Patagonia Black Hole Duffel vs Osprey Transporter 65

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.

But also I want you to have enough space in the bag for shorts and hiking shoes so the next day you can go hike in a mountain and I don't know have a ...

- The nice rectangular shape is harder to fit into an airport "carryon tester". But, this isn't a hard shell so you'll make it fit. Note that 45L is the maximum "official" permitted overhead carryon size.

Everything is well constructed and reinforced. Now I have to decide which size will be most suitable for my trip. I'm glad I have the ability to choose .

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

8. YOOOO the smoke grey looks badass and clean. They did tone down the Osprey branding on the bag which was a nice touch CONS: (in no particular order) 1. they did away with the extra weather flaps over the zippers

This bag is style, though not the most comfortable to carry as a backpack. Working with only 2 pockets can be a blessing and a curse. You just have to accept buying this bag, you're running pretty minimal. There are honestly more comfortable options for this price range

Compared to my hiking pack, it's really sleek and slides into the overhead compartment of a plane or train without hip belts and buckles dangling everywhere. It's a bit tall in one dimension for carry on, but easily passes when underfilled.