The Best Carry On Bag Ever! | Tote Bag | Personal Item on Flight and Cruise

I am showing you why the Vera Bradley Weekender is the very best travel bag and works perfectly as the Personal Item in addition to a carry on suitcase allowed by airlines. The bag comes in many different prints as well as solid colors. I have had this bag for years and traveled all over the world with it numerous times and it is amazing! When I fly on a jet airplane, it is small enough to tuck under the seat in front of me. When I'm on a cruise ship, it's big enough to carry the personal items I need: camera, make-up, purse, etc.
Be careful to not get the compact weekender as that is a smaller bag.
Here are Links to a few bags for you to look at. You can also find the bags on their website:
Verabradley.com

[@chyka7415]

I have a Vera Bradley bag like yours and I love it. It is amazing how much you can put in it.

[@mariannedressler6784]

I just bought one and was super pleased when I got it. I think it will be my new favorite bag!

[@LetsGoTravelTips]

@Marianne Dressler I’m so happy to hear you got one! I really do think you’re going to love it! Thank you so much for watching.

[@jackfrost4994]

Thanks for the info. I’m making sure my wife sees this vlog, very helpful

[@LetsGoTravelTips]

@Jack Frost Thank you! I hope she finds it helpful.

[@nancyharris4846]

Love your informative vlogs! 💕

[@LetsGoTravelTips]

@Nancy Harris Thank you Nancy! Thank you so much for watching!

[@hosanafan1179]

Thank you for the info on the bag. I have a anti theft small backpack and a small handbag for my next travels as carry on's. The idea of a handbag going inside the weekender bag would give me even more space to pack more essentials. Thanks.

[@LetsGoTravelTips]

@Hosana Fan I’m glad if anything I said helps. Thank you so much!

[@deviallen2155]

Love the fabric. Bet those handles can be refreshed.

[@LetsGoTravelTips]

@Devi Allen Hi Devi, That’s a great idea. I’ll have to give it a try. I’m not as good of a seamstress as you are but I love the bag so I’ll give it a whirl. Thank you!💕

[@lisadawn5542]

It looks really big!!!! Hard to believe it fits under the seat but good to know! I am going to look into getting one for sure. Thank you.

[@LetsGoTravelTips]

@Lisa Luster Hi Lisa, Keep your eye out for a sale. They have them often. Thank you!

[@idboo1234]

I love Vera Bradley but I've been getting mine at a local consignment shop. Got a weekender bag for $10 and got lots of compliments on it. Not a thing wrong with it no tears, holes nothing. I do take short overnight trips/ staycations with friends ever few months and great for that. I also got a VB crossbody from there. Both like new. They hold up well. Now I know what that side handle is for. I don't fly so I didn't know. 😂

[@Three721]

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[@joannabalis0310]

I have a weekender…they are a great size! Lug is another brand that has great bags with lots of pockets/compartments! I have the Lug Puddle Jumper…not as big, but love the compartments.

[@LetsGoTravelTips]

@Joanna Balis I’m so happy to hear you have a Weekender too! I’m one of those crazy people who tries to optimize size for what I can take on the airplane in case I need space coming home for fragile things. Thank you so much for being here with us!💕

[@kater.7563]

Vera has a new version of this tote with a zippered lower compartment which is perfect for an emergency outfit.

[@tigre9271]

I have 2 weekenders also, one is 19 inches wide and the other is 16 inches wide. I take the 16 inches one as a carry on, so it fits under the seat I don't mind that it's smaller because I also have my carry on suitcase. I use the 19 inches one for weekend getaways that we are traveling by car. Then i just bring a separate makeup-toiletry case. Personally, I don't like suitcases for short, getaways by car.

[@housejunky777]

What is the dimension and does it fit under United Airline seats?

[@matobesman]

I just purchased one and am hoping to use it as a personal item on an Allegiant flight. Do you think it will fit under the seat even on a budget airline flight? It is a little over the dimensions but seems so flexible??

[@LetsGoTravelTips]

Hi! Yes I think it will fit under the seat because it is very flexible and if you don't have it stuffed full, you can just squeeze it however you need to make it fit. Thank you very much for watching and subscribing! I am so glad you have you here with us!

[@lovinglife3954]

I love Vera Bradley and still purchase them, but the fact that the handles wear so badly is really discouraging.

[@SamanthaMeadows-dg1eh]

Is this weekender bag water resistant? Because it is so squishy, is it still durable compared to other weekender bags (Lululemon, Beis, etc)?

[@LetsGoTravelTips]

It is not directly waterproof, but you can spray it with Scotch-guard or such. It is quite durable, otherwise. We have traveled with this bag for a number of years, and it is only worn on the handles and has many good travels left.

[@deviallen2155]

I worry about pick pockets with a backpack..you don't know what's going on behind you. Those are nice.

[@LetsGoTravelTips]

@Devi Allen I never use a backpack either just for that reason. My husband likes to use his backpack so I always keep my eye on him.

[@shelbiboian9291]

Is this the weekender or grand weekender ?

[@LetsGoTravelTips]

@Shelbi Boian It’s the Weekender!

[@sandynbtx6967]

For years I have used the VB Weekender for car trips. I’m afraid it will be too bulky for flights. Your review gives me hope.

[@LetsGoTravelTips]

Hi Sandy, It fits under the seat in front of me no problem at all! I did it again on this trip! Thank you so much.

[@lenniejoe4037]

It’s called a trolley sleeve

[@cruisingforone]

Do you know the weight of bag?

[@LetsGoTravelTips]

@Cruising for One Hi Jeffrey, I just put mine on the scale at it says 1.5 lbs. Let me know if you have any other questions.

[@cruisingforone]

@@LetsGoTravelTips thanks. The material looked pretty thick so I was thinking it was heavier. Thank you. I bought a tote bag for my next cruise but I’m not sure it’s big enough. I need it to fit under the seat easily

[@LetsGoTravelTips]

@@cruisingforone I have fit this one under the seat before. I usually put it in the overhead bin but it does fit under the seat. The Vera Outlet has one that is just a little smaller, and cheaper 😊, that I really like as well. I’m planning to bring that one this next week. If you want to see it, let me know and I can show the two for comparison on Monday night.

[@cruisingforone]

@@LetsGoTravelTips Yes that would be great especially if you can show how you pack and organize it for the plane. Also do you use this bag for embarkation?

[@katd6580]

Bring the bag to a shoe repair shop. Have them make leather slip on handles over the area that is frayed.

[@LetsGoTravelTips]

@Kat D That’s a great idea! Thank you!