I'm Logging 80+ Hours in the Sky This Year—20 TSA-Friendly Travel Bags That Don't Suck

There are countless reasons to love the summer season—sunshine, long days, beach time, and fun outfits, to name a few. Personally, my favorite things about summer are the vacations and weekend getaways. It's the time of year when OOO responses are plentiful and summer Fridays are celebrated, with people taking some much-deserved time for themselves to turn off and relax. It's also the time of year when we're forced to reexamine our luggage assortment. Most of us have the big-suitcase category covered, but that doesn't lend itself well to a shorter weekend getaway, whether it's heading to the airport or jumping in a friend's car. Nobody wants to be that friend who shows up to the Airbnb with their rolling suitcase, which I can admit I've been guilty of. Enter the weekender bag—my favorite travel accessory that, thanks to its compact size and plentiful pockets, doesn't have me scrambling in the TSA line.

A weekender bag is the perfect size to pack everything you need for two days away while being compact enough to easily fit any packed car or train. If you're anything like me, you'll inevitably still overpack it, but at least it will fit seamlessly into your car without garnering any dirty looks from your friends. With so many cute options available right now, I thought I'd do us all a favor and gather the best ones to share here.

Keep reading to see and shop the 21 best weekender bags for women to take on all of your upcoming getaways.