Wirecutter - For your long weekend getaway

Caleigh Waldman

Taking a weekend trip this Presidents’ Day? It’s time you ditched your old bag and upgraded to a real workhorse. Our favorite carry-on travel backpacks are perfect for organizing a few days’ worth of essentials, breezing through security, and enjoying peace of mind as you travel drama-free.

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The Cotopaxi Allpa 35L in particular is a real-life Mary Poppins bag. For a recent friend’s wedding, staff writer Elissa Sanci crammed in several outfits, a few pairs of heels, an assortment of toiletries, hair tools galore, and granola bars … all with room to spare for a few hardcover books.

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Forget something?

A duffle bag for every occasion

Whether you’re toting towels to the beach or packing blazers for a business trip, we are certain one of our nine duffle bag picks will suit your needs.

For your toiletries

To find the best solutions for carrying what is, essentially, a bathroom in a bag, we stuffed, shook, dunked, and examined toiletry bags meant for all sorts of travel scenarios. Here are the five winners.

Two travel power strips and surge protectors with USB charging.

Don’t get caught without power

Wall outlets are in short supply in airports, buses, and hotels. Avoid the frenzy of a juiceless phone by packing a portable power strip.

Plus: A deal for your staycation

West Elm

If the only traveling you’re doing this weekend is straight to the bathtub for a quiet, relaxing soak, we found a deal for you.

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This sleek West Elm caddy is a favorite of ours. It comes in several metal finishes, so it looks right at home in any bathroom. The spacing between the rungs provides excellent drainage, but don’t worry—they’re close enough that you’re not at risk of dropping your phone or book into the water.

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Snag it at nearly half-price (!) here.

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