There’s no wrong or right way to travel. Some people like to travel with carry-on only, others like to bring a suitcase, a few prefer backpacks, and some will even bring a duffel bag. And if you’re a fan of duffel bags, there’s a good chance you’ve thought about buying a travel duffel bag — but which one is the best for you? We decided to do some duffel bag research and test a variety of travel duffel bags so we could tell you which ones are worth buying and which ones to avoid.
Read on to find the best travel duffel bags for you.
Our Editor’s Best Travel Duffel Bags Reviews
SaleBestseller No. 1
Travel Duffel Bag,Sports Tote Gym Bag,Shoulder Weekender Overnight Bag for Women
- Dry Wet Separated Design: The high density water resistant material pocket can help you to separate dry items and wet items,if you have wet clothes or towel,you can put it in this gym bag. Don't worrying about them getting wet
- Large Capacity and Multiple Pockets: This travel bag has 6 pockets,which ensure you have a place for everything.Dimensions: 10.63 x 21.65 x 7.09 inches; Capacity: 30 L; Suitable for a 3-5 day trip
- Airplane Friendly Travel Bag: The perfect carry-on bag for airline travel. Integrated trolley sleeve slides over rolling luggage handle making airport travel a breeze. Your ideal overnight weekend boarding bag for business or personal travel
- Wide Application Duffel Bag: A perfect choice for you to carry all your sports,gym,weekend trips,daily use and travel essentials. Use as travel bag, weekend bag, carry on bag, personal item bag,gym bag
- Extra Points Weekender Bag: The travel bags for women come with a removable adjustable strap, you can carry it as shoulder bag,handbag or cross bag as you like.The weekender bags for women made of high quality tear and water resistant nylon fabric
$15.99
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Bestseller No. 2
BAGSMART Gym Bag for Women & Men, 35L Sports Travel Duffel Bag with Shoe Laptop Compartment，Anti-Theft Carry On Weekender Bag for Airplane,Workout Overnight Backpack for Travel,Black
- Spacious & Multi-Compartments: The BAGSMART sports bag is designed to meet all your storage needs. With multiple compartments including a waterproof pocket, a 13.3" laptop compartment, and an inner zipper pocket, this gym bag keeps your belongings neatly arranged and easily accessible. Carry everything you need in one convenient and organized space. Dimensions:20.8×10.2×9.8 inches
- Three-In-One Design: This gym bag offers ultimate versatility with its three-in-one design. Wear it as a backpack, carry it as a duffle bag, or simply hold it as a shoulder bag. The adjustable shoulder straps can be completely hidden, providing a sleek look and allowing you to switch between styles effortlessly
- Versatile Functionality: Our sports bag is equipped with functional pockets on both sides, including an independent shoe compartment and a water bottle pocket. The breathable design of the shoe compartment ensures proper air circulation, keeping your shoes fresh. The water bottle pocket securely holds a 32oz bottle, ensuring you stay hydrated during workouts or travels
- Uncompromised Comfort: We pay attention to every detail to ensure maximum comfort. This sports bag features wider handles, double zippers for smooth access, thickened shoulder pads for added support, and waterproof fabric to protect your belongings. Enjoy a comfortable and enjoyable experience wherever you go with this high-quality gym bag
- Easy Access & Convenience: Designed for convenience, our sports bag is equipped with an outer handy pocket for quick access to essentials like keys, phones, or small items. The adjustable lanyard provides a secure attachment point for additional accessories. Whether you're going to the gym, traveling, or passing through airport security, our bag offers easy access and convenience
$45.99
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Bestseller No. 3
Vomgomfom Travel Duffle Bag for Men, 65L 85L 115L Foldable Travel Duffel Bag with Shoes Compartment Overnight Bag for Men Women
- Foldable & Large Duffle Bag: size 24.2 x 10.5 x 13.4 inches with 65 Liters capacity, only 0.88 pounds. The duffle can be fast folded into itself with a compact size of 9.8" x 8.5", only 1/20 of a regular size luggage
- High Quality Material: Made of waterproof and tear resistant 600D polyester. This foldable travel bag is featured with high quality zippers and pullers, built to last
- Reasonable Practical Design: 5 zip pockets, padded handle, adjustable & removable padded shoulder strap, 1 zipper pocket trolley sleeve on the back to offer you better usage experience
- Multipurpose: You can use it on many occasions. It could be served as a travel bag, gym bag, overnight bag, weekender bag, hospital bag, gear bag, dance bag, camping bag. It also can be used at home as a dirty laundry compartment
- A Reliable Travel Essential: Unfold this duffle bag to avoid excess baggage fees, pack souvenirs, or move items from a damaged suitcase. This luggage bag is an airport saviour
$19.99
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SaleBestseller No. 4
ETRONIK Gym Bag for Women, Personal Item Travel Bag with Shoes Compartment, Weekender Overnight Duffel Bag with Wet Pocket & USB Charging Port, Carry On Bag for Women, Travel, Gym, Weekend (Beige)
- Multi-function Weekender Bag：With a USB port, this weekender bags for women provides easy access to charge your phone on the go. Large capacity and multiple pockets: 2 pockets and 1 large zippered wet bag inside. And this bag can store towels, cosmetics, iPad, clothes, food, drinks, etc. Two exterior side pockets to store a water bottle or umbrella. A large front pocket and a zippered back pocket for storing your small items
- Dry Wet Separate Duffel Bag：This duffle bag for women offers a spacious main compartment to store your clothes and items. A zippered waterproof PVC lined pocket for wet clothes. In addition, this travel bag also gives an extra small makeup bag for easy storage
- Separate Shoe Compartment with Vents：This personal item bag has a separate compartment on the bottom for your shoes and dirty clothes. And the shoe compartment has 2 vents to disperse the bad smell of shoes
- Firmly Made Construction & Removable Design：This carry on bag is made of water-resistant nylon to protect your items with high-quality zipper. The handles and adjustable, detachable shoulder straps have comfortable padding, which can reduce the pressure when carrying. There is a luggage strap on the back of this bag to facilitate your travel/business trip.
- Wide Application Gym Bag：A perfect choice for carrying all your gym and travel essentials. Use it as an personal item bag, luggage bag, gym bag, weekender bag, carry on bag, hospital bag, overnight bag. This bag is suitable for both indoor and outdoor activities, such as travel, sports, weekend trips, yoga, gym, beach, business or other daily use
$29.99
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SaleBestseller No. 5
Large Women Travel Duffle Bag - Carry on Overnight Bag Weekend Travel Duffel Tote Bag Yoga Gym Bag with Wet Pocket Toiletry Weekender Overnight Bag for Travel Business Trips Sport Hospital Black
- Large Capacity & Multi Pockets: Black duffle bag with total 11 pockets to keep your personal items organized, roomy space can even fit in 3-5 days of daily essentials. 1 main compartment, 2 front organized compartment and 2 side pockets provide multi-functional for your iPad, clothes, toiletries, curling iron, water bottle and other items. Keep everything organized and easily accessible. This fashion weekend bag is perfect choice for women's travel, camping and many outdoor activities
- Airplane Friendly Carry on Bags: The duffle bag is 20.5 x 8.5 x 12.7 inch. Women duffle bag meets most international carry-on requirements. Fits in the overhead compartment as well as the under seat as Personal Items in flight. 2.1 lbs weight. The capacity is 35L. Luggage strap on the back of the travel duffle bag can be inserted and secured to the handle of the luggage, freeing your hands on a business trip. One zippered pocket on the back to hold your smart phone, IDs or passport
- Free Toiletry Bag & Separated Wet Gym Bag: The travel bags for women comes with a toiletry bag to store your cosmetics/toiletries. The toiletry bag is nice for medicines, hair stuff. This black gym tote bag for women has a waterproof PVC lined pocket that separates wet and dry items like clothes, towels and swimsuits. Our womens gym bag is a perfect reliable companion for both indoor and outdoor sports
- Travel Tote Bag with Shoe Compartment: Separate flat bottom compartment of this women black bags can hold your shoes or dirty clothes for easy separation from clean clothes when traveling. Keeps you organized and takes the hassle out of packing. If you're a novice mother, the bottom part is also perfect for storing diapers, wipes, diaper bag items. It can also be used as a hospital bag, mommy bag and medical bag
- Humanized Design Carry on Bag: The weekender bag comes with a removeable adjustable padded shoulder strap for comfort, as well as two attached handles that are also rounded and very comfortable on the hand. The handles thick and of strong material and the seams are reinforced. Metal zippers will not gather rust easily, can be used longer. The traveling bag have 5 metal feet, to keep the fabric from wearing
$29.59
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SaleBestseller No. 6
Fmeida 65L Duffle Bag with Shoes Compartment, Foldable Travel Duffel Bags for Men Women, Large Packable Travel Bag Water Repellent & Tear Resistant (Black)
- Large Capacity & Foldable: This foldable duffel bag has a large capacity of 65L and can be fast folded into a really small size. Unfolded size: 24.5 x 11.5 x 14 in, Folded size: 10.24 x 9.06 in. It can be used as a "Just in Case" bag to avoid extra baggage charges
- High Quality & Lightweight Material: This duffle bag for travel is made of polyester with high quality zippers, and reinforced the major stress points, which makes it lightweight, water-resistant and tear-resistant
- Separate Shoe Compartment: This duffle bag for men is featured with internal end-pouch & shoe compartment, which can organize your shoes and clothes in zones and keep your clothes clean
- Humanized Design: This duffel bags for traveling has multiple pockets to hold some small things such as phones and passport. Plus comfortable handles, adjustable & removable long shoulder strap and sleeve on the back to slip it over luggage handles to offer you better usage experience
- Various Occasions: This lightweight duffle bag could be served as a travel duffel bags, camp duffle bag, overnight bag, family weekender bag, hospital bag, business travel bag, airplane carry-on luggage, dance bag, gym duffle bag, sports duffle bag...Use Your Imagination
$18.99
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SaleBestseller No. 7
120L Foldable Collapsible Waterproof Travel Duffel Bag for Men and Women with Shoe Compartment
- [ Foldable & 120L Extra Large Capacity Duffle Bag ] : It expands to 34 x 14 x 16 inches, has a capacity of 120 liters, weighs 1.9 pounds and can be fast folded into itself with a compact size of 14" x 10" x 3", only 1/18 of a regular size luggage. Always take this folding duffle with you on any trip, open up when you need to carry gifts for your friends, or to transfer stuffs from your damaged luggage.
- [ Humanized Straps ] : When too much stuff is too heavy for a single person, the two side straps are useful for two people to carry together. The padded removable shoulder straps can be adjusted and locked to any desired length to carry over the shoulder to reduce weight, free up your hands.
- [ Thoughtful Design ] : The side shoe compartment has two exclusive ventilated air vents and can also be used as a dirty laundry compartment, water & odor resistant. 1 zipper pocket as sleeve on the back of the duffle is designed to keep the bag secure when put over the telescoping handle of a suitcase. The grip and shoulder straps are all padded to reduce the burden on the hands or shoulders.
- [ Built to Last ] : Made from water repellent & wear resistant 600D polyester fabric and premium zippers, it's super durable and lightweight. It weighs about 85% less than your empty suitcase, but can also provide the same solid package. Roomy enough to hold a family of 3 people for 5-6 days of travel clothes, shoes and other daily supplies.
- [ Multiple Purpose ] : Your good companion for traveling, could be served as a gym bag / sports bag / weekend bag / long trip bag / overnight bag / airplane carry-on bag / Just-In Case bag as well. It can also be used at home as a dirty laundry compartment.
$28.11
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Bestseller No. 8
Lucky Travel Duffel Bags 65L, Gym Bag, Travel Bag & Large Duffle Bag for Men, Foldable Overnight Weekender Bags for Women & Men with Adjustable Shoulder Strap, Loden Green
- Features & Dimensions: This extra-large duffle bag features handle straps, an adjustable shoulder strap, and 2 front zipper pockets for storing anything you need quick access to. This bag has dimensions of 25” x 13” 12”. This luggage bag folds nicely to pack away if needed. The main compartment can expand to 65L.
- Carry On Bags for Airplanes: A perfect carry-on luggage bag for your travels. These lightweight Traveling Bags can be brought on an airplane with you if you want to make sure your essentials are close by.
- Perfect Travel Bag: These carry on duffel bags for traveling from Lucky is perfect for overnight trips, vacations, hospital says, weekend says, or any other travel destinations. With a 65-liter capacity, this large duffle bag can hold everything you need. It’s easy to see why so many people consider this amongst their traveling essentials. The perfect travel essentials for women.
- Multipurpose Duffle Bags: The Lucky personal item Duffel Bag isn’t just a duffle bag for travel, it also can be used as a gym bag for women or a gym bag for men. As well as a camping bag, football bag, hockey bag, workout bag, overnight bag, hospital bag, and weekender bag.
- Stand Out Look: This duffle bag is available in an array of fashionable colors like camouflage, crimson, olive, navy, and black. It also features a rubber Lucky clover logo patch to add to its unique style.
$21.99
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SaleBestseller No. 9
Tolaccea Gym Duffel Bag, Travel Bags Foldable Sports Duffle with Shoe Compartment & Wet Pocket, Lightweight & Water-Resistant, Perfect for Workout, Weekender Overnight & Carry-On Expandable
- 【Expandable Packing Space for Every Adventure】Expands from 36L to 52L, this travel bag is perfect for any trip - from weekend getaways to extended trips. Designed as the ultimate weekender bag for women and men, the duffle bag combines style and functionality. The wide-open design lets you pack and access all your items without the usual hassle, making organization a breeze
- 【Perfect for Air Travel & Smooth Security Checks】Designed to fit airline carry on standards (20.1 x 9.45 x 16.5”), the duffle bag for travel fits perfectly under seats or in overhead bins. Front pockets keep essentials like passports and phones close at hand, while luggage sleeve gives you the option for hands-free travel. Perfect for business and leisure travelers who appreciate convenience on the go
- 【Lightweight, Spacious & Built to Last】Weighing just 1.98 lbs, this roomy carry on duffle bag packs enough for 3 - 7 days of essentials. The large main compartment, 3 inner pockets, and 3 front pockets keep things organized and within easy reach. With padded top handles, adjustable shoulder strap, and luggage attachment options, you have multiple ways to carry it. Built to handle up to 176 lbs, the travel duffel bag is tough and reliable for frequent travel, making it a dependable companion for every trip
- 【Separate Shoe Compartment for Gym & Travel】The ventilated shoe compartment keeps shoes or dirty items separate and odor-free. With 10 thoughtfully placed pockets, this sports gym tote bag offers easy access and optimal storage for all your needs. A small wet/dry pocket is perfect for gym gear or toiletries. Smart organization and dedicated spaces also make it an excellent choice as a mommy bag or hospital bag, providing easy storage for diapers, wipes, and other travel essentials
- 【Stylish, Versatile & Ready for Any Occasion】Use it as a travel duffle, gym bag, carry-on bag, weekend bag or mommy bag. The versatile design fits into any lifestyle. It’s a thoughtful gift for birthdays, Christmas, or New Year’s as a go-to choice for urban professionals, fitness fans, and travelers who value durability and style. Feel free to let Tolaccea Team know if you have any questions about Tolaccea duffle bags
$23.33
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Bestseller No. 10
Amazon Basics Large Duffel Bag (100L) for Travel, Travel Bag, with Multiple Zippered Pockets, Lightweight yet Durable Nylon Material, 50-Pound Weight Capacity, Black, 32.4"L x 16.9"W x 16.9"H
- SPACE & VERSATILE: Large rectangular duffel bag with over 6,000 cubic inches of storage - great for travel, sports, or extra storage needs.
- LIGHTWEIGHT & DURABLE: Crafted from 100% nylon for a lightweight yet sturdy design, ensuring long-lasting use.
- HIGH LOAD CAPACITY: Supports up to 50 lbs of packed items, making it ideal for heavy loads or extended trips.
- CONVENIENT STORAGE OPTIONS: Features interior zippered pockets and exterior pockets for easy access to small essentials like keys, tickets, or phone.
- EASY TO CARRY & STORE: Equipped with durable zipper closure and top loop handles for easy lifting; collapsible design for hassle-free storage when not in use.
$21.84
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Best Travel Duffel Bags Buying Guide
Before choosing the best travel duffel bag you should consider following options:
1. Size: The first thing to look for when choosing a duffel bag is size. When it comes to duffel bags, bigger isn’t always better.
If you’re planning on traveling with a large amount of gear, you’ll want to look for a duffel bag that is 40-50 liters or more.
If you’re traveling with only a few items, you can get away with a smaller duffel bag that is 20-30 liters.
2. Durability: Cheaper duffel bags are made from thinner materials that won’t hold up as well over time. Look for thicker materials, like nylon or canvas, for a bag that will stand up to the wear and tear of travel.
If you plan on carrying heavy items in your duffel bag, you’ll want to make sure it’s made from a stronger material.
3. Interior Organization: Many duffel bags come with one large compartment. While these bags are simple to use, they can get messy when you’re trying to find specific items.
If you’re planning on traveling with multiple items, make sure your duffel bag has multiple smaller compartments so you can keep your items organized.
Some duffel bags include pockets that are designed with travelers in mind. Look for bags with pockets that will hold liquids, like toiletries.
Other duffel bags include special straps and dividers that are designed to keep clothes neatly folded, reducing wrinkles.
4. Additional Features: Some duffel bags include special features, like a waterproof shell, backpack straps, and more. If you’re planning on using your duffel bag for specific reasons, make sure your duffel bag has the features you need.
You’ll want to make sure you’re getting a duffel bag that will meet your needs.
What else you should know about travel duffel bags
What is a travel duffel bag?
A travel duffel bag is a large, cylindrical bag made of durable fabric with a top zip closure. It is typically used for carrying clothes and other items when traveling.
How do you pack a travel duffel bag?
There is no one way to pack a travel duffel bag, as it depends on the bag’s size and what you are packing. However, some tips on packing a travel duffel bag efficiently include rolling your clothes instead of folding them, using packing cubes or bags to organize your belongings, and filling up any empty spaces with smaller items.
What are the best travel duffel bags?
There is no definitive answer to this question as different people have different preferences for travel duffel bags. Some factors that may influence your decision include the bag’s size, durability, price, and style.
What are the different types of travel duffel bags?
There are many different types of travel duffel bags, but some of the most popular include rolling duffel bags, wheeled duffel bags, and backpack duffel bags. Rolling duffel bags are great for travelers who need a bag that is easy to maneuver and transport, while wheeled duffel bags are perfect for travelers who need a bag that can be easily pulled behind them. Backpack duffel bags are ideal for travelers who want a bag that they can easily carry on their back.
How do you choose a travel duffel bag?
The best travel duffel bags are those that are lightweight, durable, and have plenty of space for all of your belongings. When choosing a travel duffel bag, be sure to consider the type of trip you will be taking and the amount of space you will need. Additionally, look for a bag with multiple compartments and pockets to help keep you organized on the go.
Conclusion
On the market, there are numerous best travel duffel bags. Hopefully, the list of the top ten best travel duffel bags will save you time researching and deciding on the best one for you.