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Awards Editors' Choice Award Top Pick Award Best Buy Award  Top Pick Award 
Price $169.00 at REI
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Pros Durable recycled material, easily removable shoulder straps, convenient pockets, stylish designTop-notch backpack carry system, excellent weather-resistance, internal compression strapsDurable and weather resistant, comfortable carry options, convenient storage designDurable design, easily removable backpack straps, extra wide opening, organizational pocketsEasy to pack, comfortable shoulder straps, super durable
Cons Button snaps on suitcase handles, no small items pouchNo traditional carry handles, less than ideal organization pockets, expensiveHeavy, larger than normal suitcase handlesHeavy for its size, backpack clips are plasticHeavy, 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 adventureA high-quality duffel with a comfortable and thoughtfully designed backpack harness that is easy to carry even when heavily weightedA fully-featured duffel with a sleek and durable design that's ready to tackle your next adventure without putting a big dent in your budgetA seriously durable backpack-carry bag that opens even wider than most and is exceptionally easy to convertThe 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...
Storage and Ease of Packing (30%)
8.6
8.0
8.5
8.0
7.0
Ease of Transport (30%)
8.5
9.0
8.2
8.5
7.2
Protection (15%)
8.5
8.8
8.3
8.0
9.2
Construction Quality (15%)
9.2
7.5
9.1
8.0
9.8
Weight-to-Volume Ratio (10%)
6.1
7.4
4.0
5.9
6.6
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