Rab Expedition Kitbag 80

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To give that price some context we then looked at all of the products available from Cotswold Outdoor in the duffel bags category. We found 24 items in total. What’s the price of duffel bags?

It’s comfortable to carry (as long as you’ve kept within the weight limits!) using the short grab handles, as well as the longer over-the-shoulder strap.There’s so much information available online when we’re shopping now, that it’s easy to find lots of detail about products like Rab Kit Bag II 80L. This is of course really helpful, but there’s almost too much information available, so it’s important to know exactly what you’re looking for. This bag is the most expensive bag reviewed so, naturally, the price will count against it. But if you’re after a well-made bag from a well-known brand, the Osprey Sojourn 60 is a great option. I’ve been using the older version of this duffel bag about twice a month for almost ten years now and it’s served me excellently. It’s come with many on countless flights and road trips and actually doesn’t even have that many scars from the mileage. If that’s what you’re after, read all about my favourite safari duffel bags right here: Rufiji Canvas Duffel Bag

The Traveltopia 45 is made from 100% recycled polyester and is bluesign approved, meaning that harmful substances have been eliminated right from the beginning of the manufacturing process, and all resources involved in its manufacture have been used responsibly. What’s more, it also has Green Button certification. That’s a label awarded by the German federal government designed to help consumers identify socially and environmentally sustainable textiles. The Bach Dr. Duffel is a modern take on an old-school doctor’s bag design – one of those things that’s able to swallow more than you’d believe is possible. When buying duffel bags, the quality of the product is going to be one of the factors that you really scrutinise before you commit to buying.

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Selected for the Green Gear Guide 2021/22 – Read our full The North Face Base Camp Voyager Duffel review. BUY NOW: THENORTHFACE.CO.UK Yes, I’ve already listed the fact this bag has wheels as a pro. However, not all safari companies or airlines recommend bags with wheels as they can be more difficult to fit into the hold on small aeroplanes. That said I have seen wheelie cases being used widely across Africa – just make sure you do your research first. This is another duffel bag that impressed us for its eco credential, so much so that we decided to include it in our prestigious Green Gear Guide this year. Despite the bag’s soft material, it is one of the most structured bags, particularly due to the plastic high road chassis that holds the wheels. That means it won’t be as flexible or as easy to squeeze into luggage compartments and you may get some disapproving looks from the pilot when loading. But the bag’s manoeuvrability is a worthy trade-off if your airline will allow it. This is a really stylish holdall in traditional safari colours, and there’ll be no mistaking your bag for another once it appears on the luggage carousel.

The material the product is made from is often a sign of the quality for duffel bags. Take a look at the product details over at Cotswold Outdoor to get a feel for this. It’s made from a very hard-wearing and water-resistant fabric, making sure your belongings stay safe and dry no matter how they’re squeezed into luggage compartments or thrown around by luggage handlers! The best duffel bags will offer full waterproof protection but the majority tend to only be rated as water resistant – this isn’t necessarily a bad thing if you’re unlikely to need the bag for any water-based adventures. Each end also has compression straps to make the bag a bit neater when it’s not completely full, and on the side are tie-in loops to help in securing the bag to a vehicle.

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The downside to buying online is that you can’t actually get hold of the product to try it out first. There are however some methods that you can use to determine a product’s quality without needing to physically have it.