Awesome Duffel Bags

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.

This lightweight shoulder bag from streetwear brand CAV EMPT looks like something NASA astronauts might carry their equipment in. It’s made from 100% nylon with a large zippered main compartment, a trio of zippered flap pockets on its side, and open pockets on its ends. Made in Japan.

This smartly designed duffel bag carries a suit, shirts, or dresses and keeps them wrinkle-free. The 40L bag holds 2 to 3 days of clothes with up to a size 40R jacket, while the 45L bag provides enough space for 3 to 5 days with a size 50R jacket. The top-of-the-line 45L premium adds a padded laptop sleeve, stash pockets, metal hardware, and upgraded ballistic fabric.

The star of the new Huckpack storage collection from canopy camper specialist Super Pacific. The HuckPack Duffel has a clamshell design for easy access. It’s made from impact-resistant X-ply and Challenge EPX200 recycled water-resistant laminate. Pair it with the optional HuckPack hook and loop packing cubes for better organization.

When’s a duffle more than a duffle? When it can morph from a zipped bag into a backpack with padded straps, or a tote to sling over your shoulder. Made from recycled materials, NEMO’s convertible Double Haul has tuck-away straps for checking in baggage, while side-release buckles compress cargo. Available in four sizes, from 30L to 100L.

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.

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.