Post Summary: The Best Weekender Backpacks and Bags For Pacific Northwest Getaways
If you’re heading out on one of the many epic weekends trips from Seattle or Portland (or anywhere in the Pacific Northwest, really!), it’s important that your gear works for you!
You’ll need a weekend bag that’s fuss-free, easy to toss around, and innovative enough to hold all of your adventure gear.
In this post, we’ll be sharing the best weekender backpacks and bags to take on Pacific Northwest adventures. Keep scrolling for tons of ideas!
The 10 Best Weekender Backpacks and Bags To Bring On Your PNW Adventure
1. Peak Design Travel Duffel
Best for: Road trip from place to place, like on an Oregon Coast road trip
The Peak Design travel duffel is one of the best weekend bags (in our opinion) for people who are hopping from place to place. Its ergonomic backpack straps can be used easily and stowed away even quicker. With straps and handles on all sides, this bag is easy to transport.
The default setting is 45L but the bag can quickly be expanded an extra 20L by unzipping the side straps. This waterproof duffel bag can be tossed around in the rain, so don’t be afraid to put it to the test!
2. WANDRD HEXAD Access Duffel Bag
Best for: Camera-heavy trips like an Oregon photography locations tour.
The WANDRD HEDAX Duffel is one of the best weekend bags for organization and efficiency. Built for 3-5 day trips, it works well with both camera gear with side pockets for easy access, and compartments with their own zippers to keep things organized internally.
This durable, weather-resistant bag is perfect for the travel photographer on the go!
3. Patagona Black Hole Duffel
Best for: An Eastern Oregon road trip that’s rugged, dusty, and full of backcountry camping.
The Patagonia Black Hole Duffel is a perfect bag for the rough-and-tumble weekend adventurer.
Daisy chains on the outside allow you to latch on other gear on the outside of the bag, or easily tie it down in a pile of gear (like strapping it to your car rooftop). Carry it duffel style or backpack style to fit exactly what you need during your adventures.
Post-consumer polyester rip-stop fabric and waterproof material allow it to withstand the toughest wear and tear from travel. The bag is highly weather-resistant, making it one of the best weekend bags for outdoor lovers.
4. Topo Design Global Travel Bag
Best For: Traveling international, great as a carry-on
The Topo Design Global Trave Bag is carry-on compliant, making it one of the best duffel bag backpacks for international travel. Becuase of Topop Design’s modular packing system, many of the packing cubes and organization tools they have fit with this bag for easy storage solutions.
You can carry it three ways (backpack, adjustable shoulder strap, and grab handles) but it also has a sleeve on the back that can fit onto a roller suitcae handle. You can also easily use it as an overnight bag on short trips!
5. LL Bean Mountain Classic Cordura Duffel
Best For: Camping trips in the Olympic National Park
Built with the toughest fabic they have (1000D Cordura nylon), this is one of the best medium duffel bags for camping. The u-shaped front compartment opens like a classic duffel bag, and the side pockets provide extra storage for things like shoes or dirty laundry!
Handle on all sides of this bag make it easy to transport from you car to your tent!
6. ReNew Weekender Bag By Everlane
Best for: A Willamette Valley weekend trip in Oreogn’s wine country
Traveling around, but want a little bit more style? Pack this ReNew Transit Weekender bag by Everlane for a romantic getaway in the Paific Northwest! This weekender is so versatile that it can be carried around everyday!
With a padded laptop sleeve, roomy interior, two water bottle holders, and an exterior pocket (that also turns into a pass through to fit on roller luggage handles), this bag is fit for any mini getaway.
7. REI Co-Op Travel RuckPack 60L
Best For: Nomadic travelers who hop from place to place
Taking a solo tour around the west coast? How about simply embarking on a long and epic route, like the Pacific Coast Highway road trip? You’ll need something you can carry on your back, and something that can be tossed into any situation.
The REI Co-Op Travel RockPack 60L is the perfect solution to long-term nomadic travel. It can be worn comfortably through transit stations, bus stops and walking through towns. The stoweable rain cover, removable day pack, and several clever pockets make this an easy choice for long-term travel.
It’s one of the best weekender backpacks we’ve seen in quite some time!
8. The Everywhere Bag (Away)
Best For: Easy and quick weekend trips from Portland, Oregon
If you’re looking for some of the best weekend bags to pack for traveling in style, The Everywhere Bag may be the one for you! The sleek and simple design makes it a smart choice for professional weekend travelers, making it easy to switch from casual to professional if necessary!
The water-resistant nylon exterior makes it tough enough to stand some rain. The interior is fuss-free, but has some organization sleeves for a laptop and other similarly sized items. It’s a great weekend travel tote if you like to pack light!
9. The North Face Base Camp Voyager Duffel
Whether you’re going on a quick PNW cabin weekend or taking a west coast road trip around the states, this North Face duffel is the perfect companion! Wear it as a backpack or hold it as a duffel – you can do either!
It’s one of the best weekender backpacks (or duffels, however you want to wear it!) for people who like a but of style an organization all in one.
10. Gregory Supply Duffel 40L
Best For: Taking a trip to Glacier National Park
Built with high-density nylon, the Gregory Supply Duffel is a durable duffel bag for rugged adventure. Take this bag camping or on your next outdoor adventure – it can handle heavier loads than most travel duffel bags.
What are some of the best weekender backpacks and bags that you love? Share about them in the comments below!
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