Outdoor ProductsMountain Duffel

Purchased the 36” XL, perfect size for your all your gear. Helmet, bibs, coat, boats, and tons of extra gloves/gators/hand warmers/etc.Seems to be heavy duty enough to handle the extremes of snow and cold. Time will tell if the zippers hold up, but they seem sturdy.

So I've been in the market for a medium sized duffle for car camping for some time. I've been using the round single zipper type duffle bag from REI for the past year. While that bag is very rugged the organization inside the bag is very poor. The zipper doesn't open fully to see the content inside and it's difficult to separate gear.I went into REI to check out some bags they have there. My favorite was the REI 65L Tech Beast duffle (it's the closest in size to this medium duffle). While it was really awesome at $90 it was a little expensive for a duffle that would be used for car camping and weekend trips. Not to mention, the 65L didn't have a separate compartment for shoes. I would have to get the 100L bag for that, which was more expensive and way to big for my needs.I picked this up on sale and was expecting it to be cheap and flimsy. I was defiantly surprised when opened it up and saw that the bag is made out of a thicker canvas type material. There is a lot of double stitching, including the strap area. The organization of the bag is pretty good, and it has a cavernous opening to be able to see all the contents of the main compartment which helps me to keep my gear organized and not mess stuff up when I grab a change of clothes out of it. Granted this bag is not the same quality, and lacks a few features of say the REI tech duffle, but for the price I'll try this guy out for the year and buy a nicer bag when I get some extra cash.I'd say this size would be best for trips under a week long. 4-5 days is my typical camping trip length and I've been able to fit all my clothes, extra jacket, toiletries, camping towel, and a pair of hiking boots in this without issue.

I am replacing my outdoor research duffle that I had for over 20 years. The new bag is even better than the last one because it has a large u shaped opening for the main enclosure, two large pockets at each end, a rectangular shape, and one smaller pocket on the front side. It is the perfect duffle. The new bag also has a more comfortable strap and handles.Just a note: I had to replace my old bag because I overstuffed it, and broke the zipper. It was a user error, not from poor quality. It had been to multiple countries, and spent the past few years as the main gear bag for snowboarding gear. It’s washable, and highly durable.

Lots to like about this bag. I have it in several sizes, the Large is closer to the size of a big gym bag, the X-Large is as big as many hockey bags. It has side pockets for shoes or boots or things you want to separate from the main compartment. It has a small outside pocket that can hold maps or paperwork and when unzipped on the XL it fits a coaching clipboard rather well. It has a collapsible carrying bag that can be used on its own. It has carrying straps that go completely around to the other side, good zippers and quality stitching. It is fairly durable and holds up to normal wear and tear.The only downside is that it is not indestructible. Airlines and sharp skates are able to cut the nylon fabric. I have been really satisfied with the performance for what it is. That having been said, I am still looking for the holy grail of bags to protect my pack from the airlines when traveling. I thought I had it in the XL. After seeing the abuse that this bag has taken at their hands, I can only imagine how many straps and buckles I would have to replace if I had not had it as a first layer of protection for my pack. If I have to buy one of these every couple of years to protect my pack, I would still consider it a good investment. In the meantime, let me know if you find something a bit sturdier.

Really like this bag. It is massive. However, the seams started coming apart very quickly

We purchased this bag to travel internationally with 50 pounds of gear. Initially, the bag didn't look very big. However, once we started loading the bag, it expanded a ton we just kept piling things in. We almost overfilled it weight-wise, but could have even put in more if it wasn't for the 50lb limit. Another great feature is that it folds back down really small, making it super easy to store. We would definitely buy this bag again.

I was use to a little stiffer bag that stay upright when you pack it. This is a duffle bag style. You have to constanly grap it to fill it. That is not a con but just what it is. The bag itself is strong and very big. it does hold a lot of clothing. I do use it every week to transport all my stuff to and from my summer place and home. I was suprise about the size of the bag.If you want a duffle style bag with plenty of volume than this is a good choice for you. My self it is too big and I can not live out of it like I need too. I seem to lose things inside of it and have to take it all out to find things.if you want to transport to and from 2 places and unload all when you get there this is the bag for you,6/14/2013The bag stinks. I have had it 1 year now and it looks like it is 20 years old. the seams have a started to come apart . I just pack it for a trip and my stuff fell to the floor coming out of the whole in the seam. I went to check the seam and with very little effort it just rip apart. time to look elsewhere for a new bag.

I own the "large" size Mountain Duffle Bag. It's super lightweight, and made from 900 denier poly nylon so seems like a good value for the price. It comes inside of a small travel pouch that doubles as a mess or toiletry tote that would easily hold large shampoo bottles, etc. The duffle has a large "U" shaped top opening for easy packing, two large zippered end panel pockets, front side pocket, rip-grip carry handle, adjustable shoulder strap and two end straps. This duffel comes in small, medium, large and extra large, so be sure to pick the one that will work best for you. My "large" duffle is 30 inches long, 15 inches high and 15 inches deep. Comes with a lifetime warranty against defects.