The Best Carry-on Duffel Bags, According to Travelers

The popular Landon series includes four different-sized bags to suit any carry-on mood that’s struck you, and the neoprene fabric is flexible, durable, and easy to clean — and it comes in a range of fun colors.

To buy: dagnedover.com, from $95

Filson’s best-seller is a rugged twill duffel, complete with the brand's hallmark bridle leather accents and a flap to cover the main compartment zipper for extra water resistance.

To buy: ebags.com, $395

Amazon’s No. 2 best-selling duffel bag offers a canvas, multi-pocket aesthetic to travelers on a budget.

To buy: amazon.com, $33

Organizing expert Rachel Rosenthal votes for the lightweight but sturdy Catalina Deluxe. She’s particularly fond of its shoe-specific bottom compartment and smaller interior zipper pockets.

To buy: loandsons.com, from $143

This bag has just the right level of organization, including an extra convenient padded side pocket for your laptop.

To buy: tortugabackpacks.com, $149

The Everywhere Bag is designed to fit snugly under the seat in front of you, so it can qualify as a personal item rather than your full carry-on if you’re averse to checked baggage and very into organizational pockets.

To buy: awaytravel.com, $195

This popular Overboard Adventure model is a gear-reviewer favorite. The water-resistant bag features compression straps, lockable zippers, removable backpack straps, and multiple pockets and compartments to keep your stuff organized. 

To buy: amazon.com, from $33

If you’re traveling during monsoon season or just carrying gear you need to keep dry at all costs, the waterproof Yeti Panga is fully submersible and overhead-bin-friendly.

To buy: amazon.com, $300

If you expect your duffel to be enduring some damage, the SXK collection is reinforced with Kevlar fiber — but still manages to look sleek.

To buy: ebags.com, $266 (originally $380)

I’ve personally been beating up an Eddie Bauer duffel for years and it still looks the same as the day I bought it. The Bygone duffel adds a heritage twist to the company’s duffel design.

To buy: eddiebauer.com, $72 (originally $119)

We always enjoy Everlane’s simple, responsibly sourced designs. The water-resistant Mover can be carried as a backpack or a duffel.

To buy: everlane.com, $78

The ballistic nylon Garment Weekender opens up to a full-size garment bag, then folds to create a main pocket for the rest of your belongings, complete with interior shoe pockets and exterior zip pockets. It also comes in leather and a women’s version with a sleeker design but without the exterior pockets.

To buy: saksfifthavenue.com, $440

Briggs & Riley’s solid reputation backs up the transforming Suiter duffel, which also morphs from garment bag to duffel with an interior compartment and special shoe pocket.

To buy: bloomingdales.com, $329

If you want to have an extra bag on hand for a souvenir shopping spree, this recently updated packable duffel stuffs down into a small sack about the size of a pair of hiking socks and opens up into a minimalist 30-liter duffel that can also be carried as a backpack.

To buy: amazon.com, $35

Paravel's fold-up duffel is compact but roomy, and it has an ever-convenient trolley sleeve for slipping over top of your suitcase handle.

To buy: tourparavel.com, $65

Wheel your duffel in style with this Tumi option, with plenty of external pockets for easy access to anything you may need to grab in-flight.

To buy: bloomingdales.com, $519 (originally $650)

Italian company Bric is a go-to brand for Karen Klopp of What2WearWhere. Check out their Firenze and Life luggage lines.

To buy: bloomingdales.com, $790

Capitalize on L.L.Bean’s durable construction with the rolling version of their popular Adventure bag.

To buy: llbean.com, $119

Moore & Giles makes leather for many uses — including private jet seating — so expect their Cabin duffel to feel just as luxurious.

To buy: nordstrom.com, $630

Keep it classic with Coach’s Metropolitan 52.The smaller Metropolitanmakes for a matching companion, or you can just size down.

To buy: coach.com, $895

Go artisanal with this luxe Leatherology duffle. You can choose between six stylish colors, and the brand offers two different personalization options. 

To buy: leatherology.com, $315

It doesn’t get more luxe than this Italian leather duffel bag by Gucci. Along with a spacious interior compartment, the versatile bag also has a shoulder strap that can easily convert into backpack straps. 

To buy: nordstrom.com, $2,100