Eagle Creek ORV Trunk 25 - 25" Wheeled Duffel  (Clearance)

"I was looking for a bag to replace a Dakota (a TUMI Co.) carry-on suitcase. This was a great, expandable case that held up for 10+ years of 1-3 weeks per month airline travel. I've tried duffels, and loved the "dump it all in the top" functionality, but they never held up long. I ordered the Flashpoint ORV 30", and loved it. Unfortunately, it was too large for my needs. I really wanted a Flashpoint 25", but they don't make one at this time. I found a 20" at REI, but it was too small. I settled on the ORV Trunk 25" and have been very pleased. Being a duffle, organization is limited. I fold my clothes in half, and have really stuffed this bag, including packing for seven to nine-day trips. I've even had to resort to kneeling on the bag to stuff it tight enough to close the zippers. The internal compression straps do a great job of tightly packing over-stuffed clothing, to ease the closing of the very high quailty zippers which have proven they will contain a tightly compressed load. The zipper pulls are excellent, too! The external compression straps doing a great job of removing any remaining stress from the zippers. If you don't overstuff, the two pockets on the lid are quite convenient, and would be great storage for wet/dirty items. With the bag really stuffed, don't count on getting much extra in these pockets. Just two complaints: 1) the way the bag tapers down towards the handle...I tend to overpack, so another inch or two near the handle would be helpful; and 2) I wish the lid opened more. Another few inches of opening would ease in loading the bag. This bag is extremely lightweight, with handles on all sides. No matter where you grab, there's a handle. I've only had the bag now for 4 weeks or so, and it's only been through eight flights, but so far...so good. Aside from a few very minor skuffs on the hard plastic corners, the bag looks like new. I realize it's early, so I plan to post an updated review after six months of use."

"I purchased this bag for my college student son, who flies back and forth between college in the US and home in the Philippines. This is our 3rd Eagle Creek wheeled duffel purchase, and my son's only comment is that he wished it could be slightly bigger. He says that the bag handles well and he is happy to have it."