The durable tarpaulin exterior of Klymit’s Gear Duffel makes this bag a great choice for use in rugged terrain. It’s tough and water-resistant with durable zippers. There’s plenty of room for your gear, even with the smallest size of 65L — which is my personal favorite for both weekend use and short day trips. You can also choose from Klymits larger duffel bag options like the 95L Gear Duffel or 125L Gear Duffel.

All of the duffel bags Klymit offers include daisy chain webbing loops so you can add on extra gear. These bags also have a large pocket inside for storing your shoes or dirty clothes, making it easy to separate them from the rest of your gear. They all come in a nice shiny black color with the Klymit logo and the liters clearly marked.

Another nice feature of Klymit’s Gear Duffel is the handles. Klymit designed these bags so you can easily grab the duffel bag handles on all sides and the comfortable shoulder straps make it convenient to wear the duffel as a backpack — giving you a hands-free option while on the move.

Made with durable ripstop, created from 100 percent recycled material, the iconic 55L Patagonia Black Hole duffel bag is a great choice for weekend getaways or extended multi-day trips outdoors.

The top zipper gives you quick and easy access to all your gear inside and the outer zipper is nice for items you want even quicker access to.

The padded base helps protect your gear in rugged terrain and the removable shoulder straps lets you easily carry the duffel like a backpack for a nice hands free option. The haul handles are reinforced and the multiple exterior daisy chains are sturdy and reinforced and provide myriad lashing options for extra gear. The inner pocket is nice for keeping smaller items, like a wallet and keys, from getting lost. This duffel is ideal for a weekend trip or an extended trip.

Don’t be deceived by looks; on first glance, this pack definitely has a cityscape vibe — but the durability in real-world settings is almost unmatched. It’s made with weatherproof, 100 percent recycled 600D nylon canvas, and it truly is a marvelous blend of ruggedness and versatility.

The company doesn’t call it a “monster gear hauler” for nothing.

The zippers are heavy-duty, and it can expand and contract from 45L to 65L via external zips. The internal cavity has two pockets for organization, while there are also two pockets on the exterior. The main zipper path, too, is particularly long, which allows the user to really get in there and see where all of their gear is stowed — and to easily reach for those little things that fell to the bottom of the bag. (This video has a full breakdown of all of the features.)

While the bag can be carried like a true duffel, the beauty of this product — and really it’s most standout feature — is that it has shoulder and waist straps that deploy and stowaway beneath magnetically sealed flaps. Basically, it goes from a side carry bag to a backpack in a heartbeat. And when you’re lugging gear, being able to sling everything over your shoulders like a backpack makes a world of difference.

If you’re looking for a bag that’s built to withstand downpours, rapids and rocky terrain the Yeti Panga Duffel is for you. Unlike Yeti’s famed coolers, these bags are not insulated or made to hold perishable items (not a cooler.) But they have a lot of great features like an ultra-durable Thickskin shell made of laminated high-density nylon that’s nearly impenetrable to outdoor elements.

With an EVA molded bottom, you’ll have a sturdy and waterproof landing pad for your duffel. The main water-seal feature of this duffel is found in the zipper. Yeti engineers included a Hydrolok zipper to keep water out — letting you feel safe stowing your gear in this bag in conditions (like rafting) where water is in the mix of your adventures. You can also dunk (submerge) your bag under water and your gear will stay completely dry.

The Yeti Panga Duffel comes in a 50L duffel, a 75l duffel and a 100L duffel — all of which give you the added option to carry it like a backpack with built-in padded shoulder straps.

If you’re looking for an all-around duffel to keep up with your outdoor lifestyle on multi-day adventures, the Black Diamond 60L StoneHauler duffel is a great choice.

One of the stand-out features of the StoneHauler Duffel is the durable Haul-Loop carry system. These bomber tubular webbing loops wrap the entire duffel and Black Diamond engineers have extensively tested these with the same machines that they use to test their carabiners and Camalots. These loops are rated to 2kN for secure load carry and clip in points.

This duffel bag also has the added option to carry it like a backpack along with extra side-to-side padded body construction for comfortable carrying and hauling any way. Black Diamond also uses 100 percent recycled material with a durable 5mm closed shell that’s rugged and puncture-proof — giving you security when you need to keep your gear safe from the elements.

There’s an inside pocket called the “DirtBag” storage system where you can pack away your dirty laundry and cinch it closed, two inside zipper pockets and one larger exterior pocket provide a safe space for valuables.

If you’re looking for a lighter weight smaller 40L duffel bag option that’s built to withstand a weekend rafting trip or withstand being lugged around in a bush plane (even in extremely cold winter conditions), the Koyukon Extreme Duffel Bag may be the best option for you.

This bag is built of heavy-duty waterproof nylon with an abrasion-resistant polyurethane coating — making the fabric pliable in cold weather. You can also fully submerge this duffel in water and your gear will stay dry as it’s 100 percent waterproof. With marine-grade zippers, you’ll feel confident knowing your items are secure.

There’s also reflective logos that make your duffel easy to locate outside and two external side mounts with Velcro straps for mounting gear like a tripod or hiking poles. There’s also built in nylon webbing straps underneath the duffel to attach and carry your extra bulky gear. You can also purchase this duffel bag in larger sizes — a 70L and 90L.