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This is why each run of the Mariveles is distinct-the precise colors vary depending on what’s available. Like many of the company’s bags (indicated by the Del Día name), the Mariveles duffle is made from discarded material otherwise destined for the cutting-room floor, left over from other companies’ larger production runs. It’s a listed B Corp, and it takes pains to be as sustainable in its bags’ construction as possible, with a particular focus on labor practices. We also continue to be impressed by Cotopaxi’s overall transparency and social mission. In contrast, however, it’s made of repurposed ripstop nylon that’s of a higher quality than the Herschel’s polyester, and it’s available for a lower price (though it lacks the Herschel bag’s included shoulder strap). Large Capacity Travel Duffel Bag with Wheel Waterproof Organizer Sturdy Luggage Rolling Duffle Bag for Cloakroom sport outdoor Travel Gym. Like the Herschel bag, the Cotopaxi Mariveles 32L Duffel Bag Del Día has the classic shape and feel of a barrel duffle. Why it’s great: This kind of barrel-shaped 30-liter bag is something of a platonic ideal among duffle designs. Patagonia has a highly regarded replacement and repair guarantee that we’ve tested many times without complaint. The Black Hole folds down into its own stuff sack, which turns into a storage pocket when you unfold the duffle. (We originally tested a now-discontinued 120-liter version.) For all practical purposes, the bags are identical except for their increasing size, though the smaller sizes come in a wider range of colors-up to 13-than do the larger sizes. Sharing our Vertx stories through adventure, Integrity, and heritage. The Black Hole is available in three other sizes, too: 40 liters, 55 liters, and 100 liters. tactical pant that combined superior functionality with a low visual profile.

You can carry the Black Hole at your side using the two handles or over your shoulder using the strap, or you can wear it as a backpack with its two padded straps. Over the years, I’ve dragged, thrown, kicked, and carried these Patagonia bags across most of the country, and they’ve never failed. The exterior is made of polyester ripstop that is laminated with thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) to protect against abrasion and has a water-resistant coating. Gear in the rolling bag: Drysuit (plus underwear) or wetsuit, Sartek cave lighthead & battery canister, fins, 2 masks, Rockboots, 2 Scout lights, 2 foot square chunk of eggcrate foam to protect light & canister, 2 beach towels, hooded wetsuit vest, 2 sets of wings, 1 BP & harness, batteries, mesh duffle bag, dry box, neoprene bootie inserts for the Rockboots, and a few other odds and ends.Why it’s great: The Patagonia Black Hole Duffel 70L is a true jack-of-all-trades. The rolling adventure duffle holds all my gear and the next size small shoulder duffle holds all my clothes, etc with room to spare.Īnd for those of you wanting to know just how much gear fits.

I do think my $49 & $99 was well spent over 6 years ago. I am now the proud owner of TWO BRAND SPANKING NEW BAGS at no additional cost to me other than what I paid for them in 1998!! No questions asked, I just received the new bags via FEDEX. I sent both bags back to LLBean about 2 weeks ago with a request to assess repair costs and advise.

On my last trip to Akumal, the baggage gorillas snapped the plastic runners off the bottom of the bag AND put holes in the top of my matching one size smaller LLBean Adventure duffle for clothes (This happened once before.they put a 3-corner tear in the cordura, LLBean repaired at no charge) Okay.I've used this bag several times since.British Columbia, Akumal x 3, & Cayman Brac to name a few. They put my initials on the bag and sent it to me with their blessing. The pressed board in the bottom was splintered and actually broken in half! I sent the duffle back to LLBean and they replaced it with a new flexible, yet firm plastic bottom in the color of solid black (my choice, they called me, didn't make orange anymore). The airport luggage gorillas broke the bag in half on my return flight. Orange & Black so I can find it quickly in baggage claim. I purchased the LLBean Rolling Adventure Duffle (size XL) back in 1998 before I went to Costa Rica. Yes, this is blatant product endorsement.BUT, from a very happy satified customer! For me, it is the perfect size to carry my essentials, a small wallet, eye glasses, keys, lipstick and cell.