A military duffel bag is your friend even if you don’t have anything to do with the military. Many times a surplus army duffel bag can have the best value when in need of a big bag to transport your belongings. And if you are a real gear, eh, romantic, you can spend your buck on high-end, mil-spec duffel bags designed to withstand rough use like the Savotta Keikka.

Some people work for a living, and might have to move their equipment back and forth between jobs and home. Military duffel bags work here too. A horizontally designed duffel bag might also be preferable to a backpack while traveling in general – your stuff stays better organized and accessible compared to a sack-like backpack. If you are real savvy, a tactical rolling duffel bag will solve all your problems.

Styles and prices vary. The Savotta Keikka is on the other end of the spectrum, while sometimes available surplus duffel bags are on another. Our Särmä Duffel Bag is somewhere in between. We also have waterproof duffel bags for paddling and other moist activities. Also note if you need to attach accessories to your duffel bag; some are expandable while others are not.