We sell duffel bags, among other fine leather accessories for men and women on eBay.  We wanted to take an opportunity to share our observations after taking on a new line of duffel bags.   We have found that most of the time customers are looking for a leather gym bag that also travels well.  One of the best duffel bags I have seen is the David King 202 in our eBay store.  We have success with this bag as well as many others, because of its expandability, its built in adjustable spandex clothing straps.  So you can store your clothing in two ways, simply like a suitcase or you can pack loosely.  There are plenty of pockets for personal items, even a section for documents.  So this bag offers the best features in its category, i.e. expandability, organization for clothing, it can double as a briefcase for storing documents and personal items, and looks fantastic in 3 colors of leather, tan, black and cafe.  It is fully lined with ballistic nylon.  Another feature you should definitely look for is feet on the bottom to support the bag, if you do a lot of traveling.  No feet is appropriate if you just want more of a casual or gym bag.  Obviously the more items you put into the bag and the heavier it is, you will need feet support.  My favorite thing about this bag is that it looks "professional", a man can carry it while wearing a suit, hopping on a plane, train or automobile.  The cafe color specifically turns a lot of heads.  Duffel bags come in all sizes and shapes, some even look like briefcases.

In summary, some tips for buying a leather duffel bag and cleaning suggestions:

• Assess your space needs in a duffel bag
• Analyze your lifestyle as far as casual person, travel needs, sport or gym bag needs
• Determine how much clothing you would need to carry on an average trip
  
• Determine whether you must carry documents and personals, and finally whether a laptop
• We do not suggest carrying a laptop in a duffel bag, although it is certainly done, rather, check our eBay store for a laptop backpack or laptop case
• Decide what colors you wear most and where you will take the bag, men that wear suits or formal wear a lot typically like the cafe or black colors.  While persons with more casual lifestyle appreciate the Tan color.
• Always choose a duffel with lining, this protects the inside leather from staining if you place uncapped toiletries, etc inside the bag.
• Always carry toiletries in a separate toiletry bag, close lids tight.  We carry these also in all colors.
  

TIPS ON CLEANING OUR LEATHER DUFFEL BAGS:

Our soft, rich, Colombian Vacquetta Leather displays all the character provided by nature, making each piece unique. David King's tanning process locks in natural oils, producing a soft, durable hand that won't crack or become brittle with normal use. Occasional maintenance with a high-quality conditioner may extend performance.

Care and Cleaning

Your new leather bag requires little maintenance. It's customary to allow your bag to show its age and use by achieving a rich patina over its lifetime. However, if it should become soiled or spotted or rained on, and you're not happy with its looks, you can improve the situation by following these simple instructions.

Spot clean any soiled areas with a damp cloth, blotting over and over until you get as much of the grime off as possible.
Take a clean, damp cloth and wipe down the entire bag until it matches the tone of the spot-cleaned areas
Allow all surfaces to dry thoroughly before use.

Other Cleaners

You may, from time to time, decide to apply a leather enricher or leather protector. While we don't believe you need these products under normal use and conditions, you may think otherwise, so be sure to follow the instructions with the product you purchase. There are many types on the market, but all will leave a temporary chemical smell on the leather for a time. They will also darken the leather. If you buy a black bag to begin with, you'll experience less darkening than you would with a lighter, tan colored bag. These products may also change the quality of the leather, making it more shiny, or slick as they fill the pores of the leather with oils or waxes. When using other cleaners, be sure to only test a small area first to see how it interacts with the leather and read all instructions carefully.  Warranty - 1 year provided by Manufacturer

Our eBay store:  http://stores.ebay.com/GIFT-ITEMS-ETC

The 202 Cafe Duffel bag below is the subject of this article.




The bag below is an overnight duffel bag, #220.

The bag below not only doubles as a duffel bag, briefcase, but also a suiter and laptop case, #107.

Finally, a beautiful leather backpack, #314 AND #353, 3 colors, and also check out the laptop backpack models.

Thanks for your attention, hope to see you soon in our ebay store:  http://stores.ebay.com/GIFT-ITEMS-ETC