Madewell's Incredible Travel Bag Sale Feels Like an Early Black Friday — Prices Starting at Just $49

A well-crafted, functional handbag is all any traveler really needs to explore a new city. Sure, there are other accessories you might consider essential, but everything needs a spot to be stored while you soak up the sights, right? If your current travel purse isn’t meeting your globetrotting demands, or if you’re looking to refresh your collection, we have fantastic news: Madewell is throwing a major sale with double discounts!

Currently, you can snag an extra 30% off on sale items that include clothing, activewear, footwear, and accessories. Handbag enthusiasts will want to take advantage of this flash sale to grab significant savings on Madewell's already discounted bags, featuring stylish leather totes, versatile crossbody purses, and more. Just use the code "ELEVATE" at checkout to access these extra savings.

Finding your ideal travel purse has never been simpler, but you need to hurry. This double discount promo code will only be valid until Monday, April 17. So, what are you waiting for? Keep scrolling to discover the best travel bag deals from Madewell's extra savings event before they're all sold out. 

The Sydney Crossbody Bag

While the Sydney Crossbody Bag is a classic travel purse style, it distinguishes itself with its unique square silhouette and rounded edges. This vintage-meets-modern leather bag features a spacious frame measuring 8 inches by 9 inches by .75 inches, providing ample room for your daily essentials (smartphone, wallet, sunglasses, hand sanitizer, portable charger—you name it). It comes with a generous 21.5-inch shoulder strap for comfortable crossbody wear, as well as two top handles if that’s more your preference. Currently, you can snag it in the chic forgotten landscape (gray-beige) and chamomile (yellow) colors for an extra 30 percent off. 

Purchase at: madewell.com, starting at $84 with code ELEVATE (regularly $168) 

The Piazza Crossbody Bag

Thanks to this hidden gem of a sale, the Piazza Crossbody Bag is reduced from $158 to just $64, depending on your color choice. This handbag is ideal for travelers who enjoy adding a touch of flair to their outfits with accessories. Its cinched drawstring closure keeps it stylish while securely holding your essentials inside. An interior slip pocket offers a perfect spot for keys, wallets, tickets, and other small items that you’ll want easy access to while on the go. Plus, you can wear it crossbody or detach the straps to carry it by hand instead. 

Available at: madewell.com, starting at $64 with code ELEVATE (regularly $158) 

The Transport Tote

Crafted from vegan-friendly leather, the Transport Tote is the ideal travel companion for any itinerary. With a generous size of 13.8 inches by 14 inches by 6.3 inches, it can serve as your everyday purse, a carryall tote, or a laptop bag—whatever you need it to be. The 8-inch straps are perfectly designed for comfortably throwing it over your shoulder while you shop or holding it by the top as you gather your things after a flight. Don’t forget to apply the promo code to save nearly $70 on this highly-rated travel tote. 

Available at: madewell.com, $101 with code ELEVATE (regularly $170) 

Large Woven Leather Tote

This leather tote is the perfect addition to your vacation wardrobe, effortlessly enhancing every beachy outfit you have planned for your next escape. Its puffy, woven texture adds a stylish twist to the standard tote, blending a tropical vibe with a trendy yet timeless appeal thanks to its luxurious leather design. You’ll find yourself reaching for this 10.5-inch by 19.8-inch tote long after your trip is over—and you might even swap it for your everyday purse once you discover just how spacious it is. 

Available at: madewell.com, $131 with code ELEVATE (originally $198) 

The Transport Rucksack

Backpack enthusiasts, celebrate! The beloved Transport Rucksack is now just $151 (that's a $77 savings) thanks to these double discounts. It's equipped for any journey with its sturdy, well-organized design made from incredibly soft Italian leather that complements everything in your wardrobe. A convenient front pocket keeps essentials like gum and hand sanitizer easily accessible, while three interior pockets help you neatly organize your wallet, passport, chargers, and other must-haves. Reviewers note that this travel backpack, measuring 14.5 inches by 10.5 inches by 7 inches, has more space than you'd expect, so feel free to fill it up! 

Available at: madewell.com, $151 with code ELEVATE (regularly $228) 

The Transport Saddlebag

If you're looking for a compact crossbody bag that maximizes packing space, the Transport Saddlebag is your best choice—and you can save over $50 when you apply the code "ELEVATE" at checkout. This unique U-shaped travel purse can easily accommodate in-flight essentials like a good book and a small tablet or e-reader within its 10-inch by 10.5-inch by 2.8-inch dimensions. It also features a sleek slip pocket with a magnetic closure for quick access to items like earbuds, a portable charger, boarding passes, and room keys. Plus, have you ever seen a cooler crossbody strap than this monochrome one? 

Available at: madewell.com, $105 with code ELEVATE (originally $158) 

The Transport Accordion Crossbody

For those who prefer traveling light with just the essentials (and we mean just the essentials), this micro-crossbody purse should definitely be on your radar—and in your shopping cart. Priced at $65 during Madewell's extra savings event, the Transport Accordion Crossbody is essentially a wallet with a stylish chain link strap, providing just the right amount of space for your ID, cards, cash, keys, and other essentials for navigating the city. It's perfect for concerts, festivals, and anytime you want to avoid the bulk of a heavy shoulder bag. 

Available at: madewell.com, $65 with code ELEVATE (originally $98) 

The Sydney Hobo Bag

At under $50 (yes, you read that correctly), the Sydney Hobo Bag in chamomile yellow perfectly captures this spring's hottest trends: pastel colors and stylish shoulder bags. This sling bag gives a modern twist to the cherished 90s purse shape with its soft, rounded edges and knotted accents, making it an excellent travel companion with its dimensions of 6 inches by 9.3 inches by 2.8 inches and luxurious leather construction. Fill it with your smartphone, wallet, keys, travel documents, and everything else you need for a stylish day of exploration. 

Available at: madewell.com, $49 with code ELEVATE (regularly $118) 

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