duffel
or duf·fle
a camper's clothing and equipment.
a coarse woolen cloth having a thick nap, used for coats, blankets, etc.
Origin of duffel
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How to use duffel in a sentence
Carry-on luggage, typically restricted to one small suitcase or duffel bag and another smaller bag or item, has to fit under your seat or in the overhead compartment on the plane, which can make it tougher to pack due to size constraints.
When Checking a Bag at the Airport Is Worth It—And When It Isn't | Anisha Kohli | July 29, 2022 | TimeWhen checking a backpack, place it in a duffel or larger bag if possible, or wrap it in protective material to keep delicate fabrics like stretchy pockets from snagging on equipment.
An experienced backpacker’s guide for flying with camping gear | Alisha McDarris | February 23, 2022 | Popular-ScienceI packed a duffel full of clothes, a small library’s worth of books, and an array of podcasting equipment.
I Lived the #Vanlife—and Still Worked My Nine-to-Five | jversteegh | February 7, 2022 | Outside OnlineMany of you probably have a trusty old North Face or Patagonia duffel bag that you use for most trips.
We keep them stored in our commuter duffels and car camping bins, too.
I noticed their new un-faded uniforms, their dust-free boots, and their duffel bags stacked high on a pallet.
Downsizing the War: Layoffs and Yard Sales in Afghanistan | Nick Willard | August 1, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTShe snatched her purse from the kitchen counter and stormed out the front door, past his duffel bags.
Short Stories from The Daily Beast: Four Hundred Grand | Elliot Ackerman | July 6, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTMeathead nodded down the hallway where two olive drab duffel bags and a rucksack sat next to the front door.
Short Stories from The Daily Beast: Four Hundred Grand | Elliot Ackerman | July 6, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTWithin a navy blue duffel bag were clattering bone-hued beads, amulets, and bracelets.
A man walked into a Georgia school with an AK-47 and a duffel bag full of ammunition.
If his camp grows into a house frequented by sportsmen, there will be a duffel room to contain all manner of unclassified things.
Duffels | Edward EgglestonFig. 222 shows a pack harness of straps by which two duffel bags are borne on the back.
The Book of Camp-Lore and Woodcraft | Dan BeardSo all of you scouts pack that little fact down in the corner of your duffel bags and take it home with you.
Tom Slade on the River | Percy K. FitzhughOn it you will find duffel, provided you are cautious and wary in your movements.
Eveline Mandeville | Alvin AddisonShe could presume on duffel's cowardice, but she dare not trust his word or his oath.
Eveline Mandeville | Alvin Addison
British Dictionary definitions for duffel
duffle
/ (ˈdʌfəl) /
a heavy woollen cloth with a thick nap
mainly US and Canadian equipment or supplies, esp those of a camper
Origin of duffel
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