When it comes to travel, it’s no secret that suitcases are the stars of the show. And while they’re hard to beat for longer adventures, don’t overlook the charm of a chic, roomy backpack. Whether you’re hopping in the car for a quick weekend at the beach or rushing through the airport, sometimes a smaller bag is ideal – lighter, easier, more cute. Case in point: the roomy, soft, and oh-so-pretty Vera Bradley Weekender. Amazon just slashed the price of this designer backpack by 50%.
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Made with the brand’s signature soft padding, this bag will be ideal for both quick weekend getaways and longer adventures thanks to the hidden luggage cover.
Why is this a good deal?
Everyone needs a great weekend bag in their arsenal, but they often come with a hefty price tag, including this one (until now). Normally selling for $135, this Vera Bradley is under $70 right now — and it’s not even Prime Day. Steals like this on quality luggage are hard to come by at the height of travel season, so consider getting them now.
Why do I need this?
The bag that does it all It comes with everything you need to make traveling a breeze (for example, you’ll literally walk right through the airport). And before you ask, yes, it’s carry-on compatible and fits under the seat in front of you like a personal item—so it’s an option even if you’re flying on the most basic economy tickets.
It has plenty of internal and external mesh pockets, including a spot for your water bottle. Use the five interior pockets to store jewelry, medicine, toiletries, makeup, and even your laptop. Meanwhile, three zippered and two zippered external pockets are ideal for storing quick-access items such as your passport, wallet and headphones. The bag also features top carrying handles and a removable and adjustable shoulder strap. The best part? It is machine washable.
What the reviewers say
With a wild 4.8 out of 5 star overall rating, including over 2,000 five-star reviews, it’s pretty obvious that the Vera Bradley Weekender It’s a hit with Amazon shoppers.
Pros
“This is such a beautiful bag,” he shared A fan. “I needed something big enough to hold clothes for a few days, but not huge and bulky. This bag is perfect and really nice to look at. I’m very happy with this purchase.”
“I use this as my personal item when I fly,” he explained. this experienced traveler. “I put my big purse, laptop, makeup bag, chargers, snacks, water bottle and [jacket] here. I love the stroller cover, it’s perfect for running around the airport with a wheeled carry-on suitcase. The shoulder strap is also perfect for individual use.”
“That [bag] It’s great,” he wrote. this new Vera Bradley. “It’s well made, has lots of pockets inside and out, heavy and thick but light zippers. in them, they don’t gape like I’ve seen others do.
Cons
While the bag has a near-perfect rating, some buyers note that the material isn’t as sturdy as it could be. “It’s very soft cotton, so it will take the shape of the content,” he explained. this reviewer five stars. “It doesn’t provide any protection for anything fragile.” Another buyer shared that “it would be easier to pack if [the bag] stood up on its own.”
Here’s one more note of caution if you plan on using the backpack on top of your suitcase. According to this buyer, “the only flaw is that the stroller sleeve was about 1/2 inch or 3/4 or an inch too small for my carry-on.” (Of course, your mileage may vary.)
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Like any good Vera Bradley bag, this quilted bag comes in over 30 styles, including this fun paisley pattern. (Solids are also available!)
The revisions cited above reflect the most recent versions at the time of publication.
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