(There’s also a medium size option, which would be a shorter trip or a more minimalist packer.) The bag comes in a variety of colors, and while it may not be the most polished look, it definitely stands out on a luggage carousel! I initially bought the bag to take to Kenya for a two-year term in the Peace Corps, so I purchased two of the extra large size. It weighs just under 8 lbs (3.5kg) which is really light for its size. ![]() It hasn’t disappointed! The wheels are great, as is the wide opening and soft construction. Having traveled with every bag style from military duffle to hiking backpack to traditional, old-fashioned suitcase, I picked this hybrid style, hoping it would be the best of all worlds. ![]() I also knew if the bag didn’t hold up in any way (unlikely, given the rigorous testing of all L.L.Bean bags) I could have it repaired or return it without any hassle. When choosing luggage, I went with this company because of that guarantee, knowing that if I took the bag on a trip (or ten) and didn’t like the way it performed, I could return it, no questions asked. I have a lot of experience with L.L.Bean products, and my favorite thing about the company is their lifetime guarantee. (On my own time, I pack a lot lighter and usually in a backpack.) As a volunteer, I tend to bring those “just in case” kind of items, as well as supplies necessary to the trip.įor these trips, I’ve found the perfect bag: the L.L.Bean Quickload Upright Rolling Duffle ($179 US). Since I most often travel with nonprofit organizations and am usually interacting with children or needing to keep within a dress code, I don’t pack like a tourist. I currently live on the island of Oahu in tropical Hawaii, where I work in the hospitality industry. I’ve traveled to destinations on five continents and am itching to put my feet on the last two ( South America and Antarctica). ![]() At the tender age of 13 the travel bug bit me and I haven’t ever recovered. The following L.L.Bean rolling duffle review has been submitted by Leah Buckman.
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