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REI Pack Duffel

REI Pack Duffel

Item # 718349
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Protect your backpack or child carrier with this duffel designed to hold either one during plane, train and auto travel.

  • Features a top carry handle and an adjustable single shoulder strap
  • Zippered opening is at the end of duffel for easy loading and unloading
  • Clear I.D. window pocket on top for easy identification
  • When empty, duffel conveniently folds up into a small zippered pouch you can take anywhere

Imported.

Item 718349

REI Pack Duffel Specs

Specification

Description

Dimensions32 x 16 x 12 inches
Average weight16 ounces
Average weight - metric0.45 kilograms
Approximate volume6,144 cubic inches
Approximate volume - metric100.7 liters
MaterialNylon
Number of pockets1 + main compartment

REI Pack Duffel Customer Reviews

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REI Pack Duffel
 
4.3

(based on 9 reviews)

100%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

  • Durable (7)
  • Large capacity (5)
  • Lightweight (5)
  • Easy to transport (4)

Cons

    Best Uses

    • Airline travel (6)
    • Reviewer Profile:
    • Casual adventurer (6), Avid adventurer (3)
    • What Is Your Gear Style:
    • Comfort driven (4), Minimalist (3)

    Reviewed by 9 customers

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    Jan

    4

    2008

    (9 of 9 customers found this review helpful)

     
    4.0

    Great for flying

    By txtraveler

    from Austin, TX

    About Me Casual/ Recreational

    Site Member

    Pros

    • Versatile

    Cons

      Best Uses

      • Large Packs

      Comments about REI Pack Duffel:

      I got this to put my backpack in when I checked it so the straps wouldn't get caught and so I could lock it. It worked wonderfully. I was also able to stick a few extra loose things, like a raincoat, in around my backpack. Then, I used a travel lock to lock the zipper pulls together so my pack would be a little more secure. I did take the shoulder strap off of it before checking it, just to be on the safe side.

      Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

      (9 of 9 customers found this review helpful)

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      Oct

      4

      2007

      (8 of 9 customers found this review helpful)

       
      4.0

      pack duffel

      By Sunset8780

      from Durham, NC

      About Me Casual/ Recreational, Student

      Pros

      • Durable
      • Lightweight stores well
      • Versatile

      Cons

        Best Uses

          Comments about REI Pack Duffel:

          This pack was convenient for travel, allows easy transportation of backpack. I also really like the storage feature that allows you to stuff the duffel bag into a built-in zipper pocket for compact storage when not in use. The only potential drawback for airline travel is the carrying strap possibly getting caught. It can be removed or tied together though and the airline people did not seem to think that the strap would be a problem. Overall a convenient way to lug your pack around!

          Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

          (8 of 9 customers found this review helpful)

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          Jul

          20

          2009

          (3 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

           
          4.0

          for my Kelty Red Cloud 5000

          By Universal Traveler

          from Tacoma, WA

          About Me Casual/ Recreational

          Site Member

          Pros

          • Durable
          • Lightweight

          Cons

            Best Uses

            • Airline Travel

            Comments about REI Pack Duffel:

            I bought this for my new backpack last summer before I started my 9 month study abroad/travel program through Asia. It's reassuring to have it zipped and locked up whenever I went through airports or trains (some in China require you to have your backpack in a bag). Depending on the safety of our accommodations, I even would lock up my bag during the day while I was out. I have a 50 liter backpack, and this bag was... very large. I didn't mind since I rarely carried it around in it (just put it in right before checking in and take it out as soon as I got it). Carrying my pack in this bag would have been very hard-- sometimes my bag was around 45 lbs and I'm 5'4". Using the shoulder strap was just uncomfortable for that type of use/weight, and it usually would just loosen under the weight, but it wasn't really an issue since my backpack itself is very easy to use even with that much weight. I also never bothered with folding it up back into the pouch... A few other people had bought this same bag for the same reason, and I don't think any of us folded it up. It was much easier to just roll it up and hook it onto our backpacks, so I don't know if its actually that easy.

            Buy it to protect your pack, not to carry it around in, and its a good choice.

            • Gift:
            • No
            • What Is Your Gear Style:
            • Minimalist

            Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

            (3 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

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            Jul

            13

            2009

            (2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

             
            5.0

            Peace of mind for your travels

            By AJ in CA

            from San Diego, CA

            About Me Avid Adventurer

            Site Member

            Pros

            • Durable
            • Easy to Transport
            • Large Capacity
            • Lightweight

            Cons

              Best Uses

              • Airline Travel
              • Backpacking

              Comments about REI Pack Duffel:

              This bag is a small peace of mind to help ensure your backpack gets to the end of the flight in the same state it starts in. This duffel is great for protecting your backpack straps and belts from snagging and breaking during your travels. The bag easily swallows a 60 to 80L backpack without having yards of extra fabric (compared to the Osprey version). The bag is built of fairly strong denier so I had no worries that it was going to rip even when filled with a 50 lb load. The included handles aren't too ergonomic for carrying but shouldn't ever rip. Besides this bag is best used for inserting your backpack at the airline counter and then immediately pulling it back out at the baggage claim. Folds up fairly small for storage when trekking (~8"x8"x3/4"). The only thing I'd change would be to possibly build out of lighter material to allow it to pack down more, but then you'd probably lose a lot of the durability.

              • Gift:
              • No
              • What Is Your Gear Style:
              • Comfort Driven

              Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

              (2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

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              Sep

              14

              2008

              (2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

               
              4.0

              Great Product

              By ClemsonTiger

              from Indianapolis IN

              About Me Avid Adventurer

              Site Member

              Pros

                Cons

                  Best Uses

                    Comments about REI Pack Duffel:

                    I used this bag to protect my pack and walking poles on a recent trip from Indianapolis to California. My pack and hiking poles fit in the bag with plenty of extra room. The bag seems well made and held up great. Would have given 5 stars but it needs a better and easier to remove carry strap.

                    • What Is Your Gear Style:
                    • Minimalist

                    Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

                    (2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

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                    Jun

                    29

                    2009

                    (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

                     
                    5.0

                    Worth every penny

                    By TXcoach20

                    from Dallas, TX

                    About Me Casual/ Recreational

                    Pros

                    • Durable
                    • Easy to Transport
                    • Large Capacity
                    • Lightweight

                    Cons

                      Best Uses

                      • Airline Travel

                      Comments about REI Pack Duffel:

                      I purchased this product to protect my brand new REI pack on a trip to Europe. It completely exceeded my expectations. It is very easy to load and on the way back I was able to fit inside the duffel a few other bags I had acquired during my trip. Can fold it up in about a minute and easily stuffs inside your pack. Can unfold it, load your gear, and have it zipped up in about 30 seconds.

                      Completely protected my gear and the bag doesn't show any flaws yet.

                      Only down side is the shoulder strap that won't get very short, but luckily I had read these reviews and took 2 twist ties with me to the airport and twist tied the strap to the handle. Problem solved.

                      If you're looking to protect your pack (and have room to pack other stuff to/from your destination), this is a small price to pay.

                      • Gift:
                      • No
                      • What Is Your Gear Style:
                      • Comfort Driven

                      Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

                      (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

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                      Jun

                      16

                      2009

                      (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

                       
                      5.0

                      Works Great

                      By David V

                      from Chicago, IL

                      About Me Casual/ Recreational

                      Site Member

                      Pros

                      • Durable
                      • Easy to Transport
                      • Large Capacity
                      • Lightweight

                      Cons

                        Best Uses

                        • Airline Travel

                        Comments about REI Pack Duffel:

                        I use this duffel for my Kelty Red Cloud 5600 when I fly. Keeps the pack straps out of the way and protects the pack from the pounding that airline handlers give it. Just the right size, and durable enough to give several years of use.

                        • What Is Your Gear Style:
                        • Comfort Driven

                        Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

                        (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

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                        Nov

                        6

                        2009

                         
                        3.0

                        Airport Protection SOS

                        By Yoomie the Child Protector

                        from Washington D.C.

                        About Me Casual/ Recreational

                        Site Member

                        Pros

                        • Durable
                        • Large Capacity

                        Cons

                        • Heavy

                        Best Uses

                        • Airline Travel
                        • Bus and Train Travel

                        Comments about REI Pack Duffel:

                        The REI Pack Duffel is designed to cover a camping/traveling pack when in transit, esp from airport to airport. It is large enough to cover any backpack no matter how much you stuffed it. The duffel protects the pack from damage and keeps it clean and the belts from being caught in transit. Additionally, it prevents the airport staff from taking things off your pack (i.e. hankies, caribbeaners, keychains) and looting through your belt pockets. Additionally, the thick canvas material is very durable and doesn't easily show ware and tear. After use, the duffel folds on to itself and zips into a small pouch. Very convenient. The one downside (and it's a major downsize), the duffel has flimsy carrying straps and his very heavy to carry once the pack is inside; there are no wheels. I believe it was designed with the notion that one would carry the pack in transit to the airport then put the pack inside the duffel but that becomes a hassle with all the coming and goings of traveling. For future design, I would suggest small wheels. All in all, it does the job brilliantly just needs to be more portable once the pack is inside.

                        • Gift:
                        • No
                        • What Is Your Gear Style:
                        • Comfort Driven

                        Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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                        Aug

                        21

                        2009

                         
                        5.0

                        GREAT! Bag

                        By Mary Chris

                        from Nashville, TN

                        About Me Avid Adventurer

                        Pros

                        • Durable
                        • Easy to Transport
                        • Large Capacity
                        • Lightweight

                        Cons

                          Best Uses

                          • Airline Travel
                          • Backpacking
                          • Extended Travel

                          Comments about REI Pack Duffel:

                          This is THE Bag i use when flying to a backpacking location. It fits my 70 liter backpack comfortably with plenty of room to stuff things around the sides. It is also super durable. Get it if you need one...and even if you dont!

                          • Gift:
                          • No
                          • What Is Your Gear Style:
                          • Minimalist

                          Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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