The Weekender Bag Is The Best Holiday Investment Piece You Can Buy

Designed to double as the perfect hand luggage, this overnight bag fits perfectly under a plane seat (so you can avoid leaning over strangers in the aisle to get to the overhead storage) and comes with a handy strap to slip over your suitcase handle as well as a detachable strap.

Size: 41.5 x 26 x 18cm. | Colours: Blush, Sage, Woodland Green, Navy, Taupe and Black. | Material: Nylon.

Available at:

• $249 from David Jones

If there’s one downfall of the weekender bag (other than limiting our outfit options with its tight space) it’s having to dig through half your bag to find one item. JULY’s Carry All Weekender Plus features a clamshell design so it opens completely flat like a suitcase for easy organisation. 

Size: 32 x 57 x 23cm. | Colours: French Navy and Midnight Black. | Materials: Nylon.

Crafted from the brand’s signature beige and ebony GG Supreme canvas and complete with their iconic double G logo, there’s no weekend bag more glamorous than this timeless duffle.

Size: 27 x 44 x 24cm. | Colour: Beige. | Materials: Canvas and leather trims.

Also available at:

• $3600 from David Jones
• $3600 from Mytheresa

There are two types of people in the world: those who take a backpack to Europe and those who, despite the cobblestones, take wheeled luggage. If you find yourself in the latter camp or you just want the best of both worlds from your weekender bag, this option from Nere is made for you. 

Size: 30 x 48 x 28cm. | Colour: Blush. | Material: Faux leather.

Available at:

• $170 from The Iconic

Founded by Pretty Little Liars actress Shay Mitchell, BEIS’ entire collection of luggage is as chic as you’d expect, particularly their Weekender Bag. Coming in standard and a mini size (plus, every colour you could hope for), the weekender is perfect for short stays with multiple straps for easy transportation, wide zip opening for easy access and separate compartments for organisation.

Size: 41 x 41 x 20cm. | Colours: Black, beige, Atlas pink, navy, grey, Maple, Olive, Text Me red, Slate, Honey stripe, Maple stripe and black stripe. | Materials: Jute canvas and vegan leather.

Also available at:

• $160.64 from Revolve

In a lightweight canvas with a classic leather trim, this overnight bag from Paravel is never going out of style. It’s the ideal size and shape for short trips away or as a carry-on bag. 

Size: 30 x 50 x 18cm. | Colours: Tan. | Materials: Canvas and vegan leather.

Available at:

• $620 from Paravel

The brand’s name gives some of the perks of this piece away: it’s made from a waterproof fabric. The Danish design also lends its to a sleek silhouette that you can carry on country weekends and city breaks alike.

Size: 27 x 52 x 26cm. | Colours: Black, grey, Flint, Wind, Ash, Sand, Haze, Earth and Storm. | Material: Polyester with polyurethane coating.

Also available at:

• $160 from David Jones

An elegant style that can double as a work or beach companion, this canvas design is finished with smart woven leather trims. It has sturdy top handles, as well as a detachable shoulder strap. Internal slip and zip pockets will help keep you organised, no matter where you’re going.

Size: 30.5 x 34cm. | Colour: Chocolate natural. | Materials: Canvas and leather.

Also available at:

• $299.95 from Seed