10 Best Travel Duffel Bags in 2024

The lockable zippers are quite a unique feature. You can safely store your goods and they have reflective pulls for more visible access. The end pocket is also zippered and has a sleeve inside that is semi-transparent and water-resistant. This pocket is ideal for an ID, particularly when traveling.

In terms of durability, this bag is TPU coated water resistant, so your items will be fairly safe from the elements. And if you plan on stuffing this bag to the rim, the diamond-weave reinforcing threads will both keep your goods safe and dry.

The durable construction doesn't stop there as the bottom panel is dual-layered with high-density nylon and the seams are also nylon bound with a half-inch allowance. The double topstitching will serve to keep your goods safe and you shouldn't have to worry much about tears.

You can then just open it and its back to being your 80L duffle bag. It is very lightweight, weighing just 1.5 pounds. It’s a great bag for storing souvenirs or other gifts while traveling or while in the airport itself.

Given how lightweight it is, you can make full use of the 50-pound luggage weight limit if you plan on flying. Despite how light this bag is, it isn’t short on durability. The outer compartment is both water and odor proof for safe storage and the honeycomb. Waterproof RipStop fabric is strong enough to resist wear and tear. That said, some users have remarked that the shoulder straps are not entirely reliable.

The compartments in this bag make it easy to find your items. There is an accessible shoe compartment so that you can store items separately from the main compartment. This would be a great place to store dirty laundry. In addition, there are two front pockets for smaller items such as your keys, phone, passport, or other forms of identification.

There is a 100% warranty and money back guarantee as well. 

Some users have remarked that the laundry/shoe compartment is on the smaller size, so keep that in mind if that separate area is important to you.

You can comfortably carry the bag over your shoulder with the padded HeatGear shoulder strap or you can carry it using the padded top grab handle. The shoulder strap is also adjustable so you can make sure it’s a comfortable fit.

This bag is durable and will protect your items from the elements. The UA Storm technology provides a highly water-resistant finish to the bag and the bottom and side panels are abrasion-resistant.

It has a volume of 56 liters, so it is a mid-size bag. It may work as a weekend bag or for a short trip but isn’t likely to be the ideal bag for longer adventures. It is light, weighing under 2 pounds so you shouldn’t have any trouble with ease of transport.

This Osprey bag comes with a number of internal and external pockets, making it great for compartmentalizing and staying organized. The top pocket is zippered and is the perfect size for small valuables or water bottles. The rear panel pocket is sized for magazines or a table and has an ID card window so you can access your ID quickly while traveling.

There is a large collapsible lower compartment that can be used for compartmentalizing wet or dirty laundry or anything that should be kept separate from more fragile items. For example, this pocket is big enough for storing your ski boots if your traveling involves skiing.

Finally, the large rear panel pocket is zippered as well and is sized for dirty shoes or easy access to soft items such as a jacket or coat.

Another unique feature of this bag is the straight jacket compression to keep your bag stable, even when filled to the max.  This feature includes three external compression straps along with padded side walls to help keep the contents inside the bag stable.

If you don’t want to wheel this bag, there are padded carry handles for easy carrying. Those handles are on the top and sides of the bag. So, if you don’t want to wheel or can’t because of unpaved surfaces, you’ll be able to carry this bag. That said, keep in mind that the wheels add a good amount of weight to this bag, compared to traditional unwheeled bags. It means carrying a heavier load, as this bag weighs just over 8 pounds.  

Another consideration with the weight of this bag is that with it being 8 pounds independently, that means 8 pounds of your 50-pound flight weight limit are already taken up by the bag itself. Keep that in mind if you plan on flying with this bag and typically use up all 50 pounds of the weight limit.

While this bag weighs a bit more than others reviewed here, it is also quite large and has a 100L/6000 cubic inches capacity.

This bag is both waterproof and tear-resistant and its made of 600D polyester fabric so while collapsible and light, it is still durable. The zippers are also quite durable. They are premium metal SBS zipper and they are reinforced at the major stress points. This is a great feature if you typically fill your bag to the max.

The straps on this bag are interesting. You can, of course, carry as a single person but the two side straps make it possible for two people to carry this bag if the load is too heavy. This feature is helpful, given that it does not have backpack straps.

There is a total of 6 pockets in this back, one of which is the side shoe pocket. This pocket lets you keep your shoes or dirty laundry separate from your other soft goods. That compartment is also water and odor resistant with a ventilated air vent so you can keep your other items protected. The other pockets include another side pocket, one back pocket, one inner pocket, and two front pockets.

There is Velcro tape on the back sleeve of this duffle bag which will help keep your bag attached to your suitcase while traveling. This is a great feature if you plan on bringing multiple bags and prefer to stack them instead of carrying them separately. And you can choose from five different colors if you want to try and match your luggage.

This bag comes with 2-year protection for free. The two years beginning on the date of the original purchase.

This bag doesn’t boast a ton of pockets, as it has just two, but the main compartment is quite large. That main compartment has a U-shaped zipper so despite how big it is, you can still access your items. The zipper path is also weather-protected and has overlapping rain flaps so you shouldn’t have to worry too much about the elements.

The two pockets that do come with this bag are the end storage pocket and an ID pocket. The ID pocket will keep your ID protected and easily accessible during travel. And the end storage pocket.

The end storage pocket has overlapping rain flaps to keep your items protected and it allows for easy and quick access to smaller items. This is a great place to store your phone, wallet or other items you want to grab quickly.

The interior with the one large compartment can hold a number of items used on a daily basis as well as a 15” laptop or a tablet. In addition, there are a number of pockets to separate your items. This Plambag duffel offers 1 inner zipper pocket, 2 front zipper pockets, 1 back zipper pocket and 2 exterior with 2 side zipper pockets. Your goods will all be safely kept given the zippers on each of the pockets.

The capacity can be extended by unzipping the two zippers on each side. So, you can adjust the size and bulk using these zippers. Keep the bag a smaller size if you are just using the bag to head to the gym or increase the capacity by unzipping the bag if you’re intending to use it for a weekend trip.

That said, many users find that this bag is narrower and smaller in general, that a standard duffel bag. Keep that in mind if you are looking for a larger duffel bag.

This bag can be transported on your shoulder and has padded shoulder straps to keep you comfortable.

Some unique features of this duffel include the rubber mat at the bottom of the bag. This helps to protect both the bag and your goods inside. And the zippers are durable, and high quality, constructed of silver.

And for additional protection, there is a padded computer pocket to keep either your tablet or laptop safe. This Adidas bag also has one large main compartment along with 2 zippered side pockets. Those pockets can be used for holding items you’d like to quickly access such as your wallet, phone or identification.

You can carry this duffel bag in two different ways. Use the should straps, which are adjustable to sling it over your shoulder or carry it using the two padded haul handles. It is made of reinforced 3D RipStop polyester material so it is very durable and will help guard against tears.

This is a smaller capacity duffel bag and is ideal for gym trips or a quick weekend away. It weighs just barely over one pound and can be transported very easily.

Many users have found that this bag has a squeak coming from the shoulder strap. You’ll need to decide how important that is to you if you are thinking of purchasing this bag.

To start, this bag is 100% waterproof, not just water resistant. This Aqua Quest bag helps you keep your items completely dry as long as you don’t totally submerge it in water. Other durability features include the TPU lamination, welded seams, and abrasion resistant Oxford 420D RipStop fabric. 

You can carry and wear this bag in a number of different ways and positions. So, depending on the weight you are carrying, you can find a way to make transport comfortable.

There is a padded grab handle for easy carrying as well as a removable and adjustable shoulder strap for easy wearing. In addition, there are 6 D-rings so that you can wear this bag as a sling in a multitude of ways. And you can attach this bag to racks, vehicles, or boats given the webbing loops that are on the bottom of the bag. This is a great bag for the adventurous traveler.

This bag does offer 2 pockets. These pockets are mesh so you can use them to house wet items if needed.

This duffle bag comes with a two-year ‘No Worries Warranty’ and Aqua Quest offers customer service Monday through Friday for any questions, feedback, or warranty inquiries.

Some users did find that the bag is a bit too big, both for transporting on a motorcycle and for using as checked luggage.

It offers the standard shoe compartment that can be used to keep your shoes or dirty laundry separate from your clean clothes and other items. And there is an external storage pocket so that you can quickly access smaller items such as your phone, wallet, identification, or boarding pass.

Similar to some other bags reviewed in this list, it does fold up into its own exterior pouch which helps you maximize space if this isn’t the only bag you are using on your travels. And it is constructed of water-resistant fabric.

You can choose how you carry this bag. There are two handle straps as well as a removable and adjustable shoulder strap. Some users have commented that double stitching would improve this bag by enhancing its durability.