26 stylish and practical weekender bags for your next mini getaway | CNN Underscored

This chocolate-brown Mark & Graham option offers travelers a lived-in, masculine look, as the pebble leather is sufficiently soft and supple, just worn-in enough but still giving off a contemporary vibe. The bag’s durable gold zippers and monogram options give it a long-lasting, individualized feel. With a separate exterior shoe compartment and various pockets, the weekender can fit everything from a large pair of men’s shoes to charger cables, toiletries and more.

This beautiful and refined pebble leather weekender comes in black and white for those who dare to travel with a bold white bag. The five protective feet placed on the bottom exterior of the bag help keep the crisp base free of dirt and debris when placed on the ground. With several interior pockets — including one that can easily hold your laptop — and a removable strap, you can rest easy knowing this leather weekender is also a TSA-compliant carry-on for your next flight.

This lightly distressed leather bag comes in either a cool slate or a warm dark brown tone to perfectly match your travel aesthetic. With protective metal feet to protect the bottom of the bag and a lined zip closure, it also has a useful interior compartment plus an interior zip pocket. The overnight leather duffel, which has double leather handles and a detachable leather shoulder strap, even comes with its very own leather luggage tag to match.

This cool bag is perfect for sustainable and sporty travelers alike, whether you’re heading off on a weekend yoga retreat or hiking trip. It comes in both black and olive colorways and is made from 50% recycled polyester fibers — including recycled plastic bottles — and has a special compartment for shoes or dirty laundry. There’s also space for your yoga mat — or maybe just a few extra sweaters or toiletries you want to take along on your next weekend getaway.

This water-resistant weekender duffel is made from organic, heavy-duty fabric and comes in four different colors: black, Acorn, Deep Forest and Storm. Featuring a lightly padded base and large zipper compartment, this bag is ideal for those who need a simple yet durable bag to take on their travels. Coming with additions like a detachable shoulder strap and additional exterior and interior zipper pockets, the Fjallraven weekender was made for sporty travelers who want a long-lasting travel bag.

Ideal for travelers on a budget, this weekender duffel is large enough for heavy packers but also one of the more affordable options on our list. At 23 inches long and weighing less than 2 pounds when empty, the bag, which is made from recycled polyester, has a detachable, adjustable shoulder strap and a variety of zipper and slip pockets for additional storage. It can hold up to 25 pounds when packed and is available in both green and black.

For travelers in the market for a wheeled duffel bag, this 21-inch weekender duffel from Briggs Riley is expensive but comes with extras like a large top pocket with RFID-shielding technology, cinch-down garment panels and a myriad of additional storage pockets. A special frame ensures this roomy bag has no obstructions and thus even more space for you to squeeze in your beloved items. The weekender can even fold down, which makes for compact storage when not in use.

Made from a nylon canvas blend material, the Le Pliage Expandable Duffel offers travelers that signature Longchamp style with the ease of a large bag that can accommodate everything you need for a quick weekend trip. The bag, which features leather trim and comes in either black or navy, has an adjustable and detachable shoulder strap and an interior open pocket.

Patterned weekenders make travel even more fun, especially the boho-chic S-Zone bag, which is made from heavy-duty patterned canvas with leather trim and handles. It comes in five different pattern options to match your duffel to your personality. It’s got protective base metal rivets, and its additional shoe compartment can fit not just one, but two pairs of shoes. With extra pockets and a foldable design, this durable bag is a great value weekender option for budget-conscious travelers.

This cool bag is sectioned off and shaded by different tones of brown and beige. It’s primarily made from canvas material but also features details like leather handles and zipper pulls complete with a suede base. Although the weekender is technically made for men, we think it’s the perfect unisex bag for travelers in the market for a muted, warm-toned bag that’s easy to maneuver around a new city or onboard a plane. The bag comes complete with an adjustable removable strap and sturdy zippers.

The Beis Weekender bag is one of the few bags that has practically every feature possible yet still comes at an affordable price. The Weekender not only has a large additional shoe compartment, but its main compartment has a super-wide opening, which makes it easy to pack. The zipper pocket in the back can be converted into a trolley sleeve, and the bag comes in three color options. It even features a protective laptop sleeve and a key fob, plus various other pockets to stash important items.

With 15 color options as well as different sizes available, Herschel’s Novel is youthful and hip, featuring a side storage shoe compartment, a waterproof zipper, reinforced handles and, of course, the brand’s signature striped liner. We also appreciate features like the additional mesh pocket and the adjustable, removable shoulder strap.

This cost-effective canvas weekender bag is great for travelers who want a stylish luggage option but don’t want to overspend. The Bolosta bag comes in various color options and patterns, but each has brown faux leather accents and handles. The weekender, which is an optimal deal for its low price, also comes with features like a shoe compartment and a trolley sleeve, as well as an anti-friction bottom base, a detachable carry strap and six different pockets.

You might associate Vera Bradley with its famous quilted patterns, but this solid-color weekender bag keeps it modern and sustainable, made from 100% recycled cotton. Coming in colors such as ivy green, cardinal red and classic navy, among others, the bag has pockets of different sizes, including mesh and zippered, to keep all your items organized. It also features a trolley sleeve and a detachable, adjustable strap. And those iconic Vera Bradley patterns? You’ll find them lining the interior.

This bag’s special eco-craft canvas and vegan leather material were created from recycled water bottles, protected with an eco-friendly silicone coating. The bag, which you can monogram with your initials, fits enough clothing for a couple of days and nights, plus your 15-inch laptop. It can even double as a diaper bag. The straps allow you to attach it to a rolling trolley suitcase, and the bag comes complete with various pockets and a detachable, adjustable shoulder strap.

Made from vegan leather with nappa lamb vegan trim, DKNY’s Rapture Weekender has unique features like a removable, washable pocket perfect for delicate items, as well as a vented bottom pocket ideal for shoes or dirty laundry. The weekend bag is long-lasting, with durable gold metal zippers and protective feet at the bottom. Coming in beautiful colors like ash, wine or primrose, this option is perfect for trendy travelers who want a comfortable yet chic weekender bag.

For travelers who want to be first in innovative sustainability, Lululemon’s Barrel Duffel in black offers the look and feel of leather but with a lower environmental impact. The bag is made from Mylo, a material created from renewable mycelium, which is actually an underground root system of mushrooms that resembles leather. With external and internal pockets as well as a detachable strap, this black bag can be used for anything from weekend trips to gym visits.

This lightweight, packable tote bag can be easily tucked into its zipper pouch and stashed in your suitcase, later unfolded so you can then pack it full with whatever you need. Made from water-resistant, recycled nylon, this versatile tote weekender option offers travelers flexibility and ease to be opened up and used at any time — it even has a trolley sleeve. The overnight bag is available in three colors, from basic navy and black options to a bolder cayenne orange tone.

Although this Marc Jacobs bag has an adjustable, removable white shoulder strap, the double handle has a 10-inch drop, giving it the feel and look of a tote bag. The black quilted exterior is sophisticated but also practical, with one zip pocket and a few slip pockets. The bag also features gold-tone hardware and zippers as well as interior pockets for additional storage.

The Catalina tote is one of the most practical hybrid tote-weekender combo bags on this list — and it’s available in four basic colors. With all the bells and whistles of a weekender, such as a shoe compartment (the separation panel folds up to make the bag all-in-one if you prefer), trolley sleeve, detachable padded messenger strap and a multitude of additional storage pockets, this option also feels like a tote thanks to its 11-inch handle drop. It’s even made from sustainable fabric.

Made from recycled polyester, Everlane’s ReNew Transit Weekender has features like two water bottle holders, a padded laptop sleeve and a trolley sleeve. The bag also has various pockets for additional storage and a padded crossbody strap. Sustainable travelers will appreciate that even the bag’s zipper pulls are made from recycled polyester, too. The weekender is available in black or an off-white, rose quartz tone.

With cool color options like heather grey and dark moss, Dagne Dover’s Landon Carryall comes in various sizes, too, though we love the large size, which has a volume of 29 liters. The versatile bag comes with a shoe bag, water bottle pocket, padded laptop sleep and an air mesh pouch. It’s made of neoprene (it’s water-resistant and hand-washable), while the lining and shoe bag are made from recycled-bottle polyester.

The largest version in Away’s beloved Everywhere Bag collection, this 38-liter weekender features a trolley sleeve to connect to suitcases, a detachable padded carry strap and a wraparound zip opening. With an exterior padded laptop pocket, water bottle pocket and key clip, the bag is made from water-resistant nylon, but its leather trim makes it feel decidedly luxurious. Coming in three different color options — black, navy and Coast — the bag can also be monogrammed with your initials.

This faux-leather duffel is perfect for a weekend away. It comes complete with a padded laptop compartment and a secret smartphone pocket to keep your tech safe from damage or robbery. The bag, which comes in pink sand, black, hazel brown or a muted Atlantic blue (our personal favorite), also has a removable zippered pouch. It comes complete with a trolley sleeve to attach to your carry-on bag, too, for ultimate mobility.

For heavy-duty travelers, the Earth Pak 50-liter duffel is not just water-resistant, but waterproof. All seams are thermo-welded shut, so all of your important items stay dry even during a rainstorm or canoe trip. The bag comes with a padded, removable strap and extra pockets for even more storage. Coming in four different muted, earthy colors, the bag even has reflectors on it for those really adventurous travelers who may be hopping on bikes or scooters.

This bag is waterproof for adventurous travelers — or anyone simply jetting off to a rainy destination — but also hip enough for the cool kids and practical enough for anyone who really just needs a waterproof bag. The PU-coated fabric has a contemporary sheen, and the matte hardware also gives the bag an urban, modern feel. With seven different color options and a detachable shoulder strap, this weekend travel bag can squeeze all of the items you need without looking overly bulky.