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Osprey Airporter LZ Pack Duffel
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Osprey Airporter LZ Pack Duffel

Item # 728446

$29.00

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This Airporter is a great pack carrier for hauling your backpack when you're flying across the country or continent for a hiking adventure.

  • Two-way zippered opening at the end of this pack duffel for easy loading and unloading of your backpack
  • I.D. window pocket on front for easy identification
  • When not using stash it inside the built-in pocket for easy storage
  • Lockable zippers; locks sold separately
  • Volume is 8,225 cubic inches

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Item 728446

Osprey Airporter LZ Pack Duffel Specs

Specification

Description

Dimensions37 x 18.5 x 16.5 inches
Average weight13 ounces
Average weight - metric0.37 kilogram
Approximate volume8,225 cubic inches
Approximate volume - metric136 liters
MaterialNylon
Number of pockets1 main compartment

Osprey Airporter LZ Pack Duffel Customer Reviews

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Osprey Airporter LZ Pack Duffel
 
2.9

(based on 14 reviews)

50%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

  • Lightweight (6)
  • Large capacity (5)
  • Versatile (5)

Cons

  • Flimsy (7)

Best Uses

  • Airline travel (5)
  • Large packs (5)
  • Reviewer Profile:
  • Avid adventurer (9)
  • What Is Your Gear Style:
  • Comfort driven (5), Minimalist (5)

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Sep

4

2007

(6 of 6 customers found this review helpful)

 
5.0

Prevents Damage to your Backpack while

By Todd Heyn

from Mount Holly, NJ

About Me Professional Boy Scout

Pros

  • Versatile

Cons

  • Travelling with Backpack

Best Uses

  • Large Packs

Comments about Osprey Airporter LZ Pack Duffel:

We send between 36 and 48 Scouts to Philmont Scout ranch each year. These overbags are great for getting your backpack from home though the airport and to your destination in one piece. I purchased 36 of these bags last year and they all came back looking great. There were a few wear marks and one slight tear but I figure that is normal wear and tear for bags of this type. They are very large to fit even the largest over stuffeb backpack out there. When it does come time to purchase more, I will definately purchase these again for our Scouts to use.

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

(6 of 6 customers found this review helpful)

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Sep

8

2007

(4 of 4 customers found this review helpful)

 
1.0

Less than I hoped.

By Eric T.

from Madison, WI

About Me Avid Adventurer

Site Member

Pros

  • Lightweight, stores well

Cons

  • Flimsy

Best Uses

  • Large Packs

Comments about Osprey Airporter LZ Pack Duffel:

After a two trips with this cover, I think it had nearly as much duct tape covering holes as it had nylon showing. I was able to get a military sea-bag at the local surplus store for about ten dollars, and after many trips it hasn't a ding. It is a bit heavier though, and harder to store at the other end. Overall I feel that Osprey sacrificed a bit too much durability in favor of light weight.

Bottom Line No, I would not recommend this to a friend

(4 of 4 customers found this review helpful)

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Sep

4

2008

(3 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

 
3.0

Too large to be functional!

By BeritOlam

from Berkeley, CA

About Me Avid Adventurer

Site Member

Pros

  • Lightweight
  • Versatile

Cons

  • Flimsy
  • Not durable
  • Too big

Best Uses

    Comments about Osprey Airporter LZ Pack Duffel:

    This is a good idea...but about 3 years outdated. No question, the bag is super-light, and perfect for minimal backpackers. The problem is that it's built to hold 8200 cu. in., and that's just overkill for today's restrictive airport travel. 8200 cu. in. is enough volume to hold my wife's Aura and my Atmos packs, but this bag wasn't really designed to hold 2 packs doubled up AND both packs typically push over 50 lbs combined.

    If Osprey is reading this, you guys really need to make a bag like this for your smaller packs. Something in the neighborhood of 4000 cu. in. would be much better suited for those of us who don't use the massive Argon-sized packs. It's a solid product and super light....but just too large for most of us to be able to maximize usage out of.

    Unless you have a massive 6500+ cu in pack, I would personally recommend looking for some other option for airport travel.

    • What Is Your Gear Style:
    • Minimalist

    Bottom Line No, I would not recommend this to a friend

    (3 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

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    Jun

    29

    2008

    (3 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

     
    3.0

    Reasonably good product

    By Crazy Legs

    from Indianola, Washington

    About Me Casual/ Recreational

    Site Member

    Pros

      Cons

      • Flimsy

      Best Uses

      • Large Packs

      Comments about Osprey Airporter LZ Pack Duffel:

      You get what you pay for: this product provides a reasonably good means of containing and protecting a fully loaded 7,500 + cubic inch back pack from the routine hazards of airport baggage handling. It is lightweight and compacts nicely but those same attributes make it flimsy and unlikely to survive multiple trips. I consider this product disposable - it's really a modest form of travel insurance.

      One more thing: the carrying strap is extremely uncomfortable and ill-suited for shouldering a 60 + lb. pack.

      • 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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      Mar

      3

      2008

      (3 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

       
      2.0

      Uncomfortable but Functional

      By Hyep

      from Arlington, VA

      About Me Casual/ Recreational

      Site Member

      Pros

      • Protects Backpack

      Cons

      • Flimsy
      • Uncomfortable

      Best Uses

      • Air Travel

      Comments about Osprey Airporter LZ Pack Duffel:

      After 2 domestic roundtrip flights, the bag is still intact. In addition to protecting my backpack, I also use the bag to store additional items that don't fit nicely into my pack. However, the bag is quite uncomfortable and overpriced for the quality of the product.

      • What Is Your Gear Style:
      • Comfort Driven

      Bottom Line No, I would not recommend this to a friend

      (3 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

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      Oct

      27

      2007

      (3 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

       
      1.0

      Not a good option

      By pbhilldog

      from Seattle, WA

      About Me Professional Guide

      Pros

        Cons

        • Flimsy

        Best Uses

        • Large Packs

        Comments about Osprey Airporter LZ Pack Duffel:

        After just a few flights, the seams are tearing open the shoulder strap is going to tear off. The shoulder strap is also extremely uncomfortable (not much padding and too thin) and it's way too big for your average pack.

        Bottom Line No, I would not recommend this to a friend

        (3 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

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        Oct

        10

        2008

        (2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

         
        4.0

        c'mon, it's [$]

        By xxcb

        from Montana

        About Me Avid Adventurer

        Pros

        • Improves Backpack Function
        • Versatile
        • Weather Resistant

        Cons

        • Flimsy

        Best Uses

        • Large Packs

        Comments about Osprey Airporter LZ Pack Duffel:

        OK, OK. This is pretty light weight but I thought it would rip through the first trip and all over the puna de atacama on a mule and buses, airports...for 5 weeks only produced a few small wear holes which in my book gets this product a solid B+ rating. It is what it is, light and easy to pack, but offers adequate protection. If you want a big heavy canvas bag, that would be more durable but is hard to deal with when backpacking. I love this bag.

        • Gift:
        • No
        • 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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        Sep

        21

        2008

        (2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

         
        4.0

        Transfers liability to the airlines

        By SpartanOverseas

        from Arlington, VA

        About Me Avid Adventurer

        Site Member

        Pros

        • Easy to Transport
        • Large Capacity

        Cons

          Best Uses

          • Airline Travel

          Comments about Osprey Airporter LZ Pack Duffel:

          I travel a lot and from time to time my luggage gets torn open or damaged. (Usually the more oddly shaped bags like snowboards, though I could see backpacks too.) It appears that most airlines luggage liability waivers only comment on the reasonable safety of the contents, not the luggage itself. Luggage is meant to take the beating and the airline will not replace your luggage if it's damaged.

          By placing your pack into this bag, you effectively make your entire backpack "contents" and allegedly subject to replacement by the airline. If the above is true, then this is pretty cheap to make the airline liable for my entire pack. Plus, if anything is going to happen to the pack, I'd assume it's largely going to be buckles and straps. This bag removes those problems too.

          Is it super durable? Probably not, but I haven't had any problems. Does it appear to significantly protect my pack while traveling without reducing how much I can put in it? Absolutely. I highly recommend this bag to all my friends & family.

          (I should point out I am not a lawyer and each airline may have different policies regarding how much they will cover for your luggage and contents. Your mileage may vary.)

          • Gift:
          • No
          • 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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          Jul

          25

          2008

          (2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

           
          4.0

          Works well for intended purpose

          By Kenny M.

          from Berkeley, CA

          About Me Avid Adventurer

          Site Member

          Pros

          • Lightweight
          • Versatile

          Cons

          • Strap

          Best Uses

          • Checking pack on flight

          Comments about Osprey Airporter LZ Pack Duffel:

          This pack cover works well for its intended purpose. If you need to check your pack on a flight, this cover will keep it from being damaged. My wife and I have checked our bags for about 15 flights and their still in perfect condition (okay... maybe their a little dirty, but that's it). It's lightweight and folds into itself for storage when you're actually using/wearing your pack. If you have the ability to store a pack cover once you reach your destination (i.e. rental car, hotel, etc.) and want a heavy duty cover, this isn't the product for you (get a canvas duffel bag instead). The only thing I'd change would be to move the strap a little lower (rather than attaching it to the end). Overall, though, it suits its purpose well.

          • 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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          Oct

          10

          2009

           
          1.0

          serves some purposes but lacking overall

          By rrutland78

          from charlotte, nc

          About Me Avid Adventurer

          Site Member

          Pros

          • Large Capacity
          • Lightweight

          Cons

          • Bulky
          • Uncomfortable

          Best Uses

          • Airline Travel

          Comments about Osprey Airporter LZ Pack Duffel:

          my biggest complaint with this cover is that the strap felt like it was going to cut my arm and shoulders off when carrying the thing. i had taken a 6 day hike so with camping gear, fresh clothes home, etc., the total weight was about 45 pounds. the cover did serve to protect my pack, so kudos there. although, the cover didn't make it through the airport without first getting 3 holes.

          my friends all traveled with random duffel bags with wheels and they faired much better than i. i'll be returning the cover and getting something better.

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

          Bottom Line No, I would not recommend this to a friend

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