Too small and half your things stay at home; too big and you lug around far more than you need. So how big should a weekender really be? The exact answer depends on how long you're away and how you travel. Here's the guide that helps you find the right size.
The right size for your trip length
One night: the small shopper is usually all you need. Pack a change of outfit, toiletry bag and charger, and you're done.
Two to three nights: the large shopper is the classic weekender size. Extra outfits, shoes, toiletry bag and tablet usually fit in without any trouble.
One week: large shopper plus packing cubes. You can read how in the guide “Which travel bag for 1 week?”.
Why you don't need an XXL weekender
Many classic weekender bags are enormous, which makes them heavy and unwieldy. At All-time Favourites we think the other way around. A weekender should be big enough to hold all the essentials, yet compact enough to carry comfortably over your shoulder. Depending on your airline's rules, it can also work as hand luggage for the cabin.
That's exactly what the large shopper delivers. Because it's soft and flexible, it slips more easily into a luggage sizing box, the overhead locker or the boot of a car. And with the press studs you can make it even smaller when you're carrying less.
Size isn't everything: what else to look for
A good weekender closes securely. That's why all our shoppers have a strong zip. Inside, compartments and a cord for your toiletry bag keep everything tidy.
And because you'll keep using the bag after the weekend, for example at the office, at the gym or on the beach, it should be one you love in everyday life too. That's why our weekender collection comes in three styles: timeless Classics, eye-catching City Bags and the exclusive Resort Bag collection.
In short: for most weekends, the large shopper is the right weekender size. Want to know exactly? On the page “Which size?” you can see step by step what fits into each bag.
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