Nothing ruins a good vacation like lugging around too much stuff. Overpacking may seem like a smart move ― hey, who doesn’t like options? ― but the fact of the matter is, there is such a thing as too many choices. And overweight baggage fees.
While scaling back is hard, few things force you to do so like a bag sans wheels. If you’re going on a short trip, especially a weekend trip, why not forgo a rolling bag and use a weekender instead? The limited space will make you edit your belongings and pre-plan your outfits, leaving more time for relaxation.
And if that doesn’t sell you, then the difficulty of navigating wheels on cobblestone (or in the mountains or at a lake house) should.
Herewith, 10 weekender bags that will force you to pack light.