Travel Bags

Whether you're travelling the globe or heading out for an off-grid expedition, having the best travel bag for you and your journey is essential. At Wildfire Sports & Trek, we offer a premium selection of durable, high-performance luggage bags designed for sports enthusiasts, adventurers and outdoor explorers. From the rugged reliability of duffel bags to the ergonomic design of travel packs and the convenience of roller bags, our collection includes trusted brands like Cotopaxi, Osprey, The North Face, Pacsafe and Deuter - each known for combining innovation, durability and comfort.

Travel Packs

Travel packs are ideal for those who prefer the freedom and mobility of backpacking with the added functionality of organised travel. These men's travel packs and women's travel packs are designed to distribute weight comfortably while providing features like stowable harnesses, secure hipbelts and accessible compartments. 

Osprey travel packs stand out for their precision-fit designs, offering models like the Farpoint and Fairview that balance comfort with capacity. Some Osprey travel bags even feature a fully detachable daypack to adapt to your needs and Bluesign-certified recycled materials to tread lighter on the planet when globetrotting. Cotopaxi travel packs also bring a bold, sustainable approach to travel bags, delivering bags that are both colourful and capable of handling demanding adventures.

Pacsafe travel packs feature anti-theft technologies like lockable zippers, cut-resistant materials and RFID-blocking pockets, offering peace of mind and secure storage for your travels. Designed for comfort and durability and a lower environmental footprint with recycled materials in many designs, they’re a top choice for feature-rich organisation and hassle-free travel.

Duffel Bags

When versatility and durability matter most, duffel bags for men and women are your go-to choice for travel and everyday organisation on the move. They’re ideal for everything from gym sessions and weekend escapes to gear-heavy trips. With spacious interiors and flexible designs, small duffels adapt easily to airline check-ins while large duffels are ideal for longer, rugged journeys. Top handles on duffels make them easy to grab and go when dashing to your next flight, and a generous main compartment with a wide opening allows you to identify the gear required for action-packed days. 

The North Face Base Camp series is renowned for its tough construction and weather-resistant fabrics, with extra small duffel bags, small duffel bags, medium duffel bags and large duffel bags for every camping trip and family member. Cotopaxi duffel bags have a unique style to add bold or vibrant adventurous flair. Some models can be converted into a backpack with a detachable backpack harness. They also offer thoughtful organisation with inner zip pockets for secure storage of small essentials, exterior pockets for quick access and in some cases, laundry compartments to keep dirty outdoor clothing separate. 

Osprey duffel bags are loaded with adventure-ready features, with the waterproof duffel bags and water-resistant duffel bags in their collection protecting your gear from challenging weather. With durable and padded bases and oversized rain flaps to create a trustworthy barrier against the weather, you won’t have to put a pause on your journey. 

You can even find the best duffel bags with wheels in our travel bag range at Wildfire Sports & Trek - with rolling duffel bags blending convenience and spacious designs for stress-free travel.

Roller Bags

Travel roller bags, also referred to as trolley bags, wheeled roller bags or rolling luggage, allow you to travel in comfort. They encourage you to take a break from carrying heavy gear with durable, sealed-bearing wheels that can roll effortlessly from smooth airport floors to bumpy cobblestone streets. These versatile travel bags combine structured compartments with wheeled mobility, ideal for business trips, international travel and family holidays. 

With spacious main compartments, quick-access pockets and laptop sleeves to create a cushioned home for your electronics, roller bags are a staple in every travellers’ bag collection. Extendable and adjustable handles allow you to customise your travel roller bags to accommodate your height or the conditions, reducing back strain and allowing easier pulling as you navigate the airport or the route to your hotel room. 

Osprey wheeled bags and wheeled duffel bags are available in a variety of sizes including 38L and 40L travel roller bags that may be used as a carry-on bag, 60L travel roller bags, 90L travel roller bags and 120L travel roller bags. This allows you to personalise your packing solution to your journey and its duration, while collapsible designs take the convenience further to pack neatly away when not in use. 

Cotopaxi roller bags include wheeled bags from the popular Cotopaxi Allpa series - offering the ultimate partnership for your travels with a durable design and suitcase-style organisation. Water-resistant and cushioned protection combine to keep your gear safe and secure during your travels, complete with compression straps for a stable and compact load for smooth mobility.  

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What Bag Should I Use When Travelling?

Choosing the right luggage bag depends on your itinerary and travel style. If you're moving between destinations frequently, tackling uneven and rough terrain or navigating through crowded streets, a travel backpack offers hands-free convenience and flexibility. Backpacks are designed for comfortable and versatile carrying with cushioned shoulder straps for even weight distribution, and a variety of large and small compartments or pockets to ensure your outdoor clothing and small essentials each have a secure home on the go. Travel backpacks may feature breathable back panels for airflow and sternum straps for added stabilisation. 

For gear-focused trips, a duffel bag is a reliable and spacious option with high adaptability. The softness and flexibility of duffel bags make them often easier to fit into confined spaces, whereas a solid suitcase may be challenging or incompatible to store in your car boot or overhead bins on airplanes. Duffel bags allow you to access your gear quickly and easily, without having to rummage into the depths of a backpack. They often feature multiple carrying options, such as top grab handles, side handles or plush shoulder straps, with wheeled duffel bags providing additional convenience.  

If you're travelling through airports or urban areas and want ease of transport, a roller bag makes movement effortless. Roller bags come in multiple sizes, from small roller bags for light packing or a weekend getaway, to large roller bags for holidaying internationally for multiple weeks. Rolling luggage helps take the pressure off your back, gliding behind you without your body having to feel the stress of the load on your joints. If your goal is simply to get from the airport to your accommodation with your gear, rolling luggage is a practical and functional choice, whereas if you intend to carry your gear on your adventures, a travel backpack may be your ideal companion. Many travellers combine styles - using a roller bag for main luggage and a compact travel pack or daypack as a carry-on bag.

What Size Bag Do I Need For Travelling? 

Ideally, you want a luggage bag that’s sized just-right for your trip. Too large a luggage bag can be cumbersome for shorter journeys and cause your belongings to shift during transit, risking damage, whereas too small a luggage bag may mean leaving something behind. As a general guideline:

Short Trip (or light packers): 30 - 50L travel bags are ideal for a day trip or overnight stay. This size range of backpacks and luggage bags is often suitable for carry-on, however please check the regulations of your specific airline. 

Medium Trip: A 50 - 75L travel bag can be your best travel companion for adventures or holidays lasting 1 - 2 weeks. 

Long Trip (or heavy packers): Seek out a 75L - 100L travel bag for a comfortable stay that includes your essential extras. 

Also consider the season you’re travelling, the climate of your destination and the activities you plan to embark on. In colder conditions, you may require additional layers of clothing or thermals, and if you’re having an adventurous holiday, you may also need larger luggage space to accommodate hiking boots and other outdoor gear. 

With some careful planning rather than leaving it to the last minute, you can choose the best travel bag to comfortably fit the belongings needed to make your journey run smoothly.

What Is The Best Way To Pack Luggage? 

Lay Out Your Belongings: Firstly, create a list of what you need to bring and lay out the items, helping soothe any worries that you’ve missed something. This will help you tick off everything you need and identify what you don’t need to save space and weight, while leaving more room for souvenirs. To stay organised, it's best to separate your apparel and essentials into categories such as jackets, shirts, pants, swimwear, electronics etc.  

Roll Your Clothing: When it comes to packing your clothes, consider rolling instead of folding them. Rolling helps maximise space and reduces wrinkles. For more structured clothes, folding might be better to maintain their shape. Some travellers also use the bundle-wrapping method, where clothes are wrapped around a central core in layers to minimise creases. 

Invest In Packing Cubes: Packing cubes are a game-changer for travel organisation. They help maximise luggage space, keeping clothes neatly separated, and simplify packing and unpacking. Eagle Creek compression cubes are known for their lightweight and recycled materials, allowing travellers to fit more in less space while keeping everything easily accessible.

Pack Your Heaviest Items Thoughtfully: Bulky items such as boots can be worn during travel to save space. If your shoes are travelling in a suitcase-style luggage bag, pack them first, fitting them around the edges to help maintain shape with the sole facing outwards (the perimeter method). This will also help prevent bulging at the top of your travel bag, which can compromise the zip closure, while avoiding squashing or wrinkling your clothing. 

Alternatively, many travellers have had success organising shoes heel to toe in packing cubes before placing them in a travel bag. Packing your shoes close to the wheels of a roller bag also provides easier mobility, with a more travel-friendly distribution of weight. If you’re travelling with a backpack, place the heaviest belongings centred at the base and close to your back for stability.  

Smaller items like socks can be rolled up and stacked inside your shoes, or placed in the gaps between your shoes to pack with a space-efficient strategy. Consider other areas where you may be able to save space like reducing the number of shoes or jackets you take on your trip. 

Keep Toiletries Separate: Toiletries should be packed in a separate, leak-proof pouch, ideally transparent when travelling by air. This makes security checks easier and prevents any accidental spills from affecting your clothes. Keep this pouch in an accessible section of your travel bag so you can quickly pull it out if needed.

Pack A Dry Bag: For hygiene and easy organisation, a dry bag can be ideal for segmenting your dirty or damp clothing from your clean clothing. Unlike a mesh laundry bag, this can help prevent odours from escaping, to keep your clean clothes dry and fresh.  

Pack Electronics In Your Carry-On:  If you’re wondering how to keep your luggage safe during travel, padded sleeves or tech organisers in your carry-on luggage keep items like laptops, tablets and chargers easily accessible and well-protected. This ensures compliance with airline regulations, protects your electronics against damage or theft, and allows you to use your devices during the flight. Always keep lithium batteries in carry-on, as they're not allowed in checked luggage.

Invest In A Travel Wallet: Don’t forget to keep important documents like your passport, tickets and any printed confirmations in a travel wallet or money belt that you carry with you while travelling. This will reduce your risk of losing these essential items or having them stolen, and make them easily accessible for quick retrieval. Pacsafe are experts in anti-theft travel bags and wallets for additional peace of mind.