Hardcass spinners may be great, but some travelers prefer the versatility of a rolling duffel bag. Toss it over a shoulder or, when it's filled to capacity, wheel it behind you. And when overhead space is limited, you'll have an easier time of stuffing a soft sided duffel among the other bags.
Durable Wheeled Duffels for Travel
Below are some of my favorite rolling duffels. Make sure to comment you’re favorite duffel or weekender for quick trips.
Rockland 22 Inch Rolling Duffle Bag, Owl, One Size
If you’re checking your duffle bag—this bag will be easy to spot in a sky of bags at baggage claim. The bag has cute owls all over it. Besides an unmistakable design—the bag has extra-large wheels and a heavy-duty zipper to keep your bag rolling around for years. Amazon also has a coupon deal for the bag currently to help you save a few more bucks.
Amazon User Review: “Bought these in three different colors/styles for my three older girls, and they love them. Very easy to pack, and unpack. Easy to roll around, easy to see what's inside when packed. Lots of great pockets and not too heavy.”
Price: Starting at $20 on Amazon
AmazonBasics Ripstop Wheeled Duffel, Red
The AmazonBasics wheeled duffel is very versatile. For starters, it comes in three different sizes and a few different colors. It’s 100% polyester and has a durable design.
Amazon User Review: “The wheels operate well, there are well placed handles and installed straps to augment the zippers for security. This bag does a great job. Recommend Strongly.”
Price: Starting at $84 on Amazon
Coolife Rolling Duffel
Sometimes you just want to throw things into a bag. This duffel from Coollife has a large compartment to make it easy to quickly toss your items in if you’re in a rush. It also has a strong handle for heavy loads.
Amazon User Review: “I only use this for long trips, not business travel, but so far it has been great. It holds a lot of stuff, stands up to the baggage handlers and the bag itself is not overly heavy, I have not had one overweight fee yet. Good for storage of that, it stands up when you need it to and will protect your things from scraps/water/general jostling.”
Price: Starting at $60 on Amazon
Olympia 8 Pocket Rolling Duffel Bag
Roll your bag like it’s on in-line skates with this bag from Olympia. The duffle has recessed in-line skate metal ball bearing wheel system for easy rolling and eight pockets for maximum packing versatility.
Amazon User Review: “I travel frequently, I am a shorter (5'4'') jeans and t shirt dude. this is great for "week" trips without lots of clothing. this bag has great pockets all around and is surprisingly large inside. made of scrabble material, comfortable to hold. Has an ID card slot on the rear. got wheels, straps and the telescoping luggage handle.”
Price: Starting at $60 on Amazon
Fila 32" Lightweight Rolling Duffel
If you’re into sports you’ve definitely heard of Fila. This bag just like the one above has an in-line skate wheel. The handle is also padded for extra comfort. If you order through amazon you can save about $2 off.
Amazon User Review: “I travel frequently, I am a shorter (5'4'') jeans and t shirt dude. this is great for "week" trips without lots of clothing. this bag has great pockets all around and is surprisingly large inside. made of scrabble material, comfortable to hold. Has an ID card slot on the rear. got wheels, straps and the telescoping luggage handle.”
Price: Starting at $72 on Amazon
Samsonite Luggage Andante Wheeled Duffel
The Samsonite wheeled duffel is great for those on a budget. The bag is under $40 and Amazon has a coupon available. The bag comes from Samsonite so expect great quality. It has a large opening for easy storage along with shock suspension wheels for smooth transport.
Amazon User Review: I have used as my carry-on for maybe two dozen trips and have always been able to board without questions even with CRJ/ERJ's. The bag has the main open compartment that packs much easier with packing cubes and holds several days of clothing and more electronics that TSA is usually comfortable with. Stand up is more an issue with correct packing as there is not an end support.”
Price: Starting at $70 on Amazon
High Sierra Evolution Wheeled Drop Bottom Duffel Bag
A little pricey compared to the other bags, but it’s worth it. The bag is made from a 600 Denier Polyester—basically it’s meant to last. The bag has side compression straps for extra comfort and support. It also has multi-grab handles on the top, front, and bottom.
Amazon User Review: “This bag is large and will be great for long trips. It is of good quality. Made out of a heavy fabric that will hold up for a long time. The zippers are large, heavy duty, and smoothly operated. The different sized pockets with make it easier to keep your toiletries from getting lost in the duffel bag. No complaints and highly recommend”
Price: Starting at $80 on Amazon
