Eagle Creek Travel Gear X-Large ES Cargo Duffle Review

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(More customer reviews)I make several trips a year between the US and Europe bringing all sorts of stuff with me from the US. In the past few years I've been carrying back even more stuff and have been buying more suitcases which take up too much space. I've had an X-Large Eddie Bauer duffle bag that has made countless overseas trips. In all these travels the only significant damage occurred a couple of years ago...a small tear which I promptly repaired with some duct tape. Unfortunately Eddie Bauer no longer makes these large duffle bags. They have larger bags but with wheels and inner supports which make them heavier and bulky.

Knowing the Eagle Creek brand and having a smaller Eagle Creek bag I decided to try the X-Large ES Cargo Duffle. The material seems relatively durable. I don't recall the original Eddie Bauer specs but the Eagle Creek's material seems comparable, perhaps a little lighter. One thing important thing to me in duffles and soft suitcases is the zipper. I've had weaker bags whose zippers have failed. Thankfully this never happened en route. I'd hate to be one of these people who has his/her stuff falling out on the baggage claim conveyor belt! It's also a problem when the Zipper tag breaks off. At least most bags have two so you can usually open/close from the other side. The Eagle Creek's zipper system seems tough enough.

The Eagle Creek passed it first test as it survived its first trip from US to Europe. It was filled to capacity with an assortment of boxes and padded inside with clothes. Only time will tell whether or not it will be as long-lasting as my Eddie Bauer.

I'll update this review after a few more trips. I also bought a Mountainsmith Travel Trunk Recycled-Fabric Duffle which I'll also be reviewing.

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Product Description:
Capacity: 8100 cu. in. / 133 L Dimensions: 36 x 15 x 14" / 91 x 38 x 36 cm Weight: 2 lbs. 9 oz. / 1.16 kg Fabric: 500 x 420D Double Box, 420D Nylon HT Ripstop, 1000D HP Cordura