At GLAMOUR, our editors are on the move year-round, giving us firsthand knowledge of the best weekend bags out there. In our humble opinion, today’s best buys are the ones that can take you from the spa to the city, doubling up as carry-on luggage for a European weekend away, and being just as suited to a night or two visiting family as they are a luxury stay at one of the best UK hotels.
They should be easy to carry, should fit everything from your running shoes to your full toiletries bag, and should also look good at the same time. Our luggage standards are high, but thankfully for you, we’ve hunted down the very best. Whether you’re planning an impromptu summer staycation or commuting to work with your laptop and gym gear in tow, an overnight bag will serve you for years to come.
Ranging from bold emerald green bags with unique textures to sleek multi-way tote bags and more luxe-leaning nubuck leathers, there’s a weekend bag out there for every kind of traveller. Have a think about if you want wheels or shoulder straps, if you want a separate shoe compartment so you can feel more confident tackling muddy British trails, or if it’s all about having a statement piece to take away with you, and then shop our guide to the best weekend bags and overnight bags below.
How we test:
At GLAMOUR, we’re very hot on how we test. To whittle down our selection of the best weekender bags, we really scrutinised the specifications of each individual model. Capacity was really important — but we also took into consideration the number of compartments and interior pockets, whether it had a removable shoulder strap or backpack straps, and if it would work as an airplane cabin bag. Some had also been fitted with some more unique features, like a padded laptop sleeve, a separate water bottle compartment, and in-built chargers.
Taking all of this into account — as well as the reviews and feedback from customers — we were able to pull together this final edit. From expensive to affordable, we’ve made sure to consider every type of budget.
