Dino,

In reply: Yes, I consider the Army's duffel bags as being "solid".

I've got the older cotton canvas type and the newer nylon canvas.

Still, mine are both old versions. There are some with backpack harness straps. These add an additional feature if needing a sore back ... just joking !

Am guessing the catalogs sell them. Soon you should be hearing from some more recent users of these with suggested sources.

As a personal preference, I prefer a type of "luggage with side opening like a parachute bag so that one can see what is where. Now I use an "Incident Commander's Full Loadout Wheeled Duffel". It was a gift otherwise would not want the extra weight of the wheels that are useless over wet dirt, sand, .....

 

I still have my sea bag and a large parachute bag from the Navy. Both are in very good shape. Plus my bug out bag is practically new. I don't know if I've ever even owned any 'luggage'.

 

Sams makes a very good duffle that will last your kids a lifetime

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That looks nice but I wonder how much it weighs compared to a synthetic bag?

 

Hmmm....$200 for a 22" CARRY ON that can dry out and crack, could have issues if wet, but looks really pretty...or $20 for a back pack strapped 36" DUFFLE bag.

Used 2-Strap Duffle Bags USA, Durable Stitch Reinforced - Genuine US Military Surplus

or $23 for a new single strap copy.
Olive Top Load Canvas Duffel Bag with Shoulder Strap - Heavyweight Duffle

Bunches of types, with and without zippers all under $100

Duffle Bags

 

Hmmm....$200 for a 22" CARRY ON that can dry out and crack, could have issues if wet, but looks really pretty...or $20 for a back pack strapped 36" DUFFLE bag.

Used 2-Strap Duffle Bags USA, Durable Stitch Reinforced - Genuine US Military Surplus

or $23 for a new single strap copy.
Olive Top Load Canvas Duffel Bag with Shoulder Strap - Heavyweight Duffle

Bunches of types, with and without zippers all under $100

Duffle Bags

I like that Coyote Voyage.

 

I've used mine since I got out in 79. Every vacation or gun show in all those years and no sign of wear. To survive all those baggage handlers is a wonder itself.

 

one of the great things about duffel bags is their storage - they roll up into a nice compact package ready for use - probably hope never to empty a gunsafe and make a "Rick - Walking Dead" bag of guns - but you could - it would go fast ....

 

I got a buddy who is travelling around America, all 50 states, and running trails in national parks...runners man....and he has a patagonia black hole that he loves.

 

Eberlestock Hercules

 

God I would have loved that in my late teens. I had no idea stuff like that even existed, that would have been amazing to throw in the trailer.

 

My Wife and I have our car bags in military dufffel bags. In her case, I know the bag is to heavy for her to pick up and carry. That's why I used the military duffel bags. They're tough. Her plan is to just drag it to a safe space, unpack and get dressed!

 

I have several sea bags,from old style single strap canvas to newer nylon with 2 straps,being old school I like the older 1 strap style,I do think the newer 2 strap are much handier to carry.

 

I have a waxed canvas duffel and a Filson duffel I got on sale. They serve their purpose but if I were to get a new one I’d buy a 40L Ortleib that’s water proof. No sense in having one if it doesn’t keep your stuff protected from the elements

 

That yellow one made me think of that Tina Fey movie Whiskey Tango Foxtrot.

 

I've dragged one of these North Face Base Camp Duffles in one size or another all over the world, they have a size for pretty much any occasion and are tough as nails.

 

I like both The North Face and Patagonia as companies.

 

Maxpedition is have a bogo sale there are a few duffle bags in there.

 

I don't like handles only duffels. I hate having to carry things in my hands. If you have to drop something to hang on or fight someone off, you are already behind. I have used a style that has a shoulder strap and ones with backpack style straps. I don't currently have one as it does not fit my needs.

 

The new "two strap" duffles are an upgrade from the old single strap, however the identical duffles which have a heavy duty zipper running down the side (along with four buckles as a back up to the zipper) are another step above that.

The roll top sea line duffle bags should also be considered.
Being waterproof they can be tossed into the back of a truck or a canoe without concern.

 

I have an old army cotton canvas with strap and handles. It's in very good condition as it's seldom used anymore.

 

I have a few duffels, but my favorite is a 71L North Face Base Camp. Not only does it have a lot of space, but it is waterproof which is great for stowing in a travel pod.

 

That looks right on.

 

you could also look at the Condor Colossus. Ive had three of them for about 8 years now and they have held up perfectly. Handles on top and both ends as well as stowable backpack straps.

 

Thats a great looking bag.

 

I use army duffels, hockey bags and travel duffels. I use them for traveling, and storage. They are easier to pack in small areas, my INCH plan included using them transport my house contents to my cabin. I wanted something I could hide under my tonneau cover but stuff the truck box full when I make the run out of the city.

 

Oh man. I have a nightmare hockey bag story. Just a nightmare.

So I am from a hockey family. I had a large CCM bag in high school. Some point in college my best friend and I decided to take the train from Wisconsin to New Orleans. We were going to be gone for a week or so, and decided instead of any sense, we would put everything in the hockey bag. So we hauled that sucker to the train, and all over the south.

What a mistake.

 

LL bean adventure duffel. Have 2 in different sizes, depending on trips. My primary bags for Central American trips. Durable, water resistant.

 

A lockable military duffle or sea bag is good. Except they can be easily cut. Add pacsafe for some protection. I like a duffle bag with a D shaped main opening like a foot locker for organization. If I'm really serious about needing this type of set-up, the D-shaped main opening bag, inside a pac safe inside the military duffle. Yes, this adds a lot of weight, but the "only" reason I can envision something like this is going to a shelter, even if it's only to church temporarily (in an emergency, it's likely not everyone there will be a member or even known to anyone). I'd rather a lockable metal footlocker for this scenario (or my old military wood one) and hopefully unobtrusively chain it to something immobile. My dog(s) like laying on and next to these. In a pinch, put the bag or foot locker inside a large, locked dog crate with a dog. This also works for BOBs.

Wheels are necessary for me to move this, so strapped to a heavy-duty cart, wagon, or wheel barrow for movement unless someone is helping. Most of the bags with integrated wheels don't do well in deep snow or deep mud, so not a good choice for where I am now.

 

Googling Pac Safe