To be honest, I have a few travel bags, and I wanted to try this one because the pictures looked good, and the company is great—I have several other items from Western Rise.
The bag arrived just in time before a ten-day trip to Mexico.
I was immediately impressed with how much I could fit in the bag. It could hold everything from a 40-liter pack I had been using and still had room for other items.
I was initially doubtful of the straps. They seemed thin, and I thought they would not be as comfortable as my current bag with wide, thick straps, but I was wrong. The bag and straps were easy to put on, and the weight was distributed nicely. Once I adjusted them to my body, I had no issue at all with the straps.
The handles are thinner than those of other bags, which, too, surprised me. However, the straps remained strong and easy to grab throughout my trip, including when loading and unloading from a plane overhead and car trunks along the way.
The materials are top-notch, and the zippers are a pleasure compared to other bags whose zippers quickly catch on the fabric or refuse to budge.
The compartments worked exceptionally well for me, allowing me to add organization. The main compartment is well thought out, and the quick-access pocket is easy to open and use. I could actually get to my quick-access items even when the bag was full.
In summary, I could not be happier. This bag has done better than other, much more expensive offerings and will continue to get much use in…
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