Helly Hansen Unisex Travel Bag HH Duffel Bag 2 30L

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Sometimes adventure takes us into truly adverse weather conditions, and for those times, water resistance isn't enough. If you're looking for a fully waterproof dry bag and duffel bag hybrid, the Yeti Panga 50 fits the bill. Its durable laminated high-density nylon is completely waterproof, and the opening seals shut with a HydroLok zipper. With RF welded seams, this duffel keeps the water out and the air in, even when fully submerged. For this reason, it is our go-to bag for protecting sensitive electronic equipment in wet conditions. This Yeti has a healthy amount of webbing and attachment points, plus shoulder straps, so you can just as easily carry it through the airport as lash it to an inflatable raft. Durability — The 500D Kodra fabric used for this duffel is hyper-durable and heavily water resistant. You’d have to submerge the bag for water to get through. It’s abrasion resistant and wears very well. The duffel is also available in an X-Pac material which is lighter and stronger than Kodra but honestly, it’s not really worth the extra expense. Straps — As well as the grab handle on one end, Cotopaxi’s Mariveles Duffel features just the main carry handles. There’s no shoulder strap which is a slight disappointment. But for the price and weight, this is still a very good budget-friendly duffel bag for travellers. As with all travel bags, the materials used in the construction of a travel duffel bag have an impact. Most travellers are looking for a trade-off between durability and weight. Materials like ripstop nylon are an excellent choice because they don’t weigh too much and are very tough. Plus they’re relatively cheap to produce. We make our Kitbags in our own factory in the UK. Ray cuts the fabric, Rob, Julie, Debbie and Gemma stitch them together, all under the watchful eye of Lily and Andrew our factory manager.

Single zip duffels are the classic choice. They have one long zipper running across the top of the bag. This gives pretty good access to all your stuff but can make it a pain to get things really well organised. It also makes it hard to dig through your gear when the bag is full.There’s good capacity which, with the addition of the lower compartment, easily accommodated my gear for extended walks. Access to the main compartment, in addition to the side zip, is via a top opening with drawcord fastening. Inside it is a pouch for hydration bladder, with webbing hanger. Drink tube exit is to the right shoulder.

Capacity was good too, and quality was good. The ripstop nylon, felt robust and resisted scuffing well. Our favourite duffel bag for travel is the Boundary Supply Errant Duffel. It’s rugged, versatile and comfortable to carry. For photographers, you’ll be hard-pressed to find a better duffel than the Peak Design Travel Duffel. The Cholatse has a good sized main compartment, accessible from a top opening with conventional drawcord. There’s also a compression strap across the top opening which can be used to secure a rope or other gear. The main compartment contains a hydration bladder pouch with hook-and-loop strip hanger. Drink-tube exit is to the right shoulder.The base of the duffel has another zip opening giving access to a separated compartment that is useful for a pair of shoes or similar. This keeps them apart from the contents of the main area, though it does share the space. The best size duffel bag for travel depends on a number of factors. If you’re on a weekend city break, a 20-30-litre duffel is a great choice. But if you’re travelling for longer, say four weeks to multiple months, you’re likely to want a bag around the 40-50-litre range. It benefits from a simple design with a roomy main area, while the front zip opening was very useful for digging out items without having to undo the lid and main drawcord. Now that you have a better understanding of your needs, preferences, and the versatility of these bags, it's time to dig a little deeper into the different design variables to help you select the product that suits you best. Storage Volume Not all travel duffels carry the same. Some have just a couple of grab handles so you can swing them about and carry them by hand. However, it’s more common to find duffels with grab handles and a shoulder strap. This longer strap can be used to sling the bag over your shoulder, leaving your hands free. This isn’t usually the most comfortable way of carrying a bag but it does the job.