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Did you know how the duffle gained its popularity? The duffel bag acquired considerable status in the surfer sub-cultures of post-WW II California and east coast Australia. Carrying a duffel bag was synonymous to being (or pretending to be) a surfie. Australian duffel bags of the early 1960s were made of canvas and were usually light khaki or faded ochre in color. Dispensing with the use of rope to pull the eyelets of the top together, the surfie would simply hold the throat of the duffel bag—containing towel, swimming trunks and other personal belongings—in one hand and sling it over his shoulder. Check out our version of the perfect summer duffle! bit.ly/RwRFmN
Posted on: Tue, 27 May 2014 16:35:00 +0000

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