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The one-bag weekend checklist

The one-bag weekend checklist

By the Caracol team · Packing · Updated 2026-10-26

A weekend is the easiest trip to do with one small bag, and the best way to practice before a longer one.

Checklist

  • One change of clothes plus what you wear
  • Sleepwear
  • Underwear and socks for two days
  • Toiletries in a clear pouch
  • Phone charger and earbuds
  • A light layer for the evening
  • Reusable water bottle in the side pocket

Bag size

The Underseat 20L holds a weekend with room to spare, and its 40 x 30 x 20 cm size matches the free bag on Ryanair and Wizz Air. If you fly US low-cost airlines with an 18 x 14 x 8 inch limit, the Underseat Pro gives you five more liters.

What a small bag costs

Across 13 comparable 14 to 28 liter travel backpacks we checked on brands' own stores, list prices ran from $70 to $280, with a median of $183.

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