6 Best Duffel Bags We Tested While Traveling (2026)

It’s not a true duffel bag, but rather “the world’s first true wide-mouth packing system,” as Rucks calls it, but it’s an impressive tool nonetheless from a company known for its modular gear-toting systems. Not unlike a foldable version of the popular 70L storage container, the duffel box starts completely flat, but the sides lift up, and the patent-pending top rolls down to create a box that stays open on its own. There are no zippers included in its construction, but it does have multiple straps, panels, and pockets, and you’ll need to watch an instructional YouTube video to make full use of all the features. However, the beauty of this bag is that it can be anything you want it to be. Long-term storage, luggage, a gear box – even a backpack. Everything is possible with the included straps and dividers in the right places.

Over the past four months, my family has used it as a traditional duffel bag, storage box, and currently, as a portable equipment organizer for my son’s club soccer team. It’s been stepped on, rained on, and thrown into wagons and vehicle trunks, with not a scratch on the 105D Nylon Gridstop fabric. (Though it did get caught in a heavy rain once, and I will say that I’m not sure I’d measure the fabric as completely waterproof – closer to water resistant.) Lash points along the inside walls allow it to integrate with Rucks’ line of accessories and packing bags (sold separately), in which we’re currently keeping pinnies and goalkeeper gear.

The Duffel Box will officially go on sale on March 16 in two sizes, 55L and 75L; Picture is 55L. Note that the “Plus” version will include a removable universal shoulder strap, which attaches to the outside lash point, for an additional $25. —cat merch

Capacity	55L, 75L
color options	2
DIMENSIONS	14.2″ x 18.1″ x 12.6″
Material	Nylon gridstop with waterproof coating and PFAS-free DWR. 3-mm EVA foam.
additional features	Zipless. water resistant. Compatible with various accessories and packing bags.
Guarantee	lifetime