Peak Design Travel Duffel 35L

At first I thought the bag was not a good value due to the expense, but after using it I concluded that it was worth the money and the result of deliberate design. I tried this out on a air-travel trip, used as a carry-on one way and a checked bag on the return trip. It has decent accessory pockets that do not interfere with the main function of opening up wide. The zippers recess for what I assume is water/dirt intrusion resistance. The duffel itself is very, very nice looking. I had to travel by air to participate in a sports event and go directly from the airport to the event, and this bag avoided giving the appearance of being "luggage" and didn't call attention to itself aside from being handsome. I had the bag fully loaded and the straps held up nicely. The strap system has a "shock-absorber" effect to it which really works great and smooths out the normal impacts you get with a regular strap if the bag is getting jostled around. The bag itself is amazingly light weight. When I checked the bag for the return trip I noticed how quickly you can remove the strap or the handles. I cannot yet attest to longevity based on one trip but so far I am very happy with the purchase.

I think this may be the best a duffel bag I have ever owned--and I've owned lots.Let's start with the main compartment, which is plenty big to carry whenever you need for a weekend getaway or back and forth to the gym. I like that the straps easily stay out of the way when you're accessing the main compartment and that the bottom of the bag has a panel to keep it flat on the ground. I routinely carry a pair of size 15 running shoes, a basketball, a full change of clothes, and a small toiletry kit without issue. There is also ample storage within the main compartment for small things that you need to keep track of like Airpods, a wallet, and keys.On the outside of the bag, there are panels on either side with lots of pockets for small items that you need access to readily. If you have experience with any of PD's other products, you know that their pockets are well-designed and built to last. A nice touch is that the zipper pulls can be interlocked (main compartment) or slid into the bag itself as a way to keep would-be theives out of your bag. Granted, this is not a perfect theft deterrent, but it is at least something. The bag hold its shape well, and the materials seem very durable. I absolutely love that the straps can be configured in different ways so that you can carry the bag by hand, over shoulder, or as a backpack. Before I bought it, I was worried that the straps would be easily become loose or detach themselves, however, it is actually quite difficult to detach them to move them to a different anchor point. Another nice touch is that the hand straps are magnetic and stick to each other so that they are not both flopping around.But perhaps the best part about this duffel bag is its overall appearance, which is more stealth fighter than gym bag. It is unlike any other duffel bag I have ever seen in this regard and has drawn loss of attention from jealous admirers. 5/5 stars.

Looks sleek and can hold a lot. Like the extra subtle touches typical of PD (locking zipper on inside) zippers are buttery smooth. I also think they would stand behind their products which is fantastic. Straps in backpack mode are not as uncomfortable as some reviews make them out to be. Holding in handle mode is a little uncomfortable after long periods of time. Only complaint is I wish magnets in handle were a little stronger and handles with a bit more padding. Excellent candidate for one bag if you like duffels like me.

Overall, this is the best Duffel bag I have ever used.It has many thoughtful design features. The fabric is thick and protective. Overall build is very sturdy and rugged while still look good. The bottom is reinforced with thicker material. So there is no worries when dragging the bag on the floor. I like how it has quite a number of compartments inside and also outside.The price is very reasonable for what it offers. Also, considering that it has PD's lifetime warranty, you can't really go wrong with this bag.The only one downside is that it is a bit heavy compared to other duffle bag. But I still prefer this to other bags.

While I lived in California and my whole family lived on the East Coast, I had to do a lot of back-and-forth flying, sometimes just for weekends. I needed a bag that could be carried on US flights that had a lot of space and durability. I was torn between getting a small suitcase or this guy and I ended up choosing this bag after visiting the Peak Design store in SF. It's surprisingly lightweight when empty and super durable. Like, I have stuffed this to the point that my old duffel would tear (and did tear) upon trying to zipper it up, and this duffel kept up. I don't know how they build these zippers, but they have held up better than anything else I've owned. Cannot recommend enough - the sage color is beautiful. But PLEASE PD - make backpacks and other bags in sage. You can't have a matching duffel/backpack set in sage, so if that matters to you, get another color.