Packing light? Why not pack smart too—and sustainably? If you’re a frequent flyer, weekend road tripper, or just someone who appreciates an interesting afternoon excursion, we’ve got a bag for you. These 10 planet-friendly duffel bags are perfect for carry-on travel and overnight stays alike. Plus, they come with eco-conscious creds that make hitting the road feel even better. With their low-impact materials and high-quality design, these bags make conscious travel a breeze.

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Monos Metro Duffel

The Metro Duffel from Monos is available in either a nylon or vegan leather option. Find it in colors like Carbon Black, Juniper Green, Mahogany, and Saddle Tan. The water-resistant bag boasts a QuickSnap Modular Kit System that allows you to easily add or remove the coordinating Metro Kit. Plus, there’s a sleeve that fits a 15-inch laptop and side pockets for a water bottle or compact umbrella. So, book your flight, pack your Monos Metro Duffel, and let the adventures begin!

Monos duffel bag
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CALPAK Terra Large 50L Duffel Backpack

The Terra Large Duffel Backpack from CALPAK is ready for all your sustainable travel needs. These planet-friendly duffel bags come in a range of fun colors. We’re talking classics like Amethyst, Juniper, and Obsidian. You can also find them in limited editions like Dragonfruit, Cacao, and Canyon. The water-resistant design and luggage trolley sleeve make this option just right for getting where you want to go. Oh, and did we mention this one boasts construction from 32 recycled plastic water bottles?

CALPAK duffel bag
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Terra Thread Bumi Eco Duffel

When it comes to planet-friendly duffel bags, Terra Thread knows a thing or two. The brand’s Bumi Eco Duffel Bag offers a simple design with an internal zippered pocket, an external slip-in pocket, and organic cotton construction. With its 56L capacity, it’s perfect for stashing all of your changes of clothing, shoes, toiletries, and more. This one comes with an adjustable shoulder strap. Plus, you can get it in colors like Moss Green, Navy Blue, Sand Dune, Charcoal Grey, and beyond.

Terra Thread duffel bag
Courtesy of Terra Thread

Solo New York Re:Move Duffel

The sleek style of Solo New York’s Re:Move Duffel offers a professional look with a casual feel. The Gray bag is crafted from recycled water bottles and sports a front zippered pocket, an interior organizer section, and a back panel that slides easily over a luggage handle. We love it for weekend road trips and month-long international stays alike. Functional, stylish, and eco-conscious, this one is a vacation must-have. 

Solo New York duffel bag
Courtesy of Solo New York

Quince All-Day Neoprene Duffle Bag

The super functional All-Day Neoprene Duffle Bag from Quince is just right for your carry-on needs. Available in Black, this water-resistant design is crafted from plastic water bottles and other recycled materials. With two exterior slip pockets, two interior slip pockets, and an interior zippered pocket, this one makes it easy to stay organized on your trip. Find a padded laptop sleeve and luggage handle sleeve, as well as removable and adjustable shoulder straps to make packing a breeze.

Quince duffle bag
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Solgaard Voyager Weekender

Planet-friendly duffel bags never looked so good! Solgaard’s Voyager Weekender offers a professional look with a sleek design. Find it in classic colors like Baltic Black, Navy, Galway Green, and Gothenburg Gray. Or pick it up in select limited edition colors as well. With a convenient luggage handle, this one also offers a hanging FlowCloset system as well as additional mesh zippered pockets. Expanding side pockets easily store your water bottle or compact umbrella as well. 

Solgaard duffel bag
Courtesy of Solgaard

Cuyana Overnight Bag

Cuyana offers its recycled knit Overnight Bag, which is a must-have for your next trip. Pick it up in either Cappuccino or classic Black. The practical duffel’s features include an adjustable shoulder strap, drop-in side pocket, convenient luggage sleeve, and more. Additionally, this one fits under most airplane seats, so you can use it as your personal item. It’s also perfect for those quick, overnight trips. 

Cuyana duffel bag
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ROAM Medium Duffel Pack

When it comes to planet-friendly duffel bags, ROAM has you covered. Their Medium Duffel Pack comes in two color options and meets airline carry-on size requirements. In addition to a convenient luggage sleeve, this one boasts an interior laptop pocket, functional side pockets, and an extra-long key leash. Plus, it converts easily to a backpack for practicality and versatility.

ROAM duffel bag
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Lo & Sons Catalina Deluxe

Step one: book your vegan-friendly hotel stay. Step two: pack your Lo & Sons Catalina Deluxe eco-conscious duffel bag. This durable canvas design comes in a range of colors. Find it in everything from Midnight Ash and Cabernet to Dark Green and Thistle. It features a zippered bottom pocket that is ideal for keeping items separate from the main compartment. Think: an extra pair of shoes, toiletries, or dirty laundry.

Lo & Sons duffel bag
Courtesy of Lo & Sons

Patagonia Black Hole Duffel

Patagonia’s Black Hole Duffel doubles as a backpack! We like the 40L size, but you can also find it in a range of other size options as well. Choose from colors like Brisk Purple, Pollinator Orange, Talon Gold, Current Blue, and more. No more mistaking your luggage for someone else’s standard black bag on the baggage carousel. And recycled material construction and functional design? Yes, please!

Patagonia duffel bag
Courtesy of Patagonia

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  • Tammie Ortlieb

    Tammie is the former Managing Editor of VegOut Magazine. She holds a BA in psychology from the University of Illinois and an MS in Developmental Psychology from Capella University, with an educational focus on well-being and thriving. She is the author of five independently published novellas and has been vegan for 20 years. She has visited every state except Alaska.

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