High Sierra AT658 26 -Inch Expandable Wheeled Duffel with Backpack Straps Review

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Product DescriptionAT6 26 Expandable Wheeled Duffel with hidden backpack straps. Special built-in, high-density foam structure helps maintain the bag’s shape while minimizing weight. Molded foot allows duffel to stand upright and also acts as a handle for easy lifting.Drop-bottom compartment, with hold-down straps, is perfect for shoes or bulky gear. Zippered divider panel, between upper and lower compartments, can be rolled up and secured to create one large compartment. Inline skate-style wheels, in protective corner-mounted housings with a unique integrated bridge that keep the bag rolling true. Kick plate between the wheel housings protects the bag from abrasion. SURE-GRIP handles tuck down flat when not in use. Reflective piping for added safety.

High Sierra AT658 26 -Inch Expandable Wheeled Duffel with Backpack Straps

Customer Reviews:* This pack accompanied a 21 yr old female student to Florence for school. According to her, it was extremely functional and well-designed. She is about 5-4 and sturdily-built; she had no problem hoisting it fully-loaded and carrying it as a backpack. Believe me, it was FULLY loaded..within 1 lb or so of the 50-lb limit, on return trip.No new damage was noticed upon return but it mostly served a apt storage unit between the plane trips. Wheels and straps were sturdy. * Preface: I purchased 3 bags. This one, the 22-inch (smaller) version and the 32-inch (larger) version.This bag in particular is too large to carry on, so I've checked it on a number of flights. I think you'd have to work pretty hard to go over 50 pounds worth of stuff in it, unless you like to travel with bricks or something. When I use it, its usually on midsize trips, 2-5 days or so, along with the carry-on 22 inch bag.As far as the series AT-6 luggage in general, some reviewers have knocked it because its not a spinner type (4 independent wheels), and I'm not sure why, its pretty obvious its not. If that's what you're looking for, all I can tell you is that this luggage isn't what you're looking for.All roll aboard luggage with the retractable handle like this takes up space inside and this bag is also no exception. There is a thin piece of material between the compartment and the telescope path which is flexible, so you could probably cram a few extra pairs of socks in if you plan ahead.I have taken these bags on numerous trips since purchase and they're holding up very well, checked and as carry-on. I've not had any broken contents (knock on wood) in any case, nor have any parts or straps been torn or broken (knock on wood).The built-in ID card holder is a really nice feature, protected from the elements and is attached by a piece of elastic so it can't simply fall out and be lost (spreading your personal information all over the airport). I don't use the backpack straps much, but on the smaller bag, they're comfortable. I find the this and the larger one too heavy to wear like that comfortably.The only way I could suggest High Sierra make this series better (again, I'm not letting it detract from my rating because it is clear it doesn't have this feature) is to add a "daisy-chain" strap for easier towing of more than one piece. This problem is easily corrected with a simple, economical product: Travelon Multi-Bag Stacker