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REI Wheely Beast Rolling Duffel - 28''Only At REI
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REI Wheely Beast Rolling Duffel - 28''

Item # 778756

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The REI Wheely Beast has it all: smart features, plenty of room, ergonomic touches and durability to withstand the roughest travel. Throw in a our low price and what's not to love?

  • Main bag features a panel opening zipper for easy access and a separate top zippered compartment for wet clothes and dirty boots
  • Rugged wheels roll smoothly and quietly as you dash through the airport terminal and navigate your way to the hotel lobby
  • Telescoping handle lets you pull the duffel with ease and control
  • Small exterior side-zip pocket allows quick stashing of last-minute items such as a multi-tool, toothbrush and passport
  • Top and side compression straps cinch the load tight, helping to stabilize your gear during travel
  • Features a foam-padded main carry handle for traditional duffel-style carrying; padded grab-handles at each end allow quick 2-person loading 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)
  • The REI Wheely Beast has it all: smart features, plenty of room, ergonomic touches and durability to withstand the roughest travel

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REI Wheely Beast Rolling Duffel - 28'' Specs

Specification

Description

Average weight9 lbs. 8 oz.
Volume6,000 cubic inches
Dimensions28 x 16 x 12 inches
MaterialBallistic nylon
Number of pockets2 + main compartment

REI Wheely Beast Rolling Duffel - 28'' Customer Reviews

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REI Wheely Beast Rolling Duffel - 28''
 
4.4

(based on 5 reviews)

100%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

  • Durable (5)
  • Easy to transport (5)
  • Large capacity (4)
  • Lightweight (3)

Cons

    Best Uses

    • Extended travel (5)
    • Airline travel (3)
    • Reviewer Profile:
    • Casual adventurer (4)
    • What Is Your Gear Style:
    • Minimalist (3)

    Reviewed by 5 customers

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    Mar

    21

    2009

    (6 of 6 customers found this review helpful)

     
    5.0

    Great Bag

    By BurlyGirl

    from East TN

    About Me Casual/ Recreational

    Site Member

    Pros

    • Durable
    • Easy to Transport
    • Large Capacity

    Cons

      Best Uses

      • Airline Travel
      • Extended Travel

      Comments about REI Wheely Beast Rolling Duffel - 28'':

      Great bag that collapses or expands for however much stuff you're packing. A few side pockets for sorting, but we used Eagle Creek cubes inside for very quick load/unload. Very fast inspection at airport because so easy to access. Wheels handy - hope it lasts a long time - seems very durable.

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

      Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

      (6 of 6 customers found this review helpful)

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      Jul

      31

      2009

      (3 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

       
      4.0

      Great consideration for gear bag

      By thirsty rover

      from Rotterdam

      About Me Avid Adventurer

      Pros

      • Durable
      • Easy to Transport
      • Large Capacity
      • Lightweight

      Cons

        Best Uses

        • Airline Travel
        • Camping
        • Extended Travel
        • Militarycontractor

        Comments about REI Wheely Beast Rolling Duffel - 28'':

        I purchased this 28 inch and the 35 inch Wheely Beast for our folks in the office. We travel all over Africa and the Middle East. The bag is built well and is durable with smart features like compression straps and zippered compartments. I recommend you only consider bags with well built compression straps. This bag is large enough and tough enough to carry quite a bit of gear. The wheels work well over various surfaces and is a relief from having to carry full Kit Bags long distances, which makes traveling with heavy gear effortless. Check your airline regs...I use the 28 inch bag when in doubt of the airline size restrictions. The 35 inch stands up in the back of the van perfectly...we stack them across the back. The price appears to be a good value when compared to other products. However, I can't compare performance of these to other similar wheeled cargo duffles. We were happy enough with the product after testing to purchase more of the same. I even purchased my wife one of these with my own money (and I'm cheap). One of our 35 inch bags has started to wear on the bottom where the clothe contacts the pavement when heavily loaded. Extending the hard plastic bottom on the next design would increase durability.

        • 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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        Aug

        22

        2009

        (2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

         
        5.0

        Great Luggage

        By Duke

        from Surprise, Arizona

        About Me Casual/ Recreational

        Pros

        • Durable
        • Easy to Transport
        • Lightweight

        Cons

          Best Uses

          • Extended Travel

          Comments about REI Wheely Beast Rolling Duffel - 28'':

          My wife and I just returned from a 3 week trip of Greece, 6 Greek Islands and Central Turkey and we were able to use this with just one other carry-on. The bags completely endured airlines, buses, a ship and hotel porters. The wheels are great and we liked its ability to stand on end without tipping. The biggest challenge is know how to pack and distribute different clothing and equipment to optimize the space. These are the best bags that we have ever owned.

          • 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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          Oct

          8

          2009

           
          4.0

          28" Rolling Beast

          By its_tara

          from East bay, CA

          About Me Casual/ Recreational

          Pros

          • Durable
          • Easy to Transport
          • Large Capacity
          • Lightweight

          Cons

            Best Uses

            • Airline Travel
            • Extended Travel

            Comments about REI Wheely Beast Rolling Duffel - 28'':

            My hubby was jealous as I wheeled this cool back around. It held up well as it got tossed around at both the airport and the cruise port.

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

            Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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            Sep

            15

            2009

             
            4.0

            It's a beast of burden, all right!

            By dulcinea

            from Herndon, VA

            About Me Casual/ Recreational

            Site Member

            Pros

            • Durable
            • Easy to Transport
            • Large Capacity

            Cons

            • Heavy

            Best Uses

            • Extended Travel
            • Rail Travel
            • Short Travel
            • Weekend Trips

            Comments about REI Wheely Beast Rolling Duffel - 28'':

            I used this on a recent family trip by Amtrak and public transit. Amtrak didn't offer checked luggage service, but this bag meets their carry-on dimensions (not that anyone examined it). It performed well, and the fact that I could strap things to the top (like the shopping bag full of purses my sister-in-law gave my daughter) was a real bonus.

            The only drawback is the weight. The bag weighs about 9 lbs. empty; when it was full, it came in at 50 lbs., which was a lot to try to put into the overhead rack. (Okay, I could have jettisoned the liter of wine, but that was just not an option.)

            Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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