Amazon's bestselling $50 weekender bag is on sale for just $26, and it's one of my must-have travel accessories todayheadline

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When it comes to travel accessories, there are so many options to choose from. But for shorter trips, you can’t go wrong with a weekender bag. Despite being more compact than carry-ons, weekender bags are spacious enough to carry everything you need for a quick getaway.

As a shopping writer who has tried all sorts of travel essentials — from packing cubes to expandable travel backpacks — one of my all-time favorites is the Etronik Weekender Duffel Bag from Amazon. I paid full price for the weekender and I don’t regret it one bit, but luckily for shoppers in the market for a new travel bag, it’s currently on sale. For a limited time, you can get the bestselling $50 duffel for just $26.

Etronik Weekender Duffel Bag, $26 (was $50) at Amazon

The Etronik Weekender Duffel Bag has a genius design that’s perfect for travel. For starters, it has a durable build at an affordable price. It’s made of water-resistant nylon and even has a waterproof pocket inside. It also has a detachable strap that you can adjust, whether you want to wear it as a crossbody or on your shoulder or hold it by its handles.

Another major pro of the weekender is that it’s packed with multiple pockets and compartments to keep you organized while you travel. My favorite part is the separate shoe compartment complete with vents. In addition to using it to store an extra pair of shoes or hotel slippers, I like using the compartment to store my laptop. Since it’s separate from the main interior of the bag where I usually keep clothes and toiletries, it gives me easy access to my laptop and other electronics without having to dig to the bottom of my bag. 

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Speaking of electronics, the weekender also has a built-in USB port that you can connect to a power bank, which makes charging devices so much easier. I’ve used it to keep everything from my phone to wireless earbuds charged and ready to go.

After using the Etronik Weekender Duffel Bag for years, I can say that it’s worth the purchase, even more so now that it’s on sale for only $26.