Planning a minibreak? The first thing you'll need is a reliable weekend bag to see you through your travels.
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Whether you're looking for a designer holdall, a pretty pink bag or a luxurious leather number, we've found the best buys out there.
Combining fashion and functionality, Antler, Selfridges, ASOS and more offer a wide range of stylish yet sturdy weekend bags for all of your essentials – and they're perfect for the holidays. Which will you choose?
Best women's weekend bags
The Large Everywhere Bag, £225, Away
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When it comes to travelling, Meghan Markle rarely leaves home without her go-to Away luggage. In fact, she loves it so much that she gifted several of her friends with luxurious suitcases from the brand after attending her New York baby shower. With that in mind, we reckon she'd love the 'Large Everywhere Bag' which is designed to fit all airline requirements for carry-on luggage.
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River Island Monogram Weekend Bag, £55, ASOS
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Meet your new sidekick! River Island's monogrammed weekend bag is the definition of timeless. Not only is it incredibly chic, but it also provides plenty of space for all of your belongings.
HJLIKE Travel Bag, £11.88, Amazon
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Available to shop in a variety of colourways, Amazon's choice is this weekend bag with a difference. An ideal choice for overpackers, unlike most designs, it can be extended at the bottom to a maximum of 36L (40cm X 21cm X 43cm), giving you the option to add a few more essentials.
Navy 48 Hour Tote, £89, Arket
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Part of their travel bag collection, we're loving Arket's' 48 hour bag right now. Perfect for a weekend away, this bag is the perfect mix of stylish and practical.
Metallic Stripe Weekend Bag, £62, Oliver Bonas
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Does it get more glam than a statement printed strap? Oliver Bonas' weekend bag is adorned with just that, plus a handy zip-up shoe compartment for your favourite footwear.
Best luxury weekend bags
Paravel Main Line Duffel Weekend Bag, £285, Net-a-Porter
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A stylish and sustainable choice, Paravel's duffel bag is made from water-resistant recycled canvas, as well as vegan leather for the contrasting trims and handles.
Longchamp Weekend Bag, £125, Farfetch
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Longchamp has become one of the most trusted brands out there when it comes to luggage. For £125, you can shop the label's extra large weekend bag via Farfetch.
Best designer weekend bags
Gucci Duffel Bag, £1,570, Matches Fashion
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Fashion fans will adore the new-season Gucci duffel bag, which retails at an eyewatering £1,570.
BRICS Firenze Weekend Bag, £349, Selfridges
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Getaway in style with BRICS' super-luxe weekend bag, which is described as reflecting the brand's 'cosmopolitan aesthetic'. From the cream pebbled leather to the tan leather trims, we love everything about it.
Best pink weekend bags
Chelsea Overnight Bag, £139, Antler
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Antler has the most gorgeous selection of luggage, and if you're in the market for a pink weekend bag then you'll want to check out the 'Chelsea' which doubles up as an ideal gym bag and features a detachable shoulder strap.
Pale Pink Weekend Bag, £89.99, Katie Loxton
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Made with the highest quality vegan leather, this pale pink weekend bag can be customised with your initials for a unique and more personal touch.
Pink Weekend Bag, £18.95, Amazon
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Reduced by 20% in the Amazon sale, this pink weekend bag has received over a thousand five-star reviews from happy customers.
Small weekend bags
Weekend Bag, £31, ASOS
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If you're trying to pack as light as possible, then we'd suggest grabbing this small weekend bag for your travels.
Archive Rose Foldaway Overnight Bag, £65, Cath Kidston
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Cath Kidston's weekend bag has received plenty of glowing reviews online. One reads: "Large weekender bag, great to fold away afterwards. Choice of designs and money well spent."
Best leather weekend bags
Premium Leather Weekend Bag, £129, Marks & Spencer
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A popular choice, Marks & Spencer's leather weekend bag is the definition of spacious.
Green Leather Weekend Bag, £245, Osprey
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Sleek and structured, this smart holdall can be adapted to suit your needs. Travelling light? Simply clip down the sides to create a smaller profile. Heading off on a long weekend? Increase the capacity inside by unclipping them.
Saffiano Leather Weekend Bag, £225, Ted Baker
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Choose between the black or burgundy versions of this leather weekend bag from Ted Baker.
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