Whether it’s smooth or textured, weathered or patent, leather adds a whole new dimension to your luggage game: unparalleled style and sophistication. And upgrading your overnight bag — a vital piece in every traveler’s luggage collection — to a classic leather piece will make that one- or two-night getaway even better.
Whether you’re packing up and hitting the road for a quick weekend away or bringing an overnight bag as a piece of your luggage set for a longer journey, it’s key to have something to pack up just the necessities.
There are bountiful styles of weekender bags out there, but this time, we’re focusing on material, and the best of the best, at that. This bag needs to be big enough for a couple outfits, toiletries, and a few other odds and ends, but small enough to take up minimal space in a car or overhead compartment. Plus, no one wants to end the weekend with sore shoulders, so compact and easily carried is the name of the game.
Here are a range of leather overnight bags (real and faux), to score points in the style department without skimping on utility.
Logan Leather Overnight Bag
Constructed from hand-burnished rich, brown leather, this Logan bag from iconic leather brand Frye is classic, sleek, and it only gets better with age.
To buy: nordstrom.com, $598
Madewell The Transport Weekender
Six pieces of vegetable-tanned leather come together to form this simplistic and sophisticated overnight bag from Madewell that will turn heads wherever your weekend takes you.
To buy: madewell.com, $298
Filson Ranchlands Duffle Bag
True to Filson’s brand aesthetic, this vegetable-tanned American leather weekender is the perfect balance of elegant and rugged.
To buy: filson.com, $595
Hook + Albert Leather Garment Weekender Bag
It’s all good, overpackers — we’ve got you covered. With this bag, it’s all about pockets, pockets, pockets. Plus, check out that smooth black leather, and the duel weekender-to-garment-bag functionality.
To buy: neimanmarcus.com, $595
Cole Haan Brayton Duffel
This pebbled leather duffel was designed with the traveler in mind: it comes with a removable mesh pouch and a cinch-top fabric shoe bag to keep your weekend essentials organized.
To buy: bloomingdales.com, $650
Sole Society Tara Whipstitched Faux Leather Weekend Bag
Slightly oversized and made of smooth faux leather, clean lines and a timeless look make this affordable overnighter hard to pass up.
To buy: nordstrom.com, $85
Saddleback Leather Overnight Bag
Made from one solid piece of fine leather, Saddleback Leather brings this overnighter — available in four shades of brown — to travelers in search of a classic piece that is adjustably sized, watertight, and super durable.
To buy: amazon.com, $449
Henri Bendel West 57th Weekend Duffel
This bag is the definition of timeless. Nothing says class like a 100 percent Saffiano leather overnighter from Henri Bendel.
To buy: henribendel.com, $498
Barbour Explorer Bag
True to Barbour’s name, the Explorer Bag offers travelers smooth and durable top-of-the-line leather, a detachable shoulder strap for carrying options, and ample space for overnight necessities.
To buy: backcountry.com, $549
Sole Society 'Lacie' Faux Leather Duffel Bag
Simple, functional, and classic, this faux leather weekender from Sole Society is ideal for a night or two on the road.
To buy: nordstrom.com, $85
