9 Best Travel Laundry Bags for Your Next Trip

Laundry bag in your suitcase? Yay or nay? For us, the answer is always “yay,” because who wants their dirty clothes stinking up the rest of your items?

Unfortunately, this simple addition to your suitcase is often overlooked. And let’s be honest: plastic bags just don’t cut it. They still allow smells (and moisture) from your dirty clothes to mingle with what’s fresh. And you don’t want to be that tourist walking around.

That’s why we love travel laundry bags. When you set out on your trip, they take up so little room, but they bring big benefits with them. All you have to do is add your dirty socks, underwear, wet swimsuits, and other clothes as you’re done with them! Plus, they can be reused again and again, which is much better for the environment.

Now that we’ve established that everyone needs a travel laundry bag, here are a few of our top picks!

1. Miamica Laundry Bag

When it comes to travel laundry bags, Miamica is one of the leading suppliers. They have tons of fun laundry bags to choose from, and the price point can’t be beaten.

When you set out on your trip, the Miamica laundry bag folds up into a built-in pocket and only takes up 6.3″ x 6.2″ in your suitcase. But once you need it, the laundry bag unfolds from pocket with the ability to hold a week’s worth of dirty clothes! It has a drawstring closure for easy carrying and to keep smells from leaking out.

We love that the fabric is super lightweight yet moisture and tear-resistant. It’s even machine washable, so you can easily keep the bag clean between uses. And when it’s time to store your laundry bag, it’s easily folded right back into the pocket.

2. Scrubba Wash Bag

Hate the thought of carrying your dirty clothes with you for more than a day or two? Or want to focus on packing light? Check out the innovative Scrubba wash bag.

You can have clean clothes anywhere you have water since this handy bag is actually a portable washing machine! The bag has a built-in washboard, so you can scrub and clean your clothes inside the bag. How cool!

It’s an eco-friendly alternative to an electric washing machine and gives you the ability to do loads of laundry wherever you are. (I.E. no more boring laundromat stops!)

The Scrubba folds down to pocket size and only weighs 5.3 oz., so you can literally take it anywhere! It’s perfect for trips abroad, R.V. life, camping, backpacking, and more. And when you’re not using the Scrubba as a washing machine, you can treat it as a dry bag or dirty laundry bag instead. 10/10 going in our suitcase.

3. HOMEST XL Laundry Bags

We love these HOMEST extra large laundry bags for more than just the smiley-face on the front. They’re a fantastic choice for those who need a little extra space for laundry, like families or those who’ll have limited access to a washing machine for a while.

Each nylon laundry bag comes with rip-stop double-stitched seams to prevent unwanted tears and spreading. Additionally, when unfolded, this travel laundry bag holds three to four loads of laundry. When not in use, it folds flat for easy transportation.

It has a drawstring closure with a cord lock to keep the dirty clothes secure and prevent smells from transferring to your clean clothes. You can even use it as a laundry liner when you’re not traveling. Oh, and did we mention it comes in 10 different colors? No wonder there’s a smiley face on the bag.

4. Shappy Travel Laundry Bag

This 2-piece travel laundry bag set from Shappy is another one of our top picks, thanks to its waterproof material, zipper close top, and convenient carry handle.

When empty, the bags fold down to a compact size and slip right into your suitcase with the rest of your clothes. When unfolded, the portable laundry bag measures 15″ x 19″, which is plenty big enough to hold several days of dirty items.

Since the bag is waterproof, it’s also a great idea to bring these bags on any trip that involves water or swimming. The large laundry bag size has room for swimming suits, water shoes, and towels that would otherwise stink up the rest of your clothes.

5. UniLiGis Washable Travel Laundry Bag

If your travels tend to be on the wild side, you need a laundry bag that can take a beating. That’s what we love about these heavy-duty bags. Each order comes with two laundry bags, each of which is large enough to hold up to three loads of laundry!

These thick nylon laundry bags have double-stitched seams to prevent rips and unraveling, and the sturdy handles can easily transport up to 20 lbs of clothing. Unlike most laundry bags, these also have flat bottoms, which makes it easier for those who like to fold dirty clothes before putting them away. And we’re also fans of the fact that these are machine washable, so you’ll never have to worry about lingering smells.

When your clothes are clean, just fold these travel laundry bags up and toss them into your suitcases for the next time.

6. Kikkerland Travel-Size Laundry Bag

Did this laundry bag grab our attention because it has a world map on the outside? Yes. Yes, it did. But it made our list of top travel laundry bags because it’s so handy!

While it’s certainly not an extra large laundry bag, this travel-size alternative is a great choice for short trips or to use as a delicate laundry bag. (Users say it held up to four days’ worth of clothes, which is perfect for weekends.)

It’s made with polyester fabric, has a drawstring closure, and folds up into a built-in pouch for easy transportation. And thanks to the attached carabiner clip, you can keep it in your suitcase or clip it onto your backpack.

We think it’s the perfect way to keep those dirty clothes separate on any quick trip when a bigger bag would be overkill.

7. SWISSELITE Heavy Duty Laundry Bag

If you prefer a stylish cloth laundry bag over the typical nylon or mesh versions, these Swisselite laundry bags are just the thing.

Made with premium cotton and polyester material, these extra large laundry bags are heavy-duty, tear-resistant, and machine washable. That’s a lot to love. Top it off with 16 patterns and colors to choose from, and there’s a good chance you’ll use this bag for more than just travel.

Each laundry bag holds up to three loads of laundry, has convenient carry straps, and uses a drawstring closure to keep your dirty clothes inside. And since it only weighs 12 ounces, it’s never a problem to fold this laundry bag up and take it on a trip.

8. Dalykate Backpack Laundry Bag

This particular laundry bag is a little different — but we like it. Designed for people on the move, this laundry bag has adjustable backpack straps and is made with tough oxford cotton that can hold up to 44 lbs of laundry!

It has a drawstring closure at the top with a cord lock, and unlike most travel laundry bags, it even has a special spot for detergent and fabric softener! There’s an additional mesh pocket on the outside to store those essentials and an inner zipper pocket that can be used to store your phone or laundromat cash.

Another thing we love is that this travel laundry bag has a loop at the top, so you can hang it up while it collects your dirty clothes. Final perks include reinforced stitching, water-resistant and machine washable material, and the ability to hold up to three loads of laundry.

It’s a fantastic way to transport your clothing during camping trips, road trips, or while moving from one hotel to the next.

9. mumi Travel Laundry Bag

This adorable travel laundry bag from mumi is our go-to for those who want to separate their clean clothes from the dirty, but keep the laundry bag inside their suitcase. After all, not everyone has the liberty of toting a drawstring bag around at the end of the trip.

Each mumi laundry bag measures 19″ x 23″. They’re made with mesh fabric that is both moisture and odor resistant to ensure that your dirty laundry doesn’t affect the rest of your wardrobe.

However, what we particularly like about these bags is that they’re a full travel kit. Each bag comes with a little hangar you can use to turn it into a hanging laundry bag. There’s also a small butter bag to store valuables and small items while your laundry is in the wash or just whenever you’re traveling. Finally, the mumi bags come with 7 different-colored zippers, so you can always tell whose is whose.

Between travels, you can fold up the laundry bag and portable hangar right into the tiny butter bag for easy storage! How convenient!

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