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Osprey Airporter LZ Pack Duffel

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Item # 728446

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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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Osprey Airporter LZ Pack Duffel Customer Reviews

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Osprey Airporter LZ Pack Duffel

2.8

(based on 16 reviews)

50%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

Lightweight (8)
Large capacity (6)
Versatile (5)
Easy to transport (3)

Cons

Flimsy (7)

Best Uses

Airline travel (7)
Large packs (5)

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Reviewed by 16 customers

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Sep

2007

(14 of 14 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

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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.

Sep

2008

(12 of 14 customers found this review helpful)

4.0

Transfers liability to the airlines

By SpartanOverseas

from Arlington, VA

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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.)

Oct

2008

(6 of 6 customers found this review helpful)

4.0

c'mon, it's [$]

By xxcb

from Montana

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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.

Sep

2008

(5 of 7 customers found this review helpful)

3.0

Too large to be functional!

By BeritOlam

from Berkeley, CA

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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.

Mar

2008

(5 of 6 customers found this review helpful)

2.0

Uncomfortable but Functional

By Hyep

from Arlington, VA

About Me Casual/ Recreational

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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.

Oct

2007

(4 of 4 customers found this review helpful)

1.0

Not a good option

By pbhilldog

from Seattle, WA

About Me Professional Guide

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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.

Sep

2007

(4 of 4 customers found this review helpful)

1.0

Less than I hoped.

By Eric T.

from Madison, WI

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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.

Jun

2008

(3 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

3.0

Reasonably good product

By Crazy Legs

from Indianola, Washington

About Me Casual/ Recreational

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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.

Jul

2008

(2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

4.0

Works well for intended purpose

By Kenny M.

from Berkeley, CA

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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.

Feb

2011

(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

1.0

Not a recommended pack carrier

By texaskathyw

from Houston, TX

About Me Casual Adventurer

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Pros

Lightweight

Cons

Tears Easily
Too big
Uncomfortable Strap

Best Uses

Airline Travel

Comments about Osprey Airporter LZ Pack Duffel:

I had ordered an Osprey Aeriel 65 Backpack online. When I picked up the backpack at my local store, it was suggested by the employeed who fit my backpack that I also purchase a cover for it in case I planned to check in the backpack. I used the Osprey Airporter LZ Pack Duffel on a trip which included 7 flight segments. The duffel was way too big for the backpack (it's a one size fits all Osprey backpacks). The strap is extremely uncomfortable (thin padding and poorly designed) so I ended up carrying the bag in my arms rather than using the strap. The airlines also complained that there was not a good place for the checked luggage tag. The material of the duffel is very thin and by flight segment 3, there were already tears in the fabric. I ended up returning the duffel. I'm currently considering purchasing the Sea to Summit Pack Converter instead. The REI Pack Duffel Bag is another option but similar to the Osprey Airporter, the capacity seems a bit to large for my 65L backpack.