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When you're headed to the gym or need a carry-on, use this REI Co-op Big Haul. It's a sturdy 28-liter duffel with 2 carry options for a day out and about. The rugged nylon stands up to rough handling.
Imported.
View the REI Co-op Big Haul Product LineView all REI Co-op Travel Duffel Bags| Best Use | Travel |
|---|---|
| Bag Style | Duffel |
| Gear Capacity (L) | 28 liters |
| Gear Capacity (cu. in.) | 1,709 cubic inches |
| Number of Exterior Pockets | 2 + main compartment |
| Carry-On | Yes |
| Material(s) | Upper: recycled 400-denier coated ripstop nylon; base: recycled 1,680-denier nylon; lining: recycled nylon; recycled polyester (all bluepass certified) |
| Dimensions | 19 x 9.5 x 9.5 inches |
| Packable | Yes |
| Weight | 1 lb. 5 oz. |
| Gender | Unisex |
| Sustainability | Contains materials that meet the bluepass criteria Contains recycled materials From a Climate Label Certified brand |
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This bag is a great size for grab and go weekend adventures. It's small, tucks way on my side, has great side handles, and it very light. There are a two mesh dividers for separating items, one in the end pocket and one zippered in the top. I like that it has the waterproof and the removable shoulder strap. The size of the bag itself is versatile in that shoes (12") can fit in the short direction and still leave room for folded clothes in long direction. In functionality, I was surprised how often I reach for the side straps when packing it in and out of a car. Also, they could allow a bulkier item to be strapped on outside using the top handles. The storage bag is nice to have to save space as well.
This bag has been made with sturdy material. The zippers are sturdy and smooth. There’s an exception to the front pocket. Although there’s technically nothing wrong with the zipper it gets snagged every time I try to open or close the front zipper due to a hook string/strap inside the pocket that gets in the way of the zipper. The top is extra thick and waterproof which makes perfect sense if you want to protect your items inside. Just wished it was also below to protect your items when setting the bag down. The shape actually fits perfectly under a seat in an airplane (I used it as my personal item) and it is not heavy material you’ll be carrying. Overall great quality and you can probably use it for many different needs including backpacking, camping, gym, and travel. There’s also side straps/handles that allowed me to secure it to the handle of my carry on luggage. Very convenient.
I used this as my 2nd carryon for an international flight and as long as you don’t fully stuff it, it will fit under the seat. Very durable. I love some of the changes from the original - the side pocket and the pass through luggage straps. The only change I did not like was the elimination of the side handles. I can see that one of them is not possible with the addition of the side pocket but I would like to have a handle on the other side. It’s very handy when walking through security and picking it up and putting it down (if not using the pass through luggage straps to connect it to your roller). Overall a great bag.
Took this on vacation as an extra bag/carry on in case we filled our suitcases (we did). We figured we could use it to pack gifts and mementos on the way home. Turns out we used it to ferry stuff from our suitcase that we left in the car up to our room which was 6 flights of stairs up. It is a great stand alone carry on bag. It is water resistant & has multiple straps and ways of carrying it and is perfect for day trips. It stows back into its case easily. Highly recommend always taking a bag like this on vacation.


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