Best Camping Bag

There are loads of duffel bags out there for campers but the Double Haul from US camping brand Nemo is our top pick for 2025. It rises above the rest largely thanks to its versatility – as well as functioning as a traditional duffel with the top closed and clipped down, it also operates as a giant tote bag that allows you to haul your camping gear between your car and tent.

The thinking behind the Double Haul is that we use our equipment in different ways to meet the requirements of whatever adventure we’re embarking on. Sometimes you’ll need a bag that operates like a backpack, other times you’ll want to buckle it up and fold it down as small as possible so it can be checked onto a flight. And sometimes you’ll be happy to leave it open and just throw it in the back of your car. 

The Double Haul allows you to do all of these, so effectively you are getting three quality bags in one. In tote mode, the bag has a huge top opening which is built to remain wide open while you pack and that lets you cram in up to a third more gear. Imagine a better built version of one of those rubble sacks you fill when you’re clearing your garden, and you’ll get a rough idea. 

The tucked-away tote bag handles make it easier to lug the full bag from parking to pitch. It’s clever and useful, which all good camping kit should be.