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Which Lands’ End Duffel Bag Should You Get?

Lands’ End bags are timeless pieces coveted by everyone moms looking for matching beach totes for all their kids, to the frequent traveler that needs a duffel to fit into the airplane overhead bin. Lands' End began as a mail-order yachting supply company in 1963 in Chicago, and has since moved their operations to Wisconsin. The maritime look of the bags has persisted across the decades, but the line has also undergone modern and sporty upgrades, including their wildly popular monograms. In addition to duffels and totes, Lands' End offers a diverse range of travel accessories, including hanging travel kits, luggage tags, cosmetic cases, and backpacks. Below, we focus on duffel bags, which are the most convenient for travel.

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Pros of Lands’ End Bags

Sporty and dependable, at an affordable price point
Tons of options to monogram pieces for a customized look
Duffle bags have removable straps and snap button clasps
Durable materials for exterior and interior lining—some locally made

Cons of Lands’ End Bags

Duffle bags are heavier than some of their competition
Customers complaints that the duffels used to be made with stronger fabric

Lands’ End Style Overview

Lands’ End duffels are stylish, easy to pack gear into, and come with the option of adding a personalized monogram. The duffels come in a range of looks, from sporty to classic. Materials include strong polyester fabric and waxed canvas; the iconic Lands’ End logo signifies the brand. Wraparound handles encircle the body of the duffel, to give the bag additional reinforcement and strength should you really pack it tight. The affordable price point appeals to those not looking to break the bank and families who want a matching monogrammed bag for each child (how cute is that?).

Where to Buy Lands’ End Luggage

Lands’ End only sells their products on their website or in Land’s End retail stores. They don’t wholesale to other retailers.

Which Lands’ End Duffel Bag Should I Get?

The Three Best Lands’ End Duffel Bags

The Medium Seagoing Duffle Bag Review

The '70s brought us fashion icons like glam rock, tie-dye shirts, and the Lands’ End Medium Seagoing Duffle. Luckily, the vintage-style bag has been brought out of the archives and into this century with resilient and hardy Cordura® technology, a fabric that resists tears, scuffs, and abrasions. Effortless sliding metal zippers were patented by the zipper company, Ideal. The duffel also comes with wraparound webbed handles that encircle the circumference of the bag for additional support. The nautical design is as classic as tie-dye, with way more class.

Dimensions: 24 by 11 inches
Weight: 1.7lbs
Primary material: Cordura® fabric (branded polyester)
Available colors: Court green, beacon blue, regiment navy, purple jewel, flame, atlas yellow, red

$35.97 at Lands' End

The Waxed Canvas Duffle Bag Review

The brown hue of the Lands’ End Waxed Canvas Duffle Bag gives it a cool, military-inspired look. The duffle is made with all-American leather created in a Wisconsin tannery. The interior of the bag is soft and can hold a solid amount of packing cubes or rolled clothing and shoes. The interior mesh pocket is ideal for stashing a phone and laptop charger. Removable straps make this duffel an extra versatile choice and we love the surprise element of heritage-inspired zipper pulls. This bag is built to last.

Dimensions: 24” by 11”H by 11”D
Weight: 3.1 lbs
Primary material: waxed canvas exterior, cotton lining, Wisconsin tanned leather on carrying handles and trim
Available colors: brown and classic navy

$95.97 at Lands' End

The Large Everyday Duffle Bag Review

For frequent travelers, the Large Everyday Duffle Bag checks all of the practical boxes. The duffel has a rectangle-shaped top zipper entry, which makes reaching into the bag easy. The exterior zip pocket easily slips over the handle of a rolling suitcase, if you want to balance the duffel on top. The leather clasp on the handles gives the bag a solid grip, and the removable shoulder straps come in to play for those that can go without extra support. Incredibly, the bag is outfitted with an interior waterproof pocket for umbrellas—a godsend in rainy weather.

Dimensions: 24”L by 11” by 11”H
Weight: 1.4 lbs
Primary material: 600-denier polyester construction with leather trim
Available colors: oxidized gray heather, mica heather, light blue twilight heather

$41.97 at Lands' End