At a Glance
- Amazon is quietly selling carry-on duffels, sling packs and totes for $15 or less ahead of spring break season
- Top pick among 18,900+ five-star reviews: a $10 foldable duffel that meets most airline personal-item rules
- Why it matters: You can grab TSA-approved bags without touching your vacation budget
Spring-trip packing just got cheaper. News Of Losangeles editors scanned Amazon and found 10 travel bags under $15 that still fit under the seat or inside a gym locker.
Best $15-and-Under Travel Bags on Amazon Right Now
1. Narwey Foldable Duffel – $10 (was $13)
- 18,900+ five-star ratings
- Measures 17.7″ x 12.6″ x 6.3″-carry-on approved
- 37 color choices
- One reviewer packed “everything for four days… including a sleeve of diapers”
2. Pritent Crossbody Sling – $10
- Nine compartments plus 12-inch tablet sleeve
- Mesh bottle pocket and earphone hole
- Adjustable strap and breathable back panel
- Shopper dubbed it a “portable command center”
3. Puma Evercat Duffel – $15 (was $20)
- 14-inch size slips into gym lockers
- U-shaped opening for quick packing
- Fits sneakers, clothes, toiletries and a small crossbody
- Folds flat to stash inside checked luggage
Other Budget Bags That Made the Cut
- Rockland Duffel – $12 with removable shoulder strap
- Vorspack Mini Gym Bag – $13 with wet pocket for damp gear
- Yazekous Small Sling Daypack – $9 (was $12) snag-resistant zippers
- Prite Corduroy Tote – $20 water-bottle pockets
- Topdesign Canvas Tote – $15, easy to personalize
- Zomake Lightweight Hiking Backpack – $13 (was $16) folds into its own pouch
- Holyluck Foldable Duffel – $10 water-repellent fabric
Sophia A. Reynolds, a commerce editor, keeps the Puma duffel on standby: “I originally bought this 14-inch duffel to use as a gym bag… now I reach for it as an overnight bag.” She folds it flat and tucks it into her checked suitcase “just in case I buy too many souvenirs.”
Quick Buying Tips
- Double-check airline personal-item dimensions before clicking “buy”
- Look for rip-resistant fabric if you plan to check the bag
- Neutral colors hide scuffs; brights are easier to spot on a carousel
- Many of these bags work as gym totes or diaper bags when you’re not traveling
All prices were live at the time News Of Losangeles published the roundup on January 15, 2026.
