When we fly to go backpacking, we love our 100-liter REI Co-op Roadtripper Duffel: It can fit multiple empty backpacks, bulky footwear, and all of our extras. And for those who spend a lot of time around water, Osprey also makes the Transporter Waterproof Duffel, which is available in 40-, 70-, and 100-liter capacities and offers an impressive IPX7 rating. At 40 liters and with dimensions that meet size restrictions for most airlines, the TNF Base Camp Voyager Roller is a great option for air travelers who don’t pack the kitchen sink. Spacious, user-friendly, and feature-rich, camping tents are made for a relatively luxurious experience in the outdoors. Additionally, if you plan on frequently carrying your duffel as a backpack, we encourage you to consider a model with compression straps—it makes the whole operation a lot more comfortable.

In the end, the Base Camp Voyager Roller is a great combination of durability, functionality, and outdoor style.Of course, the right choice also depends on how much stuff you like to bring, but we find ourselves reaching for our 55-liter Patagonia Black Hole more than any other duffel in our closet. Made with laminated high-density nylon that feels like rubber, a burly EVA bottom, and a waterproof zipper that locks firmly into place, this duffel is as water-ready and air-tight as you’ll find. And like the Base Camp, an external zipper on one end opens to a large secondary compartment, great for separating dirty laundry or shoes. Further, we’re a bit miffed by the design, which places more durable fabric on the ends of the bag but not on the base. That said, these bags lack the focus on water-resistance that we see in outdoor duffels, usually forgoing storm flaps over the zippers and DWR coating.

First, the outer fabric on The North Face shows scuff marks more easily than its Patagonia counterpart.At the Papillon Flight Center you'll find the largest selection on 1000sqm, from shackles up to complete ready-to-fly paragliding sets. Eagle Creek opted for a straight zip instead of the U-shaped lid of many duffels here (like the Black Hole above), meaning the Migrate is a lot harder to live out of and keep organized. WATER/WEATHER RESISTANT – Made from high quality water resistant polyester with interior plastic coating, it is rain resistant and will keep your equipment and valuables safe and dry regardless of the weather forecast.

Riffing off the design of a haul bag, the Camp 4 has a cylindrical shape that lies on its side when open but can stand up on its own when full. On the other hand, the Big Haul has a thicker (1680D) fabric around the bottom to prevent wear and tear (and a thinner 400D nylon around the top), many of the same features, and should get the job done for most people and uses. With shoulder and chest straps, a duffle travel bag can be carried like a backpack during transit on your trip.Implemented with large capacities and premium technologies, they are designed for durability and storage of all the essentials while maintaining stability and control. Multiple zipped front compartments and 3 accessory clips keep items secure and separate, along with more compartments suited for storage of your valuables.