Meet the TikTok-viral Weekender Bag That’s Flying Off Amazon Shelves — and Is Now on Sale

The weekender bag was made for Friday-to-Sunday getaways — those trips too short to warrant a rolling suitcase but too long for a day bag to suffice. Every traveler needs a medium-sized tote to throw over their shoulder, carry onto the plane, slide under their seat, and squeeze into a luggage locker with ease. Few do it better than the Minkars Weekender Bag, the popular new tote that just hit Amazon shelves and is already taking off with travelers and TikTokers. 

So, if you haven’t seen this handy bag yet, let us introduce you. It’s not only compact and practical but also versatile and stylish — and shoppers are even comparing it to a similar overnight bag by the trendy, flight attendant-loved luggage brand Béis. Travel vlogger and packing pro Ashlan Pruitt, aka @neutrallyashlan on TikTok, has even deemed it a “travel favorite” they “won’t leave without.”

Minkars Weekender Bag

Since its spring 2023 debut, the Minkars Weekender Bag has quickly gained traction as an Amazon favorite, already earning a stunning 260 five stars. And according to Amazon, it’s selling like hot cakes: More than 1,000 people have purchased the accessory in the past month alone.

The weekender is sold in two sizes tailored to air travel: a 17-inch by 8-inch personal item size for $39 (thanks to a sale) and a 10-inch by 20-inch carry-on size for $59, roughly half the price of its Béis Weekender Bag doppelganger. TikToker Pruitt confirms the smaller version slides seamlessly underneath an airplane seat.

Both sizes feature pockets and compartments that make organization a breeze, even on the most chaotic travel days. A separate compartment on the bottom can accommodate multiple pairs of shoes and keep them accessible, in case you need to change footwear throughout the day. The rest of your belongings go into a wide, zip-close top and can be stored in a zip pocket or pouches sewed into the walls of the bag. The weekender has a padded laptop sleeve inside to keep your computer safe as you travel. 

Minkars Weekender Bag

Other compelling features include a small external pocket perfect for keeping your passport and cards within reach, a sleeve that slips over the handle of your rolling suitcase for easy luggage stacking, and both shoulder straps and removable crossbody straps for comfortable, adaptable carrying. The bag comes with a matching removable 9-inch by 4-inch toiletries case to keep personal care items separate. There’s even a USB charging port to allow you to charge your phone on the go. What more could you ask for in a bag?

One shopper called Minkars’ weekender bag a “10/10,” and another said the quality is “amazing.” “This bag is super sturdy and durable,” they wrote. Yet another couldn’t help but compare it to Béis: “I wanted to get the Béis bag but couldn’t bring myself to spend $99+. I found this one and let me tell you, it’s exactly the same. After I [saw] this link I went on TikTok to see the comparison and it’s literally better than the Béis one.” 

The personal item size is sold in basic black, beige, and a light pink while the larger carry-on size is available in beige and black. So, what are you waiting for? Grab the Minkars Weekender Bag for yourself so you can travel in style — and more organized than ever.

Looking for more affordable weekender bags? Check out these similar, traveler-approved options at Amazon.

More Weekender Bags at Amazon:

HYC00 Weekender Bag

Etronik Weekender Bag

BJLFS Weekender Bag

At the time of publishing, the price started at $39.

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