The Top 12 Weekender Bags For When You Can Actually Leave the House

When in doubt, go classic. Available in three shades of leather (though we're partial to this timeless cognac color), this weekender bag meets all TSA carry-on requirements, and includes a dust bag where you can store dirty shoes or laundry on the way home.  

Paravel makes one seriously small space-friendly travel bag: This shoulder bag zips up to a compact pouch that'll take up next to no space in your closet when not in use. 

This roomy tote comes in a summer vacation-ready gingham print. Use the front pocket to hold everything you'll need to have on-hand, from boarding passes to your favorite pair of sunnies. 

North Face's Berkeley tote reminds us of vintage hiking bags.  It comes with padded straps for maximum comfort while you're lugging it around the airport. 

This sporty bag doubles as a gym tote so you'll get use out of it 365 days of the year, even when you're not on the road.  

Is your forecast cloudy with a chance of rain? Stay dry with Rains' weatherproof tote. Even the zipper and the sleek hardware are water-resistant. 

Affordable and well-crafted, this vintage-inspired design is the best of both worlds. It'll tuck neatly into any overhead compartment, and thanks to an assortment of nails tacked onto the bottom, you won't have to worry about it turning over during transit. 

This giant bag is made for those whose packing style is "stuff as much crap inside as possible." The roomy cobalt blue carryall is basically the grown-up cousin of IKEA's plastic tote; it even packs down into a little pouch for similarly flat-pack storage.  

Waterproof, sturdy, and with tons of storage pockets, this duffel pretty much does it all. It even comes with a luggage belt so you can easily latch it onto a rolling suitcase to get to your gate faster. 

You'll never lose track of your suitcase at baggage claim again if you opt for a bright yellow carry-on.