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Cargo Hauler 40L Duffel Bag

Carry-on size duffel bag with built-in organization and proven durability for endless quick-turn adventures.

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Regular price $149.00
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Color: Black

Cargo Hauler 40L Duffel Bag

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Regular price $149.00
Regular price Sale price $149.00

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Made With 100% Recycled Fabrics
This product’s size meets carry-on standards for most/all major airlines

Carry-On Size

This product is made of water-resistant materials to protect your belongings in all types of weather

Water Resistant Fabrics

This product has stowable backpack straps

Stowable Backpack Straps

This product features multiple grab handles for easy transport

Multiple Grab Handles

Your adventure story is found in spontaneous side trips and weekend getaways. Luckily, the Cargo Hauler 40L Duffel Bag is chomping at the bit for your next quick-turn adventure. The pinnacle of Eagle Creek’s pedigree, this duffel has decades of adventure-travel know-how woven into every detail. Refreshed with recycled fabrics, this bag stands to a new level of durability so you can adventure to the ends of the earth, or just to the end of the road, without breaking a sweat. The D-shaped opening delivers easy access to a Pack-It®-optimized interior compartment, and end pockets add more organization, making this bag a top-tier gear hub for everything from weekends in the woods to overnights across borders. The Grab-N-Carry multi-point handle system makes it easy to lift, hold, and transport your Cargo Hauler, so transit feels less like a chore and more like part of the journey. 

  • Carry-on compliant
  • Wide D-shaped opening for quick whole-bag access
  • Internal divider for packing organization assistance
  • Dual end compartments for additional organization and separating dirty gear
  • Interior mesh pocket in end compartment for organizing smaller items
  • Grab-N-Carry multi-point handle system makes it easy to lift, hold, and transport your bag
  • External compression straps secure and protect packed items
  • Padded base protects packed items and maintains bag structure through rough travel
  • Lockable zippers with central lock point for added travel security
  • Reflective TPU-reinforced zipper pulls for visibility and water resistance
  • Packs into end pocket for space-saving storage when not in use
  • Pack-It® compatible construction

External Dimensions
22 x 9 x 12.5 in.(56 x 23 x 32 cm)
Internal Capacity
42.5 L(2,595 cu. in.)
Weight
1 lb. 13 oz.(0.82 kg)
Materials
100% Recycled 600D Polyester With Water-Resistant TPU Coating100% Recycled 1680D Ballistic Polyester100% Recycled 200D PolyesterMade without the intentional use of PFAS

Prepared For Adventure

Decades Of Durability

Cargo Haulers are made with tough materials and dependable construction. They’ll stand up to decades of rough-and-tumble adventure without breaking a sweat, so feel free to put this bag through the wringer, adventure after adventure.

Decades Of Durability

Cargo Haulers are made with tough materials and dependable construction. They’ll stand up to decades of rough-and-tumble adventure without breaking a sweat, so feel free to put this bag through the wringer, adventure after adventure.

Packed With Opportunity

We made Cargo Hauler to celebrate every stage of travel: from planning and packing to the journey itself and everything that follows. From built-in organization to easy-pull zippers, every detail is made to keep logistics dialed so you can worry less and experience more.

Packed With Opportunity

We made Cargo Hauler to celebrate every stage of travel: from planning and packing to the journey itself and everything that follows. From built-in organization to easy-pull zippers, every detail is made to keep logistics dialed so you can worry less and experience more.

Pack-It® Compatible Construction

With multiple pockets and structured organization, Cargo Hauler is intentionally built to pair with Eagle Creek Pack-It® products. Cargo Hauler travels especially well with the Pack-It® Isolate and Reveal lines, organizing clothes, shoes, and more for the adventure ahead.

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Pack-It® Compatible Construction

With multiple pockets and structured organization, Cargo Hauler is intentionally built to pair with Eagle Creek Pack-It® products. Cargo Hauler travels especially well with the Pack-It® Isolate and Reveal lines, organizing clothes, shoes, and more for the adventure ahead.

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Overall rating: 4.6025643 / 5 from 78 reviews.

AI Generated Review Summary

The Cargo Hauler 40L Duffel Bag by Eagle Creek is highly praised for its quality, design, and functionality. Customers appreciate its perfect size for quick trips, durable construction, and well-designed pockets. The comfortable straps and sturdy zippers enhance its usability, making it a top choice for adventure travel.

Summary topics

  • Product Quality (11%): It was observed by customers that the quality of the product is excellent and of great quality.
  • Duffle Bag (7%): Customers expressed appreciation for the duffle, stating it was amazing and the perfect duffle.
  • Carry On (7%): Customers appreciated the 40L carry on, considering it the best carry on on the market.
  • Pocket Design (13%): It was reported by customers that the zippered pocket that the backpack straps go into is perfectly usable.
  • Strap Comfort (16%): Customers keep praising the comfortable and easy-to-use backpack straps that provide a perfect balance of comfort and packability.

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Review highlights

  • "I love the convertible backpack straps and end pockets for shoes."Connie G.
  • "The pocket with the zipper more exposed and a mesh zip always holds the essentials."B
  • "Handles are very comfortable and backpack straps stash away."L. V.

Reviews

Nice practical bag

"I bought this pack for an upcoming trip to Spain because it has a nice "squishy" design and will fit under my seat on the plane. I'll take a weeks worth of clothing and an extra pair of shoes in this bag. The straps will allow me to carry it as a backpack or sling it over my shoulder, without straining my neck. It appears to be well made and sturdy"

Joanna H. (5/5)

Live out of it

"I have a few generations of this bag and just ordered the most current one and obsessed with the new colors and fabric/coating. I pretty much live out of these bags - from camping, flying, gym, etc. Each generation seems to get better and better. The only thing I’d change is the angle of the zipper and covering for side pocket without the mesh pocket. It’s really difficult to get into and I only use it for dirty clothes or shoes because of that. The pocket with the zipper more exposed and a mesh zip always holds the essentials. I’m really stoked for the larger D opening vs the previous U shape. These bags have always been good to me and everyone loves the colors"

B (4/5)

Rockin duffels

"Our family loves these duffels . We now have 6 in all different sizes to accommodate length of trip and kids age/size of carry! Excellent product!"

Dwayne Y. (5/5)

Great size duffel

"40L is the perfect size travel bag! It fits in overhead bins with zero issues, and can usually fit under the seat if it's not completely stuffed. I LOVE the backpack straps, they really make a difference when you're carrying lots of things. 40L is also a great size for a quick weekend bag. The material of this bag is really nice, I can throw it in the dirt or wet grass on camping trips and not have to worry about anything getting dirty. The bag packs down small when not in use, so it's very easy to toss under the bed or in a closet for storage. Highly recommend it!"

Julia (5/5)

Love it mostly

"Love the new duffle. Couple quirks. . . . . needs one small side pocket for incidentals and the fold over flap on the end pocket is so "sturdy" that it makes the entire pocket difficult to use. I did use it extensively on a trip and loved the backpack versatility and the duffel carry straps. The 40L was a perfect carry on size!"

Barbara P. (5/5)

Great Bag for Europe

"Fit everything I needed for two weeks in Europe. I just dropped off at a laundry service every few days. It was such a pleasure to pack light an avoid checked bag fees with the airlines."

Rachel M. (5/5)

Super Durable

"This is my second Eagle Creek bag! It's super durable, rugged, and solidly build! It qualifies as a carry-on, so it's the perfect bag for traveling. It was a lot easier to carry around in Europe than other bags. My friends who had roller bags fought with cobblestone streets and stairs while I just kept on walking. Very happy with this bag!"

Brent F. (4/5)

Almost perfect.

"It took me to Spain/Portugal and all over the USA for dozens of business trips in the last two years, zero problems. Versatile and plenty of room; easily stuffed and fits in all bins when the big rollers everyone else has won't. One gripe: the straps cut into your shoulders when the bag is really full. Would recommend."

Joe V. (5/5)

Great Quality, Very Small

"Excellent quality product! We purchased it for a carry-on bag, but exchanged it for a 60L. The 40L is about the size of a gym duffle bag and we have plenty of duffles in the house. 60L worked out well as a carry-on."

Darlene T. (5/5)

A bag true to its warranty.

"Bought 2 of an earlier model of these for backpacking Europe in 2016. And have held up great. My husband works at a fly in camp and his has held up great Zippers work the same as the day we bought it and have great features. The waterproof fabric is starting to wear on the bottom side a bit. But after 200 travels on flights and road trips a little fabric wear is to be expected. Now that we are getting older time to get one with wheels! ;)"

Connie (5/5)

Q&A

Is there a way to configure this with a single shoulder strap that’s long enough while also wearing a backpack? I’m usually wearing a backpack when traveling through airports
This bag does not have a dedicated single shoulder strap, but you could likely clip a third-party strap to the handle on either end of the bag (or to any other attachment point) You might also explore wearing one bag on your front, and the other as your backpack. Alternatively, our No Matter What Duffel line does come with the shoulder strap mentioned!
Hi. When I wear a backpack, I usually use its chest strap. The Cargo Hauler, great as it is, does not have a chest strap. Is there a chest strap I can buy and add to it? If not, is there a DIY solution? Thanks. James
Hi James, Thanks for your question! We do not have a chest strap available for the Cargo Hauler. You can likely find a third-party chest strap by searching for one on the Internet! Otherwise, something from our Tour Travel line might work well for you: https://theeaglecreeflash.com/collections/tour-collection