15 Best Duffel Bags in 2018

Taking the crown on this fine list, is the Novel series duffel bag, by our good friends at Herschel Supply Co. This unique bag has a perfect blend of casual, while still being professional enough to bring to and from the office on your gym/lunch break. At a stunning price and overall high quality, you’ll have a new addition to your everlasting wardrobe. This is built to last, offering you every bit of durability and reliability that it has, in exchange for intermittent maintenance. Polyester canvas is easy to clean, while the nylon lining keeps your belongings wrapped in luxurious comfort. From top to bottom, stitch to strap, this is the ultimate duffel bag.

Leather is never out of style, and nobody knows that better than FRYE. Their signature Logan overnight bag gives you excellent large compartment storage, while also contouring to the TSA regulations necessary to bring this as a carry-on. You get a dedicated luggage tag window, as well as a removable, adjustable shoulder strap. Logan is all about carrying your duffel bag the way you want to, without worrying about anything getting in the way. From corporate to casual, make the switch by slipping into something a little more leathery, a little more you.

Taking the bronze on our list is the ever-eloquent Cole Haan leather duffel bag. From the practical size to the excellent design, everything about this screams weekend or day trip. This TSA-approved size allows you to bring it along for the ride on any US flight, while having quick access to your laptop up to 13” size) and other gadgets. Thanks to the all-leather construction, this is built to last, and simple to clean. With the right handling and care, Cole Haan will grace your wardrobe for decades to come.

Few define the quality companions of a gentleman like Ted Baker. From the London collection, these duffel bags offer a classy way to carry around gym clothing or sneakers, while still looking totally eloquent. It’s the perfect size for a carry-on, and comes with ample interior storage in the form of wall and zipper pockets, as well as a predominant leather construction. Not only is The Leather Duffel easy to clean, but with proper care, this will last  you for decades. There’s durable, and then, there’s the top-shelf tier of Ted Baker London.

Everything you need to know about this bag can be told from one simple look. Like a businessman, it’s all in the approach, and the execution; Briggs & Riley deliver. Sporting external pockets for quick-access items, this luxury duffel bag also comes with a leather top carry handle, allowing you to feel in-your-element as you would with a briefcase, but packing all the items for your trip or gym experience that you need. Baseline Duffel Bag comes with an ultra professional look, glazed in a charcoal-smoke shade, and bolstering all the class you want to be showing off.

Dagne Dover tows the line on men’s fashion, giving you the best of the luxury world, while still keeping 365 Medium Landon Neoprene as a simple duffel bag. You get an excellent design and comfortable top carry strap, as well as loops on either end to attach this bag to your luggage set. Available in four distinct colors, the Landon bag fits all of your forty-eight hour trip needs. Internal pockets for electronics, identification and valuables, and external pockets for quick-access items. Your carry-on flight bag has never been so functional, or looked this good.

Ted Baker London is one of the critical brands in men’s fashion. They take to more than just the basics, which brought us this spacious, sleek duffel bag. Equipped with a TSA-approved lock, you’ve got the perfect side companion for your next flight, saving you on baggage and time. From the ultra sturdy zippers beneath the top carry straps, right on down to the adjustable padding along the shoulder strap, you have everything you need, and nothing that you don’t. You don’t have to sacrifice carry-on items anymore, not with the perfectly-sized Brunswick Bag to rise to the occasion.

We love Filson creations (we even have a guide dedicated to them), and their 48 Hour model is no exception. They really put the forty-eight hour trip in mind, giving you ample room to store your personal items, identification, valuables – anything that comes to mind, thanks to the internal wall and zippered pockets. If you’re slinging this over your shoulder on your way out the door, you’ll be able to adjust your shoulder strap, letting the 100% cotton build with the smooth leather trim rest up against you. From stem to stern, you can’t not love Filson’s most popular bag.

One of the ultimate fitness and clothing goto brands has been Adidas, and they didn’t disappoint with this high-ranking Defender Duffel Bag. You get ample external storage, and an expandable construction to aid in housing just about whatever you throw inside. If you’re not keen on the classic black-and-gray color, there’s over twenty different colors to pick from, some coming with a different style. Thanks to the adjustable shoulder strap, you’ll be able to adjust your comfort under any condition you find yourself in, with one of the most reliable duffel bags ever created slung over your shoulder.

Trekking back after a long hike or a lengthy run around the track won’t be a problem; rain or shine, the Brasilia by NIKE is there to protect whatever you have inside. We’ve a big fan of using this one as a carry-on bag, giving you plenty of space for clothing, personal items, and small electronics (usually a laptop about 15” or smaller). With the 100% polyester construction, you’ll be able to clean this out and wipe it down, keeping it looking brand new. Curved top carry handles give you a comfortable grip, keeping your head in the moment, instead of on fatigue.

Plambag offers a stellar unisex design, and gives you more than enough to jump for joy over. For one, Canvas Duffel Bag is extremely attractively-priced, and comes with a slew of additional compartments to organize your belongings. Nothing is worse than getting to the hotel, or kicking back at the campsite, and having to dig through the entire bag to find one small item. This durable, 100% cotton canvas construction is up to just about test you throw its way, while the additional shoulder support along the strap makes that doubly true. Phase-out fatigue, and leave it up to Plambag.

Get ready to meet the last bag you’ll ever need. Made of ultra durable 600D polyester, you’re rocking one of the strongest bags in the business. This doubles as a roof rack bag, able to stand up to the elements like you wouldn’t believe, while ensuring your items’ safety during transit. Pay attention to the various sizes you can grab, giving you full control over how you travel. Multiple sizes, all under the protection of one brand that’s got your best interest at heart. Whether you’re lugging the K-Cliffs Heavy Duty Cargo Bag over your shoulder or in the palm of your hand, you’ll be good to go.

Marmot understands the mentality behind having the perfect-sized duffel bag: not too heavy, yet still packing enough capacity potential to store everything you need for your trip. Many users replace their backpack entirely with this handy little companion, which comes complete with the ever-durable YKK zippers, as well as a 600D polyester construction. Come hell or hail storm, you’ll still have this bag to keep your belongings safe. Apart from the fact that Long Hauler Duffel Bag can endure just about anything, Marmot gives you a fair price, and enough attention to detail that you’ll wonder why you ever bought anything else.

Few brands understand quality like The North Face, whether it’s clothing or a carry-on duffel bag. They put their expert engineering to the test, giving you a nice wide open D-zipper top load window, while keeping a delicate interior mesh pocket available for valuables and identification. We’d be willing to say that Base Camp Bag is one of the most convenient duffel bags to date, sporting just enough of a capacity to get the job done, without being a burden on your arms or shoulders. As a last note, this bag is also ultra simple to clean out, so you can leave it fresh for the next trip.

How much storage do you need? Because Ledmark is about to outweigh the competition. For our last duffel bag, you get an enormous capacity. Ledmark Heavyweight Cotton Canvas Duffel Bag is as tall and wide as a loveseat, allowing you to pack everything up, with room to spare. The durable canvas construction keep large capacities of clothing and personal items safe from harm, while the durable handles ensure that you’ll be able to lug this over your shoulder without worrying about tearing, but be certain you have the strength to carry it without hurting yourself.