Columbia Bags Ireland | 53 Degrees North

Columbia Bags

Sometimes you just need the essentials and nothing on your back. Columbia bags cover hip packs, slings, cross-body styles and a roomy duffel, built from tough water-resistant fabric for the trail and travel.

Columbia bags for trail, town and travel

Not every day needs a full backpack. This range keeps your essentials close with hip packs and slings, and scales up to a duffel for longer trips.

Hip packs and slings for essentials

Belt bags and water bottle slings keep a phone, keys and a drink within reach, so they suit day hikes, festivals and travel without the bulk of a pack.

Cross-body bags for everyday carry

Compact cross-body styles carry the daily basics hands-free, sitting close to the body for the commute, the city and light travel.

The Landroamer duffel for trips

At 40L with grab handles, the Landroamer duffel swallows a weekend or gym kit and packs down softer than a hard case when it is empty.

Water-resistant and hard-wearing

Tough fabric with a water-resistant finish takes daily knocks on the trail and in transit, so these bags hold up to regular use.

Where to buy Columbia bags in Ireland

We stock Columbia bags at 53 Degrees North, with delivery across Ireland plus free Click and Collect from our stores.

Frequently asked questions

What can I use a hip pack or sling for?

A hip pack or sling keeps the essentials, a phone, keys, a card and a small water bottle, close to hand and quick to reach without carrying a full backpack. That makes them ideal for day hikes where you travel light, for festivals and travel where you want valuables in front of you, and for cycling or fast walking where a pack feels like too much. Worn across the chest, a sling also keeps weight off your shoulders on a warm day.

Is the Landroamer duffel good for travel?

Yes, it is a practical travel and weekend bag. The 40L capacity swallows a few days of kit or a full gym and overnight load, the grab and shoulder handles make it easy to carry and sling into a boot or overhead, and the soft build packs down flat when empty in a way a hard case never will. A duffel gives easy top access but less structure than a wheeled case, so it suits shorter trips and active travel best.

Are Columbia bags hard-wearing?

Yes, they are built from tough, water-resistant fabrics chosen to take daily knocks on the trail, in the boot of a car and in transit, with reinforced bases and stress points on the larger bags. That durability is a big part of why they suit outdoor and travel use rather than just occasional wear. Keeping a bag clean and letting it dry fully before storage stops grime wearing the fabric and keeps zips running smoothly.

What size duffel do I need?

Match the capacity to the length of trip: around 30 to 40L covers a weekend or a gym and overnight kit, 50 to 60L suits a week away or bulkier outdoor gear, and larger sizes move into expedition and family territory. Remember a duffel has no internal frame, so a very large one gets heavy and unwieldy once fully loaded. If you will carry it any distance, look for a model with backpack-style straps as well as grab handles.

Can I collect orders in store?

Yes, choose Click & Collect at checkout. Orders are usually ready within 24 hours and you will get an email when ready. Available from our Dublin Carrickmines, Dublin Blanchardstown and Cork City Centre stores.

Do you offer free delivery on orders?

Yes, we offer free standard delivery on all orders over €100.

Where are your stores located?

We have four stores across Ireland: Dublin Carrickmines, Dublin Blanchardstown, Cork City Centre and Arnotts Dublin.