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Wow, what a useful travel duffle bag!
Recently got back from a trip to Spain and this duffle bag was the best travel hack we've discovered in a while.We normally take one checked luggage and two carry-ons, and a backpack for me and a large purse for my wife. We try to travel relatively light.So this time, I grabbed this folding duffle literally last minute before heading out and tossed it into the checked-luggage suitcase. The duffle bag, when folded, is thin and lightweight, so it doesn't really take up much space in your luggage.On returning from Spain, we stuffed the duffle with our dirty laundry, our puffer jackets, and whatever else that was not too valuable, like non-fragile gifts, casual shoes, and some books. The duffle bag is a good size and the material is sturdy, albeit a little thin. So this is great for stuffing in things like we did, but you are not going to want to use this to carry heavy items or anything of significant value, since it doesn't have much internal structure and therefore won't protect items inside all that well.With the bulky and lightweight stuff removed from our other travel gear and stuffed into this duffle, we were free to do some duty-free gift shopping. We bought a few bottles of expensive Spanish brandy and olive oil and we were able to carry those in our carry-ons instead of lugging them around in those security-sealed bags all day through multiple airports.On returning home, the bag looked great and it seems of good enough quality that it will last at least a few more trips overseas. I'll write an updated review when the bag finally gives out.So far, this is the best $16 I've spent on something that is actually useful for travel.Verdict: Highly RecommendedUPDATE: December 2024 - So after two more international trips, one to Peru and one to Turkey, this duffle bag has performed wonderfully. It has been put into checked luggage now on at least seven flights, four of them internationally, and it has come out without any problems - no tears, rips, or anything. On this last trip to Turkey, I had it stuffed to the gills with miscellaneous items and it weighed 27 lbs. on the airline's luggage scale fully packed. I had to push and pull to get the zippers to close. I was worried that it might pop open, but it performed beautifully. The only issue I had was the side shoe pocket's zip would come undone after a few sessions being tossed around by the baggage handlers, so I just superglued it shut and that problem was solved. This packable duffle bag is still highly recommended!UPDATE: December 2025 - So now this duffle bag has crisscrossed the globe with us as checked luggage and has been to Spain, Peru, Turkey, Iceland, Egypt, and a few domestic trips and has performed like a champ. It has become our constant companion on long haul trips and we don't even think twice about it any more, since it has proven itself as more than durable. After each trip, I wash the duffle bag in our washing machine on gentle cycle using cold water and then tumble dry it in the dryer on low heat. The bag looks great and show little wear - it has no tears or rips, the zippers are still solid, and the bag neatly packs away with little effort (see photos attached). I will keep updating this review each year until the duffle bag has taken its final trip. Hoping for many more good years of use of this humble yet marvelous duffle bag. Highly recommended.Ver másVer menos
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