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The 19 Best Travel Bags for Men


Megan Johnson
Close up of man holding a brown leather duffel bag

    Gone are the days of a worn-down, sad-looking duffle bag. Men's travel bags have come a long way, and we’ve rounded up the best best ones out there. From duffels, backpacks and suitcases, here are the best travel bags for men.

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    Best Utility Travel Bag for Men Carhartt Legacy 40L Utility Duffel
    Best Travel Bag for Adventures Yeti Panga Waterproof Duffel
    Best Lightweight Travel Bag for Men Gregory Mountain Products Alpaca Duffel Bag
    Best Business Travel Bag for Men July Carry All Weekender Plus
    Best Men's Travel Bag for Gadgets Journal Edition Multimedia Backpack
    Best Travel Bag for Men Who Wear Suits Halfday The Garment Duffel
    Best Backpack Travel Bag for Men L.L.Bean Continental Luggage, Carry-On Travel Pack
    Most Fashionable Travel Bag for Men Monos Metro Weekender
    Most Versatile Travel Bag for Men Tumi Fleet Day Duffel
    Best Business Backpag Travel Bag for Men Aer Travel Pack 3
    Best Leather Travel Bag for Men Royce New York Weekend Leather Duffel Bag
    Best Men's Travel Bag with Shoe Compartment Lo & Sons Catalina Deluxe
    Best Men's Travel Bag that Doubles As A Gym Bag Herschel Novel Duffel Bag
    Best Rolling Duffel for Men Eagle Creek Rolling No Matter What Duffel Bag
    Best Suitcase for Men Horizn Studios H Series
    Best Designer Travel Bag for Men Tom Ford Buckley Holdall Leather Bag
    Best Budget Travel Bag for Men Travelers Club Xpedition
    Best Checked Duffel Bag for Men Briggs & Riley ZDX Upright Rolling Duffel Bag
    Best Hardside Suitcase for Men Amazon Basics 21-Inch Hardside Spinner
  • Carhartt Legacy 40L Utility Duffel

  • Two angles of the Carhartt Legacy 40L Utility Duffel in black
    Amazon

    The Carhartt Legacy is a no-nonsense utility bag for the rugged traveler. With a spacious main compartment, two zippered end compartments, two front flap pockets, a rear zipper pocket, and 10 interior mesh pockets, your items will be easily organized and accessible for your next vacation.

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  • Yeti Panga Waterproof Duffel

  • Two angles of the Yeti Panga Waterproof Duffel in grey
    YETI

    The Yeti Panga Waterproof Duffel doubles as a backpack, is waterproof, and its ThickSkin™ Shell is puncture-resistant, making this one of the most durable travel bags out there. Take it on a camping trip, or on any trip you know you will be exposed to the elements. For those who prefer backpacks, try the YETI Panga 28L Backpack.

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  • Gregory Mountain Products Alpaca 120 Duffel Bag

  • Two angles of the Gregory Mountain Products Alpaca 120 Duffel Bag in blue and red
    Gregory Packs

    Another waterproof bag, the Gregory Mountain Products Alpaca 120 Duffel Bag weighs in at only 4 pounds, making it an adventure bag without extra bulk. We love the 120 Duffel for checked luggage, or for a road trip. With 120 gallons of space, an interior mesh pocket, lockable zippers, and shoulder straps to convert it into a backpack, it has all the conveniences you need for a longer trip away.

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  • July Carry All Weekender Plus

  • July Carry All Weekender Plus in black
    July

    Carry your clothes, shoes and laptop in the Weekender Plus. The perfect size for a weekend trip, this bag has a padded interior pocket that fits laptops up to 16-inches. With two internal zipped compartments, and an hidden external pocket,  you have plenty of room for everything you need for a short trip.

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  • Journal Edition Multimedia Backpack

  • Journal Edition Multimedia Backpack in black
    Zero Halliburton

    Anyone who loves taking pictures, or has every single kind of techie-gadget out there will love this backpack. It has a laptop sleeve, and compartments and pockets for organizing your phones, tablets, cameras, chargers, and any other techie items you want to bring along with you.

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  • Halfday The Garment Duffel

  • Halfday The Garment Duffel, open on a couch and filled with clothes and shoes (left) and a picture of the exterior of the Halfday The Garment Duffel (right)
    Halfday Travel

    While more and more men are getting away from the days of wearing a suit every day, occasions still arise when you have to wear one, and chances are high that you will be traveling to the event. The Halfday Garment Duffel melds men's two favorite travel bags: a duffel and a garment bag. The hanging compartment folds right up and creates a duffel compartment to pack the rest of your belongings in, and it is far less bulky than a traditional garment bag.

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  • L.L.Bean Continental Luggage, Carry-On Travel Pack

  • Two images of the L.L.Bean Continental Luggage, Carry-On Travel Pack, one open and one zippered
    L.L. Bean

    For those looking for a carry-on that isn’t a suitcase, this travel pack is for you. Fitting most airlines’ carry-on requirements, its ergonomically-designed straps make for easy carrying around the airport and beyond, and its countless pockets and compartments make for easy organization.

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  • Eagle Creek Rolling No Matter What Duffel Bag 

  • Two angles of the Eagle Creek Rolling No Matter What Duffel Bag  in blue
    Eagle Creek



    What is better than a standard duffel? A duffel that rolls for easy maneuvering around the airport. The Eagle Creek Rolling No Matter What Duffel is extra durable, has plenty of room for all of your travel needs, and even includes an extra storage pouch for shoes or laundry that doubles as a storage bag for the duffel in between your travels.

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  • Monos Metro Weekender

  • Front and back view of the Monos Metro Weekender in blue
    Monos

    Sophistication meets practicality with this weekender bag from Monos. It features a laptop compartment, two side pockets, a drawstring bag for laundry or shoes, and a super roomy interior.

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  • Tumi Fleet Day Duffel

  • Two views of the Tumi Fleet Day Duffel in black
    Tumi

    Whether its for a trip to the gym, commuting, or for a weekend away, the Tumi Fleet Day Duffel will provide.  The interior is equipped with a padded laptop compartment, iPad pocket, two card pockets, and the TUMI Tracer® which allows you to trace your bag wherever you leave it.

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  • Aer Travel Pack 3

  • Two views of the Aer Travel Pack 3 in black
    Aer

    The Aer Travel Pack 3 will hold everything you need for a business trip: a padded, suspended laptop pocket, pockets for a tracker, your phone, and your passport, loads of pockets for interior organization, and a large interior space for all of your other travel needs.

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  • Royce New York Weekend Leather Duffel Bag

  • Two views of the Royce New York Weekend Leather Duffel Bag in blue
    Nordstrom

    A classic leather duffel bag is a must on a list of best travel bags for men. The Royce New York Weekend Leather Duffel is your basic functional duffel perfect for any trip. It is extra roomy, with one large compartment to pack all of the items you need for a weekend away. The metal feet add a layer of protection to the bottom of the bag.

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  • Lo & Sons Catalina Deluxe

  • Two views of the Lo & Sons Catalina Deluxe in black
    Lo & Sons

    The days of searching for a plastic bag to throw your shoes in before putting them in your bag to separate them from your clothes thanks to the Lo & Sons Caralina Deluxe bag. The lower compartment of this bag is large enough to hold more than one pair of shoes, and the main section of the bag has plenty of pockets for ultimate organization.

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  • Herschel Novel Duffel Bag

  • Two views of the Herschel Novel Duffel Bag, in blue with brown handles and details
    Herschel

    Most people don’t know what to do with all of the bags they own, so any bag that has multiple uses is always welcomed. The Herschel Novel Duffel not only will become your go-to travel bag, but you will likely find yourself using it for your daily trip to the gym as well. It’s separate shoe compartment allows you to store your (probably) smelly gym shoes away from the rest of your clothes, and comes in handy when traveling as well.

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  • Horizn Studios H Series

  • Two views of the Horizn Studios H Series in white
    Horizn Studios

    Horizn Studios H Series offers a carry-on, medium checked and large checked suitcase. Whether you create a set or just buy one, you won’t be disappointed with your purchase. Choose from the essential or smart model, which features a built in charger. All suitcases have a compression pad and laundry bag.

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  • Tom Ford Buckley Holdall Leather Bag

  • Two views of the Tom Ford Buckley Holdall Leather Bag in black
    Saks Fifth Avenue

    If you’re ready for a splurge, the Tom Ford Buckley Holdall Leather Bag is for you. Sleek and stylish, this basic duffel is a statement piece. Made of calf leather, it has an interior pocket, two-way zip fastening, and is made in Italy.

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  • Travelers Club Xpedition

  • Two angles of the Travelers Club Xpedition, one open and one zippered

    For an affordable basic, durable, reliable travel bag, the Travelers Club Xpedition features six pockets, a retractable telescoping handle, and top and rear carry handles. This checked bag is available in eight colors.

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  • Briggs & Riley ZDX Upright Rolling Duffel Bag

  • The Briggs & Riley ZDX Upright Rolling Duffel Bag in green
    Amazon

    The Briggs & Riley ZDX Upright Rolling Duffel brings all of the style of a duffel together with the convenience of a rolling suitcase. It folds down for easy storage, has ample outer and inner pockets, and a retractable handle for easy rolling. Plus, it comes with a lifetime performance guarantee that even covers airline damage.

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  • Amazon Basics 21-Inch Hardside Spinner

  • Amazon Basics 21-Inch Hardside Spinner in bright blue
    Amazon

    This hardside carry-on from Amazon Basics is durable, fits most overhead bins, and is expandable for when you need extra space. The fully lined interior has a divider and three zippered pockets to store your smaller items.

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