Handmade in Cape Town · Repair-for-Life

Rowdy Duffel | Signature Lining

ZAR 3,600

The Rowdy Duffel. A leather travel bag lined in our signature Rowdy cotton. Weekend, gym or carry-on. Made by hand in Cape Town since 2012.

Leather
Lining
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Repair-for-Life Any defect, we fix. Forever.
Free local shipping Over R1,500. 2-5 working days.
10-day returns Free in South Africa.
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Description

The Rowdy Duffel is our most recognisable travel bag, refined with our signature Rowdy lining inside. A 100% cotton fabric woven in Cape Town to our own design, inspired by African culture and its historic connection to cattle. The interior has structure where you need it and a distinctive finish you'll notice every time you unzip it.

Three internal pockets keep clothes, toiletries and tech in their own zones. A secure YKK top zip closes the main compartment. An external zip pocket gives quick access to passport, ticket or phone. An adjustable shoulder strap takes the weight off your hand for longer carries. Small for weekends, Large for extended trips.

Backed by our Repair-for-Life Promise. Any manufacturing defect, we repair for as long as you own the bag.

Specs & dimensions

Small: 55 × 28 × 25 cm

Large: 60 × 32 × 30 cm

Closure: YKK top zip main compartment, external zip pocket

Pockets: Three internal, one external zip

Weight: ~1.5-1.8 kg depending on size

Material: Full-aniline leather, solid Italian hardware, signature Rowdy cotton lining

Carry: Top handles plus adjustable shoulder strap

Made in: Cape Town, South Africa

Shipping & returns

South Africa: Free shipping on orders over R1,500. Standard delivery 2-5 working days.

International: Flat R800 to UK, Germany, Switzerland, Netherlands, US, and most others. 5-10 working days.

Returns: 10-day cooling-off, free in SA via our returns portal. Custom-debossed bags can't be returned.

Care for your leather

Leather is full-aniline, no surface coating. It will absorb water if soaked. If your bag gets caught in the rain, wipe dry with a soft cloth and condition with leather food once dry.

To clean: use a slightly damp cloth and mild soap. Avoid alcohol-based cleaners. The leather will deepen and develop character over time, this is the point.

Weekends. Gym days. Carry-on.

The classic

Weekends. Gym days. Carry-on.

The Duffel is the bag that goes everywhere two nights at a time. Small for a weekend away, gym kit, an overnight stay. Large for longer trips, family weekends, the carry-on you don't want to look like a carry-on.

Top handles, shoulder strap, three internal pockets. The leather softens into the silhouette the more you use it.

YKK top zip. Three internal pockets. Signature lined.

The detail

YKK top zip. Three internal pockets. Signature lined.

A secure YKK top zip closes the main compartment so nothing comes loose in transit. Inside, three internal pockets give your toiletries, tech and clothes their own zones. An external zip pocket on the side keeps passport or ticket within reach.

The interior is fully lined in our signature Rowdy cotton, woven in Cape Town. It gives the bag structure, protects your kit, and looks the part when you open it.

100,000+ Rowdy bags. Still hand-stitched in Cape Town.

The proof

100,000+ Rowdy bags. Still hand-stitched in Cape Town.

Since 2012 we've made over 100,000 bags by hand from our Cape Town workshop. Travel pieces like the Duffel are part of why we won Most Stylish Global Leather Bags Brand at the 2021 MEA African Excellence Awards.

Every Duffel carries our Repair-for-Life Promise. Any defect, we repair, for as long as you own the bag.

Handmade in Cape Town

Every Rowdy Duffel is hand-stitched in our Cape Town workshop.

Since 2012, every Rowdy bag has been cut, stitched, and finished by hand in our Cape Town workshop. Real artisans. Real leather. Real time invested in every seam.

It's why our Repair-for-Life Promise holds: we made it, we know how to fix it.

Read the Repair-for-Life Promise

Why it works

Six things to love about this Duffel

Every detail considered. Every part repairable. The bag you'll still be wearing in ten years.

Two sizes

Weekend or extended trip

YKK top zip

Secure, smooth, durable

Rowdy cotton lining

Woven in Cape Town

Six things to love about this Duffel

Three internal pockets

Plus external zip pocket

Adjustable strap

Plus top handles

Repair-for-Life

Any defect, fixed

Reviewed on Google

People love their Rowdy

4.8 ★★★★★ Across 132 verified Google reviews

Before you buy

Duffel FAQ

The questions we get most often, answered honestly by the workshop.

How does the Repair-for-Life Promise work? +
If a seam goes, a clip breaks, or hardware fails through normal use, send it back. We assess, repair and return, usually within 2-3 weeks. Wear and tear (scratches, leather softening, colour deepening) isn't a defect; that's the leather doing what it's supposed to do.
Will the leather scratch? +
Yes, gently. It's full-aniline leather with no surface coating. Light scuffs are part of the character and will fade or blend in with use. Deep scratches we can fix under Repair-for-Life if needed.
Can I personalise it? +
Yes, we offer name or initial debossing on our corporate-gifts programme and on DTC orders above R5,000. Email info@rowdy.co.za to arrange.
What fits inside? +
The Small carries a weekend's clothes, toiletries, shoes and a laptop sleeve. The Large takes a 4-5 day trip, gym kit and a layer. Both have three internal pockets and an external zip pocket for passport or ticket.
Is it carry-on size? +
The Small (55 × 28 × 25 cm) fits most airline carry-on dimensions. Always check your specific airline's policy. The Large is intended as a checked or extended-trip bag.
Shipping and returns? +
Free local shipping over R1,500, 2-5 working days. International R800 flat, 5-10 working days. 10-day returns, free in South Africa. Custom-debossed bags can't be returned.
How heavy is it? +
Around 1.5 kg for the Small and 1.8 kg for the Large.
How do I care for the leather? +
Wipe down with a damp cloth and mild soap when needed. Condition with leather food every few months. Avoid alcohol-based cleaners. Let it dry naturally if it gets wet.

Still curious? Email info@rowdy.co.za →

Ready when you are.

Made for the long run

Ready when you are.

Free local shipping over R1,500. 10-day returns. Repair-for-Life on every bag. Payflex and PayJustNow at checkout.

Apple Pay accepted
Google Pay accepted
Visa accepted
Mastercard accepted
Payflex installments
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Handmade in Cape Town since 2012