People always say the holidays are the most wonderful time of the year, and for the most part they are . . . unless you’re traveling. Why is holiday travel the absolute worst?! While you can’t always control the weather or the delays, you can make traveling less of a chore with the right bags.
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From weekenders to rolling carry-ons and toiletry bags, we found the best travel bags for minimizing stress and making packing a breeze. Bonus: These bags make wonderful holiday gifts!
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1. Best overall: While some backpacks can become bulky the instant you pack them full, this structured design maintains its compact shape regardless of how much you pack in it. With designated compartments for a laptop, water bottle and shoes, it takes the stress out of packing — $18 (originally $36) on Amazon!
2. Stress-free weekender: A roomy yet lightweight weekender bag with a special shoe compartment, adjustable straps and matching toiletry bag? Sign Us up! We expected this pick to be quadruple the price, but it’s less than $40 on Amazon!
3. Hard-working carryall: It doesn’t matter where you’re headed — whether it’s home to the in-laws, a beachy location or a relaxing getaway — this massive tote bag is your go-to for every occasion. There’s not much it can’t fit —$30 on Amazon!
4. Best personal item bag: An invaluable travel bag attribute? A luggage sleeve. You’ll never have to worry about this travel tote falling off your roller bag thanks to the strong and stable trolley sleeve. Just slip it onto your luggage handle and you’re good to go — $35 on Amazon!
5. Seriously Smart Features: Never have a free hand at the airport? This carry-on has one of the coolest features we’ve ever seen — a cupholder! Never worry about spilling your coffee as you rush to your gate when you have thethis smart luggage set. Along with a rolling suitcase, the set includes a compact personal item to store a laptop — $50 on Amazon!
6. The best toiletry bag: Not all travel cosmetic bags are made the same, and yes, some don’t actually cause frustration. This bag hangs easily once you reach your destination while the clear compartments makes it easy to find every item. No more digging thanks to this bag — $16 (originally $23) on Amazon!
7. Space saver: Trying to figure out how to transport gifts for the holidays? This foldable duffle is a superb option because it shrinks down for convenient packing when it’s time to head home — $30 on Amazon!
8. It’s all in the details: Traveling with a dress or suit? There’s a special hanger compartment in this oversized duffle that keeps garments in pristine condition while you’re on-the-fly. Once you arrive, the whole bag unfolds for easy storage — $39 (originally $50) on Amazon!
9. Light as air: There’s nothing worse than a heavy tote bag weighing on your shoulders. Luckily, this pick is light as a feather, even when you stuff it to the brim. Yep, you can say ‘so long’ to sore shoulders with this — $19 on Amazon!
10. Convertible! Not in the mood to lug a duffle over one shoulder? Well, this chic leather bag transforms into a backpack to evenly distribute weight across your back. We love that the faux-leather finish looks super luxe, even though the bag is under $50 on Amazon!
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