Wheeled holdall

Wheeled holdalls: duffels, trolley bags and wheeled backpacks, from £57.90 to £233.90

A wheeled holdall keeps the flexibility of a bag and is pulled like a suitcase: it is easier to fill, squeezes into a boot and several models fold flat when empty. This Bagiora selection brings together three families: trolley travel bags, large wheeled duffels and wheeled backpacks with a laptop compartment.

Trolley travel bags

These are the closest to a soft suitcase. The denim trolley travel bag (£57.90), said to be water-resistant, can be pulled on its wheels or carried by hand; it comes in six colours. The expandable large-capacity wheeled travel bag (£64.90) gains volume thanks to its expandable design, and the black expandable Oxford trolley folds away when not in use. The 52 cm trolley suitcase (£88.90), waterproof according to its listing, has a telescopic handle and comes in black, red, pink and sixteen designs.

Large wheeled duffels for long stays

For a trip of several weeks, sport or camping, wheeled duffels offer the greatest capacity. The foldable XXL 80L wheeled travel bag (£114.90) is lightweight, waterproof and has a shoulder strap according to its listing. The 65 cm foldable duffel has adjustable straps and a waterproof fabric; the multifunction XXL duffel is in nylon. The XXL multifunction trolley travel bag comes in three sizes, S, M or L, in black or blue.

Wheeled backpacks for work

These models can be carried on the back or pulled by their handle, with a compartment for a laptop. The OIWAS trolley in high-density polyester takes a 15.6-inch laptop; the OIWAS 17-inch business version has silent wheels. The laptop compartment trolley backpack (£233.90) holds a 17.3-inch laptop and comes in two sizes: S, 35 × 20 × 48 cm, and M, 37 × 27 × 53 cm.

Which wheeled holdall should you choose?

• For a weekend: a soft trolley, the denim or the expandable, both easy to pull and store.
• For a long stay or a family trip: an XXL wheeled duffel, to fill without counting the centimetres.
• To travel light and store the bag afterwards: a foldable model, the 65 cm duffel, the 80L duffel or the black expandable trolley.
• For business travel: a wheeled backpack with a laptop compartment, for a 15.6, 17 or 17.3-inch laptop depending on your machine.
• For a multifunction bag: the denim trolley can also be carried by hand, the 80L duffel by its shoulder strap.

Before choosing, look at three points on the listing: the handle (telescopic or not), the material and what it says about rain, and whether the bag can be folded once empty.

Wheeled holdall FAQs

Is a hard or soft suitcase better?

A hard suitcase protects fragile items better. A soft wheeled holdall accepts a load that bulges a little, slips into a full boot and often weighs less when empty. If you mainly carry clothes, the soft wheeled bag is the most practical.

How much does a wheeled holdall cost on average?

On this page, expect to pay from £57.90 to £233.90: soft trolleys are at the bottom of the range, XXL duffels in the middle and wheeled backpacks with a laptop compartment at the top.

What is the best wheeled travel bag?

The one that suits how you'll use it: a soft trolley for short stays, an XXL duffel for big capacity, a wheeled backpack for work. Check the material, the size and whether there is a telescopic handle on the listing.

To go further

Models by gender are on our pages women's wheeled holdall and Men's wheeled holdall. More broadly, see our men's travel bags, our women's travel bag and our leather holdalls. For a bag that stores away in a drawer, see the foldable travel bags; for a hybrid bag, the Backpack suitcase; and for the office, the women's laptop backpack for the office.