TPG Staff Recommend Top Weekender Bags

The right bag is crucial for any trip, especially for quick weekend getaways where packing efficiently is key. The Travel Program Group (TPG) staff have identified several weekender bags that cater to different travel needs, emphasizing organization, durability, and style. These recommendations aim to help travelers pack enough without losing track of smaller items.

One featured favorite is the Dagne Dover Indi Neoprene Diaper Backpack, praised for its stylish versatility and numerous organizational features, partly due to its design as a diaper bag. Its water-resistant material proved beneficial during a trip to Vancouver, protecting contents from afternoon showers. The bag also includes a convenient luggage sleeve, which one staff member found significantly eased travel days, and a discreet back pocket for passport security. However, its size may be limiting for trips longer than one night, particularly for those who tend to overpack. Priced at $250, it is considered a premium option.

This particular backpack was tested on a recent trip to Vancouver, where its water-resistant quality was a significant advantage during outdoor excursions. The luggage sleeve feature was highlighted as a game-changer for travel days, making transit smoother. While deemed perfect as a personal item for flights, accommodating toiletries, makeup, electronics, chargers, and essentials, its capacity might not suffice for extended overnight stays for a chronic overpacker. The bag's design balances functionality with aesthetics, making it suitable for use as a daytime backpack in urban settings.