Which Lipault travel bag should you choose for your next trip?

Whether it's a spontaneous weekend, a business trip or a longer stay, a travel bag is often the ideal alternative to a suitcase. Even more flexible, it is also lighter and easier to carry, adapts to all types of travel and offers generous storage capacity. At Lipault, travel bags are designed for the modern traveller: versatile formats, functional organisation, signature colours and often available in both materials, so everyone can find the bag that suits them best.

A travel bag offers three concrete advantages over a suitcase. It compresses when empty or lightly packed, making it easier to slip into a car boot, train luggage rack or overhead locker. It also weighs less when empty: the City Plume 24H weighs just 1 kg, for example, leaving more margin within the permitted weight allowance in the hold or cabin. Finally, it can be carried over the shoulder or by hand, or even as a backpack on some convertible models — a real advantage on journeys with stairs, cobblestones or tight connections where a suitcase's wheels become a hindrance.

That said, a travel bag is less suited to very long trips or heavy loads: for extended departures, a large suitcase or a wheeled travel bag remains more comfortable to carry once packed, as illustrated by the difference in empty weight between a compact soft format (1 kg) and a large wheeled format (3.6 kg).

A travel bag also makes an excellent companion to your suitcase. You could, for example, check a suitcase and carry a travel bag with you onto the plane. Our practical bags slide onto the telescopic handle of a suitcase so you don't have to carry them separately.

City Plume carries Lipault's DNA through its ultra-lightweight, soft and water-repellent twill nylon — the brand's signature material since its very beginning. Designed for everyday travel and short stays alike, the collection offers practical, easy-to-carry and easy-to-store formats in a range of signature colours (Bordeaux, Navy Blue, Khaki…).

The City Plume 24H travel bag, for a quick there-and-back. This model measures 29 × 42.5 × 24 cm, weighs 1 kg empty and offers a 26.5-litre volume, accepted in the cabin. It opens onto a main compartment with a zipped pocket, two patch pockets and a net pocket, complemented by a large zipped rear compartment and a dedicated compartment for laptops up to 16 inches. A rear sleeve allows it to be fixed onto a wheeled suitcase, and a shoulder strap is included.

The City Plume 72H travel bag, for 3 to 5 days. This larger model measures 33 × 55 × 33 cm, weighs 1.3 kg empty and offers a 62-litre volume. It converts into a backpack thanks to two attachments and padded, adjustable straps — a real plus on long walks. Like the 24H, it features a rear sleeve for attaching to a suitcase.

For those seeking a more distinctive style and premium finish, the Lost In Berlin collection offers a modern urban aesthetic. Its exclusive material — composed of 52% polyurethane and 48% polyester with a matte rubber-effect, peach-skin touch — is not only scratch-resistant but also waterproof. It is available in contemporary shades such as Ash Stone, Spiced Mocha, Nutsy Nut and Black.

The Lost In Berlin 48H travel bag, for city breaks. This model measures 25 × 45 × 27 cm, weighs 1.2 kg empty and offers a 34-litre volume. Like the City Plume 72H, it converts into a backpack with padded, adjustable straps. Its main compartment includes a zipped pocket and a flat net pocket, all lined with polyester.

The Exile wheeled travel bag, for frequent travellers. This premium model measures 72 × 41 × 32 cm, weighs 3.6 kg empty and offers a 78-litre volume, also available in cabin (55 cm) and large (81 cm) versions. It features organisation worthy of a premium suitcase: a dedicated shoe pocket, a secret zipped pocket for travel documents, a removable compression panel with two zipped pockets, three large front pockets and an included TSA lock. Its zipped closure benefits from a matte coating that further enhances the fabric's water resistance. A personalised luggage tag (up to 3 embossed letters or icons) is also available on this model.

The right size depends above all on the length and type of trip planned.

For 1 to 2 days, a 24H travel bag like the City Plume (26.5 L, 1 kg) is more than sufficient and remains compatible with the strictest cabin size requirements. For a slightly fuller weekend, the Lost In Berlin 48H (34 L) offers extra capacity while remaining convertible into a backpack for journeys on foot.

For 3 to 5 days, the City Plume 72H XL (62 L) becomes the go-to format: its dedicated shoe pocket and backpack conversion make it a versatile companion for this duration.

For a week or more, or for heavier loads, the Exile wheeled travel bag (78 L) takes over thanks to its wheels and advanced interior organisation (compression, dedicated pockets, TSA lock) — at the cost of a higher empty weight (3.6 kg), which nonetheless remains lower than that of an equivalent large rigid suitcase.

For frequent travellers, a wheeled format reduces fatigue on repeated journeys through stations and airports, while retaining the flexibility of a travel bag.

A selection of Lipault travel bags complies with the carry-on dimensions of the most demanding airlines, including Ryanair and EasyJet. This is particularly true of certain City Plume formats, designed to fit under-seat or overhead cabin gauges depending on the model chosen. As baggage policies change regularly, it is always best to check the current dimensions with your airline before departure, in addition to the Lipault cabin baggage guide, which details the correspondence between models and the main airlines.

A well-designed travel bag reduces the need for additional accessories, but some tools remain useful for optimising space. Packing cubes allow you to separate clean clothes from worn ones — a function that is actually built into the Exile thanks to its removable compression panel. A dedicated toiletry bag prevents liquid products from leaking into the main compartment. For business travel combining a travel bag with a change of clothes, a garment bag is a useful addition.

Lipault travel bags are designed to simplify every journey: lightweight and durable materials, whether water-repellent like twill nylon or fully waterproof like polyurethane-polyester; formats suited to both short and long trips, from a 26.5-litre bag to a 78-litre wheeled bag; functional interior organisation with dedicated compartments for shoes, laptops and travel documents; backpack conversion on several models for greater comfort on long journeys; and a 2-year worldwide limited warranty across the entire range. Whether you prefer the iconic lightness of City Plume twill nylon or the contemporary, waterproof style of Lost In Berlin, each collection offers solutions tailored to weekends, business trips and everyday getaways. The hardest part will ultimately be choosing your next destination.

What is the difference between a 24H, 48H and 72H bag?

This naming convention indicates the length of stay the bag is sized for, rather than a strict technical measurement. The City Plume 24H offers 26.5 litres for a day trip or weekend; the Lost In Berlin 48H steps up to 34 litres; the City Plume 72H XL reaches 62 litres for stays of 3 to 5 days.

Does a Lipault travel bag fit in the cabin?

A selection of Lipault travel bags complies with the carry-on dimensions of major airlines such as Ryanair and EasyJet. Always check the current dimensions on your airline's website before departure, as these rules may change.

What is the empty weight of a Lipault travel bag?

Empty weight varies considerably by format: 1 kg for the City Plume 24H, 1.2 kg for the Lost In Berlin 48H, 1.3 kg for the City Plume 72H XL, and 3.6 kg for the Exile 72 cm wheeled bag, which incorporates a more robust frame and wheels.

What is the difference between water-repellent and waterproof?

The twill nylon of the City Plume collection is water-repellent: it resists splashes and light rain, but does not prevent water from penetrating during prolonged exposure. The polyurethane-polyester material of the Lost In Berlin collection is described as waterproof by the brand, with a matte-coated zip closure that further reinforces this water resistance.

Can some Lipault travel bags be converted into a backpack?

Yes. Both the City Plume 72H XL and the Lost In Berlin 48H feature attachments and padded, adjustable straps that allow the bag to be worn as a classic shoulder bag or as a backpack, depending on the needs of the journey.

What warranty applies to Lipault travel bags?

All Lipault travel bags, from the City Plume 24H to the Exile wheeled bag, benefit from a 2-year worldwide limited warranty against manufacturing defects.