10 Weekender Bags Worth Going On The Road For

I’ve got a long weekend trip to Aspen with girlfriends coming up in a couple of weeks and I am hoping to pack light since this isn’t a ski trip for us as it is mud season there. We will mostly just be hanging out at the house, taking in the sights around Aspen, and just enjoying each other’s company away from our daily responsibilities. A little down time and recharging before the kids are out of school in just a few short weeks!

I won’t need all of the things you need when you go on a ski trip, so I got to thinking about a weekender bag. Being a Stella & Dot Stylist I have a few already, but I wanted to see what else was out there.

Much as we’d all love to be jetting off to Europe or Mexico for 10 days at a time, the average American just doesn’t have the time (or vacation days, or, let’s be real, budget) for more than one or two major getaways a year. Weekends, on the other hand? Those we can do. But even the chronic overpackers among us (ahem, hi) can admit that nothing feels sillier than schlepping your suitcase along on a 72-hour trip.

Think K.I.S.S. Keep it simple sister!

Enter the unsung workhorse of every traveler’s luggage collection: The weekender. The ideal pick is not too big (or it’ll weigh you down) and not too small (or you won’t be able to fit extra shoes), sturdy enough that you won’t need to baby it, and stylish enough that you’ll feel confident hauling it to beach houses, lake houses, city apartment rentals, and wherever else your weekend travels take you.

Ahead, I’ve rounded up some weekender bags for every budget— from $40 to $795.

Scroll down, then start scoping out your next weekend getaway and getaway bag!

Kelly Tooke $475

Stella & Dot $138

Sole Society $80

Favery $200

Madden Girl $40

Mark & Graham $120

Madewell $298

Kate Spade $298

ban.do $54

Coach $795

So, hopefully I am able to keep it simple and pack light for my trip. After writing this post I probably should “practice what I preach”! 🙂