10 Best Weekend Bags for Camping Trips
Updated: Feb. 27, 2023Not all bags are designed for rugged travel! You need a sturdy weekend bag for camping, hiking, road trips or other exciting adventures.
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Foldable Weekender Bag
This large Canway travel duffel is both water- and tear-resistant and built for hauling everything you need (and then some) for any outdoor adventure. This weekend bag comes in three different sizes—65L, 85L and 115L—so there’s an option for solo travelers and large families alike.
The 85L fits two blankets, a sleeping bag, four days-worth of clothes and two pairs of shoes that can be stored in ventilated side pockets. That’s a ton of stuff for a “medium” sized bag! A helpful camping hack for the outdoors (and at home): The duffle easily folds up flat for convenient and tidy storage when there’s limited space.
An efficient packer will also appreciate these travel organizers for a stress-free experience.
Mountain Classic Cordura Duffel
The super rugged nylon on L.L.Bean’s Mountain Classic Duffel ensures no branch, terrain or pawing pet will cause a snag. Its main compartment features a U-shaped zipper, so you can easily access the outdoor gear you need at a moment’s notice. Handy side pockets keep smaller items within reach. The padded shoulder strap and handle-wrap guarantee you’re comfortable hauling the bag, whether it’s to the car or to the campsite.
Co-op Trail Pack
When you’re hitting the trail, a duffle just won’t do. This rugged trail pack has the capacity of your favorite loop-handle bag, but in an easy-to-carry backpack style. Composed of recycled materials and outfitted with a spring-steel perimeter frame for support, it’s chock-full of compartments for storing and organizing all your gear. Extra features include a sleeve for a hydration reservoir and a forward-pull hip belt for easy strap adjustment. There’s also a padded mesh-covered belt and back straps for all-day hiking comfort.
Base Camp Voyager Duffel
This updated version of North Face’s beloved Base Camp Voyager Duffel is made with overnight trips in mind, but rest assured, it won’t weigh you down. The lightweight material is 100% recycled and tough enough to take on any trail. The padded shoulder straps unclip, so you can carry the bag as a duffel or a backpack.
Lots of pockets—like the external padded 15-inch laptop pocket, small interior zip pockets for easy-to-lose essentials and an adjustable and removable divider within the main compartment—keep all your packable items right where you want them.
Carry-It-All Bag
Planning a fishing trip? You’ll need a weekend bag to fit all the necessary equipment and camping gear. The Orvis Carry-It-All Bag has been a customer-favorite for two decades, and it’s easy to see why. This is the sort of high-quality bag that will last for years to come.
The fine details are there, like a secure locking zipper, stretch-mesh compartments for essentials and removable padded shoulder strap. And of course, there are separate sections with padded dividers to protect and organize rods, reels and everything else needed for a fly trip.
Heritage Sportsman Bag
Filson products are known for being so durable, they’re able to be passed down from generation to generation. The Heritage Sportsman Bag is a splurge, but it also might be the last weekend bag you ever need to buy. It’s made from a non-tear industrial-strength rugged twill that’s been so rigorously tested, this bag is capable of carrying the weight of a telephone pole!
The top panel zips open on three sides to give you easy access to everything you’ve packed. Keep things organized with two interior snap-detachable dividers and multiple water-resistant exterior pockets—or pop in some packing cubes.
Heavy-Haul Duffel
We won’t judge if you’re an over-packer! The Carhartt Heavy-Haul Duffel is designed to haul a lot of stuff. Whether it’s sleeping bags, clothes, winter gear or enough supplies for a family of five, this heavy-duty duffel gets the job done. Constructed of bomber canvas nylon and durable water-repellant fabric, it includes removable padded shoulder straps and can be carried four different ways.
A collapsible interior pocket is ideal for dirty laundry or boots, while external pockets feature weather-protected flaps for must-have essentials. It’s the perfect gift for outdoor lovers to carry them through any alfresco adventure.
Stevyn Duffel
If your camping style is less rugged and more refined (or you prefer glamping), you’ll love the Calpak Stevyn Duffel. A bottom compartment is made for shoes, but can also stand in for additional storage. This weekend bag has a luggage sleeve for securing onto the handle of rolling suitcases, so it’s also perfect for airline trips or longer getaways. Choose from seven colors, including a limited cheetah print.
Travel Weekender Bag
With a whopping 45+ colors and patterns to choose from, this weekend bag has a style to suit everyone. But don’t let appearances fool you—it still means business! It comes with a separate dry/wet tote for items like bathing suits or towels. Carry this bag cross-body with the adjustable shoulder strap, or tote it around using the two long handles. The affordable multi-purpose duffel is the ideal pick for beginner campers who don’t want to spend a lot of money on new gear.
Rolling Duffel
Not all camping trips mean rugged terrain. This Rockland rolling duffel is made for easy transport when pavement makes it possible. Otherwise, grab it by the straps to haul your gear to the campsite. The U-shaped top pocket makes packing and unpacking a breeze, and six front pockets keep all your essentials (like these belt bags) near.
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