A duffle (or duffel) bag is derived from a municipality in Antwerp, Belgium (Duffel), first used around 1677. The name comes from the type of material that was used. This is also called a seabag, when used by sailors.

Duffel, named after the Belgian town where the style & fabric of the bag originated.

Yes. As long as your duffle bag is within the airline's size requirements for carry on luggage, you can use a duffle bag as a carry on item.

There's no doubt that the modest duffel bag is very essential to the travel world their overall simplicity, versatility, and durability have stood the test of time.

When I travel, found some classy & trendy duffel bags that are used in daily routine and travel, including domestic and international flights.

1. Time Resistance Duffel Bag

2. Viosi Malibu 22 inch Full Grain Leather Duffel

3. Gent Supply Co. Leather Duffle Adventure Bag

4. DELSEY Paris Chatelet Soft Air Travel Duffel

5. The North Face Base Camp Duffel

6. BOSTANTEN Genuine Leather Travel Weekender Duffel Bag

7. Cenzo Duffle Vecchio Italian Leather Bag

A duffle bag is usually smaller than a suitcase. The biggest difference between a duffle bag and a suitcase is that a suitcase usually has hard sides while a duffle bag has soft sides.