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Filson’s Best Travel Bag Now Comes in a Compact EDC Form Factor

Dopp kit, tech pouch or everyday organizer — they hardly get tougher, or look better, than this.

Close-up of a green fabric bag corner with a black zipper pull featuring a leather tab embossed with "FILSON CO. SINCE 1897" and a brass zipper slider engraved with "FILSON." The bag has a textured olive green strap and a dark brown corduroy base, with a brown leather zipper pull string attached. The background is a gradient of dark purple to blue.Filson
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By Jack Seemer

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Longtime Filson fans probably remember the Dryden Duffle Pack, only by a different name.

The once-called “Ballistic Nylon Duffle Pack” was a hidden gem of the brand’s bag lineup, beloved by those who dared look past the hype bestowed upon the iconic Rugged Twill Original Briefcase.

In a 2022 review, for example, Wired crowned it the “greatest bag ever made.”

Olive green duffel bag with a front zippered pocket, leather zipper pulls, dual handles with a leather grip, and an adjustable shoulder strap. The bag features a small rectangular label on the front pocket with the brand name "Filson.
The Dryden Duffle Pack has been called the “greatest bag ever made.”
Filson

After a multiyear hiatus — as well as a one-off return with Huckberry — the bag is back, officially, with a new badge and fresh name.

But it’s not the only addition to Filson’s bag lineup. Nor is it most useful from an EDC perspective.

Olive green rectangular toiletry bag with a black and orange Filson brand patch on the front, featuring a zipper closure on top and leather zipper pull. The bag has brown accents on the sides and bottom.
The Dryden Travel Pack uses the same ultra-rigged Cordura exterior as the larger travel bag.
Filson

Shrink it

The duffel also has a little brother in the form of the Dryden Travel Pack that sees Filson apply the same 1000-denier Cordura nylon fabric to an EDC-friendly workhorse.

At face value, it might be tempting to reduce the compact offering into a simple Dopp kit.

And, thanks to a water-resistant nylon interior, it certainly seems up to the task of transporting razors and toothbrushes from point A to B.

Olive green rectangular fabric pouch with a black zipper partially open, revealing a brown interior lining. The zipper has a brass pull tab with a leather loop attached. The pouch has a small fabric loop on one side.
A water-resistant nylon interior certainly makes the pack suitable as a Dopp kit, but that’s ignoring its broader appeal.
Filson

However, the addition of pockets both the inside and out make it more than suitable to serve as a tech pouch or EDC organizer, while the lightweight, highly scratch-resistant exterior can handle any wear and tear expected from daily use.

Olive green rectangular fabric pouch with a zipper on top and a small loop on the right side, set against a gradient purple and dark blue background.
The Dryden Travel Pack has one exterior pocket.
Filson
Close-up of the interior of an olive green fabric bag, showing a zippered opening with black teeth and a stitched inner pocket. The lining inside is a lighter olive color.
As well as an interior divider.
Filson

Availability and pricing

Both the Dryden Travel Pack and larger duffle are available from Filson’s official website as part of the expanded Dryden collection. Prices start at $69.

About the Author:

Jack Seemer is the executive editor at Gear Patrol, with over a decade of experience in product journalism. He currently reports on a wide range of topics, including footwear, watches, EDC, cookware and more.

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