A Kmart bag has flown off the shelves after shoppers discovered the budget accessory was an affordable “investment” from a popular travel purchase.
The PU Weekender Bag ($49) has been compared to the Metro Weekender Bag ($440) from travel brand Monos.
Both bags come with a hidden compartment at the bottom so you can store dirty clothes, shoes, and even wet clothes.
The cheaper bag is available in polyurethane, while the more expensive version comes in multiple materials, including vegan leather and nylon.
“It’s the perfect travel bag,” said one user with a five-star rating. “I recently used it on a long-haul flight. It fit nicely over my carry-on and fit everything I needed for my two kids. It also has enough pockets to keep small things close.”
Another wrote: ‘A fantastic, lightweight bag that fits everything you need.’
One shopper shared her rave reviews of the Kmart item, claiming it’s “better” than the best-selling Weekender bags from celebrity-loved brand BÉIS, priced between $98 and $348.
“This is a good quality travel bag. It’s flexible so it fits easily under the plane seat. The bottom is waterproof,” one added.
Kmart’s $49 weekender bag (left) has been compared to Monos’ $440 travel bag (right)
Described as the “perfect” travel bag, the $49 item has received rave reviews on social media, with some shoppers also sharing its multiple uses.
“I used it as a bag to take my baby to the hospital,” revealed one new mom.
“The Kmart weekend bag is the best baby bag for short trips,” another shared.
‘I use the bottom of the shoe for diapers and the top section has lots of zippers.’
“I have one and it’s perfect for the gym,” said one.
“My kids have these awesome camping bags,” another added.
‘Shoes and dirty stuff fit neatly at the bottom, so everything else stays clean and dry.’
One of the key features of the bag is the hidden pocket, located at the bottom of the bag, which is perfect for storing dirty shoes and dirty clothes (left: Kmart; left: Overalls; right)
Fashion trends can change in the blink of an eye, and shoppers have struggled to keep up with the latest purchases in the wake of the cost of living crisis.
Thrifty shoppers have been looking for affordable alternatives to their favorite brands, and one place they can’t get enough of is Kmart.
The budget retailer has been selling ‘dupes’, including a $25 item that looks similar to a popular $190 ‘dream dress’ from a major Australian brand.
Other popular dupes include a $15 Kmart version of a $20,000 Hermes bag that Australian women love, along with a $25 lightweight cardigan that fits the viral “old money” aesthetic.