travel bag

Portable journey container

A travel bag is a piece of luggage designed for carrying belongings on trips—larger than a purse or briefcase but typically smaller than a full suitcase.

The term covers duffel bags, weekender bags, and similar soft-sided carriers: She packed a travel bag for the overnight trip.

Travel bags often have shoulder straps or handles for easy carrying.

types

suitcase

Portable travel container

trolley · rucksack · tote · weekender · holdall · valise · carpetbag · spinner · hardshell · attache

journey

expedition

Organized exploratory journey

itinerary · pilgrimage · safari · road trip · backpacking · globetrotting · wanderlust · excursion · trek · sojourn

features

compartment

Enclosed subdivision of space

expandable · lockable · wheels · handle · strap · waterproof · lightweight · durable · padded · compression

packing

essentials

Indispensable items or elements

rolling · cubes · checklist · unpacking · overflow · weight limit · overstuffed · organized · layering · maximizing

Categories
Opposites
portability and mobility

travel bagbuilt-in closet

Permanent recessed storage space

wardrobe · dresser · armoire · chest of drawers · storage trunk

storage duration

travel baglong-term storage

Keeping things for years

filing cabinet · storage unit · archive box · safe · vault

purpose and context of use

travel bagbedroom furniture

Items outfitting a sleeping space

Family

bag, travel, traveler, bags, travels, traveling, handbag, traveled, bagged

Familiarity
Top 50,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G