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REI Wheely Beast Rolling Duffel - 35''
$169.00
Item qualifies for annual
REI Member Refund (typically 10%)
It's a beast! This cavernous-capacity wheeled duffel bag is now updated with features that make it expedition-worthy for dependable gear hauling.
- Main bag features a large U-shaped opening for easy access and a separate top zip compartment for wet clothes and dirty boots
- Rugged wheels roll smoothly and quietly over parking lots, carpets and uneven terrain
- Telescoping handle lets you pull the duffel with ease
- Four interior zippered pockets to organize and separate small essentials
- Small exterior side zip pocket allows quick stashing of last-minute items such as multi-tool, toothbrush and journal
- Beefy high-density foam-padded main carry handles for traditional duffel-style carrying
- Top and side compression straps cinch the load tight, helping to stabilize the gear and increase content's security
- Padded grab-handles at each end allow quick two-person grabbing and hucking from ground to car, train or boat
- Rigid high-density polyethylene (HDPE) panel supports bag when rolling; bottom bumper allows bag to stand when parked
- Zippers on main compartment are lockable for added security (locks sold separately)
Imported.
Item 747916
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REI Wheely Beast Rolling Duffel - 35'' Specs
Specification | Description |
| Average weight | 11 lbs. 2 oz. |
| Volume | 7,200 cubic inches |
| Dimensions | 35 x 16 x 14 inches |
| Material | Ballistic nylon |
| Number of pockets | 2 + main compartment |
REI Wheely Beast Rolling Duffel - 35'' Customer Reviews
REVIEW SNAPSHOT®
by PowerReviewsPros
- Good capacity (18)
- Durable (15)
- High quality (15)
- Easy to carry (13)
- Easy to access items (12)
Cons
Best Uses
- Long vacations (16)
- Extended travel (14)
- Airline travel (13)
- Weekend trips (13)
- Family trips (11)
- Reviewer Profile:
- Practical (18), Casual/ recreational (8), Avid adventurer (7), Comfort-oriented (7), Stylish (5)
- Primary use:
- Personal (15), Business (3)
- What Is Your Gear Style:
- Comfort driven (9), Survivalist / minimalist (6)
Reviewed by 35 customers
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Pros
- Durable
Cons
Best Uses
- Airline Travel
- Extended Travel
- Weekend Trips
Comments about REI Wheelybeast Rolling Duffel - 35'':
When I got back from Agentina I had to throw my second Wheelybeast into the dumpster--it had a broken frame and a crushed top and handle--it looked like maybe some South American baggage handler had dropped it from about 20 feet onto concrete...but everything inside (including a birthday gift bottle of Argentinian champagne) was okay, and the bag did not burst open.
It was a sad farewell, because dependable Wheelybeast Number Two had been with me on trips to Patagonia, Easter Island, the Dolomites...and many other places. It had outlived its life expectancy, I suppose. But I will get a new one. I look forward to making friends with Wheelybeast Number Three! The design is extremely practical, and I can stuff everything I want into it, and I always recognize it on the baggage claim carousel.
- What Is Your Gear Style:
- Minimalist
Pros
- Easy To Access Items
- Easy To Carry
- Good Capacity
- High Quality
Cons
- Worry - wear on bottom
Best Uses
- Family Trips
- Long Vacations
Comments about REI Wheelybeast Rolling Duffel - 35'':
I just got this bag from REI [$] Definitely worth a lot more than that. Be careful how you pack it. Be aware that United, Delta, American, etc. limit each bag to an overall dimension of 62" (width + height + depth). Per REI's specs, the overall dimensions of this bag are 64", two inches over the limit. No stories about people being barred from checking it in though! I have had Victorinox wheeled backpacks fail way too quickly when holes were abraded completely through in the lower corners away from the wheels. I am concerned that this may be an issue with this bag too, but I am hopeful.
- Primary use:
- Personal
Pros
- Durable
- Easy to Pack
- Good Back Support
- Good Padding
- Strong Zippers
Cons
- Bulky
- Size Over Airline Limits
Best Uses
- Camping
- Extended Travel
- Short Travel
Comments about REI Wheelybeast Rolling Duffel - 35'':
Recently took this bag on my trip from BOS to ATL. No problems checking it in one way but had problems coming back. The airline counter person claimed that the bag was over the 62" limit. The bag was packed to normal size with straps zinched in 80% of the way. The measured dimension of my bag came out to 65" (35" + 16" + 14") which is the advertised size. Also the weight came out to 45 lb which is under the 50 lb limit. The overall dimension would have been larger if we overstuffed it.
As a result, we will have to return this bag because we plan to travel quite a bit and we can not afford to have to pay airline overage fee even if it only goes over by a few inches. More then likely this was a judgement call by the airline counter person but we've heard stories of counter people getting bonus' for finding customers to charge overage fee.
- Gift:
- No
- What Is Your Gear Style:
- Comfort Driven
Pros
- Durable
- Easy to Pack
- Lives up to its name
- Strong Zippers
Cons
- Possibility to overpack
Best Uses
- Airline Travel
- Camping
- Extended Travel
- Short Travel
- Weekend Trips
Comments about REI Wheelybeast Rolling Duffel - 35'':
I just got back from my 14-day trip to France, Italy, Greece and Croatia and this bag truly lived up to its name. It truly is a beast, but in sheep's clothing. The look is decent and material is durable, the wheels are sturdy making traveling through cobblestones, up stairs, and through subway turnstiles easy.
Opening the bag is easy and quick with its durable zippers, plus the inside is truly cavernous. However, be forewarned. You can definitely overpack and easily exceed the airline weight limit. I'd bring another bag (stuff it in this one before your trip) just in case.
- Gift:
- No
- What Is Your Gear Style:
- Comfort Driven
Pros
- Easy To Access Items
- Easy To Carry
- Good Capacity
- High Quality
Cons
Best Uses
- Family Trips
- Long Vacations
- Weekend Trips
Comments about REI Wheelybeast Rolling Duffel - 35'':
It's narrow enough that it fits through doorways, including vehicle doors. The weight is distributed well, so it's easy to pull long distances. It's very sturdy and structured, even though it's soft-sided. I can fly without worrying when it isn't full - the compression straps keep everything where I want it, keeping items protected and the weight balanced. Perfect amount of extra pockets and adjustable space for small loose items or dirty clothes or shoes. I've flown many, many times with this bag over the last year and it's been given quite a beating, and it still isn't showing wear.
- Primary use:
- Business
Pros
- Easy To Access Items
- Easy To Carry
- Good Capacity
- High Quality
Cons
- Handle could be longer
Best Uses
- Family Trips
- Long Vacations
Comments about REI Wheelybeast Rolling Duffel - 35'':
I bought the Wheelybeast just before Christmas and I couldn't be happier. Easily packed a week's worth of clothes, 5-6 presents, 3 pairs of shoes, toiletries, electronics, etc., and it easily swallowed up even more stuff for the trip home. Best of all it stands on its own, even when full of gear—so nice! Multiple mesh pockets come in hand, too. One small drawback is that the handle doesn't extend far enough. I could see someone in the mid-6-foot tall range having to slouch just a bit. It was, however, still very easy to maneuver through Newark/Liberty airport!
- Primary use:
- Personal
Pros
- Easy To Carry
- Good Capacity
- High Quality
Cons
- Doesn't fold smaller
Best Uses
- Family Trips
- Long Vacations
Comments about REI Wheelybeast Rolling Duffel - 35'':
I like this bag. It is sturdy and the wheels are big enough to handle pulling over uneven terrain. This bag has a solid bottom and does not collapse into a smaller size - other than that it is great!
- Primary use:
- Personal
Pros
- Easy To Access Items
- Good Capacity
- High Quality
Cons
Best Uses
- Family Trips
- Long Vacations
- Weekend Trips
Comments about REI Wheelybeast Rolling Duffel - 35'':
My spouse and I use this as our single piece of luggage for road trips and long weekends. It's a step up from us sharing a large, Army-issue duffel bag. The duffel was the right size but it had no access except from the top - duh. I wanted something that was basically our Army duffel-on-wheels with a front panel for loading. This is it, with extras galore. CAVEATS: measure it before you stow it - it is long and barely fit the width of our CR-V. Also - if you fill it, it can be VERY heavy - we had to pay extra baggage $$$ at SFO because I didn't weigh this thing before we left home. LOVE the top compartment for dirty clothes that fills as you go.
- Primary use:
- Personal
Pros
- Easy To Access Items
- Good Capacity
Cons
- Tears Easily
Best Uses
- Car trips
Comments about REI Wheelybeast Rolling Duffel - 35'':
This is close to a great bag, but the design flaw is that there is not enough reinforcement just above the bottom (as seen when standing on end on its wheels). In two trips, it was torn and badly abraded twice. The first time I figured just bad luck, but the second gash was over an inch long. On the same trip, I had a much cheaper, lighter bag, which was fine, because it was designed to protect from wear and tear. This bag is probably great if you're not going to fly. In any rate, it's pretty heavy for checked luggage, unless you are flying business with higher weight limits! (Easy to make it too heavy for coach, I had to watch it!)
- Primary use:
- Personal
Pros
- Easy to Pack
Cons
- Not Enough Padding
Best Uses
- Airline Travel
- Short Travel
Comments about REI Wheelybeast Rolling Duffel - 35'':
Ive now had 2 of these bags each on slightly different than the next and each time Duct tape winds up holding it together till I get home after 3 plane flights and a couple of years
NOT HAPPY but REI replaced the last 2 and I am not hard on them but seems the quality of the product
as in ingredience in manufacture are not strong nor
durable but as long as REI continues replacing them I like the bag and it features
- Gift:
- No
- What Is Your Gear Style:
- Comfort Driven
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