To avoid pesky bag fees, I have become a professional at packing everything I need in a single carry-on item that can fit in the overhead bin or under the seat. For a recent trip to Colombia, I knew that I would be traveling to a part of the country only accessible by bus and moped, so I needed a lightweight, compact travel bag. While I do love a small suitcase, I decided to take a chance on a best-selling $10 bag from Amazon.

The Narwey Foldable Travel Duffel Bag from Amazon completely exceeded my expectations,  and I was amazed at how much I was able to pack for my five-day trip. Normally when I travel with just a personal item, I have to sacrifice a few things in order to zip my luggage, but that was not the case with this spacious find. With a few planned outfits and packing cubes, I fit almost a week’s worth of clothing into the personal item with no problems. 

Narwey Foldable Travel Duffel Bag From Amazon

The duffel bag is perfect for budget airlines that may charge customers for any bag other than a personal item. This compact travel bag measures 18 inches by 13 inches by 6.3 inches, making it just the right size to be considered a personal item on carriers like Spirit Airlines and Frontier Airlines. I was able to have a fully packed bag on board, and fit it underneath the seat, with no issues. Not only is the bag itself incredibly affordable, but you will never have to pay a baggage fee — this bag always flies free. 

Don’t let the size fool you; I still had plenty of outfits with me on vacation. For these trips, I try to pack a few pieces from my capsule wardrobe in order to get the most use out of my packing space. By packing a handful of items that can be mixed and matched with each other, I am guaranteed to have a full set of outfits, for day and night, that will last me a week. With the help of packing cubes, I was able to fit seven shirts, five bottoms, two linen dresses, ten pairs of underwear and socks, two bras and a sports bra, three sets of bikinis, and a pair of sandals and sneakers for my tropical getaway. On top of that, there was still room for my makeup bag and toiletries. The bag is also waterproof, and the external pockets were perfect for storing some jewelry.

Narwey Foldable Travel Duffel Bag From Amazon

Since this travel bag is so sturdy yet lightweight, it’s easy to understand why it has racked up more than 15,000 five-star ratings and is Amazon’s best-seller in the “travel duffel bags” category. One buyer described it as “durable,” and also mentioned that the trolley sleeve was a nice touch that made it easy to travel with their checked luggage. Another shopper called it their “best purchase ever” thanks to it being affordable, durable, and allowing them to “carry a lot.”

Fans of the bag consistently say that the duffle is a necessary purchase for avoiding budget airline baggage fees. One reviewer shared that “if you’re in need of a carry-on for Spirit/Frontier’s services, this is the one.” And it’s not just quick trips that the bag is suited for. The bag “held enough clothes for a week, plus so much more that we needed to bring,” according to one Amazon customer. 

Between the ability to sidestep hefty baggage fees and overwhelming praise from travelers, the Narwey Foldable Duffel Bag is the perfect do-it-all bag that punches well above its weight. I can’t wait to keep using it on future trips. Right now, you can get it for as little as $10 at Amazon.

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At the time of publishing, the price started at $10.

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