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By Maria Solomon

The duffel bag that you use definitely makes a lot of difference in your travels. Duffel bags, after all, vary considerably. They run the range from simple canvas bags to luxury leather luggage. What duffels are the best for you? It depends on a lot of factors.

Personally, I like to use a duffel bag that I don't have to worry about. For me, duffel bags should be cheap, easy to access, and rugged. My favorite are canvass duffel bags, but I'll take any that I don't have to spend a lot of money on. I don't mind having to lug them around, but if I'm going to be traveling more than a quarter of a mile or so with a lot of weight, I'd much rather have wheels on the bottom.

A duffel bag (or duffle bag) is a large cylindrical bag made of cloth with the closure at the top, often also referred to as a kit bag

The name comes from Duffel, a town in Belgium where the thick cloth used to make the bag originated. Nowadays a Duffel Bag typically refers to the specific style of bag, though the phrase may also be used to refer to any large generic holdall or a bag made of thick fabric.

It is often used to carry luggage or sports equipment by people who travel in the outdoors. Duffel bags are often used by military personnel. When used by sailors, they are sometimes called sebags in this capacity.

A good friend of mine, however, takes a very different approach to duffel bags. He is a much more serious traveler than I am, and he also takes better care of his things. I figured that my duffels bags will get beaten up anyway, so they don't have to look that nice. For him, however, having a nice piece of luggage makes his travels more pleasant. He packs everything very carefully, and having a well padded dufel bag helps to ensure that all his possessions stay safe.

He actually prefers a duffel bag to a suitcase, however, for a few reasons. Suitcases, although they provide a little more protection, do so at quite a price. They aren't flexible, and they can't be expanded. Some of them have little zippered expanding pouches, but compared to a duffel bag, they are much more rigid and fixed. If you've ever come back with much more than you left with, you know how important it is to be able to pack a little bit of extra stuff in the same luggage you brought with you. A duffel bag will simply make it much easier to do than a suitcase will.

Of course, if you want a comfortable traveling experience, you really can't do better than a hiking backpack. Hiking backpacks aren't all that stylish, but they are simply the most logical way to carry your possessions. It is much easier to put something on your back then to have to lug it around with your arms. With a hiking pack, you can walk for miles if you have to. Imagine doing that with a heavy canvas duffel bag dragging behind you!

Examples of Duffel:

Vintage Voyager Leather Duffel

Made of suede-like brushed twill and full grain leather, its creamy saddle stitch trim gives this luxe, lightweight case a sharp appearance. This classic case features full lining, a front flap pocket, and zip pocket inside. Also boasts a soft-grip handle, plush padded detachable shoulder strap, and four metal feet on the bottom to protect against wear.

38" Rolling Duffel Bag

This enormous jumbo-size duffel carries it all! Great for overseas traveling and large equipment like skis, tents, snowboards, etc.

Agility Sport Bag

This stylish bag is versatile enough to please everyone from the everyday athlete to the weekend warrior
Adjustable, removable shoulder strap with anti-slip pad and padded top grab handles
Front zippered pocket
Front mesh water bottle pocket (water bottle not included) with cinch closure
Side pockets for storing toiletries and shoes
End grab handle for hanging in locker

Sierra Travel Duffel

High-quality duffel with leather accents is built for the frequent traveler
Adjustable shoulder strap with comfort pad
Front slash pocket
Wide mouth opening for easy access to main compartment
Top grab handles

Maria Solomon is a writer, researcher, and internet marketer. She writes variety topics such as vitamins, cosmetics, advertising to self-help and spirituality. She could constantly write for one hour without stopping, but when the ideas don't come easily, she sometimes doesn't write even one paragraph...

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