12 oversized bags that are perfect for your next vacation

There are two kinds of travellers: the ones who carry nothing but their travel documents, wallet and phone, and the ones who carry their whole house and the kitchen sink – and of course kiddy essentials. If you belong to the latter group (don’t worry, I do too), you’re probably on the hunt for the best bag to carry onboard to store all your knick-knacks now that it’s travel season.

Look no further. We’ve got a few bags that can fit your neck pillow, travel essentials, and even things to keep the little ones occupied during the flight! To make it easier for you to find things in these ultra-large bags, we suggest putting the smaller items in a pouch. Below, we’ve compiled a list of our favourite oversized bags to own right now.

Puffer Carryall, $129, The Paper Bunny

Tried and tested: This bag can fit a neck pillow, two phones, an iPad, headphones, a WiFi router, travel documents and snacks – and still have plenty of space for books or toys. It also has compartments inside and outside of the bag, which you can use to put items that you need to use often, such as your transportation card. The bag sells out quite often, so put yourself on the waitlist to be the first to know when it’s in stock!

All Saints Allington Straw Tote, Revolve

If it’s a beach destination you’re headed to, this All Saints tote with a seagrass straw exterior is perfect with its effortless vacay vibes. Its dual leather handles and shoulder straps offer flexibility, and there is a detachable zippered pouch to keep small thingamabobs organised. If black’s not your thing, it’s also available in a natural straw colourway.

Oversized Quilted Crossbody Bag, $175, COS

The great thing about this bag is, it’s “expandable”. No, it doesn’t come with a double zipper like the expandable luggage bags. Rather, it’s so roomy that you can squeeze in A LOT of things before it gets full. It’s also super light, so you don’t have to worry about carrying additional weight. It can also double up as a shopping bag when you reach your destination, so you don’t have to juggle so many shopping bags with the little ones in tow. Visit the COS outlets to check availability, or online on Zalora.

Goyard Saint Louis GM, price unavailable

Love a monogram but don’t want full leather? You’d love this option, which is made of coated Goyardine canvas. This low-maintenance bag comes in two sizes and a multitude of colourways, with an attached pouch where you can store your passport or other documents you might need easy access to. This doesn’t come with a zip closure, so it’s best to store small loose items in a pouch.

Le Pliage Xtra S Travel Bag, $1,455, Longchamp

You just can not associate travelling with Le Pliage. It’s durable and lightweight – the two most important attributes of a travel bag. This version is not foldable, but is bigger than the signature series. It comes with a detachable strap so you can wear it as a crossbody, and have your hands free to care for the little ones.

Carlyn Weekender, $139, The Editor’s Market

Don’t like fumbling with zippers, but worried your stuff might spill out mid-flight? Then you’d love this weekender bag, which comes with a drawstring opening and magnetic closure. Store diapers, milk bottles, travel documents, and more in this tote bag. Another use for the drawstring feature? Apart from preventing your barang-barang from spilling out, it also alters your bag shape, so you can think of it as bringing two bag styles on your vacay!

This popular bag is often sold out, but you can join the waitlist for first dibs when it’s back in stock.

XL Dumpling Bag, $109, Beyond the Vines

You’re probably familiar with the famous dumpling bag, but did you know it comes in an XL version? The design is exactly the same, but this has way more room for you to put your things, and your little one’s essentials. It also has a compartment at the front, where you can place items you use often such as wet wipes. Carry around a bottle of hand sanitiser? You’d be happy to know that this comes with a D-ring for you to hang it. Get a micro for your little one so you can be matchy-matchy.

M Black Flap Bag, $415, Bimba Y Lola

Looking for something that’s functional and fashionable? You’d love this flap bag, which gives fashionista mum vibes. There are two compartments, so you can store water bottles, snacks, and books for the little one in one, and your essentials in the other. There’s also a zipper pouch in the middle to store your travel documents for easy access.

Large Nylon Crescent Bag, $91.97, Baggu

You have probably seen the crescent bag all over social media, and witnessed how it can fit everyday essentials and more. This large iteration of that TikTok-famous bag is exactly what you need when travelling The great thing about this bag is that it comes with an adjustable strap, so you can wear it as a crossbody or handbag. It is not structured, so we suggest putting smaller items into the zip compartment or a pouch.

The Large Tote, $450, Marc Jacobs

As its name suggests, this tote is roomy and functional. It comes with card compartments in the interior for transportation cards, and a zip compartment for your small wallet or loose change. It’s structured and sturdy, so you can store those biscuit packets for mid-flight munchies without worrying they would be crushed when your things move around during your commute. It’s available in nine pretty colours, so pick one that best suits your personality!

ICARE Maxi Shopping Bag in Quilted Lambskin, $7,230, Saint Laurent

Love a good leather bag? This supersized one will be right up your alley. It comes with a removable pouch that is also made of lambskin and a toggle closure for a slimmer look. It’s also adorned with a gold logo, if you love that aesthetic. Because it’s slightly harder to clean than a canvas bag, we suggest not packing those crayons or messy snacks in this.

Medium Travel Bag in Triomphe Canvas and Calfskin, $3,550, Celine

Need something super roomy, have a zip closure, and can elevate your look? This travel bag is what you need. Wear it as a handheld, or use the strap to transform it into a crossbody or shoulder bag. It comes in a bigger size, if you’re looking for a cabin bag alternative.

This article was originally published in Singapore Women’s Weekly.