This ingenious Duffel Bag makes traveling with carry-on luggage easy

It may seem counterintuitive to tell you to pack extra item to make sure you have room in your carry-on for travel purchases, but trust me now and thank me later. As a frequent traveler, I like to travel with carry-on only. But sometimes, especially when traveling to urban destinations, leaving room for my souvenirs is not possible. This is why I always pack the Wandf collapsible case; this has become my go-to for freeing up space in my suitcase.

For my return flight, I like to throw all my dirty laundry into the packable bag and check it, and save the newfound space in my bag for all my precious new purchases. That’s why I call it my overflow or spare bag. But when I go on a trip, I fold it up neatly and tightly to fit easily in my carry-on and stay within most airlines’ two-bag minimum.

Foldable sports bag Wandf

The Collapsible Duffel Wandf comes in four sizes, 24 inches, 28 inches, 32 inches, or 36 inches, so shoppers have a choice of carrying capacity to best accommodate the length of their trip and the amount of clothing they’ve packed. Thanks to its convenient compression capabilities, the bag can fold into itself and shrink to 10.5 inches by 2.9 inches. At this size, it takes up no more space than a hat, a folded rain jacket or a small bag. And its exceptional packability offers some to swallow even more under the approved weight of a carry-on or other item.

Although the waterproof nylon material is durable, it is still very light, so it is worth noting that this bag should not be used for valuables or breakables, but it certainly offers plenty of space for clothes or other (and soft) elements. In fact, one Amazon reviewer said she used hers to fit her “large Coleman sleeping bag” after finding the “original stuff bag” it came with “useless.” fits the bill perfectly.”

Foldable sports bag Wandf

For extra packing space, the large collapsible bag comes with a dedicated shoe compartment (which you can use to tuck in extra items), one inner zip pocket and one outer zip pocket, as well as an adjustable, removable padded shoulder strap if you choose wear it in a cross-body style; a convenient sleeve on the back allows the bag to slide over the handles of your suitcase when you’re on the go. Plus, the top carry handles make it easy to grab from a moving baggage claim carousel, as well as when loading it in and out of your car or in and out of the overhead bin on an airplane.

When I bought mine, I didn’t realize how much I would use it, so I opted for the non-flashy gray version, but the Wandf Foldable Duffel comes in up to 12 different colors depending on the size you choose. Bolder shades like fuchsia pink and lime green can be more easily identified on the luggage carousel if losing it is a concern.

In addition to being won over by the huge range of colors, Amazon shoppers took to the review section to praise the Wandf Foldable Duffel’s roominess, versatility, and packability. To date, it has accumulated more than 4,000 five-star ratings from customers, one of whom shared that it “saved my trip to Asia because I bought a lot of different merchandise and didn’t have room in my suitcase to bring it back to America.” They also so they added: “The material is strong enough not to tear as the bag was full to the top when I got it back and I lugged it around everywhere I went.”

Foldable sports bag Wandf

And according to another passenger, it fits under most airplane seats if you use it as a personal bag or extra carry-on. Likewise, a third buyer emphasized that “the durable, good-looking bag expanded well and worked very well as a second piece of luggage.” And an end buyer said they “were able to fit everything I wanted, plus I had extra space.”

If you’re a notorious packer and know you won’t have room to shop after closing your suitcase before your outbound flight, take a cue from my travel playbook and pick up the Wandf Foldable Duffel. Or keep scrolling to see some of the other top-rated wrap clothes that Amazon shoppers are winning.

More Sports Bags on Amazon:

Bago foldable sports bag with shoe compartment

Gonex Large Collapsible Travel Bag

Legend Collapsible Travel Bag

Redcamp Collapsible Travel Bag

At the time of publication, pricing starts at $29.

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