The Best Travel Bags for Staying Organized

Bags for the Organized Traveler
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One of the biggest challenges I face when I’m traveling is keeping all my things in order. It starts out fine: shoes at the bottom of the suitcase, then neatly folded clothes, accessories, and toiletries on top. Unfortunately, after only a couple of days, this carefully executed system turns into a complete mess that makes it almost impossible to find anything without pulling every single thing out of the suitcase. Sound familiar? Many luggage pieces are basically one big compartment with a couple of mesh pockets. That makes staying organized an insurmountable and time-consuming task.

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Nomatic Travel Bag

Multi-Compartment Travel Bags
Courtesy of Nomatic

Dubbed “the most functional travel bag ever,” the carry-on Nomatic has a water bottle pocket, an underwear compartment, a laundry bag, an RFID security pocket, a shoe compartment, and a laptop sleeve, just to name a few of its features.

To buy: nomatic.com

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Delsey Helium 45-inch Deluxe Garment Bag

Garment Bags for Travelers
Courtesy of Bed Bath & Beyond

Headed for a weekend full of wedding festivities? This garment bag is all you need to take with you — it will not only keep your outfit wrinkle-free, but you can also pack other belongings in the four additional pockets.

To buy: delsey.com

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Piel Leather 20 in. Duffel Bag with Pockets

Leather Duffel Bags
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We love the design of this vintage-inspired leather bag that’s also quite functional — there are two side pockets, three smaller exterior pockets, and one small zip pocket on top, in additional to the roomy main compartment.

To buy: pielleather.com

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Bellroy Travel Wallet

Organized Travel Wallets
Courtesy of Nordstrom

Keep your travel documents close and organized with this chic leather wallet. It’s got sections for your passport, boarding passes, and bills, four card slots, and a micro travel pen with refills.

To buy: bellroy.com

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Picnic At Ascot Insulated Multi-pocket Travel Bag

Colorful Bags for Picnics
Courtesy of Bed Bath & Beyond

This pretty tote that features an insulated main compartment and six side pockets for wine and other beverages will save the day if you are a fan of al fresco dining.

To buy: amazon.com

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The North Face Recon Laptop Backpack

North Face Backpacks
Courtesy of The North Face

The North Face has created a backpack with so many pockets — including separate ones for a laptop and an iPad — that will keep all of your belongings in order while you’re on the road.

To buy: thenorthface.com

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High Sierra Loop Backpack

Backpacks for Travelers
Courtesy of eBags

Dear backpack enthusiasts, you’ll thank us for introducing this one into your life — it features a dedicated media sleeve with a headphone port, a laptop compartment, multiple interior pockets, a padded back panel for maximum comfort, bottom straps for extra gear, and so much more.

To buy: amazon.com

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Rise Gear Duffel Bag with Collapsible Shelves

Collapsible Travel Bags
Courtesy of AHAlife

This weekender is one of those “why didn’t I think of that?” products. It hangs on a rack or in a closet to expand to four vertical compartments, basically functioning as portable shelves. The side pockets have plenty of room for your smaller items and there’s even a compartment for dirty laundry under the bottom “shelf.”

To buy: stuffuneed.com

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Uncommon Goods Travel Cord Roll

Cord Roll Organizers
Courtesy of Uncommon Goods

Keep your multiple chargers and ear buds from tangling in your carry-on with this stylish travel roll.

To buy: uncommongoods.com

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Genius Pack High Altitude Flight Bag

Organizer Flight Bags
Courtesy of Uncommon Goods

Designed to hang off the trays on the seat in front of you, this in-flight essentials bag has a space for everything you’ll need en route. It also has a back strap for easy attachment to your carry-on’s handle.

To buy: geniuspack.com

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