My boyfriend was traveling to Greece this summer and needed a bag. I searched high and low for one with all the features I was looking for... Wheels, backpack straps, and a handle. This bag was the one with everything and it was the most economically priced. He loved it and I'm really glad I ot it! It arrived when the seller said it would and was in excellent condition.
I spent a significant amount of time researching bags that would be suitable for 1 week trips or thereabouts and this bag was the winner. It holds about 67 litres which is a reasonable size for a bag with these dimensions. According to High Sierra the bag weighs about 3.5 kilograms but I am not sure if this is correct as it's actually pretty light and I consider that it competes with the Antler travel bags as this is what I was initially considering. It has two large end pockets plus a front small to medium size pocket. The end pockets could be used for storing shoes as they are quite large.
The front pocket is ideal for smaller things that aren't breakable. The zippers and zips are of excellent workmanship and are some of the strongest I have seen and consider they will last for a long time with proper care. The actual zippers are made from some type of strong metal that is designed with hard wear and tear in mind and I really liked this as when you inspect the bag you can tell there has been high attention to detail. All the zippers can be locked and being so strong and well-designed I consider they would deter most would be thieves if locked securely with proper travel locks.
The material is very light weight yet durable and the colour looks really good. The material will cope with all types of weather conditions and could be easily cleaned if needed. The main compartment is made with durable material that should last a while if cared for correctly. The wheels are strong and the back straps are well designed and I think it would be easy to carry a heavy load. The telescopic handle feels solid and I don't see them breaking though in comparison to Paklite bags the telescopic handle isn't as solid and I think High Sierra could do have done better but this isn't a major issue.
The duffle carry straps are made from sturdy velcro material and grip well/easily together and I think the velcro should wear well. Overall I chose this bag because it is quality and that is simply put. When you compare this bag to an Antler duffle bag you may think it doesn't compete but it does for sure. This bag comes with a 5 year warranty and the Antler includes a 5 or 10 year warranty but to buy an Antler would cost about $130.00 or more Australian dollars so I think they compare well.
I also compared this bag to a Paklite wheeled duffle (origin and adventure) that included about 70 litres of space but that bag had pieces of material/webbing on the outside I think would get easily damaged in flight and the frame was also narrower. I consider if you travelled with the High Sierra AT2500 26" Wheeled Duffle with Backstraps you wouldn't have any problems.
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I got this bag because I was traveling a lot with the whole Wounded Warrior thing, and do not get around like I used to. This has provided me with a bag large enough to hold all my clothes and other items that I was living with while hospitalized. When I traveled in the airport, this allowed me to easily roll along for great distance with my limited mobility. I have had the bag for four months, and would like to say, "it does everything it is supposed to and does it very well." If you need a durable, versatile, and well made duffle bag then this is a good choice.
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I used this bag for my checked luggage from Tennessee to Australia. It held up well and was very spacious. I would recommend it.
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I've taken it on all my travels since purchasing. It is strong, durable, and the 3 different ways to use it are great!!! (backpack, wheels, handle)
The top loop that you can hang it from broke off within 3 days and I never keep it full. The material is thin, I expect the rest of it to fall apart sooner than later, but for now it's okay.
