Osprey Transporter 65 Unisex Duffel Bag

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Additionally, if you plan on frequently carrying your duffel as a backpack, we encourage you to consider a model with compression straps—it makes the whole operation a lot more comfortable.

This section has minimal padding, so a case or sleeve would not go amiss here for some added protection. A duffle bag isn’t necessarily our first choice when it comes to traveling, but the Osprey Transporter has made us think twice. It opens with dual-sided zippers that run along the top of the bag and three-quarters of the way down the left side. Duffels that are 75 liters or larger are heavy haulers for longer trips, multiple people, and outdoor equipment (boots, backpacks, tents, etc.There is a small, but very enthusiastic, group of travelers that are ditching the old-school ‘backpacking’ school of thought. The most streamlined models feature one large compartment with no internal organization (the REI Co-op Roadtripper, for example), while more fully featured designs include handy external pockets for small items or padded compartments for a tablet or computer. Building off popular designs like the Patagonia Black Hole and TNF Basecamp, Black Diamond placed 5-millimeter closed cell foam into the Stonehauler’s walls to guard against sharp gear like ice tools and climbing cams (a nice touch, as our cams have dug a hole in the base of our Black Hole). inch black molded plastic zipper pulls attached to the ends of colored cords for easy grabbing, which comes in handy as we put this bag through its paces. Riffing off the design of a haul bag, the Camp 4 has a cylindrical shape that lies on its side when open but can stand up on its own when full.

Opening the divider allows access to the upper third of the bag, where there is enough depth for sneakers, towels, or other bulky or dirty items. When we flip the bag over, we find a sizeable unstructured laptop pocket at the rear for up to a 16-inch device. And with a recent redesign, the All Around now includes a padded base for added structure and protection. There is literally a dream backpack out there for everyone – and this review will help guide you to that exact bag!Having a grab handle on each side is convenient when moving the bag around (think about grabbing it from the overhead bin of an airplane or the storage compartment on the bottom of a bus). For travel and outdoor applications like camping, ski trips, and even expeditions, this is a durable and high-capacity duffel that checks most of the boxes. And the Black Hole is tough: The fabric is burly 900-denier ripstop nylon with a DWR finish to fend off moisture.

The Transporter’s main compartment isn’t flashy (there are a few features), it’s mostly just a big space to put all of your stuff. When not in use, many backpack straps simply detach for storage in the main compartment (this keeps them out of airport conveyor belts).

If you regularly haul your high-capacity luggage on your back over longer distances and can live without the extra handles or straps, then the Transporter is very likely worth the compromises. These models often cover their durable ripstop fabric with a laminate that keeps moisture from soaking in (often a DWR treatment or something similar).