Kmart shoppers go wild over a $49 bag with hidden compartment for dirty shoes or laundry - and it's similar to a version costing $440 Kmart Australia shoppers are obsessed with a $49 weekend bag READ MORE: New $20 buy from Kmart will change the way you travel By Shania Obrien For Daily Mail Australia Published: 20:29 EDT, 24 September 2024 | Updated: 20:33 EDT, 24 September 2024 e-mail View comments A Kmart bag has been flying off the shelves after shoppers discovered the bargain accessory was an affordable 'dupe' to a popular travel buy. The PU Weekender Bag ($49) has been compared to the Metro Weekender ($440) from travel brand Monos. Both bags come with a hidden compartment at the bottom of the bag so you can use to store dirty laundry or shoes and even wet clothes.
The cheaper bag is available in polyurethane while the pricier version comes in multiple materials - including vegan leather and nylon. 'It's the perfect travel bag,' one five-star reviewer said. 'I used it recently on a long haul flight.
It sat well on top of the carry-on suitcase and fit everything I needed for my two kids. Also has enough pockets to keep the small things close.' Another wrote, 'Great lightweight tote that fits everything you need.
' One shopper shared her rave reviews on Kmart's item, claiming it's 'better' than celebrity-loved brand BÉIS's best-selling Weekender bags, with prices ranging between $98 to $348. 'Good quality bag for travelling. Flexible so it easily fits under the plane seat.
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