Gregory Stash Duffel 45 Leather

Really nice bag with lots of space. I was looking for an all-in-one that I could use for my work peripherals and gym clothes/shoes. The huge capacity is definitely a plus (and the fact that it can fold up into a small size is cool). The quality of the materials and craftsmanship are all very high and I definitely felt like I was getting a bag worth what I paid. The problem is in the strap(s). They can be separated and used as backpack straps, or kept together as a single duffel-style shoulder strap. But -- they're not very comfortable in either position. The backpack straps are tightened in an upwards direction instead of pulling down on the tighteners. And, as a shoulder strap, the dual-strap design makes it uncomfortable to carry as a single strap (also alllllways slid off my shoulder while walking). There are hooks for a single-duffel bag strap -- but there wasn't one included with the bag. Boooo. Great quality, look, and capacity, just not a very comfortable or useful bag.

I bought this bag for a 5 day trip involving a plane transfer coming and going. It is roomy, the straps compress it to much smaller then it's actual size. Carry straps as either a duffel or better as a back pack are comfortable and easy to adjust. The return of this trip ended up involving 4 plane transfers on and off overcrowded planes and extended time in the airport. Unlike travelers with rolling bags I was not asked to check my bag. It was a great investment it seems durable I hope it holds up and performs this way for all future trips.

Love this duffel. it looks and feels quite sturdy. The 45 L size is perfect for a week of light pack of clothes or for the gym. In fact if you do not pull the upper edges down with the straps, it can look like a nice tote style oversized bag. Somewhat like this tennis bag (http://www.zappos.com/adidas-by-stella-mccartney-tennis-bag-gravel-grey). And I really like that, if heavy, I can carry it around as a backpack too. Love the versatility.

Perfect, Spent two week in Australia and had no check in luggage by using this bag and it can carry a lot. On way back we checked (bought too much stuffs. Bag did get rough treatment at LAX and showed some wear but held up. More storage room than needed. Zappos service was as usual and outstanding. I tried one other bag from Zappos and it was not suitable. Return was a piece of cake.

Excellent bag, holds plenty for a weekend stay, and enables me to bypass baggage claim. Works great as a backpack or bag.