If you're heading out for a long trip, no other type of luggage beats a rolling duffel bag for capacity and convenience. There's plenty of room for your belongings, your partner's, and all the stuff you find along the way and can't resist taking home. Look for ones with a wide opening for easy access into the bag and separate compartments to stow shoes and dirty laundry.
1. Eagle Creek HC2 Hovercraft 30" Wheeled Duffel
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Strong yet lightweight, Eagle Creek's 30" x 17" x 12" HC2 Hovercraft is sleek and solidly built. The duffel's "off-road" wheels provide a smooth ride over terrains rougher than an airport floor. And exterior compression straps keep the load inside this rolling duffel secured. I also like Eagle Creek's "No-Matter-What" policy: If the luggage is ever damaged, the manufacturer will repair or replace it free of charge.
2. Travelpro Maxlite 30" Rolling Duffel
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One of the sleekest rolling duffel bags around, this 30" x 15" x 14" model from Travelpro is light and tight. The zippered compartment on the side is handy for packing last-minute items and things you want to access as soon as you exit a plane, such as a winter coat for the trip home. Roomy and well-constructed, the center compartment can hold a large amount of gear.
3. Samsonite Casual 32" Wheeled Duffel
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Rated "Best of the Best" by eBags customers, this well-organized wheeled duffel, which features multiple pockets and zippered pouches, will help you to keep your gear in order, saving you time when you travel. Measuring 32" x 15" x 15", it features a separate zippered bottom to hold shoes, wet items, whatever you like.
4. High Sierra Elevate 28" Drop-Bottom Wheeled Duffel
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When I shop for a rolling duffel, I like to read the product reviews. At this writing, this High Sierra Drop-Bottom Wheeled Duffel had 26 out of 28 buyers who would purchase it again. This big boy measures 28" x 14" x 14" and comes in very cool colors. As an aid to packing, this highly rated rolling duffel has separate top and bottom compartments.
5. Samsonite Casual 36" Wheeled Duffel
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Traveling for a while and need more room? The biggest wheeled duffel made by Samsonite, this well-designed, 36" x 16" x 16.5" bag may do the trick. What you need to caution against, though, is putting too much weight in it. Airlines have weight restrictions on baggage, so know before you go -- and use a luggage scale before you go to the airport to make sure you're not "overweight."
6. Samsonite 32" Wheeled Duffel
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Samsonite's best-priced bag basically combines a basic duffel bag with a pair of wheels. It doesn't have great structure, and there can be balance problems but if you're on a limited budget this item beats having to carry your luggage.
