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This Sleek Weekender Hides Serious Functionality Behind Its Minimal Exterior

Quince’s pared-back Travel Tote both expands and packs down, delivering a modular option that’s stylish, feature-rich and very affordable.

Black duffel bag with dual zipper closures and adjustable shoulder strap against a blue background.Quince
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By Hayley Helms

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A weekender bag should be two things: practical and stylish. If it’s affordable, that’s a nice bonus, but more often than not, when the three options are on the table, you can only pick two.

That is, unless you’re eyeing the Quince Packable Expandable Travel Tote.

Designed to expand when you need more room, compress when you don’t and carry everything you need, the sleek bag is less than half the price of competitors, and delivers way more style and functionality.

Person wearing navy pants and black loafers holding a black duffel bag with zipper pockets.
Come on. There’s no way you think this bag looks like it costs less than $50.
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Expand, contract

Quince’s elevated take on the essential silhouette combines hardworking fabrics and thoughtful features at a fraction of the standard retail price, but doesn’t sacrifice quality in the process.

As its name suggests, the Packable Expandable Weekender Travel Tote is designed to grow or shrink depending on your travel needs.

Black convertible bag shown folded flat, expanded with handles and shoulder strap, and viewed from the side.
The three stages of the Packable Expandable Travel Tote. From left to right: Packed, standard dimensions, expanded capacity. Looks great, however you use it.
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Quince chose water-repellent nylon twill for the exterior and hardworking polyester for the interior, and constructed the 21-liter bag with thoughtful organization.

An easily accessible zipper pocket sits on the exterior, with its own internal hidden zipper pocket, along with dual water bottle pouches. Inside the bag, there are two interior slip pockets and one interior waterproof zippered pocket.

Black duffel bag with dual handles and a zippered main compartment open to show a gray interior pocket.
There’s enough room in this sophisticated weekender to pack for a three-day getaway, easily.
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If you’re bringing the 1.41-pound bag along to stuff with souvenirs on the return flight, the tote can be packed down into a handy pouch and stuffed into another bag.

Two people each holding a black rectangular duffel bag with shoulder straps, one worn crossbody and one carried by hand.
Carry it by its adjustable, padded shoulder strap, or use the integrated handles. Plus, there’s a luggage pass-through on the back.
Quince

If you’re using this as your solo bag for a quick three-day weekend, the expandable bottom adds 4.5 inches of storage space to fill with extra layers, shoes or the like.

The removable and adjustable webbing strap with a padded shoulder guard, along with the standard handles, offer multiple carry options without adding bulk.

Person wearing a navy ribbed half-zip sweater holding a black zippered pouch in a hand.
Little pouch, tons of potential.
Quince

Available in three classic color options (Black, Navy and Dark Green), this lightweight, practical tote is easy on the eyes, your back and your wallet.

Availability and pricing

The Packable Expandable Travel Tote is available on Quince’s website, retailing for just $45.

About the Author: Hayley Helms is an associate editor at Gear Patrol specializing in outdoor gear. Once upon a time, she wrote for Men’s Journal, Gearjunkie and Shape. Whether it’s testing a new rain shell or putting a pair of hiking boots through its paces, she leaves no stone unturned (however, she always Leaves No Trace).

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