Rowdy Originals Duffel

The Originals · Black lined · Travel

Rowdy Originals Duffel

ZAR 3,295

The Rowdy Originals Duffel. Our most recognisable travel silhouette, stripped back. Black-lined, YKK top zip, four pockets, adjustable strap. Small or Large.

Leather
Lining
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"Best hand made handbags in SA. Got 2 tote bags and 2 purses. Love Rowdy Bags."

— Zikhona B.
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"Beautiful, locally made leather bags. Each one hand made by a South African artisan."

— Medford T.
★★★★★

"So beautifully made. I love the design, colour and quality. Proudly South African!"

— Liezl R.
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"My favorite shop. Good quality leather, unique style, very simple and minimalistic."

— Anisa W.
★★★★★

"Excellent quality products, excellent service, and friendly staff!"

— Gloudina S.
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.
Apple Pay accepted
Google Pay accepted
Visa accepted
Mastercard accepted
Payflex installments
PayJustNow installments
Description

Part of the Rowdy Originals range, this duffel is a straightforward travel essential. Clean black lining inside, no signature flourishes, no extra trims. Built around the parts that matter for a weekend bag.

Top YKK zip closes the main compartment. Three internal pockets keep cables, chargers and toiletries organised. One external zip pocket on the outside for boarding pass, passport or phone. Adjustable shoulder strap and dual hand grips.

Small for an overnight or a gym day. Large for a long weekend. Hand-stitched in Cape Town. Repair-for-Life Promise on every bag.

Specs & dimensions

Dimensions, Small: 55 × 25 × 28 cm

Dimensions, Large: 60 × 30 × 32 cm

Closure: YKK top zip

Weight: ~1.6kg (Small), ~1.9kg (Large)

Material: Full-aniline leather, black cotton lining, solid Italian hardware, YKK zips

Strap: Adjustable, removable shoulder strap plus dual hand grips

Pockets: Three internal, one external zip

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: damp cloth, mild soap. Avoid alcohol-based cleaners. The leather will deepen and develop character over time. That's the point.

Weekend bag. Gym bag. Carry-on.

Travel essentials

Weekend bag. Gym bag. Carry-on.

The Originals Duffel is our most recognisable travel silhouette, simplified. Small for an overnight or the gym. Large for the long weekend or a trip that wants a soft-sided carry-on.

Built to actually be used. Adjustable strap. Dual hand grips. A YKK top zip that runs the length of the bag for easy loading.

Four pockets. Italian hardware.

The detail

Four pockets. Italian hardware.

Three internal pockets so cables, chargers and toiletries don't end up in a single tangle at the bottom. One external zip pocket on the outside for passport, boarding pass or phone. Italian hardware on every fitting. Clean black lining keeps the inside organised and easy to clean.

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

The proof

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

Since 2012 we've made over 100,000 bags by hand from our Cape Town workshop. The Duffel is a piece we've shipped to customers travelling the world, and the Originals version is built for the customer who wants the silhouette in its most useful form.

Every Originals Duffel is covered by our Repair-for-Life Promise. Any defect through normal use, we fix.

Handmade in Cape Town

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

Since 2012, every Rowdy bag has been cut, stitched, and finished by hand. 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 the Originals Duffel

Our travel silhouette, pared back to what you actually use.

Two sizes

Small or Large

YKK top zip

Full-length, easy loading

Four pockets

Three inside, one outside

Six things to love about the Originals Duffel

Adjustable strap

Plus dual hand grips

Italian hardware

Solid, quiet, durable

Repair-for-Life

Any defect, fixed

Reviewed on Google

People love their Rowdy

4.8 ★★★★★ Across 132 verified Google reviews
Anisa White

Anisa White

★★★★★

"To be honest, this is my favorite shop❤️‍🩹 I appreciate a good quality of the leather and also unique style, but very simple and minimalistic I have around six bags, and I adore them all"

Rico

Rico

★★★★★

"Back in Switzerland I am very satisfied. The bigger laptop bag (with zipper) fits perfectly in the bag which is very convenient. Also the smaller laptop cover is nice and of good quality. Very good price-performance/quality ratio. Well..."

Medford Torr

Medford Torr

★★★★★

"Beautiful, locally made leather bags in all the shapes and colours. Each bag is hand made by a South African artisan and you know who made the bag. My wife has a purse, a shoulder handbag and laptop folder. Loves her collection."

Sue Dreyer

Sue Dreyer

★★★★★

"Amazing thank you for the experience."

Gloudina Smith

Gloudina Smith

★★★★★

"Excellent quality products, excellent service, and friendly staff! 👌"

Rinie Dreyer

Rinie Dreyer

★★★★★

"Thanks a mill Adam Rowdy bags are an excellent product"

Zikhona Bradley

Zikhona Bradley

★★★★★

"Best hand made handbags in SA. Got 2 tote bags and 2 purses. Love Rowdy Bags"

Christian Matter

Christian Matter

★★★★★

"Lovely bag bought here in Switzerland. Rather expensive here, but then on the other hand everything is expensive here and quality has its price."

Liezl Rowan

Liezl Rowan

★★★★★

"I bought the large sling bag in cedar. It is perfect 🥰 so beautifully made. I love the design, colour and quality. This is a real investment. Thank you for your impeccable service. Proudly South African!! Local and Lekker 😄"

Catherine Kotze

Catherine Kotze

★★★★★

"Received my bag 2 days after ordering it. Love it!! Beautiful craftsmanship. Well made! Proudly South African!!!"

Shireen Ernstzen

Shireen Ernstzen

★★★★★

"ROWDY,S.. You have just made me a proud owner of a very niceley leatherly smelling Tote bag.. Absolutely amazing.. Trust that this bag will carry millions going forward.. Thank you so much.. Love it"

Daniella Malan

Daniella Malan

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"I love my bag! It was actually hard to choose between the great range of colours and options available, but I settled on the crossbody sling, in the Boulder colour. Delivery was super fast, and I've been extremely impressed with the..."

Katy Roberts

Katy Roberts

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"An absolutely beautiful product! Exactly what I was looking for. Delivered within two days and lovingly packaged."

Cornelius Grobbelaar (CAG)

Cornelius Grobbelaar (CAG)

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"Great Quality Work and Amazing Staff and service... And price for that matter..."

daniel kiwanuka

daniel kiwanuka

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"Amazing staff , amazing leather products with a lifetime warranty."

Before you buy

Originals 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.
Small or Large, which should I buy? +
Small handles a gym day or an overnight (one change of clothes plus essentials). Large takes a long weekend (three to four nights of kit) and works as a soft-sided carry-on. If in doubt, go Large; it scales down better than the Small scales up.
What fits inside? +
Small: gym kit, sneakers, a change of clothes, toiletries. Large: three to four days of clothes, toiletries, a pair of shoes, a layer. The four pockets keep cables, charger and passport separate from the main compartment.
Payflex and PayJustNow, how do they work? +
Both let you split the price into interest-free instalments. Payflex is 4 payments over 6 weeks; PayJustNow is 3 monthly payments. Choose either at checkout. No interest if you pay on time.
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? +
About 1.6kg for the Small, 1.9kg for the Large. Full-leather travel bag weight.
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
PayJustNow installments

Handmade in Cape Town since 2012