
$29.00
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Item 728446
Specification | Description |
| Dimensions | 37 x 18.5 x 16.5 inches |
| Average weight | 13 ounces |
| Average weight - metric | 0.37 kilogram |
| Approximate volume | 8,225 cubic inches |
| Approximate volume - metric | 136 liters |
| Material | Nylon |
| Number of pockets | 1 main compartment |
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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.
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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.
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This is a good idea...but about 3 years outdated.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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.)
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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.
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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.
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