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Comments about REI Tech Beast Wheeled Duffel - 22":
I've had this bag about 6 months now and it has held up great. I am demanding and rough with my gear and this bag lives up to my standards on sturdiness. Seems to fit more than it should. The dirty clothes section is a nice feature. I don't usually write reviews but this bag is great so I wanted to help others find a good carry-on bag.
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Comments about REI Tech Beast Wheeled Duffel - 22":
I just purchased this bag in the deep sea color. It is an incredible bag. I was shockingly surprised at how much it could pack on a recent trip (13 tshirts, 2 polos, a button up shirt, gym shoes, 5 pairs of socks, 8 pairs of boxers, 2 gym shorts, 2 swim shorts, 2 cargo shorts and my quart sized bag of liquids). The bag is very well made with the 2 outside front pockets where I held toiletries and shoes. There is also a thin pocket in back where you could throw your magazines if you would like. It also has handles in the right spot and fit in overhead compartments easily. I haven't owned it long enough to tell you durable it is, but everything looks well made/stitched to last a long time. The handle is also really stront and I imagine it lasting a long time. REI, you made a great product.
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Comments about REI Tech Beast Wheeled Duffel - 22":
Best roller carry-on for multi-day trips I've ever used. I picked this up with my REI dividend a year ago and have carried it on approx. 80 flight segments. It fits great in overheads on the big jets and has held up well when tossed in the cargo hold on the regional jets. The ONLY feature this bag lacks is external compression straps, such as those found on it's bigger brothers. I'm writing this review today because I logged on to buy a another Tech Beast 22" for my wife.
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Comments about REI Tech Beast Wheeled Duffel - 22":
As a consultant I am practically a professional traveller, living out of a wheeled carry-on and a laptop bag for 3.5 days out of every week, and wheeling/lugging both through various airports at least twice a week, every week.
In a sea of exactly-the-same-why-did-I-buy-something-everyone-else-has Tumi bags, this REI bag stands out in terms of both looks and function.
In terms of looks, well, it doesn't look like everyone else's bag, which is nice if you don't want to feel like a sheep-person, and extra nice if you like being able to tell your bag apart from others should you ever have to (gasp) check it in (on a CRJ, say).
In terms of function, it is cavernous in terms of storage (no silly extraneous pockets or straps to get in the way of interior storage so the quoted storage spec is what you really have to use) and I can easily fit 4 days of work clothes, a set of casual clothes, running shoes, and a set of running clothing in here. It rolls exceptionally well, and is very stable thanks to a solidly designed two-prong handle. It fits perfectly perpendicular (instead of those ridiculous bags that only go in sideways, wasting an incredible amount of precious overhead space and incurring the anger of your fellow passengers) in overhead compartments (handle side in, always (yes, wheels out)) of anything from the A-319/320 to a 737/757/777 or a MD-80 (basically every commercial jet). Like almost everything else it does not fit in the overhead of a CRJ. It also rolls/fits down the aisles of any of the commercial jets.
Durability has proven exceptional over the past year+ of constant wear/tear/abuse/travel. I love this bag. And given that the price point is lower than most of the competition, this is a complete no-brainer.
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Comments about REI Tech Beast Wheeled Duffel - 22":
I have averaged 50-100 flights/year for the past 10 years and, as a result, have been through my share of carry-on rollers.
This bag is great in many ways: Beefy fabric and zippers, great wheels that roll smooth over all terrain types, wide track to prevent roll-over, good compartment layout, etc.
The feature that kills this bag for me is the oversize, super-tacky rubber handle. It's so big and sticky that it gets stuck on the receiving sleeve of my briefcase. It takes quite a bit of effort to slip on and off. On a typical airport trip, this may happen 6+ time (getting into cab, going through security, boarding plane, etc.) so it gets annoying quickly. Making the handle out of a harder rubber compound would solve this issue.
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Comments about REI Tech Beast Wheeled Duffel - 22":
This bag has a tethered pouch for liquids. Passing through airport security is a breeze and the TSA people love it. You just open the compartment, let the clear bag hang out, no need to carry a worn "baggie" for your liquids. I hate putting my wallet and watch loosely through the machine so I pop my wallet, iPhone and loose change into the compartment and zip it up. No chance of losing anything through security. It fits PERFECTLY in the luggage compartment, especially if you put it head first. The bottom has a handle and it's very easy to get in and out of the luggage compartment. In the rental car bus, my bag stands out over all the dull black bags everyone else carries. Thanks REI.
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Comments about REI Tech Beast Wheeled Duffel - 22":
It is the right size and fits easily onboard. It is extremely light before packing so you are able to fit a great deal inside before the bag becomes heavy. I was really impressed with how much we were able to fit inside. I purchased four of them for a recent trip to Hawaii and everyone was able to pack what they needed for 1 week inside. I also had one other bag to carry on which elminated the need for checking luggage!
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Comments about REI Tech Beast Wheeled Duffel - 22":
Bought two of these for my kids to travel with. They were great for 1.5 years. I guess one of the wheels was damaged in baggage claim. It still rolls but the wheel is not fully round anymore, so it kind of thuds. REI can't replace the wheel, but offered to replace the bag. I don't want to have to replace a perfectly good bag. I wish I could just get the wheel replaced. I'm figuring this may happen to other wheels.
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Comments about REI Tech Beast Wheeled Duffel - 22":
Hold a lot for this size bag.
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Comments about REI Tech Beast Wheeled Duffel - 22":
Even though I received this as a gift, I chose this little suitcase myself. In the store, the color and noticeably high quality caught my eye. When I looked at the name (Tech Beast), I knew it was right. My first use for the bag was a vacation to the Virgin Islands, which are rugged in some parts and I also wanted it to work as a carry-on. It served me very well. It fit into the overhead compartments on the plane very easily (though these were all larger commercial planes, not the smaller exposed propeller type); was easy to maneuver through the airport on account of the long, sturdy extending handle; and it was easy to lift when necessary because of the many handles. I also thought all of the compartments were well designed, especially the small one close to the extending handles -- quick access for things like passports, money, and even a book.
I can't think of any issues with this product. Nice work, REI.
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