Backcountry

All Around 60L Duffel

Great So Far

Familiarity:

I've used it once or twice and have initial impressions

I've used this for one weekend trip so far, but it was great. It has a spot for shoes or dirty clothes that is separate from everything else and there are a couple of separate zippered compartments on the flap closure for the main storage area. Again, one trip on this bag, but the quality seems high. My last cheap duffle bag lasted about 5 years before a zipper broke and I don't have that same concern with this bag.

Prefer over North Face

Familiarity:

I've put it through the wringer

Size Bought:

105

I own 2 of the Backcountry brand duffles and 1 North Face Base Camp duffle. Very comparable duffles, but I absolutely prefer the Backcountry. Zippers on the Backcountry are so much nicer than North Face. Both bags are waterproof, but the material on the Backcountry is much more flexible and better for packing, unpacking and digging through

Burly duffel bag

Familiarity:

I've used it several times

Size Bought:

60l

Durable construction. Not lightweight. I like the separate compartment for dirty/wet clothes or shoes on one side and there's enough pockets to keep small things organized. Not your typical nylon fabric- expect this to hold up well. I'm using for DH MTB helmet and pads, etc. and its plenty big enough.

Great bag!

Familiarity:

I've used it several times

Seems durable enough so far and I really like the smaller pockets in the top flap for organizing smaller items that usually float around in large duffle bags. Most likely will buy another one!

Don’t use the straps for a backpack

Familiarity:

I've used it several times

The size is good and fits things well with multiply compartments but when you go to travel with these back country duffels don’t wear them on your back the straps tear into your shoulders

Excellent product!

These bags were great for our road trip across the middle states and in and out of national parks! Super impressed with the room available and pack ability into the car. I liked these bags better than the Patagonia one I have of the same size! My kids kept all their stuff in one place and could carry them in and out of hotels like a backpack! Perfect!

Almost as Good as Patagonia

Familiarity:

I've put it through the wringer

I had the Patagonia black hole duffel for over 10 years and loved it. It held up for every single trip I ever went on. Great for a weekend but also would use it internationally for weeks. The backcountry bag looked like it would be a better version of the patagonia due to some key features. I really like the large separate end pocket for dirty clothes or shoes. The cinch straps on the sides also work really well. Even with these nice features there are a couple reasons why I'd choose to stay with my old trusty patagonia. The backpack straps on this bag are awful. The top are adjustable but they just end up loosening as you wear and become very uncomfortable. The durability of this bag seems majorly lacking too. My old bag lasted me over 10 years and still usable it just looks a little grungy. This backcountry bag had issues after the second use. The mesh pocket on the inside of the flap is already coming apart at the seam. Not sure if I just happened to get a manufacturing defect on that or what but not impressed. Was really hopeful for this bag but it just missed the mark for me.

Your new goto duffel

Familiarity:

I've put it through the wringer

New goto for my riding (MTB) gear or travel duffel for a long weekend. Sizable duffel that can handle all of my mtn bike gear. Thick material looks to be extremely durable, and the detachable backpack straps are a huge bonus. The all black is a Gucci as it gets

Great bag for Sledding

Familiarity:

I've put it through the wringer

Size Bought:

60L

Perfect bag for all of my sledding gear, 2 coats, boots, gloves, hats, etc. all in one very durable and good looking bag

Gear ready duffel

Familiarity:

I've used it once or twice and have initial impressions

Size Bought:

60

Perfect duffel bags are needed for this dude to hit the mountains 🏔️ each month helping people. I’m a proud owner of epic pagucci (Patagonia black hole 55) it’s 10/10 -but I needed bigger and the backcountry is 4 ⭐️ so far - will know after this trip!