product | Voyager Rolling Leather Carry-on Bag for Women |
| Material | Full Grain Leather - Certified Vegetable Tanned |
| Laptop Size | up to 16 inch |
| Lining | Durable Cotton Canvas |
| Zippers | YKK Zippers - Italian-Made |
| Handmade? | Handmade in Florence, Italy |
| Straps | |
| Carry-on Compliant? | Yes |
| Width | 40 cm (16 in) |
| Height | 50 cm (20 in) |
| Depth | 18 cm (7 in) |
| Weight | 3.5 kg (1.6 lbs) |
| Personalization? | Custom Laser Engraving |
10X Women's Leather Laptop Travel Bag
Best for mobile businesswomen, the 10X Women's Leather Laptop Travel Bag is streamlined, roomy, and ideal for work excursions.
Watch the 10X product review video below:
10X Women's Leather Laptop Travel Bag Product Highlights:
| Product | 10X Women's Leather Laptop Travel Bag |
| Material | Full Grain Leather - Certified Vegetable Tanned |
| Laptop Size | up to 15.6 inch |
| Lining | Durable Cotton Canvas |
| Zippers | YKK Zippers - Italian-Made |
| Handmade? | Handmade in Florence, Italy |
| Straps | Backpack Straps and Adjustable Shoulder Strap |
| Carry-on Compliant? | Yes |
| Width | 31 cm (12 in) |
| Height | 42 cm (17 in) |
| Depth | 17 cm (7 in) |
| Weight | 2 kg (0.9 lbs) |
| Personalization? | Custom Laser Engraving |
Prime Women's Leather Backpack
Best for chic city breaks with hands-free convenience - Prime Women's Leather Backpack is the perfect blend of style and practicality.
Watch the Prime product review video below:
Prime Backpack Product Highlights:
| Product | Prime Backpack |
| Material | Full Grain Leather - Certified Vegetable Tanned |
| Laptop Size | up to 14 inch |
| Lining | Durable Cotton Canvas |
| Zippers | YKK Zippers - Italian-Made |
| Handmade? | Handmade in Florence, Italy |
| Straps | Adjustable Straps |
| Carry-on Compliant? | Yes |
| Width | 27 cm (11 in) |
| Height | 40 cm (16 in) |
| Depth | 12 cm (5 in) |
| Weight | 1.2 kg (0.5 lbs) |
| Personalization? | Custom Laser Engraving |
Liberty Women's Leather Backpack
Best for stylish city travel with hands-free convenience - Liberty Women's Leather Backpack is perfect for exploring new destinations in comfort and style.
Watch the Liberty product review video below:
Liberty Backpack Product Highlights:
| Product | Liberty Backpack |
| Material | Full Grain Leather - Certified Vegetable Tanned |
| Laptop Size | up to 14 inch |
| Lining | Durable Cotton Canvas |
| Zippers | YKK Zippers - Italian-Made |
| Handmade? | Handmade in Florence, Italy |
| Straps | Adjustable Straps |
| Carry-on Compliant? | Yes |
| Width | 33 cm (13 in) |
| Height | 40 cm (16 in) |
| Depth | 12 cm (5 in) |
| Weight | 1.4 kg (0.6 lbs) |
| Personalization? | Custom Laser Engraving |
What is a Weekender Bag?
Not all slightly larger tote bags can be regarded as weekender bags. A weekender bag can be defined as a bag that’s big enough to carry all your essentials but small enough to carry around with you without physical pain becoming a problem.
They come in a range of styles, but are most common in a duffle bag style, with two handles over a large single zip opening.
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How To Choose a Weekender Bag
It’s important to think about much more than simple appearance when you want to find a reliable and efficient weekender bag.
The bag needs to have enough space to carry a host of essentials, which could include your phone or phones, wallets, cards, water bottles and passports.
Materials commonly used to make weekender bags often include leather, polyester, nylon and canvas.
If you do opt for a leather bag, remember that these can be more difficult to clean, but it's also the most stylish material.
This is why it’s so important to carefully read the instructions so you don’t damage the bag.
Some weekender bags are suitable for a day or two of travel, but there are larger ones available that can serve you well for around four or five days away from home.
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What can you store in it?
Items often stored in weekender bags include outfits, shoes and toiletries. When it comes to clothing, it’s best to avoid delicate garments or items that wrinkle easily, as chances are you won’t want or be able to steam or iron whilst you’re away from home.
However, if you opt for a garment weekender bag like the Grand from Von Baer, you can carry your formal items without them creasing.
Best Size To Choose
Opt for a bag that’s sizeable enough for a few changes of clothes. However, try not to buy something so big you might feel it with items you don’t actually need.
It's best to choose something within hand luggage sizes, that way you can use the bag as a carry-on as well.
Are weekender bags personal items?
Very small weekend bags can normally fit under aeroplane seats and be used as personal items. However, most normal and larger ones like duffels don’t always qualify. Before you fly, check the dimensions of the bag to be sure.
When Can You Use a Weekend Bag?
Weekender bags can be ideal when you're planning a getaway and need a reliable travel bag that won't be too difficult to transport. A weekend bag can be the ideal place to keep your belongings including things like your laptop, laptop sleeve, water bottle, sneakers and gadgets.
There are many options available to you when it comes to material, compartments, shoulder straps, style, handles, design and interior space. No matter what your tastes are, there should be plenty of options available to you.
A weekender bag can be the ideal alternative to a suitcase, backpack, tote bag or duffel bag, and you also have many choices when it comes to fabric, colors and sizes.
If you need access to a bag for weekend trips that offers outstanding durability and makes organization a breeze and ensures you have everything you need in terms of luggage during a short trip away, a weekender bag could be for you.
This kind of bag can also be taken to work, to the gym and to the beach. Weekender bags have been in fashion for some time and are showing no signs of falling out of favour.
There are many trendy, modern, chic, fashionable and stylish weekender bags available, and you'll have a great deal of choice and variety when you're browsing for one, whether you're buying from a well-known brand or a less famous manufacturer.
Whether you're on a tight budget or have more to spend, there are many options available.
They help you keep your valuables close when traveling the world, which is ideal if you're in a location that's not familiar. If you're running for your departure gate at an airport, a duffel weekender bag that's easy to carry will be invaluable, keeping your tickets and documentation safe.
Conclusion
We hope you enjoyed our article on the best weekender bags for women.
If you have any questions or comments, contact us at info@vonbaer.com, or leave them in the comments.
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Author: Albert Varkki
Albert Varkki is the co-founder of Von Baer. He understands leather products as a consumer, supplier, and a manufacturer, helping you with the inside knowledge you need, to choose the perfect leather product for you. Connect on Linkedin
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