

Nylon strap with super comfy sliding padded. Great one with the Osprey Transporter 40 Duffel Bag. Shoulder Sling Strap The Only Foldable Duffel I’ve Looked At So Far That Comes With a Shoulder Strap!ĭuffels really need a shoulder sling, and they include a Ventilation channels will keep your back sweaty. Located inside the bag will press on your back, and a lack of foam padding or The shoulder straps are comfortable for short trips, butĪ lack of back padding makes this bag uncomfortable over long durations. With the carry handles or shoulder strap. This keeps them out of the way when you’re carrying the bag They can be detached from the bottom of the pack and stored in a hidden These are foam padded, curved and comfortable, with anĪdjustable sternum strap for added comfort.
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Osprey makes backpacking packs, so they know how to makeĪ good shoulder strap. Carry Options Backpack straps These Straps Are Pretty Comfortable For A Travel Duffel Need a rain cover in normal situations, but you will encounter leakageĭuring a downpour. The only steps they overlook are waterproof zippers, and sealed seams. The TPU coated nylonĮasily repels water, while storm flaps cover the zippers to prevent leakage. Osprey does a good of a job at keeping the Transporter 40ĭuffel Bag water resistant, but it’s not waterproof. Water Bottle, which is foldable and has a carabiner attached. Of the bag where you can easily attach a bottle, or use something like the Vapur There are several lashing points located on the exterior On One Bag Travels, the Osprey Transporter 40 Duffel Bag does not come with a Like all of the other travel duffels we’ve reviewed so far Water Bottle Pocket Or Attach One to The Outside Of the Pack! Keep the rain flap in place, and add a small amount of flair to the top of the My only guess to their purpose is they help They attach the lid to the bag, but it’sĪlready secured with a big zipper. The lid that don’t serve much of a purpose. There are two additional yellow buckles on the corners of Like the Patagoniaīlack Hole Duffel Bag, the ultra-stiff TPU coated fabric keeps its This duffel bag doesn’t have exterior compression straps,īut you shouldn’t need them. Compression Straps / Buckles I Asked Osprey, These Buckles Serve No Purpose It’s small, but big enough for easy access items like chargers, keys, and a notebook. The zippered pocket opening is barely noticeable hidden under a waterproof rain flap. Instead of being located on the front like most bags, this small gear pouch is located on the top end. This is a minimalist pack, so you will only find one small pocket on the outside of the Osprey Transporter 40 Duffel Bag. Large Enough For a Foldable Water Bottle! But I wouldn’t recommend going withĪnything bigger than the 40 liter version if you are going to be carrying thisĭuffel on your back for extended periods.

They are too big for carry on dimensions. You would have to check each of these larger sizes, as The Osprey Transporter Duffel Bag is also available in a 65, 95,Īnd 130 liter version. In addition to the carry on friendly dimensions of the 40 I made that last name up,īut seriously if you don’t want to stand out as a mega tourist, just go with Red, Sub Lime, and Kingfisher Blue, and the less vibrant Keystone Grey (pictured here), and Boring Black. Have more interesting color names like Ruffian Like many other travel duffel bags in the “adventure travel”Ĭategory, the Osprey Transporter 40 comes in a variety of vibrant colors. Size and Color So Many Colors, but Mine is Grey =) Nobody will ever be in doubt of your affiliation with this pack. Imagine my surprise when blasted with bright yellow/orange buckles, and huge “OSPREY” logos adorning the pack. I chose the grey color in an attempt to get a color that was a little more subdued. If you’re looking to keep a low profile on the road, this is not the bag for you. The Colors Can Be a Little LOUDĪs far as aesthetics on travel packs go, this bag is pretty LOUD. The pack while not sacrificing water resistance. This increases the abrasion resistance properties on the bottom of The laminate isįorward-facing on the top and sides of the pack, but inside the fabric on the This duffel keeps its shape even when not fully packed. The pictures on the official website don’t do it justice,īut the fabric is a sturdy TPU laminate coated nylon. Materials, Colors, and Size Material and Aesthetics 840 Denier Coated Nylon With YKK Zippers
