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When it comes to nifty luggage options, it’s hard to overlook the versatility of a large duffle bag. Unassuming yet delightfully spacious, these bags aren’t just handy when heading to the gym to pump that iron.
Whether you’re jet setting for the weekend or hitting the highway for a spontaneous road trip, a large duffle bag is a durable, flexible and multi-functional piece to add to your arsenal of travel gear.
So that you can romp around with all your essentials in tow – such as that bulky camera equipment of yours – we’ve rounded up some of the best large duffle bags for travel currently on the market. Read on for our top picks.
6 best large duffle bags to shop for travel
The North Face Base Camp large olive duffle bag
$309.99 at Anaconda
From the cult adventurer brand The North Face comes this water-resistant large duffel with a ergonomically fitted shoulder strap, a rugged construction and thoughtful features for travel such as the weather-resistant zippered flap and internal mesh organisational pockets.
Style notes:
- Water-resistant Base Camp material
- Detachable, adjustable, alpine-cut shoulder straps
- Two padded side handles
- D-zip opening with a weather-resistant, zippered flap
- Secure-zip mesh pocket and an end-cap mesh sleeve pocket internally
- Four compression straps
- Water-resistant ID window
Also available:
- $309.99 at Amazon
- $330 at David Jones
R.M. Williams Saddler duffle bag
$999 at The Iconic
The Saddler duffle bag from Australian heritage brand R.M. Williams marries rustic charm and functionality upon stints away – and is Australian-made.
Style notes:
- Smooth bovine leather
- Double stitched seams
- Inner zip-up pocket
- Longhorn debossing
Also available:
- $999 at R.W. Williams
Rodd & Gunn Foxton duffel bag in charcoal/onyx
$169 at Rodd & Gunn
From New Zealand Rodd & Gunn comes this cotton canvas duffel with two durable handles and a shoulder strap is a timeless getaway staple.
Style notes:
- Two end press stud pockets
- Side zip pocket
- Internal pouch pocket
- Adjustable, removable shoulder strap
Also available:
- $169 at Myer
- $169 at The Iconic
MAHI Leather Armada navy duffle travel bag
$318.20 (usually $334.95) at Hardtofind
Handmade in full grain leather with a cotton lining and brass hardware, the Armada duffle can be monogrammed – perfect to gift the weekend jetsetter.
Style notes:
- Internal and external zip pokets
- Complimentary luggage tag
- Hard base
Venture bronze duffel 55L
$329 at Bellroy
If you often take a liking to all the bells and whistles, this Bellroy duffel bag boasts them all – featuring a minimalist barrel shape, detachable water-resistant stuff sack, detachable padded shoulder straps and pockets aplenty.
Style notes:
- External quick-access pocket with key clip
- Elevated mesh zip pockets
- Lockable main zipper
- Water-resistant ripstop fabric
- Internal Apple AirTag slip pocket
Carry All weekender in French navy
$295 at July
While technically a weekender bag, this carry-on bag from July lends itself well to the realm of duffels and features a handy laptop padded sleeve compartment.
Style notes:
- QuickPass™ hidden pocket with magnetic closure
- 16” laptop padded sleeve compartment
- Pass-through band to attach to luggage
- Water-resistant design
- Internal dividers and zipped pockets for documents, tablets and other items
