Travel
The 9 Best Foldable Travel Bags for Travelers Who Pack Light
Pros
- Budget Friendly
- Good Storage
Tote bags are a must for anyone who travels. Their simple design is brilliant: easily slung over the shoulder, maximum storage space, and easily foldable for storage. This one from Travelpro (hence the name) is a wonderful example. It elevates its profile with an extra strap in the back, making it easily latched onto the handles of your hard-case luggage. T&C‘s Fashion Assistant, Hannah Morrolf, swears by traveling with a tote because it makes her “travel documents and other necessities easily accessible.”
Color: Navy; Black
Material: Polyester
Size: H: 14 in. W: 23 in. D: 9 in.
2
Worth The Splurge
Bennett Winch Trifold, Olive
Pros
- Quality Material
- Multi-Purpose
This tri-fold bag by Bennett Winch is the final boss of garment bags. Made of water-resistant nylon, the bag prevents creases in your suit thanks to a nifty three-magnetic feature. Don’t want to carry it around? No worries. The bag comes with a strap to make it easily attach to a roller bag’s handle. There’s also a pocket large enough for an 11-inch passport. Did someone say, two-in-one?
Color: Olive, Black, Navy
Size: 1 48.4inch (Length including handle) x 22.8inch (unfolded)
Material: Nylon
3
Longchamp Canvas & Leather Travel Bag
Pros
- Versatile
This Longchamp bag works well in everyday life as it does on travel days. Its sturdy canvas with leather accents make it durable, but still luxurious. “I use this for work and can carry my laptop, notebook, lunch, and gym gear all together in one place,” one reviewer writes. “It also doubles as a weekend bag for trips home to see the fam. I couldn’t be happier with my purchase!”
Color: Black
Material: Canvas and leather
Size: 18″W x 14″H x “9D
4
Best Garment Bag
Paul Smith Black ‘Shadow Stripe’ Suit Carrier
Pros
- Sizable Storage
Do you have a wedding to go to? Or, a business conference? Don’t run the risk of having your clothes arrive at your destination wrinkled, and instead, place them in a garment bag. This one by Paul Smith is made with a protective heavyweight cloth in their textured stripe.
Color: Black
Size: 110 x 60cm (unfolded)
Material: 100% Polyester with leather trim
5
Vintage Inspired
Ralph Lauren Nylon Canvas Utility Duffel
Pros
- Classic Style
- Durable Material
Of course, Ralph Lauren has lightweight travel down pat. The lifestyle brand offers a Nylon Canvas utility duffel that is equally as stylish as it is practical. The forest green and canvas straps gives it a vintage, aerial look. The Double RL winged logo helps, too.
Color: Green
Material: Nylon
Size: 11″ H x 17″ L x 9″ D.
6
Best Weekender
Paravel Fold-Up Bag
Pros
- Budget-Friendly
Paravel totes are ideal for weekend travels, as is their fold-up bag. This lightweight and water-resistant works well for weekend travels via car or plane. “This is the most versatile and classiest packing organization,” one reviewer writes. Plus, it meets TSA carry-on requirements, and that’s always a wonderful thing.
Color: Sandstone/Black; Green; Black; Red; Yellow; Navy Blue
Size: 18″ x 11.5″ x 11″ (unfolded)
Material: Nylon
7
Budget-Friendly Garment Bag
Away The Garment Bag
Pros
- Sleek
Need a garment bag but don’t want to break the bank? Look no further. This one by Away is a trusty no-fluff option that is suitable for travelers who want to store two to three items in it. The leather handle adds extra comfort.
Color: Black
Size: 22.5″ x 3.35″ x 20.5″
Material: Nylon with leather
8
Maximum Storage
Halfday Travel The Premium Garment Duffel 45L
Pros
- Multi-Purpose
Chances are, if you’re a light traveler you’ll want to maximize storage space. Luckily, this bag by Halfday Travel carries literally everything: a garment bag to hold suits? That’s one component of the bag. A regular tote that will store 3-5 days worth of clothing? That’s another. Oh, and shoe storage? There are certain compartments for that, too.
Color: Dark Blue; Light Blue; Sand; White; Black
Size: (L) 22″ x (H) 12″ x (D) 12
Material: Woven Polyester
9
Outdoor Bag
Barbour Canvas Duffle Bag
Pros
- Durable Material
Barbour has been an expert in durable clothing since it was first founded. Their luggage is no different. Made with a durable waxed cotton canvas, the bag is water-resistant and lightweight; in case you were planning to head to the great outdoors.
Color: Olive
Material: Canvas
Size: 22¼”W x 12 1/2″H x 12″D.
What to keep in mind when buying foldable luggage
Material: You’ll notice a lot of nylon fabrics in our choices above. That’s because fabrics like nylon and canvas are the most durable and most flexible. You wouldn’t fold leather luggage, would you? Creases from a bit of wear can look chic on leather, but not if they are too deep.
Benefits: Foldable luggage comes in especially handy when it comes to storage. Not only do the bags themselves store items efficiently, but foldable luggage is helpful for storing in hotel rooms, homes, et cetera.
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Isiah Magsino is the Style News Editor at Town & Country. He reports on fashion, interior design, architecture, and philanthropy. He also handles the brand’s modern manners column (Faux Pas, Moi) where he talks about Group Mooches, Plus-One Etiquette, rules of tagging on social media, and more. Before joining Town & Country, he worked at American Vogue in the menswear department while contributing to the brand’s parties and arts section. He’s also written for Vanity Fair, W Magazine, and GQ.
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