Comparing Duffel Bags
Specs and Ratings Below | Compare to Other products
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Price | $169.00 at REI Compare at 3 sellers | $200.00 at REI Compare at 4 sellers | Check Price at Backcountry Compare at 2 sellers | Check Price at Amazon | $158.95 at Evo Compare at 4 sellers |
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Pros | Durable recycled material, easily removable shoulder straps, convenient pockets, stylish design | Top-notch backpack carry system, excellent weather-resistance, internal compression straps | Durable and weather resistant, comfortable carry options, convenient storage design | Durable design, easily removable backpack straps, extra wide opening, organizational pockets | Easy to pack, comfortable shoulder straps, super durable |
Cons | Button snaps on suitcase handles, no small items pouch | No traditional carry handles, less than ideal organization pockets, expensive | Heavy, larger than normal suitcase handles | Heavy for its size, backpack clips are plastic | Heavy, not as comfortable as others, less refined style |
Bottom Line | A sleek-looking, versatile, and durable duffel that performs highly across the board and is ready for any adventure | A high-quality duffel with a comfortable and thoughtfully designed backpack harness that is easy to carry even when heavily weighted | A fully-featured duffel with a sleek and durable design that's ready to tackle your next adventure without putting a big dent in your budget | A seriously durable backpack-carry bag that opens even wider than most and is exceptionally easy to convert | The longtime standard for rugged expedition duffels that we have recommended for a decade |
Rating Categories | Patagonia Black Hol... | Osprey Transporter | Gregory Alpaca | Thule Chasm | The North Face Base... |
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Ease of Transport (30%) | |||||
Protection (15%) | |||||
Construction Quality (15%) | |||||
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Specs | Patagonia Black Hol... | Osprey Transporter | Gregory Alpaca | Thule Chasm | The North Face Base... |
Sizes Available | 40, 55, 70, 100 L | 40, 65, 95, 120 L | 40, 60, 80, 100, 120 L | 40, 70, 90, 130 L | 31, 50, 71, 95, 132, 150 L (XS-XXL) |
Material (Main Body) | 900D polyester ripstop (100% postconsumer recycled) with TPU-film laminate | 900D polyester (recycled) with PFC-free DWR and TPU coating | 900D polyester ripstop (40% recycled) with TPU weather-resistant coating | 840D nylon with phthalate-free TPE laminate | 1000D polyester with phthalate-free PVC coating (body), additional layer of 840D recycled ballistics nylon with a non-PFC DWR finish (bottom) |
Number of Pockets (Excludes Main Compartment) | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 2 |
Backpack Straps | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
D or I-Shaped Opening | D | D | D | D | D |
Laundry Compartment | No | No | Yes (partial) | No | No |
Measured Weight | 2.6 lb (55L model) | 3.3 lb (95L model) | 2.7 lb (40L model) | 4.5 lb (90L model) | 4.1 lb (95 L model) |
Calculated Weight-to-Volume Ratio | 0.76 oz/L | 0.56 oz/L | 1.08 oz/L | 0.80 oz/L | 0.69 oz/L |
Size Tested | 100L and 55L | 95L | 90L and 40L | 90L | 95L |
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