Take Your Travels to the Next Level with an Overnight Carry On Bag

Overnight bags are used for carrying a limited number of items. Basically, you can choose anything small enough for a one-night travel. The main criteria are size and style, along with portability and durability - the value for money matters and you wouldn’t like to buy a new one a month from now. So, it can be one of those catchy pageant bags, a fancy leather bag, or even a duffle bag. The more options you have, the harder it gets…

Let us help you narrow it down - check our best-rated 5 picks in different styles!

Here’s our TOP 5 Overnight Bags Selection for Super-Short Trips!

Best Backpacks	Price
Dowco Recommended	$$	Check Price
Floto Luggage Venezia Duffle Bag	$$$	Check Price
Bluboon Overnight Bag	$$	Check Price
Dance Cheer Bag	$	Check Price
Kushies	$$	Check Price

When I was going on just a short weekend trip, I would try to shove everything I needed into a tote or my oversized purse. I always ended up with the same problem, my bag was so full I couldn't get to the things that I really needed. For example, my id when I'm going through security. Or, my bag would tip over on the plane and all the loose odds and ends would be scattered across the plane. Finally, I decided it was time to take my travel luggage to the next level and get a carry on bag for my overnight trips.

Here’s Why an Overnight Luggage Is a Must-Have:

Choosing stylish overnight bags to carry a limited number of items for a one/two-night stay will get you tremendous benefits. You can keep the essentials in your (man)purse and the things needed at the destination in another place. You’ll better organize yourself, taking the minimum required. And if you end up hopping into a bus or even a plane, you can be sure that there will always be some room for your luggage, even under the seat or in an overhead bin.

How Can I Carry Around a Stylish Overnight Bag?

We haven’t mentioned any backpack so far because overnight bags are not meant to be carried on your back, but rather on your shoulder. And whether they come in a sport or elegant design, the best models will give you flexible transportation options. Their handles and shoulder straps are usually adjustable and reinforced, to make it easier for your shoulder. Some of them even have additional mounting straps or mechanisms, so you can attach them to other bags. Do not worry too much about how you are going to carry it.

Focus on your best options: what style would you prefer? And which one from our top-rated bags would you choose?

1. The Dowco Overnight Bags

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Part of the Iron Rider series, this 20L Dowco model is far from the cute overnight bags you might have in mind. Simple and elegant, with a rigid structure, it weighs 11.5 pounds. It measures 15.1 x 12.4 x 9.8 inches, made of a black, reflective, water-resistant 1680D polyester. And you can access the Dowco stylish overnight bag from its oversized zipper flap opening. On the inside, you have 2 side mesh pockets plus a zippered mesh pocket on the inner part of the top flap. You also have 2 mesh pockets and 2 zippered pockets on the outside, with hidden mounting straps and D Rings on the top. Check our pros and cons from below and watch the video to see what makes it one of the best overnight bags out there!

Pros

Well-dimensioned and with a sturdy construction;
Well-dimensioned and with a sturdy construction;
Ready to face various weather conditions, water-resistant and with rain hood;
Ready to face various weather conditions, water-resistant and with rain hood;
Flexible and easy to carry, thanks to the removable molded handle, the D rings and the mounting straps;
Flexible and easy to carry, thanks to the removable molded handle, the D rings and the mounting straps;
Handy to use, store things inside, and reach out to its content, with its oversized zipper flap opening;
Handy to use, store things inside, and reach out to its content, with its oversized zipper flap opening;
With a nice selection of inner and outer pockets, easily accessible;
With a nice selection of inner and outer pockets, easily accessible;

Cons

The inside mesh pockets don’t go all the way up the sides, only up about halfway;
The inside mesh pockets don’t go all the way up the sides, only up about halfway
The zippers might require some lube, in the beginning, to work smoother;
The zippers might require some lube, in the beginning, to work smoother;
There is no flexibility in terms of design, only black models.
There is no flexibility in terms of design, only black models.

See the Dowco Overnight Luggage live in action with this video:

2. The Floto Venezia Duffle Bag

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This Floto Luggage Venezia Duffle Bag is a pure reflection of elegance. A stylish overnight bag made of Italian calf-skin leather and canvas lining, it is available in 4 colors (Vecchio Brown, Red, Custom Red and Black) and weighs 3.5 pounds, considerably less than the Dowco overnight carry on bag. Measuring 11 x 10 x 21 inches, it has just a main compartment with a zippered small pocket. On the outside, you have a polished finish, brass feet protected bottom, reinforced handle and detachable shoulder strap. The sleek design of this leather floto Venezia duffle bag will beautifully complement your elegant outfit.

Pros

Styled design, with deep color tones that look better as it ages;
Styled design, with deep color tones that look better as it ages;
Resistant to stains, thanks to the semi-gloss finish;
Resistant to stains, thanks to the semi-gloss finish;
Built to last, particularly sturdy with its leather and cotton duck canvas lining;
Built to last, particularly sturdy with its leather and cotton duck canvas lining;
Easy to open up, with floor to floor zipper;
Easy to open up, with floor to floor zipper;
Versatile when on-the-go, with its detachable shoulder strap.
Versatile when on-the-go, with its detachable shoulder strap.

Cons

Only one main compartment and a small inside zip pocket;
Only one main compartment and a small inside zip pocket;
The colors don’t seem to be accurately presented by the seller;
The colors don’t seem to be accurately presented by the seller;
The leather odor seems to go off quite slowly.
The leather odor seems to go off quite slowly.

See the Floto Venezia Duffle Bag live in action with this video:

3. The Floto Venezia Duffle Bag

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With this Bluboon overnight carry on bag, you get 7 color selections and one of the most lightweight structures in our top. At 2.6 pounds and 20.5 x 10 x 12.2 inches (30L capacity), it is made of a soft canvas and top-quality horse leather. On the inside, there are multiple pockets and the outside has a bigger pocket on top of the main pocket, for easy access to the most important items. Just like all the other stylish overnight bags we showed you, this one has an adjustable strap, large opening and sturdy zips and straps. Take a good look at all the other features of the Bluboon Overnight Bag.

Pros

An interesting mix of casual and trendy style, thanks to the soft canvas and genuine leather combo;
An interesting mix of casual and trendy style, thanks to the soft canvas and genuine leather combo;
Facilitates easy access with its quality, double zipper opening and large leather zipper pulls;
Facilitates easy access with its quality, double zipper opening and large leather zipper pulls;
Durable, with its sturdy shoulder strap and good-quality hooks;
Durable, with its sturdy shoulder strap and good-quality hooks;
Versatile and easy to transport (switch shoulder to hands as needed), with comfy sturdy grips;
Versatile and easy to transport (switch shoulder to hands as needed), with comfy sturdy grips;
A wide range of 9 in and out pockets that allows perfect organization of items.
A wide range of 9 in and out pockets that allows perfect organization of items.

Cons

The genuine leather requires avoiding prolonged sun exposure;
The genuine leather requires avoiding prolonged sun exposure;
Colors, as seen online, might differ from the real colors;
Colors, as seen online, might differ from the real colors;
The leather smell is quite unique and possibly a bit disturbing until it ventilates properly.
The leather smell is quite unique and possibly a bit disturbing until it ventilates properly.

4. The Dance Cheer Pageant Bags

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With the Dance Cheer Bag and its only 1.9 pounds, you can see there’s always room for even lighter pageant bags than the 2.6 pounds Bluboon model from above. While dimensions are reduced, the variety of 11 colors and patterns is quite generous. These cute overnight bags measure 19 x 10 x 11 inches and are made of 600D polyester. With comfy U-top opening, detachable and adjustable shoulder strap, and the metal feet, it seems like a great choice. If you like the fact that this Dance Cheer Bag has a main compartment, a front exterior zip pocket, and two exterior zip pockets on the side, take it under consideration!

Pros

Available in a rich selection of colors, for all tastes and preferences;
Available in a rich selection of colors, for all tastes and preferences;
Roomy and with a large main compartment for easy access and storage;
Roomy and with a large main compartment for easy access and storage;
Practical, made of polyester and with feet that prevent getting dirty on the bottom;
Practical, made of polyester and with feet that prevent getting dirty on the bottom;
With comfortable handles and handle grip that clips the handles together for easy carry;
With comfortable handles and handle grip that clips the handles together for easy carry;
Comes with a tempting price tag.
Comes with a tempting price tag.

Cons

Users occasionally complain about stitching quality;
Users occasionally complain about stitching quality;
Apparently, not all models come with a shoulder strap;
Apparently, not all models come with a shoulder strap;
Zippers might require a gentle handling to avoid fast deterioration.
Zippers might require a gentle handling to avoid fast deterioration.

5. The Kushies Cute Overnight Bags

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This bag from Kushies is very similar in dimensions with the floto Venezia duffle bag. It weighs 3.2 pounds and measures 9 x 20 x 10 inches. But it only comes in two different models, for girls and boys. Most would see it fit for parents with small kids who need to pack light for sleep-overs or daycare. Nevertheless, aside from the childish design, it comes with some pretty cool features: 2 insulated boxes, for snack and medicine, separate cloth bags for clean, dirty, soiled clothes, and even a pillow and a blanket. Long story short, these overnight bags from Kushies should definitely be on your short list!

Pros

Comes with a cheerful design;
Comes with a cheerful design;
Works as both a daycare and an overnight bag;
Works as both a daycare and an overnight bag;
Offers quite a lot of flexibility in terms of storage space;
Offers quite a lot of flexibility in terms of storage space;
Features detachable bags that can be used with other carry ons;
Features detachable bags that can be used with other carry ons;
Its vinyl coated canvas is easy to wash whenever necessary.
Its vinyl coated canvas is easy to wash whenever necessary.

Cons

A more neutral, unisex design would have been welcomed;
A more neutral, unisex design would have been welcomed;
A shoulder strap would have also been a nice addition;
A shoulder strap would have also been a nice addition;
The string connecting its two zippers might require careful handling.
The string connecting its two zippers might require careful handling.