Herschel Novel Duffle review

The Herschel Novel Duffle is the value pick: $110 buys the largest bag on this list at 43 L. Herschel describes it as sized to fit in the overhead bin and lists it at 11.73 in. high, 20.51 in. wide and 10.98 in. deep, at 2.21 lbs. The signature feature is a separate shoe compartment that keeps a spare pair away from clothes. The closure is a waterproof zipper, and the bag has low-profile vegan leather handles, a removable padded webbing shoulder strap, a side sleeve pocket and a zippered internal mesh pocket. It is made from 100% recycled 600D polyester and carries a limited lifetime warranty. What you give up is travel tech: there is no padded laptop sleeve and no sleeve for a suitcase handle, and it carries only by hand or on the shoulder. Herschel also sells a smaller 26.5 L Novel CarryOn Duffle for $79.99. We compared documented features and published prices.

Who it is for

men on a budget who want a weekender

Price

$110 on Herschel's US store as of November 2026.

Regular price $110.00
Quoted from the vendor pricing page on November 13, 2026.

Key features

• 43 L, 11.73 x 20.51 x 10.98 in., 2.21 lbs
• Signature shoe compartment for a spare pair
• Waterproof zippered closure
• Removable webbing shoulder strap with EVA padding and vegan leather handles
• Side sleeve pocket and zippered internal mesh pocket

Strengths and weaknesses

• Strength: Cheapest bag on the list at $110
• Strength: Most capacity and lowest weight here, at 43 L and 2.21 lbs
• Strength: Limited lifetime warranty against material and manufacturing defects
• Weakness: No padded laptop sleeve
• Weakness: No luggage pass-through or backpack straps
• Weakness: 30-day return window, shorter than Away's 100 days

Key facts

• Price: $110
• Capacity: 43 L
• Dimensions: 11.73 x 20.51 x 10.98 in.
• Weight: 2.21 lbs
• Warranty: Limited lifetime

Where it ranks

Herschel Novel Duffle is No. 5 in our Best Men's Bags for Air Travel verdict.