This $40 Target Weekender Bag Fits as Much as a Carry-on

Nothing feels more like a real-life game of tetris than packing a weekender bag for a short trip. On paper, it sounds easy—you’re only gone for a few days, after all. But even well-seasoned travelers know that toiletries, clothes, shoes, and electronics can quickly take up precious bag space. Finding a weekender that fits all these items, while remaining comfortable to carry, can seem impossible. 

That’s why shoppers are praising the Foundational Weekender Bag from Target’s Universal Thread collection.  It can “fit a whole hardside carry-on bag’s worth of items” inside it, per customers, making it the ideal companion for a two- or three-day vacation. Even better, it’s only $40.

Universal Thread Foundational Weekender Bag

Measuring 15 by 23 by 9 inches, this bag’s lightweight nylon puffer material, generous size, and organic, unstructured shape make it a worthwhile travel investment. In addition to its spacious main interior compartment, the bag features several zippered and slip pockets that can hold smaller items like a phone, keys, a rechargeable battery, and electronic cables. The weekender also has a deep zippered pocket on the front for additional storage and easy access to frequently reached-for items. Reviewers have found these pockets to be a good size for organizing important personal belongings. 

The Target bag also has a trolley sleeve on the back for added mobility, if you choose to travel with a rolling suitcase. You can hold it in two different ways, too—in your hands by way of the top handles, or as a crossbody thanks to the included strap. Not only is this strap adjustable, but it can be expanded to a length of 56.5-inches to give you hands-free ease and a customizable fit.

Shoppers noted that the bag is “super roomy” and “holds everything and then some.” Per Target, that equates to 84 pounds’ worth of travel must-haves and essentials. One reviewer called it “Mary Poppins big,” while a third person shared that it’s “roomy without being bulky” and “easily fits everything.” They added that the “double handles feel sturdy” while the removable shoulder strap makes it “super versatile and comfortable to carry.”

Save yourself the stress of fitting your must-haves into your travel bag by grabbing the Foundational Weekender Bag for $40 at Target. You can’t go wrong with any of the three available colors, including beige, black, and dark brown. While you’re already shopping, take a peek at Target’s impressive roster of other weekender bag styles.

Vera Bradley Ultralight Large Weekender Travel Bag

All In Motion Faux Neoprene Weekender Bag

Vera Bradley Cotton Large Weekender Travel Bag

Open Story 40-Liter Weekender Bag

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