The 10 Best Weekend Travel Bags for Men

Welcome back to Elevated: Travel Style for the Modern Man. In this month’s column, I’m focusing on men’s travel bags—specifically weekend bags and duffels. Whether it be an overnight trip or a long weekend getaway, a cool, casual overnight bag is key when a short stay is on the horizon. A good men’s travel bag looks good but is functional, too. From a classic pebbled leather number to a bag that adjusts to a variety of sizes, these shipshape options will outperform on your next trip.

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Cole Haan GRANDSERIES Leather Duffle

Crafted to be the most dapper and sophisticated of the bunch, this pebbled leather duffel bag is one of the sleekest men’s weekend bags on the market. Yes, it’s a bit of a splurge, but its classic design makes it particularly versatile; it’s equally at home on a business trip and on a casual weekend away.

L.L.Bean Utility Weekender Duffle

At just 2.2 pounds, this bag offers great organization without the extra weight. An open side pocket keeps important items easily accessible while multiple internal and external zipper pockets keep things neatly sorted. Carry this bag two ways, by the 12″ handles or the detachable shoulder strap.

Etsy Personalized Weekend Bag

A quality, personalized weekend bag that ships fast and won’t break the bank sounds like it would never exist, right? Wrong—GiftsForGuysCo on Etsy offers exactly that. Featuring numerous stylish options and almost 1,000 five-star reviews, this bag is a solid self-buy or gift for a good buddy.

Public Rec Pro Weekender

For a minimalistic everyday option, the Pro Weekender has you covered. Though it’s not much of a visual standout, I love this bag for exactly that reason: It leaves me feeling super under the radar as I casually drift through my day. Built functionally and dipped with a waterproof polyurethane bottom, this one is a practical must-have.

The North Face Base Camp Large Duffle Bag

Anyone that’s experienced a brutal winter in the Northeast knows that The North Face builds some quality items, meant for wear and tear—and this duffel is no exception. No matter the weather conditions, this bag will get you through it with a water-resistant and sturdy ballistic nylon exterior.

Herschel Supply Co. Bennett Duffle

From backpacks to totes to messenger bags, Herschel Supply Company has been getting people’s stuff where it needs to be since 2009. Its Bennett Duffle in light grey merges the brand’s grade-A design (complete with a shoe compartment and removable shoulder strap) with its recognizable look and logo, creating a classic weekend duffel bag for men.

S-Zone Canvas Weekend Bag

The perfect weekend bag comes oversized in six classic colors from S-Zone. Because this has the most spacious design of the bunch, you can literally carry anything you need for a night or even a week if you have to.

Uncommon Goods Adjustable Bag

Deciding which size bag is the right one for any upcoming trip is a continuous issue I have that I am not proud of. I tend to go for the larger, figuring I’ll probably pick up an extra item or two up on my adventure, but I sometimes feel silly having such a large weekend bag to carry almost nothing. Thankfully, this adjustable bag from Uncommon Goods combats my problems by shapeshifting from a tightly packed smaller configuration at the beginning of my trip to an overpacked duffel bursting at the seams when I head home.

Peak Design 35L Travel Duffel

Considering the world feels like it’s ending these days, you may think it’s a bit late to get in on the sustainability game—but I can assure you, it isn’t. Peak Design’s 100 percent recycled, waterproof travel duffel is a timeless tote that’ll make you feel as good as you look carrying it. Whether you’re an all-black kind of guy or willing to spice it up with a bit of sage, this bag looks great no matter the choice.

Filson’s Medium Duffle Bag

A water-repellent exterior is key when it comes to getting your wardrobe to and fro in one piece—especially when it looks this good. Filson’s well-designed Medium Duffle has top-carry handles, an adjustable shoulder strap, leather trimmings, and rust-proof brass.

Tyler Schoeber is a production specialist, photographer, occasional writer, travel style guru, and general Renaissance man. Follow his adventures on Instagram at @tylerschoeber.

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