Shoes. On top of your clean clothes. It’s the part of packing nobody wants to talk about, and we’ve never been able to let it go.

Enter: the BÉIS Weekender - not just a bag, an icon. The collection is three models: The Weekender at 42 L, the Mini Weekender at 32 L - our overnight weekend bag - and the Crescent Weekender at 32.2 L. We size the Weekender as a carry-on and both the Mini Weekender and the Crescent Weekender as personal items, and all three have a trolley pass-through, so whichever one you grab slides straight onto your roller suitcase handle. All three also have a bottom compartment that keeps shoes away from your clothes - and on the Weekender and the Mini Weekender it unzips and rolls back into one spacious main compartment when you’d rather have one big room than two. Classic duffle bags can be bulky or short on organization; our Weekenders stand apart with that signature bottom compartment and thoughtful design details. Whether you’re packing light for a city escape (bold of you) or layering it with your luggage set, our Weekenders are built to handle every trip.

Top Features in our Weekender Bags

You know the moment. You’re at the gate, the bag’s on your shoulder, and the one thing you need is at the very bottom of it. Each Weekender is built for travelers who want function and fashion out of the same carry - and want to find things in it. All three have a trolley pass-through for stacking on your roller, a built-in key leash (no more digging) and room for your laptop. On the Weekender and the Mini Weekender that’s a padded laptop pocket with a magnetic closure, fitting up to a 16" laptop; the Crescent Weekender is laptop friendly too, though we don’t publish a maximum size for it. The Weekender and the Mini Weekender also bring reinforced padded straps, a zip clip closure and a soft, wide opening that gives you more packing space and easier access to your essentials - and their trolley pass-through doubles as an extra pocket once you zip it. The Crescent Weekender carries a zipper pocket, 2 slip pockets and an elastic water bottle pocket. And the bottom compartment does the job it was invented for: shoes, toiletries and travel essentials, kept away from your clothes. On the Weekender and the Mini Weekender it unzips and rolls back to create one spacious main compartment when you need the extra room. Compared to traditional duffle bags, the Weekender offers more structure and space without looking oversized.

The Three Weekenders, Side by Side

No guessing, no vibes - here is every number we publish.

• The Weekender - 42 L, 3.68 lbs, 17.91" L x 15.75" H x 9.84" D, $118. Sized as a carry-on. Roll-back bottom compartment, padded laptop pocket up to 16", trolley pass-through that doubles as a pocket when zipped. 4.8/5 from more than 17,900 reviews.
• The Mini Weekender - 32 L, 3.11 lbs, 16.14" L x 15.75" H x 7.87" D, $108. Sized as a personal item. Roll-back bottom compartment, padded laptop pocket up to 16", trolley pass-through that doubles as a pocket when zipped. 4.9/5 from more than 8,700 reviews.
• The Crescent Weekender - 32.2 L, 2 lbs, 17.5" H x 7" W x 13.7" L, $124. Sized as a personal item. Bottom compartment for shoes, laptop friendly, trolley pass-through. 4.9/5 from more than 660 reviews.

The reminder we will always make: the sizes above are ours, not your airline’s - check our domestic carry-on sizing chart and your airline’s own weight limits before you fly.

How to Pack your Weekender like a Pro

Overpacking is a personality trait, not a flaw. Ours, anyway. Maximize your space by layering in packing cubes that fit neatly into the main compartment, keeping outfits folded and sorted, and save the lower compartment for the bulky offenders - shoes, hair tools, your toiletry bag/travel dopp kit.

💡 Pro tip: pack that bottom compartment first. It is part of the bag’s 42 L (32 L on the Mini Weekender), not extra room bolted on underneath, so what goes down there decides what still fits up top.

When you’d rather have one deep bag than two levels, roll the bottom compartment back and the Weekender opens into a single main compartment. For shorter trips, swap in a single cube and leave room for souvenirs on the way home. (You are going to buy souvenirs.) Travelers love that the Mini Weekender and the Crescent Weekender adapt to your needs - both are sized as a personal item bag, and both take a trolley pass-through.

Choosing the Right Weekender for Your Trip Length

How long is the trip, really? Answer that honestly and the rest is easy. BÉIS Weekenders are available in different sizes to match your specific travel needs. For a one-night stay, the Mini Weekender works as a small overnight bag at 32 L and 3.11 lbs. The Crescent Weekender is the lightest of the three at 2 lbs and 32.2 L, and an overnighter is the only trip length we list it for. We list the Weekender and the Mini Weekender for everything from a day trip to a weeklong vacation.

Yes, a whole week.

For longer getaways, the full-size Weekender gives you the most room at 42 L, with a bottom compartment that rolls back into the main compartment when you want one open space instead of two. No matter your trip length, there’s a Weekender tailored to your routine - and your suitcase.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which BÉIS Weekender is best for a long weekend trip?

The Weekender, at 42 L - it’s the largest bag in this collection, 17.91" L x 15.75" H x 9.84" D and 3.68 lbs, $118. We list it for stays from a day trip through a weeklong vacation, so a long weekend sits comfortably in its range, outfit changes you swore you wouldn’t need included. If you’d rather travel with a personal item than a carry-on, the Mini Weekender is listed for that same range at 32 L and 3.11 lbs.

Do the shoe compartments in BÉIS Weekenders actually keep clothes clean?

Yes - a compartment that zips shut on its own is real separation, not a marketing word. Here’s exactly what it is. On the Weekender and the Mini Weekender, the bottom compartment closes with its own zipper, so shoes and toiletries travel apart from your clothes instead of on top of them. It’s not sealed, ventilated or wipe-clean - care on all three bags is spot clean, so a muddy boot is still a muddy boot. It also unzips and rolls back to create one spacious main compartment, which means its volume is part of the bag’s 42 L (32 L on the Mini Weekender) rather than extra space, so pack shoes first. The Crescent Weekender has a bottom compartment for shoes too, inside its 32.2 L.

Is the BÉIS Weekender a carry-on or a personal item?

We size the Weekender as a carry-on, and both the Mini Weekender (32 L) and the Crescent Weekender (32.2 L) as personal items. All three have a trolley pass-through, so they ride on a roller handle either way. Airlines set their own rules, though - see our domestic carry-on sizing chart and check your airline for weight limit restrictions before you fly.

Does a BÉIS Weekender fit a laptop?

All three carry a laptop. The Weekender and the Mini Weekender each have a padded laptop pocket with a magnetic closure that fits up to a 16" laptop. The Crescent Weekender is laptop friendly too, but we don’t publish a maximum size for it - measure yours against its 17.5" H x 7" W x 13.7" L before you commit.

Are Weekenders covered by the BÉIS lifetime luggage warranty?

No. The Limited Lifetime Luggage Warranty covers the roller luggage named on that page, not our bags. Weekenders fall under the standard return policy: most products can be returned or exchanged within 45 days, brand new and unused with tags attached. Exchange requests are free; returns carry a $10 handling fee.