BEST TRAVEL DUFFLE VS Suitcase [2024]

[@CoachAdamFit]

I agree and have been using the same style bag for decades and it’s served me well to circle the globe. Have a great trip!

[@PocketCams]

Thanks, Adam - appreciate you as always :) Travel well and safe yourself too!

[@CaelemSky]

Do you have a post-trip review of the bag? Were there any pitfalls you found in utility or quality after using it? Also which shop did you get it from? (I am looking for a bag just like this and want to go look in person at the store if possible)

[@MegaGouch]

After recent trips using different styles of suitcase/bags (4 wheel, 2 wheel, hiking pack) I've come the same thoughts as you, that a wheeled duffle bag with straps is the best all round solution. Just trying to decide which one to get. I must add that packing cells are a game changer, so easy to keep everything organized and nicely folded, quick and easy to unload and load bag, and easy to re-arrange/look for items at the airport rather than throwing all your clothes on the floor.

[@PocketCams]

Totally agree. I’ll have more with a packing guide coming soon!

[@DressForAfrica]

I use the Eastpak Leatherface in size L. Wheels so smoothly. I also use the TNF Basecamp in S for carryon. Hope this helps.

[@cnvdh3514]

You know it was bad when the airline didnt even make a fuss and just replaced it😂

[@thebropaul]

Great video! I have one major concern though with these bags and that is security. Unlike regular hard case luggage, these rolling duffel ones have several smaller outside pockets without security features or locks that we can use to secure them. This is very important esp when travelling by air. I do own 2 Thule Chasm 110L rolling duffels and that is my only complain about the bags. My only solution to this is I have the bags wrapped at the airport but that is not really ideal because I have to settle extra (unnecessary) payments (between $5 and $10 per bag one way) everytime I travel. I used to get those heavy duty cable locks, but even those were broken by baggage handlers while on stopovers. I really do want to love them, but it's just a bit tricky when using them on flights.

[@PocketCams]

Totally get what you're saying! Those duffels are awesome but can be a bit sketchy with all those pockets. Wrapping them at the airport is a hassle, and not something i would do. I tend not to travel with anything so valuable in my checked luggage - and my suitcases have never been that secure. But I do hear you, for sure.

[@danielhaynes9719]

So how did it go with your travels?

[@PocketCams]

It was fantastic on my recent trip to Japan for 13 days. Enough space, and great to keep myself organised, and easy to travel with on Tokyo underground when switching hotels across the city. Couldn't have been better. Will be coming on my upcoming trip too.

[@RagnarBlox]

Where the heck is the link for the suitcase?

[@PocketCams]

Unfortunately, I can only find this particular one in MZ but I have an.amazon link for the category in the description. I guess it more the concept. Just arrived in Tokyo with the bag on my first trip with it. Performing super well so far. No tipping over

[@RagnarBlox]

@@PocketCams Darn, because I'm looking for a backpack/rolling duffel type bag that isn't gigantic but not a small carry on either.

[@jaydubs7773]

I’m trying to find the link to 🥲

[@Hatemoth]

What a waste of time

[@PocketCams]

@@Hatemothoh. Look. A HATEmoth😂

[@msgeen]

Cheers for the fantastic review. Do you recommend this over the High Sierra V4 Composite?

[@PocketCams]

Thanks - personally I prefer my flylite. I did look at the high sierra as I had a back pack from them once. But I don't like the aesthetic of the V4 composite, and I find the t-bar extension handle problematic - it's not very stable as you pull it along. Less stable than my flylite I thought.

[@zenja42]

I randomly stumbelt over this video... Normally I use a Auer CP6433 (like peli, but produced locally) with work gear (maybe clothing), strap another CP6427 ontop with mainly my branken in it. I'm too autistic to rely on friends or hotel to have one that feels right. As a backpack I use a TT Modular 30 with additional external parts or a TT Officers Bag, that is kinda alike with yours, but only one level. Sometimes even all 2 cases, the bag and the backpack. Here in Europe I normally go by car or train and so far it worked for like 16 work travels done this year. Sorting things I use TT Multipurpose Pouch VL for the stuff I need all the time, TT Modular Pouch Set for clothing and cables, TT Mesh Pocket Set for radio/headset and I have 5 TT Dump Pouch MK II, what I use on my belt for gear or as bags to throw unsorted things in. My wife uses a single backpack - Tatonka Traveller Pack 35l, while she only does trains, but she also takes way less cloths, while my work gear like helmet, plate carrier, ropeing, tools and all the stuff I need as a critical systems onside engineer needs a lot of space.

[@PocketCams]

Thank you for sharing your detailed travel setup! It's always interesting to hear how others organize their gear, especially for work trips. Your insights might help someone else refine their packing strategy!

[@debbiefieldsdourte6842]

I'm frustrated -- I can't seem to find the exact bag being demonstrated. 😢

[@PocketCams]

I’m afraid that might just be available in Australia and New Zealand. However, I did put an affiliate link to this wheeled duffel bag section on Amazon. They have some good options there. Hope that helps!

[@drrogerwilkinson330]

@@PocketCams I am in Australia and cannot find this bag. Its almost like it never existed.

[@PocketCams]

@drrogerwilkinson330 it’s on the strandbags site - 60cm size. I had 72cm but that looks out of stock or discontinued now. Search for Flylite Onyx 72cm.

[@DiddlyD-xx2ih]

I use an extremely lightweight backpack with removable straps on a two-wheeled frame. You can also remove the frame and just use it as a backpack. I think it holds about 35 l. The big selling point is that it weighs less than 4 lb.

[@PocketCams]

So it's like a transformer backpack? That's pretty cool! I wonder if it can make me a cup of coffee too ;)

[@JohnnyG1956]

Now that you have owned the duffle for a bit, how do you like it? Do you plan a follow up?

[@kanehi3275]

The problem with duffel bags is that it doesn’t offer much protection when tussled around. No fragile item can be in it unless you wrap the item with a towel to absorb jarring motions such as loading and unloading from the cargo area. For mostly clothings and such a duffle bad is fine, I have one. Just remember it doesn’t offer much protection unlike a regular luggage.

[@PocketCams]

totally hear you. I use a harder-shell case when I need to pack something fragile. But that's pretty rare.

[@kanehi3275]

@@PocketCams I've shopping for a harder case luggage with polycarbonate body but it flexes a lot and not and different from a soft luggage. Now looking at aluminum ones but it might get dented.

[@jannarkiewicz633]

Okay... Unrelated comment -- do you have a video "Insta360 software -- phone v. desktop"? I am debating -- do I really want to invest the Inst360 speed reader (phone only). Keep up the vides!

[@PocketCams]

I don't, but maybe I should, eh? I use phone for 95%+ of my edits. Especially now they have improved the resolution and bitrate of exports. The speed reader is an interesting one. I wouldn't be surprised if @Insta360 are looking at this carefully - the USB port for the new iphone has complicated things a bit.

[@1209jayt]

The MagSafe clip is looking good, where to buy those? And how do I call it? Thanks!

[@PocketCams]

Which one?

[@tdgdbs1]

I've been using wheeled backpack in the last 10 years.

[@margaretmathis4775]

We prefer wheeled duffles.

[@andreawickham-foxwell4028]

Where can you buy this duffel in Canada?

[@PocketCams]

Sorry - I think it might only be in NZ and Aus. But I have included a link to that section of luggage on Amazon - it should default to your location. I hope that helps.

[@andreawickham-foxwell4028]

@@PocketCams Thanks I thought that might be the case but I cannot find your link to luggage I'm afraid. I see links for selfie sticks etc but not luggage?

[@PocketCams]

@andreawickham-foxwell4028 oh thanks for letting me know! Looks like it got deleted somehow. I’ll fix it in an hour or so when I get back home.

[@PocketCams]

Here's the link: geni.us/wheeleddufflebag - thanks again!

[@ripshff1063]

Where do i get this ??

[@PocketCams]

In New Zealand - are you here? If not - I have put a link in the description with similar alternatives on Amazon

[@GrownInNZ]

Hey Sarb. You have the right answer I reckon. I've had a MacPac Global 80 for maybe 9 years. Similar concept but without the compartments. I can be 2 weeks with perhaps 13kg of packed luggage. I dont use the harnesses very often though. Other advantage of semi soft sides is the ability to squish ... especially into tiny rental cars. Nothing has ever been damaged inside, but I pack strategically, with clothes on the outside and other stuff in the core.

[@jeffreybower5959]

it does NOT matter what you think! everyone has their own preference, styles and likes along with their budgets on what they can afford🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@PocketCams]

Er. Yes. Like life, right?