Rated 5 out of 5 by PinkStreaks Awesome duffel
We bought 4 of these to take on a 2-week trip to Europe. We must have dragged them up and down dozens of staircases in about 8 different train stations and subway stations, not to mention the hotels with no elevators... and rolled them several miles through stations and walking from stations to hotels.
They held up beautifully. They are sturdy, attractive (the bright colors make them easy to spot in an airport baggage claim), and stable when rolling (though I recommend packing heavier items at the bottom where the wheels are). The telescoping handle is easy to get up and down, and the duffel can be pulled by either the telescoping handle or the fabric handle depending on the situation (fabric is easier up stairs...)
The large is big enough for enough clothes and so on for a two-week trip using compression bags, without being unwieldy - we got them up onto overhead luggage racks in trains fully packed without too much trouble.
Just a great, tough, versatile piece of luggage for a great price.
August 26, 2012
Rated 3 out of 5 by Brocknet Big bag on wheels
The XL duffle is a huge bag on wheels. It has no internal straps to hold things in place and no internal sections. Would be nice if it would stand up on end when full, like other rolling bags, but it doesn't. Purple color is nice. Holds a ton of gear.
May 30, 2013
Rated 5 out of 5 by flyoften Best rolling duffle
I fly 40 weeks every year and it took the airlines almost 5 years to break this bag. It is sturdy and roomy. I tried using a regular rolling suitcase while waiting for my new duffle and it just could not handle the job.
May 24, 2013
Rated 5 out of 5 by Scrumby Medium Rolling Duffle is a perfect carry-on size!
I've had my medium roller duffle for four years and it is the exact size stated here: 23"x11"x11". It is the perfect size to be my go-to carry-on bag. It has held up beautifully trip after trip and I highly recommend these bags to any and everyone.
The ability to pick just the right color is an amazing option!
Thanks again L.L.Bean!
May 23, 2013
Rated 3 out of 5 by romeojuliet too large for airline regs.
I loved the size of this xtra large case but am afraid to use it now on an airline because they said luggage must be 62 inches over all. This case is 66 inches. Should I returen it?
May 14, 2013
Rated 4 out of 5 by AlanOAK Light, capacious, not always easily handled
I am writing this review based on the bag I bought 7 years ago, which I am now replacing.
I only use this bag when I have so much stuff that I can't fit it all into a carry-on sized bag. This means that I am usually also up against the airlines' 50-lb limit on bag weight. I love this bag because it is so light that I can carry as much as possible. (On the last trip I had 3 tripods + full camping equipment, on the trip before that I had a snorkel and fins.). When full, it usually seems to weigh about 48 lbs, so I would never want a bigger bag.
Many people complain that it doesn't stand up by itself. This is annoying, and makes it more difficult to handle. However, the savings in weight and cost compared to a bag with more "structure" are a perfect trade-off for me. While it is annoying that the bag doesn't stand up, it would be much more annoying to have a heavier bag and risk having to take a second piece of luggage to fit everything under the 50-lb per item limit.
It is not unbreakable, but it took 7 years of abuse by airlines for it to wear out.
May 5, 2013
Rated 3 out of 5 by obnancy Good quality item.
I just received my medium size rolling duffle. The quality looks good and the color, teal aloha, was just what I wanted. However, I was very disappointed that it was bigger than the description stated (22X11X11). I had hoped that this would be my new carry-on when I traveled by airplane. It is much too big for that. The length is actually closer to 24 inches. I will keep it because I had it monogrammed with my name but I won't be using it like I intended.
April 29, 2013
Rated 5 out of 5 by teresabd love it!
I've had my duffle bag for more than 15 yrs, it's been from Florida to Hawaii to Canada and back...and I've never had a bit of trouble with it! You can 'stuff' a lot more in there that would never fit in a conventional suitcase. It's also very easy to roll. I highly recommend it!
April 25, 2013
Rated 4 out of 5 by Richardsmom great bag
We just returned from a trip to Iceland, meaning that we had to take all the winter gear with us. This bag held everything for my son, plus plenty of things that my husband and I couldn't fit into our suitcases. The security straps are a great feature. As others have noted, the only problem is that the bag doesn't stand upright on its own, hence the four-star rating. Our bag is the bright teal color, making it easy to spot at luggage claim. (Iceland is awesome, by the way!)
April 25, 2013
Rated 5 out of 5 by yepitsme perfect
I was looking for an oversized wheeled duffel bag. It needed to carry a queen sized 20 degree sleeping bag, an extra wide therma-rest mat, and a four person tent. Everything fits! The built-in security straps are a nice touch.
April 18, 2013
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