What Bag Should I Take on My Next Getaway?
- When choosing a bag to bring on your next trip, you'll want to consider your destination, itinerary and personal style.
- This guide covers our top recommendations for essential bag styles, plus what type of trip they're best for.
- From hands-free crossbody bags to compact mini bags, the right travel style will be a confidence booster and also functional enough to give you one less thing to worry about all vacation long.
It's time to take a break from the everyday routine and get ready for a carefree week that's more focused on kicking back and having fun. And your travel wardrobe deserves as much attention as your itinerary—including the bag you carry throughout your trip. Before deciding on your perfect handbag, you'll want to take a few factors into consideration: like your destination, travel plans and personal style. After all, a sun-soaked island getaway requires something much different than a city-hopping trip packed with sightseeing and dining.
Once you pinpoint what type of traveler you'll be on your next trip, it'll be a lot easier to choose the perfect bag for your vacation. Below, discover a few of our top bag picks for a variety of getaways—we've highlighted the key benefits of each style depending on your itinerary.
Hands-Free Convenience: The Crossbody Bag
Perfect for: Trips filled with sightseeing, hikes through nature or strolls along the beach where you'll need your hands free to snap photos all day. If you're planning to be active for most of the trip, you'll want a bag that gives you one less thing to worry about. Hold your digital camera, phone or favorite drink in hand while your crossbody does the rest.
Getaway Picks: Tabby Shoulder Bag 20, Brook Flap Chain Bag
Added Versatility: The Convertible Bag
Perfect for: Vacations that don't have just one repeated activity or vibe to them—think brunch with friends, midday beach trips and lively dinners all squeezed into one day. Thanks to its detachable straps, a convertible bag can be styled and restyled as a shoulder bag, crossbody or clutch to match whatever look you're going for at a moment's notice.
Getaway Picks: Tabby Shoulder Bag 26 With Pillow Quilting
Effortless Travel: The Carryall Bag
Perfect for: Jam-packed days with minimal stops at the hotel. Take a carryall with you from the airport straight to the beach to happy hour for effortless style day in and day out. If any bag can handle a trip that's go-go-go from the moment you wake up to the moment you fall asleep, it's a carryall.
Getaway Picks: Brooklyn Shoulder Bag 28, Brooklyn Shoulder Bag 34
Compact Functionality: The Mini Bag
Perfect for: Someone who only ever carries the big three—phone, keys and wallet—regardless of what they have planned. Everything else can stay in the hotel room, right?
Getaway Picks: Plaza Bag, Lana Shoulder Bag 19
Refined Style: The Shoulder Bag
Perfect for: City trips with a lot of exploring and local dinner reservations (that in turn lead to evening cocktails) on the itinerary. Shoulder bags add a luxe touch to any going-out outfit—and easily transition back to an everyday bag the next morning.
Getaway Picks: Tabby Shoulder Bag 26
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Published: May 2026