Ah, the venerable duffel bag. The quintessential travel companion, embodying versatility, grit, and durability. While Eagle Creek may not have invented the duffel – the duffel was originally invented by a Canadian fur trader by the name of James D. Duffel – there’s little doubt that the Eagle Creek brand has perfected it.
Redesigned & Refreshed…
There are lots of good reasons to adventure with a duffel bag. Offering a flexible structure, durable exterior, and superior spaciousness, it’s easy to see why this style of luggage has remained a staple of domestic and international travel since the late 1800s.
To be clear, the line-up of duffels from Eagle Creek has long set the standard for travel gear that can endure the rigors of daily use, cross-country wanderings, and exotic vacations alike. It’s one of the reasons Eagle Creek has dominated the duffel category, and why these bags have been a customer favorite for years. Now, with the weather changing and your big dreams for Spring Adventure coming into view, Eagle Creek has completely updated their line, all made with 100% recycled materials.
Let’s start with the legendary “No Matter What Duffel”. Eagle Creek has completely refreshed this iconic piece of adventure gear – and we’re not just talking new colorways. These duffles are newly designed with the brand’s “Chasing Zero” philosophy which aims to eliminate fabric waste. Yup, in a world where so many brands are striving to increase their sustainability footprint, Eagle Creek has upped the ante by bringing 100% recycled materials to your travel itinerary.
This do-anything travel bag embodies sustainability, functionality, and versatility, with a trolley sleeve that easily attaches to any rolling luggage for convenient airport travel. Its compact size allows for storage in a drawer or locker, and the 100% recycled, ripstop fabric is resistant to moisture and abrasions while delivering on rugged good looks. With multiple carry options and a simple yet durable design, this duffel is perfect for any transition, whether it’s from a roof rack to a shuttle bus or a job site to a train terminal.
Next up is an in-house favorite: The Cargo Hauler Duffel. Friends, we’ve tested a lot of gear through the years, and this is the one bag that has quite literally been around the globe with us. From Truckee to Talum to Peru and back, we’ve depended on these bags more than any piece of equipment we’ve ever tested.
The first Cargo Hauler we ever tested came with the suggested advice from the EC team: “Go ahead and drag it behind your car… this bad boy can take it.” In an industry full of big promises, these duffels have always lived up to every promise Eagle Creek made. And somehow, the product just keeps getting better. This year, the Cargo Hauler features recycled fabrics which lessen its environmental impact without compromising durability or water resistance.
Cargo Hauler Duffel comes in a variety of sizes, and if you need a little more agility, you can grab one with wheels. Two separate end pockets, backpack straps, a massive main compartment with tuck away divider, 100% recycled materials, it’s difficult to find a more perfect travel companion. A detachable internal divider and zippered end pockets organize the interior and reinforced handles and stowable backpack straps ease transfers between docks, baggage belts and roof racks. So wherever you go, these guys are ready and willing to hit the adventure hard!
In Closing…
Your duffel bag is the true unsung hero of your gear. It gets to travel, but it never gets to come out and play. Even so, it bears the enormous responsibility of taking care of your gear, even when it’s in the hands of not-so-gentle baggage handlers. You can’t trust just any bag with this responsibility, but you can put your trust in the updated family of duffels from Eagle Creek.