We needed some durable duffle bags that would fit within the luggage size constraints of the light aircraft that we would be traveling on during our trip to Africa. This bag appeared to check all the boxes, so I went ahead and purchased two of them. We were traveling with two other couples, and they also bought four of these bags.
During the course of our 2-week trip, these bags endured 15 separate flights and experienced just about every kind of abuse you can imagine, from sitting on the tarmac in the rain, normal baggage handling, being thrown on dirt ground, thrown on asphalt, being stuffed into small cargo holds on 5 light aircraft flights, and being stuffed into numerous transfer vehicles. Throughout all of this, the bags performed perfectly. Nothing inside ever got wet or dirty, all the zippers stayed closed, and there were no rips or tears. The same was true for the 4 other bags that our travel companions were using.
The attached photos show the tops and bottoms of the bags after the end of our trip. They were a little dirty, as you would expect, but otherwise in perfect condition. The heaviest of the two bags weighs 27 lbs., fully loaded. The other photos show the bags being unloaded from a few of our light aircraft flights in Africa.
In terms of the usability of the bags, they're divided into 3 zippered compartments (4, if you count the top backstrap pocket, and the inside has another divider that can optionally be used to separate things into two sides. One thing that really worked well was the two end pockets, which I was able to fit one of my size 13 hiking boots into each end, and it kept the dirt, etc. from getting into the center clothes compartment. The bags of have lots of handles, which makes them easy to grab from any side/angle.
The only minor suggestion I have for improving these bags is to make the backpack straps completely detachable. As it is, they can be conveniently stored in the dedicated top zipper pocket, but I had no plans to use them and would have preferred to detach them and have the extra storage space. I thought about just cutting them off, but I ended-up not doing that just in case I wanted to use them in the future.
Overall, I highly recommend these bags. They're a little pricey, but you get what you pay for. They're very durable and solidly constructed, keep everything inside clean and dry, and easily handle every kind of abuse you can throw at them. They also met the size restrictions of the light aircraft we flew on during our trip. I have no doubt we will be using them for many years to come.
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Eagle Creek Duffels at a Glance
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Price
| $148.95 | $168.95 | $188.95 | $228.95 | $128.95 |
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Additional Straps
| Tuck-Away Backpack | Tuck-Away Backpack | Tuck-Away Backpack | Tuck-Away Backpack | Removable Shoulder |
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Quick-Access Pocket
| 2 Zip End Compartments | 2 Zip End Compartments | 2 Zip End Compartments | Zip End Compartment | Front Zip Compartment |
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Compression Straps
| External Side | External Side | External Side | External Side | External Top |
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Opening
| U-Shaped Storm Flap | U-Shaped Storm Flap | U-Shaped Storm Flap | U-Shaped Storm Flap | Main Duffel Storm Flap |
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Capacity
| 40 Liters | 60 Liters | 90 Liters | 110 Liters | 112 Liters |
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Rollable
| No | No | No | Strap, 2-wheel | No |
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External Dimensions
| 22 x 9 x 12.5 in. | 26.75 x 10.25 x 13.5 in. | 28.75 x 12.5 x 14.5 in. | 30.25 x 13.25 x 15 in. | 34 x 15 x 13.5 in. |
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Weight
| 1 lb. 13 oz. | 2 lb. 3 oz. | 2 lb. 10 oz. | 4 lb. 4 oz. | 2 lb. 5 oz. |
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Material
| Recycled 200D Polyester | Recycled 200D Polyester | Recycled 200D Polyester | Recycled 200D Polyester | 100% Recycled 600D Polyester |
Perfect for our trip to Africa
We needed some durable duffle bags that would fit within the luggage size constraints of the light aircraft that we would be traveling on during our trip to Africa. This bag appeared to check all the boxes, so I went ahead and purchased two of them. We were traveling with two other couples, and they also bought four of these bags.During the course of our 2-week trip, these bags endured 15 separate flights and experienced just about every kind of abuse you can imagine, from sitting on the tarmac in the rain, normal baggage handling, being thrown on dirt ground, thrown on asphalt, being stuffed into small cargo holds on 5 light aircraft flights, and being stuffed into numerous transfer vehicles. Throughout all of this, the bags performed perfectly. Nothing inside ever got wet or dirty, all the zippers stayed closed, and there were no rips or tears. The same was true for the 4 other bags that our travel companions were using.The attached photos show the tops and bottoms of the bags after the end of our trip. They were a little dirty, as you would expect, but otherwise in perfect condition. The heaviest of the two bags weighs 27 lbs., fully loaded. The other photos show the bags being unloaded from a few of our light aircraft flights in Africa.In terms of the usability of the bags, they're divided into 3 zippered compartments (4, if you count the top backstrap pocket, and the inside has another divider that can optionally be used to separate things into two sides. One thing that really worked well was the two end pockets, which I was able to fit one of my size 13 hiking boots into each end, and it kept the dirt, etc. from getting into the center clothes compartment. The bags of have lots of handles, which makes them easy to grab from any side/angle.The only minor suggestion I have for improving these bags is to make the backpack straps completely detachable. As it is, they can be conveniently stored in the dedicated top zipper pocket, but I had no plans to use them and would have preferred to detach them and have the extra storage space. I thought about just cutting them off, but I ended-up not doing that just in case I wanted to use them in the future.Overall, I highly recommend these bags. They're a little pricey, but you get what you pay for. They're very durable and solidly constructed, keep everything inside clean and dry, and easily handle every kind of abuse you can throw at them. They also met the size restrictions of the light aircraft we flew on during our trip. I have no doubt we will be using them for many years to come.
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Color: Safari BrownSize: 60 LVerified Purchase
We needed some durable duffle bags that would fit within the luggage size constraints of the light aircraft that we would be traveling on during our trip to Africa. This bag appeared to check all the boxes, so I went ahead and purchased two of them. We were traveling with two other couples, and they also bought four of these bags.
During the course of our 2-week trip, these bags endured 15 separate flights and experienced just about every kind of abuse you can imagine, from sitting on the tarmac in the rain, normal baggage handling, being thrown on dirt ground, thrown on asphalt, being stuffed into small cargo holds on 5 light aircraft flights, and being stuffed into numerous transfer vehicles. Throughout all of this, the bags performed perfectly. Nothing inside ever got wet or dirty, all the zippers stayed closed, and there were no rips or tears. The same was true for the 4 other bags that our travel companions were using.
The attached photos show the tops and bottoms of the bags after the end of our trip. They were a little dirty, as you would expect, but otherwise in perfect condition. The heaviest of the two bags weighs 27 lbs., fully loaded. The other photos show the bags being unloaded from a few of our light aircraft flights in Africa.
In terms of the usability of the bags, they're divided into 3 zippered compartments (4, if you count the top backstrap pocket, and the inside has another divider that can optionally be used to separate things into two sides. One thing that really worked well was the two end pockets, which I was able to fit one of my size 13 hiking boots into each end, and it kept the dirt, etc. from getting into the center clothes compartment. The bags of have lots of handles, which makes them easy to grab from any side/angle.
The only minor suggestion I have for improving these bags is to make the backpack straps completely detachable. As it is, they can be conveniently stored in the dedicated top zipper pocket, but I had no plans to use them and would have preferred to detach them and have the extra storage space. I thought about just cutting them off, but I ended-up not doing that just in case I wanted to use them in the future.
Overall, I highly recommend these bags. They're a little pricey, but you get what you pay for. They're very durable and solidly constructed, keep everything inside clean and dry, and easily handle every kind of abuse you can throw at them. They also met the size restrictions of the light aircraft we flew on during our trip. I have no doubt we will be using them for many years to come.
During the course of our 2-week trip, these bags endured 15 separate flights and experienced just about every kind of abuse you can imagine, from sitting on the tarmac in the rain, normal baggage handling, being thrown on dirt ground, thrown on asphalt, being stuffed into small cargo holds on 5 light aircraft flights, and being stuffed into numerous transfer vehicles. Throughout all of this, the bags performed perfectly. Nothing inside ever got wet or dirty, all the zippers stayed closed, and there were no rips or tears. The same was true for the 4 other bags that our travel companions were using.
The attached photos show the tops and bottoms of the bags after the end of our trip. They were a little dirty, as you would expect, but otherwise in perfect condition. The heaviest of the two bags weighs 27 lbs., fully loaded. The other photos show the bags being unloaded from a few of our light aircraft flights in Africa.
In terms of the usability of the bags, they're divided into 3 zippered compartments (4, if you count the top backstrap pocket, and the inside has another divider that can optionally be used to separate things into two sides. One thing that really worked well was the two end pockets, which I was able to fit one of my size 13 hiking boots into each end, and it kept the dirt, etc. from getting into the center clothes compartment. The bags of have lots of handles, which makes them easy to grab from any side/angle.
The only minor suggestion I have for improving these bags is to make the backpack straps completely detachable. As it is, they can be conveniently stored in the dedicated top zipper pocket, but I had no plans to use them and would have preferred to detach them and have the extra storage space. I thought about just cutting them off, but I ended-up not doing that just in case I wanted to use them in the future.
Overall, I highly recommend these bags. They're a little pricey, but you get what you pay for. They're very durable and solidly constructed, keep everything inside clean and dry, and easily handle every kind of abuse you can throw at them. They also met the size restrictions of the light aircraft we flew on during our trip. I have no doubt we will be using them for many years to come.
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