The Best Duffel Bags for Taking the Road Less Traveled

Most Organized Duffel Bag: KNKG Conquer Duffel 40L

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Pros

• Tons of pockets
• Removable dividers
• Four color options available

Cons

• Not super formal, mostly suited for gym and work

Whether you’re a seriously type-A packer, going fishing, hauling tons of gym gear, or need plenty of pockets for film equipment, the KNKG Conquer Duffel has pretty much anything you’d need when it comes to organization. With removable interior dividers that turn a black hole into up to six individual compartments using quick snap magnetic clips, you’re able to quickly and easily separate your stuff and access it on the fly without digging around. A dedicated laptop sleeve, shoe compartment, and external pockets add even more storage, and the adjustable padded shoulder strap makes toting it around a cinch. We’ve waxed poetic about the versatility of KNKG bags in the past, and this one is no different.

Best Canvas Duffel Bag: Filson Medium Twill Duffel Bag

When it comes to Filson products, you know you’re getting something that can handle a beating and still make its way a generation or two down the family tree. Its duffel bag, especially the medium-sized option, is a great pack for all of your adventures, even if that’s just sitting pretty in first class. Everything about this bag was designed to withstand rough and rugged terrains, from the water- and abrasion-resistant material, to the rustproof brass zippers to the leather reinforcements. It’s an incredibly sturdy bag, and the storm-flap closure keeps your precious items safe during inclement weather.

Best Leather Duffel Bag: Ghurka Cavalier II No. 97

If you want a bag that’s a little more elevated than your typical polyester or twill fare, then leather is the way to go. We particularly love Ghurka for its leather duffels because they’re so well built; able to handle your trek in style. Brass accents throughout the bag add durability, especially the rivets placed on the bottom to avoid premature wear. The interior plaid lining is more than just a style feature, too—it makes it easier to see what’s inside so you’re not fishing around for that stray pair of socks you swore you packed. (Don’t worry, it’s probably just inside that zippered interior pocket.)

Best Rugged Duffel Bag: The North Face Base Camp Duffel

Even if you’re not about to summit a mountain, The North Face’s Base Camp duffel is up to the task. Its roomy interior can hold as much as you’d want to bring on a multi-city trip, staying fully intact no matter how hard you throw it into the back seat of your car, the overhead compartment, or into the hands of TSA’s most negligent employee. A zippered shoe compartment is always a plus, as is the ability to wear the bag however you please, whether it’s as a duffel, shoulder bag, or backpack.