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Consumer Reports' 8 favorite weekend bags

A weekend bag needs to survive spills, delays and hurried packing. Consumer Reports tried eight duffel bags to see which held up

A weekend bag needs to survive more than just a quick trip, from spilled drinks to long shipping delays before it even arrives. Material durability, organization and how comfortably a bag carries can vary widely between weekender bags that all promise to handle a few days away.

Consumer Reports tried eight duffel bags for a real weekend trip, testing durability, comfort and organization, so travelers can find one that actually holds up beyond the store shelf.

MZ Wallace Travel Jim

Priced at $295, the MZ Wallace Travel Jim goes without eye-catching extras like a built-in shoe pocket or a size that expands, and its color options skip anything especially trendy. Consumer Reports named this its overall top pick despite its unremarkable feature list, finding it simply performed well across the board. CR found the recycled nylon material held up well through a weekend of use, and rated the bag comfortable to carry. Testers said its straightforward design, without a designer legacy or unusual features, still added up to a stronger overall performance than several bags with flashier features.

Patagonia Black Hole Duffel Bag 40L

The Patagonia Black Hole Duffel Bag 40L costs $129 and is........

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