I bought this bag to replace my original one which had been overly damaged by the airlines. This new one shows design improvement over the original as it has added a bottom handle which serves as a support when standing up.
I looked everywhere for the drop bottom duffle. I finally searched High sierra and you had it back. I tried to find one back in 2022 for a graduation gift and it was no longer available. I am so glad it is back. I have had one for over 10 years and it was finally showing wear. This is narrower and taller. I expect it to last.
Sturdy zippers, has 2 spacious compartments, and 2 side zippers. I like the clasps to strap down the bottom section too. I sewed a path onto the front for decoration which was hard, as the material is thick strong! That's a good thing. My only complaint is when my bag was 40lbs, if I rolled over cobblestone or turned a corner at a fast walking pace, the bag would rotate and flip over. I would still choose this bag over any other rolling duffel anyday. I chose this one instead of a 4 spinner wheel hardshell because it's less likely to crack, water resistant, and can compress for storage at home when Im not using it. Oh and I also like the exterior straps to tighten and compress it while transporting.