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Kelty Canvas Duffle Bag

by Kelty

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A basic canvas duffle bag from outdoor gear maker Kelty, used for general-purpose hauling and travel.

Why it's buy-it-for-life

One owner's duffle, gifted by his father in 1977, has survived 6 moves, college, and 3 military deployments — still in one piece after nearly 50 years of abuse, rough shipping, and weather.

What redditors say

Recommended on reddit as recently as February 2025

  1. 258
    r/BuyItForLife post

    I've used this bag for everything, through 6 moves, college, 3 military deployments.

  2. 1
    r/BuyItForLife comment

    and it still looks durable. nice!

duffle-bag canvas travel-bag vintage military-use

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