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or duffle
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: a coarse heavy woolen material with a thick nap
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: transportable personal belongings, equipment, and supplies
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Mikey struggles to keep up with the two Gucci duffels wrapped around his shoulders like a straitjacket.
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Michael Nied, PEOPLE, 26 Nov. 2025
Plus, the durable, easy-to-clean duffel-like material is a smart design choice that any traveler (Oprah included) will appreciate.
—Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 26 Nov. 2025
The costume was designed by veteran costume and puppet designer Tahra Zafar and, of course, includes Paddington’s trademark blue duffel coat and red hat, as well as mechanics that enable facial expressions like blinking.
—Issy Ronald, CNN Money, 3 Nov. 2025
From duffels to backpacks to cross-body bags, these picks are built to lighten the load.
—Christopher Murray
May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 17 Oct. 2025
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Michael Nied, PEOPLE, 26 Nov. 2025
Plus, the durable, easy-to-clean duffel-like material is a smart design choice that any traveler (Oprah included) will appreciate.
—Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 26 Nov. 2025
The costume was designed by veteran costume and puppet designer Tahra Zafar and, of course, includes Paddington’s trademark blue duffel coat and red hat, as well as mechanics that enable facial expressions like blinking.
—Issy Ronald, CNN Money, 3 Nov. 2025
From duffels to backpacks to cross-body bags, these picks are built to lighten the load.
—Christopher Murray
May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 17 Oct. 2025
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“Duffel.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/duffel. Accessed 2 Dec. 2025.
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