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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

Regular price
$299.95
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Sale price
$299.95

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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    Excellent Bag, just as I thought. Thank you!

    Oh so close - Maybe it will stretch?

    I own an older version and it has traveled all across the US and Latin America carrying either a 500mm f4 or 400mm f2.8 lens, 2 DSLR bodies, a flash, various lenses and accessories. It has held up well but is showing signs of tiredness. So I bought the Version 30l + V2.0 and am mostly pleased. I think that perhaps it needs some time to stretch? I tried to move my kit from the old bag to the new bag and I couldn't zip the new bag closed. The gear didn't fit the same. Perhaps the loss of depth due to the ability to carry a laptop is somewhat to blame? Time will tell. But there are features in the new bag I like. The ability to completely unzip the accessory pockets is nice. I do miss the ability to flip open the entire top flap which V2 can't do, but the strap to hold the flaps open is nice. The zippers are smoother and I think there has been improvements made to the backpack straps, although I seldom use those since I pack so much gear in the bag! I also found the new version is slicker and almost slid off the table I was working on. Perhaps field use will make the material roughen up a bit and be less slick.

    Solid camera gear bag to handle me needs

    This is substantial upgrade of my camera equipment backpack. Solid construction and plenty of customization option for my 2 cameras which include a large dslr and a full frame mirrorless with basic lenses. Unfortunately, I have to struggle to accommodate my sigma 150-600 lens if I put 2 cameras.

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    Tembo 12 Memory Card Wallet
    Christopher Bradley

    I’ve been looking for an SD card case that also fits my San Disk portable SSD and this one delivers! Nice XPAC material with sealed zippers. Great all in one weather resistant solution for portable storage when out on a shoot.

    Well Designed Camera Bag

    The Kiboko City Classic is designed very well. I especially like that the top zips open. This top part is well padded and I have used it to put in my Nikon Z6iii with a 24-120mm lens attached. That made it easy to get to the camera without having to open the back.
    Another feature I like is that the camera bag will stand up and not topple over as other backpack camera bags that I had.
    There is plenty of room to configure in the back section. Gura Gear give plenty of dividers to work with.
    The shoulder straps are padded and very comfortable. One thing I would like to see changed is to have a way to attach a capture clip to the shoulder strap. I did get my capture clip on the strap by squeezing it on and using the screws included with the clip and that secured the capture clip and it works.
    The 18L City Classic is a great bag and very well made.

    Smaller than expected- but product appear solid !

    Nice Bag

    I previously purchased the 13" which has limited use and probably could be discontinued in favor of the 16" which I purchased earlier this year but had to wait until the first week of October for delivery just in time for my New Zealand Trip. I used it without the insert as I found the insert took up too much space as I was using this as a partial camera bag and travel bag. Without the insert I could fit in the main pocket a Z9 Camera, 100-400mm Nikon lens, Swarovski 8x42 Binoculars, a toiletry bag, a cable bag with all my adaptors, plugs and cables along with some socks, underwear, T shirt and light rain jacket. I also carried a 13" Macbook Air, an iPad mini and other small items like sunglasses, reading glasses, passport. This stretched the bag but still allowed it to fit under the seat on the plane:-). This allowed me to put clothing, shoes and another long lens in a carry on suitcase.

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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