If the past couple of humid days are any indication, the complaints and celebrations are about to begin: it’s summertime in the city. With summer comes travel, and that can mean anything from a day at a sandy beach in Toronto to afternoons at a park or a rooftop pool to weekend trips to northern cottages. All of these things require a good bag, and it should be big—how else are you going to carry mason jars full of bourbon cocktails to the park with your picnic rations, a football, a portable iPod dock and doggy biscuits? (Please don’t carry your pup in your bag, because it has legs and wants to walk.) We searched far and wide for a selection of bags that can suit the sweaty jock,the camper who insists on packing a pair of heels, and the leisure traveller. Check out 10 duffle bags that will fit all of your things for whatever occasion—again, they will fit a small dog, but please avoid looking so foolish.
This is the kind of duffle you travel with. There is absolutely no reason why sweaty underwear should ever find their way inside this bag. <br />
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This bag says, “Hey, I’m sporty, okay?” It’s the kind of duffle bag you can throw around a little bit and not worry about it getting dirty or wrinkled. <a href="http://www.zappos.com/the-north-face-flyweight-duffel-medium-voyage-blue?zfcTest=fw:1">Click to buy »</a><br />
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It’s certainly a heavy duffle bag, but how can you resist the wood beam and nail-head detailing? <a href="http://www.palmerandsons.ca/gladstone-bag-no-10-l/">Click to buy »</a><br />
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This duffle is for the beach. There aren’t many places that you can rest this baby without getting that bright white bottom dirty, so save it for those days of frolicking in the sand. <a href="http://www.anrdoezrs.net/click-3229521-10569670?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ssense.com%2Fmen%2Fproduct%2Fkris_van_assche%2Fblack_coated_duffle_bag%2F47130%3Futm_source%3Dcj%26utm_medium%3Daffiliate%26utm_term%3D47130&cjsku=21134M002001" target="blank">Click to buy »</a><br />
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(Image: Kris Van Assche)
This amoeba print is too wild and amazing not to have over your shoulder. It’s pretty much perfect for anything you’re doing. <a href="http://www.anrdoezrs.net/click-3229521-10569670?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ssense.com%2Fmen%2Fproduct%2Fmarc_by_marc_jacobs%2Fpackables_amoeba_small_duffle%2F45773%3Futm_source%3Dcj%26utm_medium%3Daffiliate%26utm_term%3D45773&cjsku=21068M002002" target="blank">Click to buy »</a><br />
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(Image: Marc by Marc Jacobs)
We love this bag for its unusual woven leather detailing. You’re definitely going to want to take care of this one. <a href="http://www.neimanmarcus.com/product.jsp?itemId=prod137550024&ecid=NMALRJ84DHJLQkR4&CS_003=5630585">Click to buy »</a><br />
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This duffle is made of beautiful canvas, and boasts an impressive amount of storage. Zip pockets on all sides in silver hardware ensure that everything you need while travelling is flung over your shoulder. <a href="http://www.kqzyfj.com/click-3229521-10569670?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ssense.com%2Fmen%2Fproduct%2Falejandro_ingelmo%2Ftron_weekender_1_duffle_bag%2F47036%3Futm_source%3Dcj%26utm_medium%3Daffiliate%26utm_term%3D47036&cjsku=21313M002002" target="blank">Click to buy »</a><br />
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The spikes and buckles make this duffle perfect for the girl or guy who’s tired of going camping with an old canvas number. <a href="http://www.kqzyfj.com/click-3229521-10569670?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ssense.com%2Fwomen%2Fproduct%2Falexander_mcqueen%2Fsmall_cigar_brown_duffle_bag%2F47584%3Futm_source%3Dcj%26utm_medium%3Daffiliate%26utm_term%3D47584&cjsku=21259F061001" target="blank">Click to buy »</a><br />
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(Image: Alexander McQueen)
This Converse duffle is retro-inspired, light and perfect for holding your post-workout sweaty socks. <a href="http://www.anrdoezrs.net/click-3229521-10590714?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.luggagepoint.com%2Fconverse-off-the-bench-duffel&cjsku=LP-AUTO-11780" target="blank">Click to buy »</a> <br />
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