Wednesday, November 18, 2009

Space and Versatility

By Celia Hand

Duffel bags were originally created in a place in Belgium where their main trade was the production of thick cloths; thus the name Duffel was derived from.

Duffel Bags are easily identified as it is characterized by its cylindrical shape and design and is made with durable cloth and has a top closure.

With the progression of times, this bag has been further enhanced and has been given many alternative names such as gym bags, kit bags, hold alls and sea bags. These have also served various purposes; the most common use would be for those who engage in sports such as basketball and football. This goes the same for those who constantly works-out at the gym. Some use these to make their personal belongings intact as part of their jobs such as those of sailors and other military personnel.

Some would be surprised to find Duffel Bags as part of sporting equipment. These bags are well known for the space it can provide and how well it can be able to hold various items such as shoes, clothing, refreshments and other personal effects pertinent to the activity they do.

Those who have joined the army, air force and the navy are bound to be carrying one during their active duty. These would usually come uniform in color and in material and are practically standard issue. This is quite efficient as they may be able to easily transport their personal belongings in one piece of luggage and be able to securely keep their things from falling out accidentally.

Duffel Bags no longer come as a simple cliche or that of a generic item as even big names in the apparel and sporting industry has taken part in producing these bags which bear their company's names and logos as well and made according to their preferred design. The designers would often make these bags with a bit of variety in terms of size, closures and the materials used.

These bags are considered to be among the garden variety items in practically any store in malls and other stalls. One can find these in souvenir shops, sporting equipment stores and other places which offer luggage and sporting equipment.

The Duffel Bags are not only meant to be used by athletes and those who serve the country's defense groups but as well as for other purposes such as outdoor activities which may require one to pack a number of items along like rock climbing and hiking - where the need for a reliable and durable bag is either required or an advantage.

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