India, Feb. 26 -- I travel between New York City and Washington, D.C. regularly, and one thing I always dread is checking luggage. As a chronic overpacker, I'm always tossing in an extra outfit just in case-which has cost me hundreds in baggage fees over the years. So when Nobl sent me its best-selling duffel bag, I was ready to see if it could help make my trips less stressful.

My fellow editors and I are no strangers to this premium travel brand. We've tested several of its popular trunks and carry-ons-so I had high hopes. What makes the Fold-n-Go Duffel different is that it doubles as a garment bag. It lies completely flat, so you can neatly pack and separate clothes and other travel essentials before zipping it into a structured duf...