{"id":5882,"date":"2018-05-09T19:20:51","date_gmt":"2018-05-09T23:20:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.parksleepfly.com\/blog\/?p=5882"},"modified":"2025-07-30T09:38:01","modified_gmt":"2025-07-30T13:38:01","slug":"the-art-of-the-weekender","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/parksleepfly.com\/blog\/the-art-of-the-weekender\/","title":{"rendered":"The Art of the Weekender"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img srcset='https:\/\/s3.amazonaws.com\/psf_blog\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/Art_of_Weekender-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/s3.amazonaws.com\/psf_blog\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/Art_of_Weekender-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/s3.amazonaws.com\/psf_blog\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/Art_of_Weekender.jpg 800w' sizes='(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px' decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-5903\" src=\"https:\/\/s3.amazonaws.com\/psf_blog\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/Art_of_Weekender.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" \/><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">Longer trips seem to be the focus of vacation planning, but don\u2019t forget about the weekends! Weekend trips allow you to travel to places closer to home and offer a\u00a0nice respite from the normal grind.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0 <\/span>Every weekend warrior knows\u00a0that the perfect weekender bag is key to a successful trip.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0 <\/span>It\u2019s an art finding the right bag\u2026 but don\u2019t worry, we\u2019ve got plenty of options for you. Read on for our top picks.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><strong>1. The Leather Bag:<\/strong>\u00a0Durable and timeless, <a href=\"https:\/\/shop.nordstrom.com\/s\/madewell-transport-weekend-bag\/4257432?country=US&amp;currency=USD&amp;cm_mmc=google-_-shopping_ret-_-662927182-_-32036602285_21caedd6-7575-41de-9746-8ebe6e02278b&amp;cm_mmca1=aud-425188852237:pla-258511904134_93311700&amp;gclid=Cj0KCQjw28_XBRDhARIsAEk21FijEBNy76dLHNAdMCYDqpN42chulcxKgOOuRROwuT8QG1PDfEYymvIaAs24EALw_wcB\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">the leather weekender<\/a> will fit into any setting, whether it\u2019s a trip into town or a rustic stay in the woods.<\/p>\n<p><img srcset='https:\/\/s3.amazonaws.com\/psf_blog\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/travel_bag-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/s3.amazonaws.com\/psf_blog\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/travel_bag-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/s3.amazonaws.com\/psf_blog\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/travel_bag.jpg 800w' sizes='(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px' decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-5906\" src=\"https:\/\/s3.amazonaws.com\/psf_blog\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/travel_bag.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" \/><\/p>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><strong>2. The Fabric Bag:<\/strong>\u00a0Fabric bags will give you a little more stretch to fit more items (or shove into tiny overhead spaces).<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0 <\/span>Plus with so many fabric options out there like waxed canvas, nylon and this <a href=\"https:\/\/www.everlane.com\/products\/mens-dipped-weekender-reverse-denimnavy?collection=mens-backpacks-bags\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">cotton twill bag by Everlane<\/a>, you have more options.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><strong>3. The Duffel Bag:<\/strong>\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/herschel.com\/shop\/duffles\/sutton-duffle?v=10348-00001-OS\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">The ultimate getaway bag<\/a>, it allows you to throw things in and go. Where it lacks in compartmentalization, it makes up for in roominess.<\/p>\n<p><img srcset='https:\/\/s3.amazonaws.com\/psf_blog\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/the_duffel-300x268.jpg 300w, https:\/\/s3.amazonaws.com\/psf_blog\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/the_duffel-768x686.jpg 768w, https:\/\/s3.amazonaws.com\/psf_blog\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/the_duffel.jpg 800w' sizes='(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px' decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-5905\" src=\"https:\/\/s3.amazonaws.com\/psf_blog\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/the_duffel.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"715\" \/><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><strong>4. The Athletic Bag:<\/strong> For those who can\u2019t go anywhere without squeezing in a workout, an athletic style weekender will have a separate space for your sneakers. All major athletic brands have a version of this bag.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><strong>5. The Utility Bag:<\/strong>\u00a0 For the rugged weekend warrior, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rei.com\/product\/118811\/rei-co-op-big-haul-40-duffel\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">this bag<\/a> has you covered whether you are camping or glamping.<\/p>\n<p><img srcset='https:\/\/s3.amazonaws.com\/psf_blog\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/carry_on_bag-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/s3.amazonaws.com\/psf_blog\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/carry_on_bag-768x510.jpg 768w, https:\/\/s3.amazonaws.com\/psf_blog\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/carry_on_bag.jpg 800w' sizes='(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px' decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-5904\" src=\"https:\/\/s3.amazonaws.com\/psf_blog\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/carry_on_bag.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"531\" \/><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><strong>6. The Boho:<\/strong> Go for a fun printed bag, to let your true style show\u2026 plus it\u2019ll be easy to pick out at baggage claim amongst the sea of black bags.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><strong>7.\u00a0The Investment Bag:<\/strong>\u00a0You really have to travel A LOT to warrant <a href=\"https:\/\/www.saksfifthavenue.com\/main\/ProductDetail.jsp?PRODUCT%3C%3Eprd_id=845524447108322&amp;R=190564501140&amp;P_name=Ermenegildo+Zegna&amp;Ntt=duffel&amp;N=0&amp;FOLDER%3C%3Efolder_id=2534374306622889&amp;bmUID=mcvfvIo\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">a big purchase like this<\/a>. But if you can afford it, this classic bag with likely be with you for a lifetime of adventures.<\/p>\n<p><img srcset='https:\/\/s3.amazonaws.com\/psf_blog\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/Weekender-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/s3.amazonaws.com\/psf_blog\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/Weekender-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/s3.amazonaws.com\/psf_blog\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/Weekender.jpg 800w' sizes='(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px' decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-5907\" src=\"https:\/\/s3.amazonaws.com\/psf_blog\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/Weekender.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>8.\u00a0The Bag that Gives Back:\u00a0<\/strong> We love companies that give back to their communities, and United By Blue is no exception. Their weekender looks great, and with every purchase made, they will clean up one pound of trash from waterways.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Longer trips seem to be the focus of vacation planning, but don\u2019t forget about the weekends! Weekend trips allow you to travel to places closer to home and offer a\u00a0nice respite from the normal grind.\u00a0 Every weekend warrior knows\u00a0that the perfect weekender bag is key to a successful trip.\u00a0 It\u2019s an art finding the right [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":9,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"ngg_post_thumbnail":0,"footnotes":""},"categories":[678],"tags":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v21.2 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>The Art of the Weekender<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Every weekend warrior knows that the perfect weekender bag is key to a successful trip.\" \/>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/parksleepfly.com\/blog\/the-art-of-the-weekender\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"The Art of the Weekender\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"Every weekend warrior knows that the perfect weekender bag is key to a successful trip.\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:url\" content=\"https:\/\/parksleepfly.com\/blog\/the-art-of-the-weekender\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:site_name\" content=\"ParkSleepFly.com Travel Blog\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:published_time\" content=\"2018-05-09T23:20:51+00:00\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:modified_time\" content=\"2025-07-30T13:38:01+00:00\" \/>\n<meta name=\"author\" content=\"ParkSleepFly\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:label1\" content=\"Written by\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:data1\" content=\"ParkSleepFly\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:label2\" content=\"Est. reading time\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:data2\" content=\"3 minutes\" \/>\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\" class=\"yoast-schema-graph\">{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@graph\":[{\"@type\":\"WebPage\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/parksleepfly.com\/blog\/the-art-of-the-weekender\/\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/parksleepfly.com\/blog\/the-art-of-the-weekender\/\",\"name\":\"The Art of the Weekender\",\"isPartOf\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/parksleepfly.com\/blog\/#website\"},\"datePublished\":\"2018-05-09T23:20:51+00:00\",\"dateModified\":\"2025-07-30T13:38:01+00:00\",\"author\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/parksleepfly.com\/blog\/#\/schema\/person\/5ef383979302b05b81981a31b395fb42\"},\"description\":\"Every weekend warrior knows that the perfect weekender bag is key to a successful trip.\",\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\",\"potentialAction\":[{\"@type\":\"ReadAction\",\"target\":[\"https:\/\/parksleepfly.com\/blog\/the-art-of-the-weekender\/\"]}]},{\"@type\":\"WebSite\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/parksleepfly.com\/blog\/#website\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/parksleepfly.com\/blog\/\",\"name\":\"ParkSleepFly.com Travel Blog\",\"description\":\"\",\"potentialAction\":[{\"@type\":\"SearchAction\",\"target\":{\"@type\":\"EntryPoint\",\"urlTemplate\":\"https:\/\/parksleepfly.com\/blog\/?s={search_term_string}\"},\"query-input\":\"required name=search_term_string\"}],\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\"},{\"@type\":\"Person\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/parksleepfly.com\/blog\/#\/schema\/person\/5ef383979302b05b81981a31b395fb42\",\"name\":\"ParkSleepFly\",\"image\":{\"@type\":\"ImageObject\",\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/parksleepfly.com\/blog\/#\/schema\/person\/image\/\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/a7fde1e7209956b4fc91d1cf0d1330e8?s=96&d=mm&r=g\",\"contentUrl\":\"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/a7fde1e7209956b4fc91d1cf0d1330e8?s=96&d=mm&r=g\",\"caption\":\"ParkSleepFly\"},\"description\":\"ParkSleepFly.com brings you the essential travel news and deals. 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