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Mara Travel Duffel

Inspired by Africa's wild landscapes and crafted for adventure. The Mara Duffel is your perfect companion for every journey—from weekend getaways to globe-trotting expeditions. 

2 total reviews

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$239.96
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$299.95
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$239.96

100L Ships December 16 or earlier

Size
Color — Black

Lightweight: under 3lbs

Detachable, padded shoulder straps for extra comfort

Six internal zippered compartments

X-Pac™ VX21 Shell with VX42 Base for extra durability

    Description

    The Mara Travel Duffel is designed to address the problems we've encountered traveling the world. They are Lightweight and extremely durable, filled with organizational and design features that take the headache out of packing and loading, and comfortable shoulder straps which make carrying the duffel as a backpack a breeze.

    Features

    Design & Construction

    • X-PAC™ VX21 construction for minimal weight and tear-resistant, weatherproof construction
    • X-PAC VX42 bottom layer - for increased durability
    • Gura Gear blue lining indicates when duffel is unzipped or secured
    • Detachable, padded ergonomic shoulder straps with Right and Left contours for comfortable fit

    External

    • YKK Zippers with lock loops
    • Zipper pulls for easy pulling, especially with gloves on
    • Utility handles on sides
    • Luggage passthrough
    • Water resistant zippers for external pockets
    • Rain lip for main compartment flap
    • Wide, U-shaped top opening for full visibility

    Internal

    • Six internal zippered compartments
    • Mesh pockets to see where your stuff is
    • High visibility lining
    • Hidden location tracker pocket

    Carrying Case

    • X-Pac VX21 bag for additional organization and carrying capacity, also functions as a compact storage bag.
    Specifications

    40L

    • Dimensions: 21" x 14" x 11" (54 cm x 36 cm x 28 cm)
    • Weight: 2.2 lb (1kg)
    • Carrying Case: 15" x 7" x 4" (37 cm x 18 cm x 10 cm)
    • Carry-on size for most domestic US carriers

    60L

    • Dimensions: 25" x 16" x 12" (64 cm x 41 cm x 31 cm)
    • Weight: 2.4 lb (1.1kg)
    • Carrying Case: 16" x 8" x 4" (40 cm x 20 cm x 10 cm)

    80L

    • Dimensions: 29" x 17" x 13" (74 cm x 44 cm x 33 cm)
    • Weight: 2.9 lb (1.3kg)
    • Carrying Case: 17" x 10" x 4" (42 cm x 25 cm x 10 cm)

    100L - limited availability

    • Dimensions: 32" x 20" x 15" (82 cm x 51 cm x 37 cm)
    • Weight: 3.3lb (1.5kg)
    • Carrying Case: 18" x 11" x 4" (45 cm x 28 cm x 10 cm)
    What's Included
    • Carrying Case with X-Pac VX21 shell
    • Detachable, Right and Left-contoured shoulder straps
    • Duffel Bag

    Carryology Best New Gear September 2024

    Early reviews

    • "There’s no doubt, then, that if you want to carry a large amount of gear in the lightest possible way while still protecting it from the rigors of air travel, or even yak travel for that matter, the Gura Gear Mara Travel Duffel raises the bar." Read the full review here

      Dan Carr, Shuttermuse
    • "Hands down the best duffel I have ever traveled with. A duffel bag wouldn't usually be something that I would get excited about, but then again, I've never had a duffel from Gura Gear! It should come as no surprise that it's a super quality product, but the one thing that really separates this duffel from others is the backpack straps. They make traveling so much easier and comfortable. These also come in 4 different sizes, so whether you're just going somewhere for the night, or taking a road trip for a few weeks, they've got you covered."

      ReadyLight Media

      Jeff Carpenter, ReadyLightMedia
    • "The Mara Duffel has now become my favorite travel duffel to take around the world. Right out of the box, you can tell its quality is built to last and to withstand the impacts of travel. The duffel provides numerous zippered pockets for exceptional organization while on the road." @mikemezphoto

      Mike Mezeul
    • “Mara is down for any adventure, big or small. I swear every time I use it, it accommodates my needs. Plenty of pockets and endless ways to carry it. It knows no limits!”

      @mackhennz

      MacKenzie Hennessey
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    External Features

    1. Padded Velcro Handle
    2. Quick Release buckles for shoulder straps
    3. Rain lipcovering main compartment zipper
    4. X-PAC VX42 base for extra protection from the elements
    5. Attachment points: 2 Front and Back, 1 on each side
    6. Weatherproof YKK Zippers
    7. Looped zipper pulls with locking loop
    8. Grab Handles on each side
    9. Top compartment for storing shoulder straps

    Internal Features

    10. Zipper pulls
    11. Hidden tracking tag pocket
    12. Gura Gear blue lining - indicates when the bag is open or safely closed
    13. Six zippered mesh pockets for organization and storage
    14. High visibility lining makes finding items easy

    Travel Features

    15. Detachable Right and Left-contoured padded shoulder straps
    16. Luggage Passthrough

    Travel in Color

    Available in:

    • Federal Yellow: 40L, 60L
    • Sahara Tan: 40L, 60L
    • Pacific Blue: 40L, 60L
    • Black: 40L, 60L, 80L, 100L

    X-Pac Carrying Case Included

    The Mara Duffel comes in a X-Pac VX21 and mesh carrying case - minimizing storage space - 15% of the full size of the duffel.

    They are also perfect for a shoe or laundry bag.

    Size Comparison - model height 6'1"

    FAQs

    Are the duffels available to ship?

    Inventory is here in Los Angeles and preparing to ship

    Are different colors available?

    Yes! We have made 40L and 60L in Pacific Blue, Sahara Tan, and a new Federal Yellow.

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    NEW Kiboko City Classic 18L+
    Pierangelo Lanfranchi
    bad shipping method

    i order it las month and still waiting for it

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    Kiboko 16L+ Camera Backpack
    Photography by Vinny Colucci
    Best go to bag.

    I use my 16L as a quick go to bag when I can't take a lot of stiff. I carry in it my Nikon Z9 with 24-70 f/2.8, 600 f/6.3 PF, TS-14 converter and sometimes a 14-24 f/2.8. It all fits. So if I am going to do a speaking engagement and don't want to carry my 30L or 22 L on a plane,Ill take my 16 with some stuff. It gets used a lot. Quality is over the top as with all my Gura products

    Is one-bag Travel with a Kiboka 16L+ Possible?

    The build quality is superb as expected. Only thing it may be missing is an easy way to hang a rain jacket on the exterior. Easy enough to work around. The size is excellent and i think I can keep it under 17 lbs packed for more restrictive transportation and comfort.

    I hope to one-bag the 16L+ in Southeast Asia this winter. In one side, I will pack my Olympus OM-1 w/ 300mm Pro lens for wildlife & birds and the EM10 w/ 14-42mm pancake lens for a back-up/street camera. Personal care items and Merino wool clothing will be in the opposite compartment. Cables, batteries and a charger will go in the lid compartments along with one sandal on each side. My 14" gaming laptop just fits but I hope to get a lighter model before the trip. I think I can also squeeze in a compact travel sling bag to use for my rain jacket and water bottle around towns.

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    Mara Travel Duffel
    Photography by Vinny Colucci
    I now have both the 40L and 60L.

    Iv'e owned gura Gear products since 2010 and never looked back. These duffles are no exception and are of the highest quality. I expect they will last for a long long time. Great job guys

    Perfect bag!

    I have gone through so many different bags and companies before finally finding these bags. Just bought my 4th Gura bag and couldn't be happier. There is no other bag that fits so much in it, weighs so little and feels so great on back. Also thankful you matched it so perfectly to my adventure car!

    Mara duffel makes the idea of owning another roller board seem utterly stupid.

    This understated bag looks simple enough, but packs a technical punch for a reasonable price. I won't buy any other carry-on bag since traveling with my Mara duffel. It is so light, so durable, so water resistant and so meticulously manufactured, the idea of wheels on luggage now seems pointless. Professional but distinctive style, it holds more than the typical roller suitcase and fits in the overhead better.

    I totally NEEDED this!

    The shear amount of space and the ability to carry exactly the gear I need at one time has me completely sold. Love the fabrics, zippers, and the flexibility to change its configuration on the fly. It's a perfectly comfortable size for me and has kept me organized better than any other bag or backpack I've used in the past.
    Thanks for a great product!

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    Chobe 16" Everyday Carry
    Meyer Heller MD
    Chobe 16" suggestions

    Love this bag. Just received it last week. Packed a Z9 and Z 100-400 in the middle. section after taking out the insert and reinserting it with only one divider. Suggest 2 things. Include a snap buckle or velcro buckle to gather the 2 carrying straps together when holding the bag. Another suggestion would be an identification card holder which could be inserted in one of the small velcro pockets. Like a luggage ID without the strap. Michael Heller MD, Stuart Florida

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    Et Cetera Case (1L)
    William Higgins
    Excellent organizer

    Good quality and items inside by are visible

    Perfect Camera Bag

    I have had several bags which were okay but fell short as to what gear I could fit and not be cramped or fearful of some great being damaged. With this Gura bag I was able to carry all of my gear with the peace of mind that it was protected. In addition to being roomy, the zippers work flawlessly and there are plenty of pockets to stow small stuff. Finally, the way that half of the bag opens independently from the other half makes accessing what things you need without exposing everything is genius.

    Finally found it

    I have purchased countless camera bags in an effort to find that perfect bag. I had almost given up hope but thankfully decided to give it one more shot. Super glad I did since I finally found the perfect bag. This bag is well designed, light weight, fits all my gear, hides the backpack straps when not in use, and so much more. Kudos to GuraGear for creating such a great camera bag..

    Just what I needed

    This is a high quality backpack that will Carr a lot of equipment, I’m very happy with my purchase

    Upgraded to the 30L

    I also own the Kiboko 2.0 22L+ bag and have been using it for a few years. I've recently purchased a 600mm Nikkor Z TC and needed a bigger bag. I've been very happy with the 22L and the design, so I'm quite sure the 30L will fit the bill. The Nikkor Z 600mm fits perfectly along with a Nikon Z9 and Z8 body, 70-200, 24-70mm and 14-30mm lenses. I've owned quite a few bags in my career, but the Gura Gear bags are the best out there for sure!

    Would not know

    Would like to know where my bag is. I still haven’t gotten it and they expect me to review it

    The best

    It is the best material, fit and comfort. Is built for us in mind.

    Haven’t used yet so I can’t rate it.

    I bought to carry two z9s with 400, 2.8 mounted on one and a 24-70, 2.8 on the other for a trip to Africa next year. It will definitely hold what I am taking. When it arrived, I was impressed enough with the quality that I ordered a duffel bag for the same trip.

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    Et Cetera Pouch (M)
    Greg Garnich
    Proper packing

    A nice addition to my traveling accessories to staying organized

    Best designed camera bag for safaris.

    I appreciate the rugged yet lightweight designe of the Gura Gear Kiboko 22L back pack. It's amazing what all fits in one small bag. Many of my smaller in counrty flights around Africa and India require smaller an lighter luggage and this bag helps fit the bill. I also like the buttefly zippered access to gear when working from the seat of the safari vehicle, no big floppy lid to deal with when space is at a premium.

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    Kiboko 16L+ Camera Backpack
    Enrique Fernandez
    Quite roomy for its small size

    I am birdwatcher and photographer and wanted a small backpack for hiking or short adventures. I was able to fit in a Canon EOS R5 Mk II with a 100-500 m attached on one side with additional room for small stuff, and on the other side a Canon EOS R5 with a 24-70 m attached, a pair of 10x42 Swarovski binocs, and misc small stuff. The outside pockets are also quite roomy and was able to fit batteries and other miscellaneous equipment. Overall, the size is just right for what I wanted. I have not tried the bag on a hike yet, but it feels quite comfortable with all that weight.

    Gura 30L

    Overall wonderful camera backpack. I easily fit 400mm f2.8, 70-200mm f2.8, 24-70mm f2.8, Z9 and Z8. However, the laptop compartment zipper does not extend to the length of the sleeve and prevents my inserting the lap top. Big disappointment

    excellent bag for international travel

    I bought this bag to pack my sony 600mm f4 and other gears for an international trip. LOVE it. Very good design for organizing gears. The bag has a minor defect on the zipper, and the company promptly sent a replacement and paid for the return shipping. The company really stands behind the brand.

    Best Bag for Large Telephotos

    If you need to carry a lot of gear, including a large telephoto lens, this is the bag for you. Over the years I’ve used numerous camera bags from different manufacturers, and although some of the bags held most of my gear, I could never quite fit all of my gear and some of the bags were so stuffed they were hard to zip up. Although this bag is similarly in size to some of my other bags, this is the first one that holds my mirrorless camera, large telephoto, medium telephoto, wide angle and ultra wide angle lenses and all the other filters and accessories I use without being overstuffed. It’s nice and light, seems durable and I am very happy with it.

    16L Almost Perfect

    I have had and still have many camera bags. I have been a huge ThinkTank fan. They are good bags, but Gura is my favorite for it's overall design and functionality. It includes a bunch of dividers so you can configure the bag most any way you want. The compartments, zippered areas, etc. are well-conceived and clearly driven by design and customer experience. Really like it.

    Three small improvements I would like to see include one or two long dividers that run the length of the interior dimension. This would make it easier to take one or two large telephoto lenses. Another would be a small strap across the back to allow the back to be hooked over a trolly suitcase. It seems to me it could be done without impairing the backpack cushioning. The last one, and this is minor, is to have the zipper on the one side for a wallet size insert run the same direction as the other zippers when it comes to closing the pouch. That is, all up, all are closed. The small wallet-like space runs down. All really rather minor but would be great.

    Great bag 30L

    I'm able to get my Nikon 600mm TC in one compartment. In the other a 100-400, two Z9 bodies, and one additional lens 24-120 for example. I love the butterfly design, and the bag is more comfortable to wear than my Think Tank Airport Accelerator. The only thing I wish were different is that the Velcro mounting material for the dividers covered the whole bottom of the compartments. As it is now it only covers about a third of it.