Osprey Transporter 65 Unisex Duffel Bag

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This means that with the help of a small padlock, you can ensure that your most valuable goods are easily accessible and also safe. These two bags are quite different, however: With a much thinner nylon build, the SealLine has a significantly lower weight and profile than the Yeti, which is great when space is at a premium. No matter where the bag lands, it will be easy to get moving again with its four hardwearing grab handles. 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.

While the overall build isn't quite as robust and durable as others, travelers looking for the ultimate in carrying comfort should check out the Osprey Transporter. A good weekender bag can hold around 35 liters’ worth of clothing and personal supplies, meets carry-on requirements, and features a range of internal and external pockets to help you stay organized. We love the versatility of the Osprey for space- and weight-conscious situations, but keep in mind that this isn’t your standard travel duffel. On the other hand, most duffels with vinyl or laminate finishes (such as the Patagonia Black Hole) will keep your gear dry in a rainstorm, but their zippers and seams might leak with sustained exposure to moisture. The 35-liter bag is also decently durable, with a waxed 600-denier polyester canvas outer that’s abrasion-resistant and can fend off light moisture.This is because Osprey intentionally designed the Transporter 95 to be a duffel bag that could be used as a backpack, but only when needed. It’s something to be aware of if you have a device thicker than a Mac; you may want to slide it in before packing the main section to be sure you have room.

While the 840-denier nylon material is slightly less robust than other high-end contenders, it is coated with a waterproof laminate on both sides for dependable weather protection. Built from bluesign® approved recycled polyester with dual-sided TPU coating inside and out burly hardware stiffened main body fabric with protective accent ribs overlapping zipper and a PFC-free DWR coating that protects your gear from the elements. Patagonia’s Black Hole line helped made duffels cool, and we think the 55-liter version is the best all-around bag on the market. If you are a hiker or camper who likes to trek 9 miles into the woods to find a camping spot – look elsewhere.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. With the help of thick waterproof fabrics, watertight zippers, and roll tops, these bags are designed to keep your gear dry on wet boat decks, in inclement weather, and during quick dunks in the water (the Osprey even has an IPX7 rating, meaning it'll keep water out when submerged in 1 meter of water for 30 minutes). That’s good because, as we’ll get to later, you can really stuff this bag, and it’s only the strength of the zipper standing between success and an unfortunate backpack malfunction. Many duffels on this list are made by big outdoor brands like Patagonia, The North Face, Osprey, and Black Diamond. The market is limited, but there are a few bags that offer a high level of waterproofing, including the Yeti Panga, SealLine WideMouth, Osprey Transporter Waterproof, and NRS High Roll Duffel Dry Bag.

In terms of capacity, the duffels on this list range from 25 liters to a whopping 150 liters, so there’s a bag to match every activity and intended use.

While it might sound tempting to carry this around the world and just throw your gear in it, you’ll be sacrificing a lot of peace of mind, and risking damaging your fragile goods. Whether you’re packing for a weekend getaway, flying home for the holidays, or going to the gym, travel duffels offer a durable way to transport items from Point A to B. Its primary body material is slightly thinner than the most robust competitors, and it forgoes an additional bottom reinforcement layer, but it also includes the best backpack harness system that we tested. What’s more, the main fabric is fairly robust (900D) and dirt-resistant, while the seamless bathtub base (1680D) will keep your gear dry even on wet ground.

From months of daily drizzle to heavy downpour in the mountains, we’re acutely aware of the benefits of a quality waterproof and breathable shell. Both external zippers — the main access zipper and the external storage pocket — have two overlapping protective covers. On the other hand, the Big Haul has a thicker (1680D) fabric around the bottom to prevent wear and tear (and a thinner 400D nylon around the top), many of the same features, and should get the job done for most people and uses. The Osprey Transporter Global Carry-On is well organized for one-bag travel, though its lack of structure can cause packing hiccups.

All deniers are not created equal, but this gives you a general idea of how two duffels stack up to each other in terms of toughness. The inside of the primary storage compartment features two buckled compression straps to keep your contents snuggly packed and includes a zippered mesh storage pocket on one end to keep smaller contents secure and organized. All in all, this isn’t the optimal duffel for travel or light outdoor adventures, but it’s worth its weight in gold when you need real waterproof protection for your gear. And for serious outdoor and expedition use, duffels like The North Face Base Camp are made all the way up to 150 liters. It’s worth noting that the Allpa duffel also comes in a 50-liter version, and the Allpa collection also features a full lineup of travel packs, hip packs, and gear hauler totes.