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The best looking most versatile duffel under $60.

November 7, 2011 By Joe | Heads up: Buying via our links may result in us getting a commission. Also, we take your privacy rights seriously. Head here to learn more.

Herschel Ravine Black & Tan Duffel – $55.00

We’re heading into a major travel season.  You’ll need something to put your clothes in, and all the better if it’s something that’s as inexpensive as this.

Not too gymish to take on a vacation, and not too vacationy to take to the gym.  Over 2,000 cubic inches of storage space, so it’s big enough to be a true weekender, and stacks up well against a standard sized duffel from Hilfiger.

The straps are a soft but fake leather-like material, and while the exterior isn’t Kevlar strong, it’s not paper thin either.  Plenty sturdy enough to hold clothes, shoes, and maybe a bottle of wine or something else heavy.  The interior is a red candy stripe, but getting to it shows the one drawback:  The zipper is kind of flimsy.

Available in grey over at Maxton Men for $55 with free shipping (everything ships free there, and more on Maxton Men soon.)  Same price at Need Supply Co. but you’ll get nailed with $6.95 shipping.

Want to support a company that makes their gear here in the U.S.?  For a few bucks more, see the Primer Magazine approved Possibilities Bag from Beckel Canvas.  A little smaller but made in Portland.

Filed Under: Accessories, Travel Tagged With: Bag, duffel, Herschel, luggage, Weekender

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Comments

  1. Jason says

    November 7, 2011 at 5:25 AM

    Is it washable? If I take it to the gym it’s gonna end up smelling like it. 

  2. Anonymous says

    November 7, 2011 at 6:10 AM

    How bad-ass are these wallets at Maxton? 

    http://www.maxtonmen.com/collections/wallets-belts/products/organic-wool-oxford-card-sleeve-wallet

    http://www.maxtonmen.com/collections/wallets-belts/products/organic-wool-heritage-card-sleeve-wallet

    Not to steal your upcoming Maxton thunder, but I just couldn’t help myself. 

  3. Lance F. says

    November 7, 2011 at 6:56 AM

    I have 3 bags from Beckel Canvas and love each one of them.  They can also customize the bags to your liking, which they did with mine adding interior pockets, and outer zipper pockets.  Very friendly people over there.

  4. JD says

    November 7, 2011 at 7:21 AM

    I own that Herschel bag. Because of its ‘taller’ shape (as opposed to the duffles that are perfect cylindrical) it actually holds a lot more than you’d think and the separate shoe compartment is nice to have. It’s the perfect size for an overnight/weekend road trip.  The ‘hardware’ is plastic, the material is knid of thin (but lined), and the zipper is not heavy duty but it’s not a bad deal for the price.

  5. JD says

    November 7, 2011 at 7:22 AM

    Correction: mine is the Herchel Novel, not the Ravine. The Ravine does not have the shoe compartment.

  6. Cameron says

    November 7, 2011 at 7:49 AM

    How much could these realistically hold? I’m really interested but not sure if this could hold enough items for a short 2-3 day trip…

  7. Tat says

    November 7, 2011 at 8:23 AM

    They need to change their picture on the second link you provided. It shows a Wachovia Card sticking out of the wallet…Wachovia was bought out by Wells Fargo plenty months ago.

  8. Tat says

    November 7, 2011 at 8:25 AM

    Well in regards to your question @Cameron, This bag looks to be a little bigger than the Tommy Hilfiger  duffle depict’d in Joe’s link. With that said, I own that exact Tommy Hilfiger bag, and it does plenty well for me on 4-5 day trips. This may give you an idea of how well it should do if it is a little bigger than TH’s.

  9. Joe says

    November 7, 2011 at 8:55 AM

    Wait, you telling me I can’t keep my Pan Am frequent flyer card in my wallet anymore??!?

  10. Joe says

    November 7, 2011 at 8:56 AM

    Totally depends on how heavy you pack.  It’s bigger than my standard duffel that I use for quick getaways, but I also bring my smaller briefcase along.  Also depends on what’s going on with the trip and how I’m getting there.  It’s a good size though.

  11. BenR says

    November 7, 2011 at 9:09 AM

    With the leather handles, I wouldn’t count on it.

  12. Michael Purtill says

    November 7, 2011 at 10:14 AM

    I have the Hershel Novel which is a bit bigger and has the shoe compartment and I love it.  Great carry on travel bag.   

  13. guest says

    November 7, 2011 at 10:50 AM

    Faux leather.  That being said, doubt it’s machine washable.

  14. Anonymous says

    November 7, 2011 at 11:14 AM

    I checked out the Beckel Canvas site and I’m really impressed with what I’m seeing. My only issue is their lack of color.

    The olive drab War Bag looks like exactly what I need. It is bigger than the bag that Joe linked to and it has a splash of color. Being in Portland, I’m gonna stop by the store on the way home from work!

  15. Cameron says

    November 7, 2011 at 1:48 PM

    @ Joe, @Tat, thanks for the responses about the size..I think you guys convinced me to pull the trigger on this one 

  16. LawStudent says

    November 7, 2011 at 4:06 PM

    STYLEGIRLFRIEND coupon code gets you 15% off the entire site and the bag is $44 after coupon. 

  17. Anonymous says

    November 8, 2011 at 4:49 PM

    Anyone have suggestions for a great dopp kit for cheap?

  18. Squire says

    November 8, 2011 at 10:15 PM

    Hey Lance – any advice on how I might get them to customize my bags if I don’t live in Oregon?

  19. Squire says

    November 8, 2011 at 10:16 PM

    …and what other customizations they offer?

  20. Lance F. says

    November 9, 2011 at 2:39 PM

    They are able to do a lot of different things.  I got an outer zipper pocket that runs along the whole side of my possibilities bad, and 3 interior pockets that run along the inside of the war bag.  I also have the small necessary bag, all in olive drab.

    Your best bet is to just call them.  I live in Louisiana so everything was done over the phone.

  21. Jason says

    November 14, 2011 at 5:41 PM

    Joe,

    I’m looking to get the larger version of this bag (novel). Can you tell me what material the bag’s exterior is made of? I’m assuming the two bags (novel/ravine) are made out of the same material. Will it keep the contents dry in rainy weather? Thanks.

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