![]() I found it to be a Goldilocks size for airline travel, with it fitting underneath the seat in front of me when less full, and in overhead bins when stuffed to the gills. It is equally elegant and outdoorsy, which will suit many styles. From the body and zippers contrasting in coyote/black and then pairing with a mountain orange, this bag looks great. ![]() I think Huckberry and 1733 have chosen a very nice palette for this collaboration. The aluminium hardware is light, durable, and exceptionally well colour matched. ![]() ![]() Your mileage may vary of course, but worth noting. I do think for extended periods of carrying (going from one terminal to another perhaps) some kind of grip handle would be welcome, I did notice the snap on the handle and I can imagine that would become a nuisance on longer jaunts. The duffle carries very well, and comfortably, either over the shoulder or in hand. I had no concerns about my belongings in both snow and rain. All the zippers on the bag are YKK® coil, which are very water resistant to match the fabric construction. From a travel standpoint, I enjoyed that functionality and as an avid window seat fiend, it saved me the dreaded mid-flight get up to grab something from my bag. I can quickly get access to must-haves without having to go into the main compartment. These proved to be very useful while travelling, I stored my “plane kit” (with the usual hand sanitizer, wipes, snack, etc) and memobottle flat water bottle in one pocket, and my tech kit in the other. While the whole bag isn’t lined, the lid and end pocket are constructed in a bright yellow packcloth to add some contrast to the interior of the bag.Įxternally you have a removable shoulder strap with featherweight hardware, two straps that snap together for hand carry, and two exterior zippered pockets with volume, one on either side. I found these to be good spots for a book, an extra layer, or a wash kit. There is a flat zippered pocket on the lid, and a zippered pocket on one end of the main compartment. Internally you’ll see an unlined cavity that gives you an unobstructed view of that glorious X grid! Featuring a large U shaped opening, this is very much styled like the traditional duffle. I found the X11 XPAC® to be more pliable than traditional laminates, it allows you to squeeze one more pair of trousers when you need to. At 37L this is the perfect grab and go bag for up to a week on the road. In hand that feels like an update to your Dad’s old duffle. By using an organic cotton base (similar to that you’d see in a duck canvas work shirt) and laminating it you get the tactile experience of a traditional material, with the durability and weatherproof benefits of a modern material. X11 XPAC® is the perfect blend of old and new. Cordura® is well known around these parts for its robust nature and X11 is a wonderful compliment to that. We’ve been fans of what we’ve seen from 1733, but personally I had previously only handled their excellent sidepack ( read our review here) so I was excited to get my hands on some of their larger and burlier products, and boy is this collection burley.Ĭonstructed from a mix of Cordura® (base and lid) and X11 XPAC® this duffle is designed to go with you on all of your adventures, and matter where you take it, it’ll handle the abuse. The duffle and dopp kit fortuitously arrived just in time for a work road trip to Montana, and as such I was able to give both of them a pretty rough workout in a short space of time. Let’s dive into the Huckberry x 1733 Duffle and Dopp Kit Collection. However, this year, they’ve been digging under the surface and have collaborated with a growing force in the Carry Community, Chicago’s 1733. Over the last few years, their collaborations have paired with some of the biggest and the best in the industry. They have a great understanding of adventure, and all the tools needed to get there. At Carry HQ, we think that our friends at Huckberry are some of the best curators in the game.
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