Black GI Style Double Strap Duffle Bag

I bought this because I wanted something for keeping my stuff when I am OTR trucking. My wife was beaueathed a green one from her Stepdad who served during Vietnam and this matches that quality!!! Made from robust canvas and quality stitch work if you want a bag on par with military quality this is definitely it!!! Strongly recommend!!! However it can be somewhat uncomfortable if you're carrying heavy. It can cut off circulation somewhat. If you're only carrying clothes however you're perfectly fine!

worth the purchase and strong! military grade bag.

I was surprised at the quality of this bag for the price. The seams, handles, straps and hardware are all attached very securely. I was very surprised with just how tough this item was made for the money. The material is thick canvas, and it is already pretty water proof. I bought this bag to serve as a grab-n-go camping kit that I use on camping trips to islands and on longer fishing trips, so it had to be at least water-resistant. I've been very happy with just how tough this bag is. I can just throw it around, filled with all my camping gear, and trust that it isn't going to tear. The closure on top is secure, and the handle / straps make it a breeze to carry it around. Very pleased with this item!!!

The bag arrived quickly. It has lots of room, is constructed well and is obviously sturdy. The product is true to the product description with a pocket and shoulder straps. No unpleasant surprises. I recommend this bag. Update 11/28/21 Someone asked if the opening was 22inches in both x and y directions. I didn't have time to answer, and I can't find the question so I will answer here and hope it helps. The answer is no. The bag opening is 22 inches if you grab at opposite ends and pull tight, so there is only a slit of an opening. The actual diameter is only around 14 inches if you want to know the largest opening possible. So, if you want to know the largest round object you can comfortably fit through the opening, it is one with around a 14 inch diameter dimension. I took a picture with a standard piece of paper for reference Sorry this is so late, I hope it helps.

My only compliant is no inner pockets. The material is incredibly durable, then bag closes securely. I went camping with it and loved it, and everyone else kept staring at it as they had their smaller less campy looking bags. Just add three or four inner pockets for toothbrushes, batteries, matches, etc. it sucks dumping everything out just to find small items.

It is an update some years using it, holds great, I’ve put about 50lb of car parts and it resisted very well, not noticed any damages yet

We needed a solution for carrying gear through portages in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area. When we priced water resistant "portage packs" they were very expensive per liter of stowage... $1.50 - $5.00 per liter! It seems like canoeing/adventure gear can be so expensive compared to other gear from different activities. Maybe if people have disposable income enough for canoeing/adventures, they don't mind paying a premium for gear? The premium priced gear is inaccessible for some people... So we bought this G.I. Style canvas duffel, some spray silicone for water resistance and used a 42 gallon 3 mil contractor garbage bag for a water proof liner and saved a lot of money! The design (not the material) is almost identical to the Sea bag my crazy Uncle Sam issued me back in '98. I ditched my old Sea bag after getting off active duty because it smelled like beer, Bluejacket's Manuals, lost years and regret... Don't you judge me... We test loaded this bag with 40+ pounds of gear, soft stuff on the side that touches your back and hard stuff on the other side. The bag seemed to beg for more, so we stuffed it! 60+ pounds of gear and the fabric, stitches, straps, buckles, snap and closure devices held up just fine. Used it on several local miles of test hikes for training, not the big BWCA adventure yet. * The functional volume of the bag is just about 100 liters +/- (sorry I cannot calculate exactly). * One can of spray silicone is enough to apply two coats to this bag (I did both coats on the exterior side). * One contractor bag approx. 35-50 gallons, between 2.5 and 4 mil thick is enough to line the bag (the little external pocket on the side of the duffel is perfect for spare bags). * .35 cents per liter with water proofing spray silicone and a contractor bag, this can be a HUGE savings over portage packs or Duluth Packs. * May not be as ergonomic/balanced as a portage/Duluth pack, but it is identical to what our soldiers, sailors, airmen and marines have used for decades. I will post a follow up edit if I have issues with the bag after BWCA. At this point, I have no regrets about buying this bag and would recommend it to you. I hope this helps you make an informed decision! ~Mahalo

I needed a gym bag in a backpack style. This is what I got and I'm pretty happy with it. I can fit shoes, headgear, gloves, a change of clothes, and still have lots of room. It's looking pretty sturdy. No complaints about it's design or construction. I like the way the top closes, allowing you to use a small travel lock to secure its contents. If anything, the only non-practical aspect of a duffle-style bag is that it can be hard to find specific items when they're all just jumbled in one big sack. Next time, I'd go for something with more pockets (This only has one little one big enough to hold a wallet) and with a long zipper to open the whole thing up at once. As it is, especially for the price, this is a good basic deal. And I'd recommend it.