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The 9 Best Foldable Travel Bags for Travelers Who Pack Light

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The 9 Best Foldable Travel Bags for Travelers Who Pack Light

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Editor-Approved

Travelpro Foldable Tote 2.0

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.

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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

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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

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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

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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.

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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

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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

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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

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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.

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What to keep in mind when buying foldable luggage

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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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