6 Travel Bag Essentials Just In Time For 4th of July

Whether you are traveling across the country, up state or making a staycation out of the July 4th holiday, there's reason to get out and celebrate Independence Day.

The smell of hot dogs sizzling on the grill and soaking up the sun is only days away, however the work of packing up your car and weekend bags beforehand can feel overwhelming. But we know what they say- the journey is just as important as the destination. So, we've pulled through with six travel bags ready to make the trip just as sweet as getting there.

Slip on your sunnies, slide your feet into your summer sandals and browse the selection of travel essential totes below so you'll be breathing a sigh of relief before you even pack your bags.

Whether you're going on an extra-long trip or just a jam-packed long weekend, the Suburban weekender tote is the XL bag made to pack everything you need, with effortless style. The fully lined interior of the Suburban tote includes a zip pocket, three open compartments, and a phone pocket so even with this bag's roomy size, you'll always know where anything is. A detachable zippered pouch is packed inside, making downsizing on-the-go a breeze.

The sharp, multi-compartment Uptown Travel Kit bag makes packing your bathroom essentials easy. Its zippered bottom section includes elastic tie-down straps and a removeable mesh pocket, as well as an extra wide top zip entry, so you can easily retrieve its contents. Whether your vacay is spent in a tent in the woods or a cottage by the sea, this travel kit allows you to pack anything you need to make your stay away from home feel just like home.

If your hands are full shuffling kids into the car for your weekend road trip, the Sheldon backpack is the hands-free break you're looking for. Treat yourself to a premium travel experience with this backpack's super soft leather, designed to get even better with age. Lots of interior and exterior pockets fill the Sheldon, and there's also room to fit a 15" laptop for all your vacation research needs.

There's a reason the Cabin Duffel is a best-seller. Understated and sophisticated, this unisex travel bag is fit for your trip to the actual cabin or to take as a carry-on cross country. Accented with attractive contrast stitching and coming in three rich hues, the Cabin brings a nod of relaxed sophistication to any hectic travel experience.

Workcations are more popular than ever thanks to the increased ability to work remotely. So, if you're taking advantage to work on the beach with a drink in your hand this holiday, we get it. The Georgetown brief is the perfect travel bag to make remote work even more accessible. Its interior padded section keeps your laptop safe wherever you find yourself. There's also an interior organizer and three exterior zip pockets to fit just the essentials for your next work (or PTO) days.

The Austin sling bag is the epitome of an essential travel bag. Wear in the front to keep an eye on your belongings while exploring unknown destinations or on your back for easy, hands-free storage that's still adventure ready. Coming in three neutral wear-with-anything colors, the hardest decision with this bag is which color to choose.