
Barbour
Waxed Cotton Duffle Bag
The Barbour waxed cotton duffle bag is a soft-sided travel and everyday carry bag measuring 40.5 cm high, 54.5 cm wide, and 23 cm deep. It is made from rugged waxed cotton with a tartan-trimmed base and tartan lining accents, and features a zip-closure main compartment, an interior slit pocket, an interior zip pocket, and a front zip pocket. It has two webbing grab handles, an adjustable removable crossbody strap, metal D-rings, and a rigid base for stability, making it suitable for weekend travel, gym use, or carry-on packing.
- Material
- Waxed cotton; rugged cotton fabric
- Style
- casual, classic, heritage, utilitarian, travel-friendly
- Category
- Luggage & Bags > Duffel Bags
Specifications
Barbour waxed cotton duffle bag with grab handles, a removable crossbody strap, zip pockets and a rigid base.
Rugged waxed cotton fabric; grab handles and adjustable removable crossbody strap; main zip compartment; inner slit pocket; front zip pocket; rigid base for greater stability.
- Material
- Waxed cotton; rugged cotton fabric
- Style
- casual, classic, heritage, utilitarian, travel-friendly
- Occasion
- travel, weekend, everyday
- Gender
- male
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Dimensions
- 54.5 x 23 x 40.5 cm
- Category
- Luggage & Bags > Duffel Bags
Additional Attributes
- Waxed cotton
- Rugged cotton fabric
- Grab handles
- Adjustable removable crossbody strap
- Main compartment with zip closure
- Inner slit pocket
- Front zip pocket
- Rigid base for stability
Product Insights
100% waxed cotton shell; trims of polyester and cotton; 80% polyester/20% cotton lining 40.5 cm H x 54.5 cm W x 23 cm D; roughly 51 L At the edge of cabin limits; 23 cm depth exceeds 20 cm depth some airlines enforce Rigid base improves stability and helps the bag sit on the floor; less foldable than a soft base Water-resistant rather than waterproof; seams unsealed and main zip not storm-flap Premium price for a repairable 51 L Barbour waxed-cotton weekender; higher care burden
Verified claims
- material
- 100% waxed cotton shell; trims of polyester and cotton; 80% polyester/20% cotton lining
- size and color
- One size in Mossy Green; one variant offered
- dimensions and capacity
- 40.5 cm H x 54.5 cm W x 23 cm D; roughly 51 L
- carry-on fit
- At the edge of cabin limits; 23 cm depth exceeds 20 cm depth some airlines enforce
- carry options
- Grab handles plus adjustable, removable crossbody strap
- main access
- Zip closure along the top; long-side zipper style easier to reach packed gear
- organization
- Inner slit pocket and front zip pocket; interior images show a zip pocket, label and snap strap
- lining
- Fully lined in 80% polyester/20% cotton; waxed outer does not sit directly against contents
- construction
- Rigid base improves stability and helps the bag sit on the floor; less foldable than a soft base
- packing behavior
- Soft side walls cave in while packing; use a firm base, rolled walls and packing cubes
- weather resistance
- Water-resistant rather than waterproof; seams unsealed and main zip not storm-flap
- maintenance
- Re-wax when dull or water stops beading; roughly yearly to every 1–2 years, sooner with hard use
- cleaning
- Do not machine wash, tumble dry, dry clean or iron; wipe with soft cloth, avoid detergents
- aging and creases
- Wax fractures into lighter crease marks; creases cannot be fully removed but can be warmed and smoothed
- wax transfer
- Wax can mark light fabrics, seats and pale leather, especially when new or warm; store loosely
- temperature behavior
- Wax adjusts to ambient temperature: softer and more breathable warm, stiffer and more windproof cold
- durability and service
- Waxed cotton is durable and re-proofable; Barbour offers re-wax and repair services
- styling
- Mossy Green waxed cotton with tartan base and lining, black webbing, gold hardware and Barbour patch
- value
- Premium price for a repairable 51 L Barbour waxed-cotton weekender; higher care burden
Product record
- Title
- Waxed Cotton Duffle Bag
- Brand
- Barbour
- Price
- 415 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
Buying Guide
1 comparison · 11 sourcesUses
Carrying by hand with grab handles
A use case: when a shopper wants to carry the duffle by hand — the bag has grab handles at the top, so it can be picked up easily for weekend trips, gym sessions, or moving between car and door. Wide webbing straps add comfort.[1,2]
Carrying the duffle over the shoulder or across the body
Packing a weekend duffle with easy access to essentials
Pack clothes in the main zippered compartment and use the front zip pocket and inner slit pocket for items you want to reach quickly. A horizontal interior zip pocket helps keep smaller belongings organized... Suggest a trip/weekender use. Keep to 2-3 sentences.[1,2,3]
Stays upright when you set it down
Set the bag down on a floor, bench, or car seat without it tipping or slumping—the rigid base is designed to keep it upright and stable. Handy when packing, unloading, or reaching into it mid-trip.[1]
Product comparison
Compared within this brand.
| Waxed Cotton Duffle Bag: Choose this for a weekend trip if you want a soft-sided duffle in waxed cotton with a rugged feel, sized about 21.5 inches wide, 16 inches high, and 9 inches deep, in Mossy Green with a tartan-trimmed base. It offers two top grab handles plus an adjustable, removable crossbody strap, a zip-closed main compartment, a front zip pocket, an inner slit pocket, and an interior zip pocket, with a rigid base for added stability. Note that it is a soft duffle whose sides slump and whose waxed fabric shows soft creasing, so it holds less of a structured shape.[1,2,3,4] | Heritage Leather And Waxed-Cotton Briefcase: Choose this if you want a heritage-style briefcase in waxed cotton with genuine leather trim, sized one size and offered in Mossy Green or Navy/Midnight Blue. It measures 17 inches long by 11.75 inches high by 2.75 inches deep, with a zipped main compartment, two front flap pockets with tongue buckle closures, a back zip pocket, an inner mesh pocket intended for a laptop, plus leather grab handles and an adjustable, removable crossbody strap with a leather shoulder pad; Barbour's official repair partner also states it restores Barbour bags using only original or authorised materials. One owner reports using it daily for about three years for car and train commuting with no issues, and that their 15-inch laptop fit inside, though that fit is based on that single report.[5,6,7,8] | Red Writing Tote: Choose this if you want a roomy, casual everyday tote in rugged 100% cotton canvas, sized about 13.75 inches high by 19 inches long by 5 inches wide in a single one-size format. It suits shoppers drawn to Barbour's heritage branding, with a large red Barbour print (including South Shields and 1894 text) on a natural cream body, flat canvas handles with box-X stitching, an inner slit pocket with a woven label, and a snap-button closure. Note it is unlined and closes only with snaps rather than a zipper, so contents are not fully secured.[9,10,11] |
Image Analysis
3 images- 01

Product
Front-on view of a soft-sided duffle bag with top carry handles, a large front flap pocket with a small square logo patch, metal D-rings at the sides, and a tartan-patterned bottom panel.
- Overall shapeLow, wide rectangular soft duffle with rounded, slightly slumped sides and a flat base visible at the front
1 region
x 0.08 · y 0.34 · w 0.84 · h 0.43 (high) - Main fabric bodySingle-piece outer fabric forming the top and sides of the bag with a slightly waxed matte finish and soft creasing where the bag slumps
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.36 · w 0.76 · h 0.37 (high) - Top carry handlesTwo parallel black woven webbing handles rising from the bag center and joined at the top by a short wrapped sleeve
1 region
x 0.36 · y 0.16 · w 0.28 · h 0.32 (high) - Front pocketRectangular external pocket sewn to the front center with a top flap and a small metal O-ring attached near the upper left of the pocket face
1 region
x 0.28 · y 0.49 · w 0.44 · h 0.22 (high) - Logo patchSmall square fabric patch sewn to the lower-right area of the front pocket showing a wordmark and a small emblem above or below it
1 region
x 0.52 · y 0.61 · w 0.12 · h 0.08 (high) - Side hardwareMetal D-rings and strap connectors visible at both left and right lower side corners in a warm metallic finish
2 regions
x 0.02 · y 0.62 · w 0.12 · h 0.18 (medium); x 0.86 · y 0.62 · w 0.12 · h 0.18 (medium) - Tartan base panelShort horizontal strip along the bag base with a multicolor tartan/plaid pattern wrapping the front bottom edge
1 region
x 0.06 · y 0.69 · w 0.88 · h 0.12 (high) - Front pocket text“Barbour”
1 region
x 0.53 · y 0.62 · w 0.10 · h 0.05 (high)
Other
Studio product shot on a uniform light gray background with a faint shadow beneath the bag; centered composition showing the bag front-on.
- Shot compositionBag centered in frame, photographed straight-on at roughly eye level with the front face fully visible
- Background and stagingPlain light gray background with a soft drop shadow under the bag and no additional props
- LightingEven diffuse lighting with mild highlights on curved top surfaces and minimal harsh shadows
Colors
dark olive green· main body fabricblack· carry handles (webbing)dark brown· tartan base backgroundrust orange· tartan stripelight gray· tartan thin highlightgold metal· metal hardwareblack· logo patch backgroundlight gold· logo patch text and emblem- Overall shapeLow, wide rectangular soft duffle with rounded, slightly slumped sides and a flat base visible at the front
- 02

Product
Close-up of the bag's upper side and base: a waxed-cotton main body with a top zipper, vertical black webbing handles, metal D-rings, a detachable black shoulder strap with metal clip, and a plaid/tartan fabric trim at the bag base.
- Main body materialDomed duffle body of waxed fabric with a slightly matte, weathered finish and soft surface creasing visible across the side panel.
1 region
x 0.06 · y 0.08 · w 0.68 · h 0.55 (high) - Top zipperCurved top zipper track runs along the bag top from front left toward rear, visible as a narrow stitched seam following the bag curve.
1 region
x 0.05 · y 0.07 · w 0.62 · h 0.12 (medium) - Vertical webbing handleWide black woven webbing strap runs vertically down the bag side and over the top; stitch line attaching it to the bag is visible.
1 region
x 0.50 · y 0.00 · w 0.12 · h 0.76 (high) - Detachable shoulder strapSeparate adjustable black woven shoulder strap lies coiled in the foreground with an adjustable slider and a metal swivel clip at the end.
1 region
x 0.08 · y 0.72 · w 0.78 · h 0.22 (high) - Metal hardwareGunmetal/black metal D-ring partially visible at bag top where webbing passes, and a matching metal swivel clasp on the shoulder strap.
2 regions
x 0.56 · y 0.06 · w 0.12 · h 0.10 (medium); x 0.74 · y 0.80 · w 0.10 · h 0.12 (high) - Base trim patternLower band of the bag finished in a tartan/plaid fabric showing intersecting thin white, orange, and red lines on a dark brown/dark olive ground.
1 region
x 0.05 · y 0.64 · w 0.64 · h 0.18 (high)
Other
Studio product shot on a neutral light-gray background with soft shadows under the bag; the image is a close crop focusing on the bag's side and base.
- Background and lightingEven studio lighting on a plain light-gray background; soft shadow visible under the bag and strap indicating light from above.
- Shot compositionTight cropped three-quarter side/low-angle close-up showing the right half of the bag, its base trim, and the foreground shoulder strap.
- Image qualitySharp focus on fabric textures and hardware with no visible motion blur; slight specular highlights on metal parts.
Colors
dark olive· main bodyblack· webbing handles and strapdark brown· tartan base groundburnt orange· tartan stripe - orangewhite· tartan stripe - whitedark red· tartan stripe - red- Main body materialDomed duffle body of waxed fabric with a slightly matte, weathered finish and soft surface creasing visible across the side panel.
- 03

Product
Interior view of a duffle bag showing a stitched brand label on black lining, a horizontal zip pocket with a round metal pull ring, a short woven strap with a gold snap, and a tartan-patterned upper lining. A strip of exterior waxed fabric is visible at the bottom edge.
- Interior lining materialSmooth black woven fabric lining forming the bag interior and pocket panel.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.30 · w 0.64 · h 0.56 (high) - Zipper pocketHorizontal zip pocket runs across the upper-mid interior with visible zipper teeth and top-stitched seam.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.36 · w 0.76 · h 0.14 (high) - Zipper pullSmall circular metal ring attached as the zipper pull on the left side of the zip.
1 region
x 0.07 · y 0.39 · w 0.12 · h 0.13 (high) - Brand labelRectangular black fabric label stitched onto the interior pocket panel with white printed brand text.
1 region
x 0.42 · y 0.58 · w 0.24 · h 0.14 (high) - Label text“Barbour”
1 region
x 0.46 · y 0.62 · w 0.18 · h 0.08 (high) - Label small text“ESTABLISHED 1894”
1 region
x 0.48 · y 0.70 · w 0.14 · h 0.04 (medium) - Woven strap with snapShort black woven strap sewn to the interior top edge ending in a round gold-tone snap button.
1 region
x 0.62 · y 0.18 · w 0.20 · h 0.18 (high) - Snap button textText around snap edge partially legible but too small for full transcriptionPartial
1 region
x 0.70 · y 0.26 · w 0.05 · h 0.05 (medium) - Tartan upper liningUpper interior rim and partial side panels show a dark tartan pattern with thin white, red and orange intersecting stripes on a dark background.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 0.98 · h 0.28 (high) - Exterior waxed fabric visibleNarrow band of matte olive-green waxed fabric visible at the bottom foreground edge of the opening.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.86 · w 1.00 · h 0.14 (high) - Zipper teeth colorZipper teeth appear dark, close to black or gunmetal, matching the pocket trim.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.36 · w 0.76 · h 0.06 (high)
Other
Close-up interior product shot with soft directional lighting from the top-left; plain light gray background outside the bag opening. Image is cropped tightly around the bag opening.
- Shot compositionClose-up view focused on the bag interior and pocket, framing the opening centrally and cropping outer edges.
- BackgroundUniform light gray background visible near the top outer rim of the bag opening.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 0.10 (high) - Lighting and shadowEven soft lighting with subtle shadows inside the bag, darker toward the back interior.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.40 · w 0.64 · h 0.50 (high) - Image qualitySharp detail on label, zipper and snap; no visible motion blur.
Colors
black· interior liningdark tartan with red and orange accents· tartan upper liningwarm metallic gold· snap buttongunmetal· zipper pullolive green· exterior waxed fabric- Interior lining materialSmooth black woven fabric lining forming the bag interior and pocket panel.
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