Osprey Transporter 65 Unisex Duffel Bag

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Expedition proof with everyday functionality, the renowned Transporter is built from 800D water-resistant nylon with a double TPU coating making it the perfect bag for weeklong getaways as well as weekend adventures in the mountains. It’s basically indestructible. That said, the Waterproofing is not the best we have seen. Then again, this is not a hiking bag and not designed for long exposure to the elements. The Osprey Transporter 65 is the perfect companion for shorter adventures - it's big enough for your technical equipment, and made from very tough, TPU laminated nylon which provides exceptional durability while remaining light and soft to the touch. Its construction and materials of Transporter provide a high level of weather resistance and can withstand a lot of punishment.

Scattered across the Transporter are 4 easy to grab handles.Sure, these handles are convenient, but they are also big, burly and tough. As a sports bag the Transporter 65L has a deceptive amount of space. That means you won’t have to struggle to stuff your towel, change of clothes, etc. and worry about crushing your lunch or whatever slightly more fragile item. This has its virtues for travel too.Recycled Polyester, DWR Coating, Thermoplastic Polyurethane (TPU), YKK Zippers, Duraflex Hardware, ITW Hardware Thanks to its double-coated 840-denier nylon with a TPU coating on each side, the Transporter does an excellent job of repelling water.

In this brutally honest review, we break down exactly who the Osprey Transporter 95 best suits. By the end of this review, you’ll know without a doubt whether this is your dream bag, or whether you need to search for something else (don’t worry we’ve got plenty of recommendations!). The Transporter’s main compartment isn’t flashy (there are a few features), it’s mostly just a big space to put all of your stuff. So if you are in the market for a Superman-esque bag that can thrive in any environment or conditions… the Osprey Transporter 95 is a great fit. While it might sound tempting to carry this around the world and just throw your gear in it, you’ll be sacrificing a lot of peace of mind, and risking damaging your fragile goods. That’s not where the Osprey 95 Transporter excels.

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Like on its other products, Osprey splashes its name around this bag. Look for a 2.5-inch logo in the top center of the bag’s front. The Osprey name is also on the straps and plastic zipper pulls. Another logo without the name is on the bag’s rear, and Transporter is printed in all caps at the bottom of the front of the bag. You never know when someone walking past will want to know what bag you’re sporting and be too shy to ask. A fabric tab at the rear says Global Carry-On. Osprey Transporter Global Carry-On | Large YKK #10 zippers pull everything together. Noodle addict, city dweller, dumpling smasher, and the man with the most extroverted voice you'll possibly ever hear, Aaron Radcliffe is the founder of Nomads Nation - a blog dedicated to digital nomad-friendly gear. The great part about that is that if you want to only use it as a duffel, or just want to get rid of the straps for a bit – it’s a piece of cake!

For travelers torn between a standard duffel and traditional wheeled luggage, the recently updated Osprey Sojourn Shuttle (previously just the “Shuttle”) may be exactly what you’re looking for. This high-end duffel is extremely roomy, durable, and comes with tons of organization. Time and time again, we’ve loaded an entire vacation’s worth of clothing and gear into the Osprey with ease. Unlike cheaper wheeled duffels that have a tendency to fall over when full and upright, it maintains its stability nicely, and the larger-than-average wheels get the job done on uneven surfaces like cobblestones and gravel roads. And all of the other features are there, from external compression straps to tighten down your load to a separate lower compartment for wet gear.

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The Transported is made out of a 800D Nylon - not only is this fabric incredibly tough, but it is also abrasion and water resistant - meaning that you can take it wherever, whenever and it will still look great for years to come. If you are a hiker or camper who likes to trek 9 miles into the woods to find a camping spot – look elsewhere. It’s important to remember that this bag is water-resistant and not waterproof. While it will protect your belongings if you get caught in a rainstorm we can promise it won’t be as effective if you submerge it with water. In love with this bag so much, that I almost immediately went out and bought the 40L version for smaller trips as that is perfect for hand luggage restrictions. So to further help you out we are going to show you all of the features this bag has to offer. The rest of this brutally honest review will focus on the pros and the cons of the Osprey Transporter 95 so you can 100% know if this is the perfect bag for you.

Recycled 900-denier polyester (bluesign® approved); accent/bottom: TPU coated recycled 600-denier polyester (bluesign® approved) While the Osprey Transporter 95 could maybe work for some people carrying gear, we wouldn’t recommend it for everyone.The seams are all internally reinforced with an extra layer of material making them more durable and preventing moisture from entering. Tip #4 – The Osprey Transporter 95 is PERFECT for you if you are looking for something super durable Duffels advertised as “water-resistant” are designed to keep your belongings protected from light rain and soggy ground. These models often cover their durable ripstop fabric with a laminate that keeps moisture from soaking in (often a DWR treatment or something similar). A DWR treatment certainly is a nice feature for everyone using a duffel: The weather is unpredictable when traveling, you never know when your duffel might be sitting on the tarmac for a few extra minutes, and it’s super helpful for outdoor use. In addition, some bags have flaps covering the zippers, which can be a point of weakness. Water-resistant gear does have limitations: It should work well in light-to-moderate precipitation but eventually will soak through. A DWR coating and/or water-resistant main fabric is key for outdoor environments Tip #4 – The Osprey Transporter 95 is NOT for you if you are a Digital Nomad or carrying lots of fragile tech gear