There comes a point when you realise the suitcase under your bed is far too big for a weekend away – and a rucksack just won’t cut it. That’s exactly where the humble holdall comes in.
It’s the perfect middle-ground and a squishy companion that can be shoved into overhead lockers on trains and flights (with the latter saving you some serious cash).
If you don’t already own a weekend bag, we’ve found some affordable options to order for your next adventure. Thank us later.
Leopard Print Holdall, New Look, £22.99
Stylish, lightweight and affordable – this leopard print bag comes with internal compartments (ideal for storing all your bits and bobs), grab handles and a detachable shoulder strap. What’s not to love?
Measurements: 22cm (height) x 33cm (width) x 12cm (depth)
Coral Weekend Bag, Herschel, £85
Living coral is Pantone’s colour of the year, so why wouldn’t you want to take this eye-catching little number everywhere you travel? It comes with a striped fabric liner and the brand’s signature shoe compartment (so you don’t get your clothes grubby). The bag has two heavy duty grab handles, a removable padded shoulder strap, and is also available in other colours.
Measurements: 107cm (length) x 29cm (height) x 52cm (width) x 27cm (depth)
ASOS Design Holdall, ASOS, £35
This charcoal bag from ASOS’s design range is a little more toned down, with a plain pattern and faux leather handles. It’s a steal at £35 and comes with internal lining, twin handles and both internal and external pockets.
Measurements: 21cm (height) x 48cm (length) x 20cm (depth)
Longchamp Travel Bag, Selfridges, £75
If you’re looking for something a little more luxury, this lightweight and spacious Longchamp bag may be your ideal travel companion. It comes with leather trims and a nylon body that can be folded for easy storage. So chic – you’ll be 100% ready for that Eurostar jaunt to Paris.
Measurements: 35cm (height) x 45cm (length) x 23cm (depth)
XL Tote, Zara, £59.99
Okay, so this may be more of a tote bag than a weekend bag, but we reckon you could squeeze all your essentials into it. The blue-green number comes with a soft finish, four handles, and a separate inside compartment.
Measurements: 46cm (height) x 64cm (length) x 37cm (width)
Katie Loxton Holdall, Blossom Boutique, £79.99
This faux leather bag from Katie Loxton is soft to the touch and comes in a versatile taupe colour, so it’ll pretty much go with anything. It has two short handles, a long over-the-shoulder strap, and comes with a cute luggage tag which reads “and so the adventure begins”.
Measurements: 30cm (height) x 25cm (depth) x 65cm (length)
Brown Holdall, Matt & Nat, £180
Matt & Nat has a gorgeous range of vegan bags on its website, including this weekender which comes with a two-way zip closure, grab handles and a removable and adjustable crossbody strap. The lining is made from recycled nylon and the bag also comes in black and nude.
Measurements: 50cm (length) x 29cm (height) x 25cm (depth)
Soft Weekend Bag, River Island, £34
If you can’t afford to fork out on a Longchamp bag, River Island is selling a similar style for half the price. It’s made from a soft woven fabric and has faux leather grab handles with a 29cm drop, meaning you can sling them over your shoulder.
Measurements: 54cm (length) x 39cm (height) x 22cm (depth)
All Black Weekend Bag, H&M, £14.99
Looking for something a little cheaper? This H&M bag is a bargain and folds up compactly when you’re not using it. The holdall, made from polyester, comes with a two-way zip as well as a handy zipped inner compartment. It also has a detachable shoulder strap for easy carrying.
Measurements: 35cm (height) x 42cm (length) x 13cm (depth)
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