Good point and bad points, like life |
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| I have used this bag on many trips from shorter domestic trips to longer treks through England and Central America. It has many good points: the wheels are sturdy and it rolls well; the fabric is durable; it has much more room than a carry on while still modestly sized and not too heavy (though the wheels do add weight); its sportier design doesn't completely rat you out as a naive tourist on your foreign jaunts. It also has its issues: One of the main compartment's zippers broke on first use; because of the design it's 4050 cubic inches result in not quite as much capacity as you would imagine (when the side pockets are packed, it leaves much less room in the main compartment). One reason I purchased a duffle is I was hoping it would make for easier rolling down the aisle of European trains (it has a much smaller width than regular rolling luggage), but it still proved to be difficult in navigating (the backpack straps are your best bet in this situation). All in all it was certainly a good bet for the money, but expect a few disappoints. But then, such is life... |
| ealaspada at Sierra Trading Post on 08/10/2008 |
A good choice! |
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| As noted in other reviews, the zippers on this bag are not super tough. I solved that problem by wrapping a rope around the whole bag after it was packed, which prevented any undue strain on the main compartment zipper. I liked the flexible implementation of the end pockets -- You can stuff everything into the main compartment (which leaves none of the room in the end pockets) or divide up your stuff between the three pockets, very convenient. The backpacking arrangement is very good and works well -- the duffel is comfortable to backpack for reasonable distances, and the straps fold away when not in use. If the duffel had it's own fasttek compression straps, that would solve the zipper problem and make my rope fix unnecessary. All in all, I'm very pleased with the choice of this bag, it held up fine on my 3-week trip to Belize. |
| Linda at Sierra Trading Post on 04/03/2009 |
Great luggage |
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| This is a great bag with lots of different options for carrying it although it is already a little weighty when empty. The 3 zipped pockets are good for separating smaller items although they do eat into the space of the main compartment and there is a velcro closed area at the inside bottom of the bag for storing your dirty clothes (I wouldn't put wet things in here as the metal handle is also stored in this section. The handle is great for wheeling it around but unfortunately there is nothing on the bottom to keep it standing so you have to lay it on the ground or hold onto it which was annoying in the airport queue. Zips are sturdy and fit a small padlock. Overall a good bag for holidaying but not backpacking. |
| tracey at Sierra Trading Post on 12/08/2007 |
Just the right size! |
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| I frequently travel on short trips (3-6 days) and usually need to pack both tactical clothing and equipment for work, as well as casual clothing etc. The rolling duffel is just large enough to get a good week's worth of items, without being too large and bulky. The construction is fairly durable and the general quality of seams, zippers, and wheels are good. There are three zippered compartments which added some flexibility in packing. The rolling duffel held up well during airline travel and was perfect for my last work week trip. Plan on checking the bag at the airport, as I believe it is just a little large to carry on. I would definately recommend this bag as it is very nice for the price. |
| Gman at Sierra Trading Post on 08/21/2009 |
Awesome bag! |
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| I used this bag on a month long trip to SE Asia. We boarded 9 different flights, many different boats, buses, trains, tuk-tuks, taxis, jumbos, and the bag did great! I was concerned about all of my belongings getting wet on a very long ride up the River Kwai in the rain in a small boat, but it did very well with only minimal wetness on top. I like the side pouches for wet and dirty items. The straps on the back came in very handy when I needed my hands for carrying other things and when traversing rough terrain. It was easy to lock as well. This bag will last a long time. |
| BPSLP at Sierra Trading Post on 08/04/2009 |
Good value for non-rugged travel |
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| It's a good bag, but don't expect it to last forever. I used one on 25-30 trips or so and it held up fine, but then experienced some issues with the seams and zipper at the end. I still feel it was worth the money- enough that I bought a second one. I like the flexibility- you can really shove a lot of stuff in there. And its reasonable weight too. I also didn't have any problems with the wheels. So if you're a light traveler its a good option. If you need something for rugged travel or outdoor use, step up a notch or two and spend for better quality. |
| Adam at Sierra Trading Post on 10/21/2009 |
High Sierra Duffles Rock |
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| High Sierra Wheeled Duffles are great. I've had the 30" duffle for over 5 years and it has held up great, even with international travel. I wanted a smaller duffle for shorter trips, so this one should work quite well. I haven't used it as a backpack yet, I tried that with the 30" duffle, but since I am short, it was most uncomfortable. I don't plan on using this duffle as a backpack very often, but I do hope it will work out better than the larger one did. |
| Bevilynn at Sierra Trading Post on 11/20/2008 |
Europe bound |
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| I haven't actually used this product yet. I bought it for my travels to Europe. I wanted a bag that I could pull or, when necessary, wear as a backpack. This bag takes care of both of those issues. Enough room to pack for a long vacation in Europe, and yet, not too bulky to wear getting on and off of the train. At this price, if it only lasts for the week in Europe, it was a good buy. I believe it will make that trip and many more. |
| Highm at Sierra Trading Post on 12/20/2007 |
Great bag at fabulous price |
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| We took this bag on a trip to Morocco and Spain. I bought it because of it's size and light weight. This bag was on five planes, two trains, subways, multiple taxis and even strapped to a donkey and did great. We never quite filled it to capacity - it has big capacity for it's size.I returned a similar duffel luggage of same brand to [...] and ordered this one because the [...] bag was almost half the price. |
| traveler at Sierra Trading Post on 08/06/2009 |
Vacation here I come |
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| I have used the gamut of roller bags for business and was looking for something for recreational travel. This is a great size for either weekend or up to a week's long trip. After shopping around, seeing all sizes and price points this is the best value I've found. Not too many pockets, don't go crazy wondering which zipper holds your carefully stashed toothbrush, but enough to separate clean vs dirty. Love the black. |
| sutton place at Sierra Trading Post on 07/25/2009 |
