EVERGOODS Transit Duffel 35L

If structure is your top priority, this is the most upright bag on the list: the 840D ballistic nylon body is stiff enough to stand on its own, which makes it easy to load from the top and keeps it looking tidy on a hotel luggage rack. The main compartment is one open space with no dividers, so packing cubes do the organizing, while a padded laptop sleeve and a side section of small pockets handle the rest. The duffel alone weighs 2 pounds 14 ounces. The strap is the weak point: two independent reviews found it light on cushioning for a full load, so heavy days are better carried by the handles or on a padded strap you already own.