India, June 3 -- Weekend trips are supposed to be the easy ones. A couple of days away, a handful of outfits, your toiletries, a charger, and you're good to go. At least that's the theory. In reality, most so-called weekend bags seem to run out of space the moment you add an extra pair of shoes or a light jacket. As someone who firmly believes that short trips should not involve complicated packing strategies, I have spent plenty of time searching for luggage that strikes the right balance between compact and spacious. Some of these are bags I have travelled with myself, while others have earned glowing reviews from frequent travellers. If you're planning to invest in luggage made for quick getaways, consider this your handy cheat sheet....