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| | Product Details | | Package Length: | 1.0 inches | | Package Width: | 1.0 inches | | Package Height: | 1.0 inches | | Package Weight: | 1.0 pounds | | Average Customer Rating: |  based on 2 reviews |
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9 of 9 found the following review helpful:
a very nicely designed duffle bag Jan 08, 2010
By Living in Budapest
"livinginhungary"
Traveling between the US and Europe several times a year, I bring all sorts of stuff with me from the US. In the past several years I've been carrying back even more stuff and have found myself buying more suitcases which were taking up too much space. I have an old (10 years+) X-Large Eddie Bauer duffle bag that has withstood countless trips across the Atlantic. In all these travels the only significant damage occurred a year or two ago...a small tear which I promptly repaired with some duct tape. Unfortunately Eddie Bauer no longer makes these larege duffle bags. They have larger bags but with wheels and inner supports which make them heavier and bulky.
I took a chance on this XX-Large Mountain Smith Travel Trunk, not knowing the brand. I was impressed with the material. I also like the fact that Mountainsmith has used recycled-materials. I don't remember Eddie Bauer's original specs but the Mountainsmith's material seems similar in strength, perhaps a little lighter. An important feature to me in duffles and soft suitcases is the zipper. I've had weaker bags whose zippers have failed. Thankfully this never happened en route. I'd hate to be one of these people who has his/her stuff falling out on the baggage claim conveyor belt! It's also a problem when the Zipper tag breaks off. At least most bags have two tags so you can usually open/close from the other side. The Mountain Smith's zippers seem durable.
One feature that I really like about the Travel Trunk is its compression straps. It was nice to tighten the bag after I had packed it.
My new Travel Trunk passed it first test, surviving its first trip from the US to Europe. It was almost filled to capacity with an assortment of boxes and padded inside with clothes. Only time will tell whether or not it will be as long-lasting as my Eddie Bauer.
I'll update this review after a few more trips. I also bought and reviewed an Eagle Creek Duffle which I will also update.
UPDATE FEB 6, 2010
The Mountainsmith just returned from its second trip across the Atlantic. It has one small tear on the bottom edge. Fortunately the tear is on a reinforced area. Maybe Mountainsmith knows that this is one area that may be susceptible to damage. There was also some wearing on the other side. I think I actually saw the baggage handler dragging my bag. This wearing was also on a reinforced area. I'm going to patch the tear and the worn part with duct tape and continue to use. I should note that the bag was fairly heavy (warranting a heavy bag tag from Delta) and quite packed.
UPDATE OCT 13, 2011
I just returned from my sixth trip this year having used the Travel Trunk on every trip. With the exception of the small tear I noted in my first update the Travel Trunk has held up with no other damage. The duct tape patch job did the trick. This bag has been fully load, made over 10 trip across the Atlantic, and held up extremely well.
2 of 2 found the following review helpful:
Pricey but well made Jun 19, 2011
By Donald Barger
This is expensive for a duffle bag but it is worth it if you are looking for a great, heavy duty bag. The zipper is very heavy duty and the material is a thick canvas type. I bought the red one so that it is easy to identify on the luggage carrousel... maybe you should buy the black one so that I can still find mine :)
The bottom of the bag is very reinforced.
I was specifically NOT looking for a bag with wheels so that it would easily store when not in use. If you are looking for something with wheels... this is not your bag. If you are looking for a sturdy duffle and don't mind paying a little extra for quality stuff... buy this bag.
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