NRS High Roll Duffel vs Patagonia Black Hole Duffel

Same roll top closure as other NRS bags. Some prefer the newer zipper tops, but I’ll stick with the old-school design. If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it!

Aesthetically, these duffels look great; and temptation is to think they will not stand up to a beating. But this is my second, and I can vouch from the first that they are tough as nails. Plus they clean up nicely with a hose, a brush and some dishwashing detergent. I dragged #1 on the floor through O'Hare for a clong walk to my connection, brought it home, hosed it off and it looked pristine

I can say from now on I will always buy the NRS dry bags of this weight. They can take a beating and I two first hand my gear will be protected in it.

They add weight to the bag, and in this case the bag is no longer carry-on compliant anywhere when fully opened. I'm assuming this is not supposed to be an EDC bag so assuming you are using this as a carry-on bag I'd look into \~35L non-expandable bags as an alternative.

I haven’t been out with this pack yet but it feels very durable and is exactly as described online. I’ve pre-packed it to try it out for my trip it is doing everything I need it to so far.

It looks really nice and is extremely durable. Luckily I haven't been in a position where it would be able to rip, but from what I've heard the material is incredibly durable.

The buckles are now metal and not injection molded plastic which makes for a very robust connection and a user friendly design.

So yes, this can handle the elements. It can handle sun. It can handle being outside. It can handle being banged around back of your truck or dropping...