Top of the best Duffle bags

Let us immediately eliminate a doubt that could creep in.

We will talk about both

and Duffel bag in this article.

We will come back to the history of this very trendy type of bag later, but be aware that the two spellings coexist.

Now let's go back to what interests us: the characteristics of the Duffel bag.

These are indeed appreciated because they have their place in the cabin of an airplane as well as on steep paths or in a gym locker room.

A single bag can now accompany you provided you have chosen it well and in particular its capacity.

We therefore offer you here a selection of the best

Duffle bag in various styles and sizes.

The North Face, Osprey, Black Diamond, Deuter, Dakine… so many brands represented in this top 10 Duffel bag that are known for their expertise in sports bags.

This is proof that we are on a robust and functional luggage above all, ready to follow you in your various urban and outdoor adventures.

Puma and Under Armor are also present in this selection, but we could also have mentioned other sports brands.

Because the Duffel bag has become essential for indoor athletes.

Helly Hansen, Herschel, Eastpak… these more sportswear brands that also offer Duffel bags show the versatility of this bag, popular for trips of varying duration.

our selection

The North Face Base Camp Duffel

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  125 €

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  127 €

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  130 €

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Our favorite is a classic of the genre.

We appreciate this Duffel bag The North Face for its all-purpose side: in town as well as in the heart of nature.

It is also very solid.

Made of ballistic nylon, it is water resistant.

This model also shines with its great functionality.

In addition to its multiple storage pockets, it has two handles and straps to carry it on your back.

Size M offers a capacity of 71 litres.

• Versatility

• Removable straps

• Compression straps

• Available in different sizes and colors

• Sobriety of design

• Zipper a bit difficult

Helly Hansen Unisex Travel Bag HH Duffel Bag 2 30L

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  80 €

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• Fnac

  €91.09

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Also convertible into a backpack, this Helly Hansen Duffel bag is perfect for going to a sports session by bike or going away for the weekend.

Its waterproof fabric ensures you keep all your belongings dry.

This is the black version in 30 liters, but the brand offers the same bag in very different colors and capacities.

• Value for money

• Raincoat

• Functional

• Braces

• Available in different colors and volumes

• Comfort in backpack mode

• Fragile seams

Osprey Unisex Daylite Duffel 30

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  €68.49

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  €68.49

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The Osprey brand specializing in mountain backpacks offers an amazing 30 liter Duffel bag.

It is very elegant and can be worn across the body, on one shoulder, in the hand or on the back.

Its large opening typical of Duffel bags is particularly practical, as are its multiple pockets, including the stretch mesh pocket, to insert a bottle of water.

• Elegance

• Made from recycled materials

• Versatile

• Available in several colors and several capacities

• Size small for travel

• Fragile materials

Puma Challenger Duffel XS sports bag pink

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  €20.95

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• Fnac

  €31.90

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Designed especially for gym classes, the pink XS version of Puma's Challenger Duffel will be very popular with ladies.

The 19-litre capacity is enough to carry a water bottle and a change of clothes that can be neatly stored in the main compartment thanks to the large zipped opening.

• Price

• Adjustable shoulder strap

• Bag available in different sizes and colors

• Low capacity

• Not waterproof

Black Diamond Stonehauler Pro Duffel

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  €162.67

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• eBay

  €144.90

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It's a bag you can take on all your adventures, no matter how extreme.

Puncture-resistant, heavy-duty strap, shoulder straps and handles, sturdy zip closure… this Duffel bag is very sturdy and will accompany you for many years.

• Extreme solidity

• Fully padded laptop sleeve

• Detachable and adjustable straps

• DirtBag storage system

• Non-French manufacturing

• Difficult zipper

Under Armor Undeniable Duffel 4.0 MD black

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  45 €

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• Fnac

  €104.63

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This Duffel bag from Under Armor has the advantage of being both waterproof, resistant to friction and very practical with its large compartment.

It is the perfect sports bag since it is equipped with a ventilated side pocket to easily store your dirty things after a more or less intense sports session.

This medium model offers a capacity of 58 litres.

• Value for money

• Waterproof

• Wearing

• Hanging loop

• No straps

• Low capacity

Deuter Aviant Duffel 35

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  €67.50

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• eBay

  €42.63

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The Duffel bag from the Deuter brand shines in particular for its lightness.

If it can carry 35 liters, it weighs only 520 grams empty.

Intended to follow you on multiple adventures in the great outdoors, this bag has a size that also makes it a very practical carry-on bag.

Slung over the shoulder or on the back, this bag is spacious thanks to its main compartment.

• Compact

• Large aperture

• Key Finder

• Foldable

• Limited number of pockets

• Low capacity

Herschel Novel Bag black and brown

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  €99.99

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  €56.83

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• Fnac

  €122.92

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We are here more in the travel bag than in the sports bag.

Chic and sober, it is appreciated for its Duffel bag shape and its very practical characteristics.

In addition to an easily accessible main compartment with its large opening, it is equipped at the base with a pocket dedicated to shoes.

Because we do not mix clean clothes and shoes.

Volume: 42.5 liters.

• Large volume

• Design

• Special shoe pocket

• Not very resistant

• flimsy zipper

Eastpak Reader S Travel bag 40L black

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  70 €

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  €97.88

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  €75.49

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  73 €

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After its cardboard on the backpacks that we have seen blooming for several years in colleges and high schools, the Eastpak brand offers a Duffel bag with a capacity of 40 liters perfectly thought out.

With a U-shaped zip to access the entire volume of the bag and a space provided for wet items, it is very practical for sports or for going on weekends.

• Convenient

• Light

• Available in other versions

• No straps

• Fixed shoulder strap

Dakine EQ Duffle 35 liters waterfall camo

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  €49.95

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  €48.99

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  €59.95

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• eBay

  €59.95

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This small Duffel bag from the Dakine brand is both very aesthetic in its waterfall camo version and very functional.

Available in 25, 35, 50 and 70 litres, this model offers a U-shaped opening to facilitate maximum access.

Simple and effective, it is equipped with a zipped side pocket and a removable padded shoulder strap.

• Rapport qualité/prix
• Fonctionnel
• Design
• Polyvalent
• Nombreux formats et coloris disponibles

• Absences de bretelles
• Fabrication non française

Qu’est-ce qu’un Duffle bag ?

Drôle de non pour un sac ! Quelques explications s’imposent. Ce petit nom vient en fait de la ville Duffel en Belgique et c’est la raison pour laquelle on peut parler de Duffle ou de Duffel bag. C’est dans cette ville que des textiles particulièrement étaient fabriqués. Ces propriétés ont fait que des sacs fourre-tout se sont développés dans cette matière solide. La polyvalence de ces sacs séduit et les Duffle bag sont donc devenus très populaires. De nombreuses marques spécialisées dans les sports nature se sont emparées du concept et ont produit des Duffle bag qui se caractérisent généralement par un format long et cylindrique, un compartiment principal et une grande ouverture. Ils sont devenus des sacs à tout faire particulièrement appréciés des urbains tant pour une séance de sport que pour un voyage.

Pourquoi acheter un Duffle bag ?

Vous souhaitez faire plaisir à un proche globe-trotter ? Vous pourrez lui offrir un Duffel bag. Car si ce type de bagage se prête particulièrement bien à la pratique du sport, il est aussi un sac de voyage très fonctionnel. Le principe du Duffel bag consiste à proposer une grande poche principale qu’on peut facilement remplir grâce à une ouverture très large. S’ajoutent généralement d’autres poches plus petites et parfois même une poche réservée aux chaussures afin de ne pas mélanger vêtements propres avec ses baskets. Le deuxième atout du Duffel bag, c’est sa résistance. Il se veut en effet suffisamment solide pour vous suivre au bout du monde par tous les temps, et ce pendant plusieurs années. Certains sont d’ailleurs étanches. Vous pourrez aussi profiter de certaines options en fonction des modèles. Certains disposent de roues, très appréciables pour les sacs imposants dans un environnement urbain. D’autres ont des bretelles qui permettent de transformer ce bagage en sac à dos, plus pratique pour un transport dans la nature ou à vélo.

Pourquoi utiliser un Duffle bag en sac de sport ?

Toutes les marques de sport proposent un, voire plusieurs, Duffle bag et ce n’est pas un hasard. Ce type de sac est en effet particulièrement bien adapté à la pratique de divers sports : gymnastique, musculation, sports de plein air, sports collectifs. Étant résistant, le sac n’a pas besoin de précaution particulière et peut être posé n’importe où. Il est très pratique avec son grand compartiment, ce qui permet d’y placer sa tenue de sport pendant la journée puis de ville pendant la séance. Des poches permettent souvent d’y intégrer une bouteille d’eau et certains Duffle bag proposent une poche spéciale pour les vêtements humides, voire les chaussures. Voilà pourquoi les Duffle bag font partie des meilleurs sacs de sport.

Quel prix pour un Duffle bag ?

Naturally, the price of a Duffle bag depends on the brand and model, but also on its volume.

In this category you will find both compact 25 liter bags and luggage with a capacity of 90 liters.

Also, the prices for the small basic models are around 25 €.

For a high-end or very technical model, count more than 150 €.

Generally, medium-sized Duffel bag models cost an average of €60.

An investment certainly, but for a bag that you should be able to use intensively for many years.

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