But for shorter trips, you can't go wrong with a weekender bag. Despite being more compact than carry-ons, weekender bags are spacious enough to carry everything you need for a quick getaway.

Although they're available in traditional duffel styles, weekender bags come in a variety of shapes and sizes, making them a luggage category of their own. Designed for overnight trips or a few ...

As someone who’s relied on totes for everything from stashing snacks and headphones on red-eyes to packing a weekend’s wardrobe into one bag, I can vouch for their unmatched versatility.