Awesome Duffel Bags

This premium leather duffel is the perfect antidote to cheap luggage. Loyal Stricklin makes each bag to order in the USA, using Horween English leather, with handles and a shoulder strap made from Italian leather. Its interior compartment will hold a 3-day-weekend’s worth of clothes, and it should have no problem fitting in the overhead bin of most airplanes.

Prometheus Design Werx’s duffel bag is ready for the most extreme conditions. It’s made from recycled polyester with welded seams and is IPX7-rated waterproof. It has an inside hanging pocket for small items and outside clip points for daisy-chaining. A buoyancy valve lets you add air to help it float. Available in 45L and 60L versions.

This mid-size duffel bag from Filson is made from durable waxed canvas with a water-resistant nylon lining. Measuring 20″ x 12″ x 13″, it carries a week’s worth of clothes. In addition to its main compartment, it has endcap pockets, a high-quality YKK zipper and bridle leather accents. A removable shoulder strap provides carrying options. Available in dark tan or orange.

This rugged and ready 42-liter duffel bag from Bradley Mountain offers plenty of space for your weekend travels and is crafted from premium materials. It’s got an 18 oz. waxed duck canvas body and 9 oz. USA harness leather for its straps. Its zippers and other hardware are brass and copper. Choose from Field Tan, Forest Green, Brush Brown, or Charcoal.

The Impulse backpack duffel provides an impressive 45L capacity and has a padded compartment for up to a 17″ laptop. Its main section has compression straps and mesh compartments for efficient packing, while its water-resistant exterior includes a water bottle pouch and a slot for stowing its backpack straps.

For a river rafting trip in Colorado, we packed our gear in an EDC canvas backpack. Oops. We discovered the hard way that most zippered packs aren’t water-resistant. Rolltop styles are more practical for water adventures and wet weather, especially with the nylon safety closure on Chums’ durable nylon Stormproof Rolltop Duffel Bag.

Nixon’s 45L Escape can be carried over the shoulder like a duffel bag or worn as a backpack. It has a spacious main compartment, a zippered pocket on the inside of its lid, and exterior straps which can hold a skateboard. It’s made from a mix of polyester and recycled plastics, including some pulled from the ocean.

Chrome’s jumbo-size tote carries a weekend’s worth of clothes, your gym gear, or works as a diaper bag. It’s got a welded, waterproof liner and a durable nylon shell. Its rolltop provides quick access to a cavernous main compartment; its exterior has five-point cargo netting, a wet/dry compartment, and water bottle pockets.

Based on how we pack, this spacious weekender bag would probably hold enough clothes for four or five days. It’s got 33 liters of storage capacity, plenty for multiple pants, shirts, underwear, and socks. The bag is made from lightweight Dyneema with mil-spec webbing and long-wearing Hypalon handles.

Firehouse Projects makes rugged bags from retired firefighting gear. Their largest piece is this 40-liter duffel bag made from recycled materials attached to a sturdy canvas base. It has reflective striping, a quilted lining, an exterior zipper pocket for small accessories, and Velcro on front for attaching patches.

Vooray’s squared-off duffel bag is ideal for carrying a change of clothes and everyday essentials to the gym. It’s made from tear- and abrasion-resistant canvas polyester and has a ventilated main section, a large wet/dry pocket, a shoe compartment, and a stretchy water bottle sleeve. Available in 22-liter and 32-liter sizes.

Do you come home from trips with much more than you left with? WaterField’s duffel bag adds less than a pound to your packing weight and folds down smaller than a folded t-shirt when not in use. It holds up to 30-liters of contents and slips neatly over the handles of wheeled luggage for easy travel once it’s filled.

This large duffel bag has a 40-liter capacity and features a large main compartment, a mesh pocket for separating delicates, and dual zippered storage pockets on the outside. Built-in backpack straps make it easy to carry when hiking. It comes in three vibrant color combinations as well as solid black for a more understated look.

Baboon to the Moon’s colorful bags are perfect for trips from 1 to 5 days. They feature a large main compartment for clothing, shoes, and toiletries and can be carried backpack, duffel, or suitcase-style. They’re made from waterproof materials, with premium YKK zippers. Available in Mini (32L), Small (40L), and Big (60L) sizes.

This rugged duffel bag from Prometheus Design Werx maximizes storage space with its squared-off shape. It’s great for carrying all kinds of supplies for overlanding and camping. It has a rain flap around its zipper, mesh organizer pockets, and two removable EDCO panels. It also has a spot for optional content identification patches.

Pack and carry your gear with ease with one of Bear & Bark’s military-style duffel bags. It’s made from heavy-duty canvas and features a large opening on top which closes with a metal snap hook. The bag also has a storm flap to keep contents dry. It comes in four sizes ranging from 34″ x 20″ to a cavernous 56″ x 32″.

Inspired by classic doctor’s bags, but with the wearability of a backpack, Dr. Wilds’ versatile pack opens from its front instead of its top, and has a padded laptop sleeve, a bottle holder, hidden pockets, and more. Optional accessories like a compression bag, camera bag, and waterproof toiletry bag fit neatly in its main compartment.

Travel in style with this premium leather duffle bag from Johnny Fly. It features a spacious, waxed canvas-lined main compartment with two internal pockets, two zipper sections, and a sunglass pocket. Measuring in at 11″h x 24″l x 15″w, it’ll hold everything you need for a long weekend trip. Save 19% in The Awesomer Shop.

Are you a road warrior? Constantly traveling from town to town for work trips? Then you need a good carry-on bag that can get you through the next couple of days. Everyday Carry offers their advice about some of the best backpacks, duffels, and other easy-to-travel-with bags out there.