The size (50L, for Gym) was just right for me, and the material was as excellent as I’d expected. I did my research thoroughly on the official website and YouTube before buying, and I’m glad I got exactly what I was looking for. It’s very reassuring that PeakDesign offers a lifetime warranty. I don’t even know how much I’ve spent on PeakDesign products over the years, but even items that have broken after years of heavy use are covered by the warranty, so they’ll replace them with the latest model right away. That makes me so happy that I end up buying another new product. In the end, PeakDesign makes a profit, lol. Please continue to create many great products while respecting your customers' needs!
I have two travel duffel bags, this is easily my favorite. The design is perfect for shorter trips, whether carry on or tossing it in the tack room of the horse trailer. I love x-pac, and this coyote x-pac looks great and doesn’t show trailer and truck bed dust/dirt like a black color bag. With the regular (larger) size wash kit and tech pouch in the same coyote x-pac color it’s the perfect kit for shorter duration trips.
I have two big issues with the duffel. One the handles are odd and I don't find them comfortable. The other issue is the conversion of the handle to the backpack strap. The tension to remove the hook from the loop feels the a huge point of failure. This also true moving the strap from traditional to cross body. It's innovations is its flaw.
Pricy, but solid quality like you’d expect from PD. Debates between the 50L and 65L, and opted for the 65L to optionally use it for longer trips as well. Glad I did the 65L.
Watch the demos of all the bags. They are spot on and super helpful.
First up - they fixed the handles. They now have snaps and feel very comfortable in the hand. Everything about this bag oozes excellence and quality. I couldn't find any manufacturing flaws at all. Whatever process they use to build these things, they have definitely mastered it. I love everything about this bag and it is a real pleasure to take a trip with this in hand. Also, I can't recommend the packing cubes enough - they really complement the bag and result in a great packing experience. Congratulations to Peak Design for crafting this gem.
I bought this a weak ago and I only did so they promoted magnetic handels, I was very disappointed they didn't have this option in the colour chose. I bought the purple/red looking one but no magnets and no leather feel for the handels
I used this bag for a Central Asia trip of two weeks. Held all my stuff great. I have never really traveled with a duffle before this bag. I thought the bottom grips my hand naturally went to when slinging over one arm was brilliant design.
Zippers were great. Storage was great. If there was one thing that I would suggest is stronger magnets on the 35L handles so they stayed together easier. Airplane overhead space was easy. I anticipate this bag to last many years on many trips.