Best 32 inch duffle bags

Top pick: Samsonite Andante 2 32-Inch. A soft-sided 32-inch wheeled duffel is the sweet spot for this size — inline skate wheels and a locking telescoping handle mean you're not carrying 90 litres on your shoulder, and the compressible body squashes down when it's half full. The brand's warranty and parts support are the reason it leads.

Who the others suit:

• Protege Navigation 32" Collapsible Rolling Duffel — the value choice: big 91-litre capacity, collapses flat for storage, and a solid owner rating.
• High Sierra Pathsetter 32" — if you want a sturdier, more structured wheeled bag for rough handling.
• Dejuno 32-Inch Drop Bottom Rolling Duffel — drop-bottom compartment is handy for shoes or dirty gear.
• Komal's Passion 32" leather duffels — for a weekend-away look rather than airline abuse; note the listed capacity is small.
• Protege Flex Backpack Duffel — converts to a backpack, good for gear-hauling where wheels bog down.

One caution: a 32-inch duffel is over most airlines' checked-size limits, so expect to pay an oversize fee on flights.