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Encyclopedia > Duffel bag

A duffel bag (or duffle bag), is a large cylindrical bag made of cloth with the closure at the top, often also refered to as a kit bag Wash bag German military bread bag Bags are non-rigid, normally made of paper, cloth, thin plastic or some other flexible material. ... It has been suggested that Textile be merged into this article or section. ...


The name comes from Duffel a town in Belgium where the thick cloth the bag is made of originally originated. Nowadays a Duffel Bag typically refers to the specific style of bag, though the phrase may also be used to refer to any large generic holdall or a bag made of thick fabric. Duffel is a municipality in the Belgian province of Antwerp. ... A duffel bag (or duffle bag), known as a holdall in the UK, is a large bag made of cloth. ...


It is often used to carry luggage or sports equipment by people who travel in the outdoors. Duffel bags are often used by sailors, and are sometimes called seabags in this capacity.
Three types of mariners are seen here in the wheelhouse: a master, an able seaman, and a harbour pilot. ...


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Both bags are foam padded and lined in fl cotton to help protect stored gear and to ensure bags retain their shape.
Each bag comes with a removable, heavy-duty vinyl liner bag that can be used to insulate your wet/damp gear from other items or for use on rainy days.
Sissy bar pack and duffel bag are designed to "sit" in a secure, fixed position on your luggage rack or seat and attach to the sissy bar with 2 adjustable 1-1/2" wide leather straps with hook/loop fasteners.
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