MaxpeditionDoppelduffel Adventure Bag

I love this bag. I got it to replace a similar type bag from eagle creek that was a little lighter and smaller that my gf has decided belongs to her. So if you're looking for something less tactical I'd take a look at Eagle Creek. That being said I love this bag. Yes its expensive, but man this thing is quality through and through. Do Note, that when I ordered it the picture showed a black bag with beige zippers and detail--looked sick as f**k. But the one I got was all black... which I think I prefer for actual use. It has plenty of compression staps, solid zippers, and zip up internal space dividers. It has a padded carry handle on top, a messenger bag style sling strap with multiple attachment points, backpack straps that are stow-able, and carry handles on the small sides. All that, and its got a top pocket, a side pocket that runs the long with some pockets, two internal mesh pockets on the lid, and pals webbing. Its been dragged and dropped and over packed and closed in vehicle doors, latched to tops of trucks and its still going strong. So while it is expensive, this is a case where you're getting what you pay for. As to wether or not you actually need all that, thats entire up to you and your pursuits.The biggest down side of this bag is how easy it is to get heavy. Oh sure I'll throw that in, it will fit. Yeah might as well clip that on two. Oh I can strap my toiletry bag on the outside, so more room inside for something else, etc etc etc. Stuffed, it will definitely not fit in the carry on sample bin. However I have gotten it on stuffed, strapped to my back and had no problems fitting in the over head bins. Also when its medium full, it will fit in the sample bin. So far this bag has been good to me, on hot asphalt, wet muddy forest floors, furnace desert sands, freezing rocky crag's and strapped to chrome and steel vehicle bars. I thinks its safe to say this bag is much tougher then me and will accompany to any adventure I can dream up.

**UPDATE 10/27/19**... over 3 years and still going strong! This has been my daily road bag for over 3 years now (regional truck driver, home multiple days a week). I’m blown away how durable this bag is. Straps, handles, zippers ALL still strong and functioning. Then it’s dirty, just rinse it off and let it air dry. Impressive. Very impressive.It's been almost 3 months since I began using the Maxpedition. I drive regionally for a major food service delivery company, so I'm only out a couple days at most each trip. The Doppelduffel has turned out to be PERFECT. If multiple abilities to compartmentalize and utilize this product is simply astonishing. I've been a driver in one form or another for over 16 years and never have I had a bag of this quality and durability. I must admit I was hesitant when I saw the price, but now that I've had some time to actually put this bag to the test I can honestly say it's worth every penny and more. That's not an easy thing for me to say because, like most people, heading over that kind of cash ate all that easy. Ha!

To start with I am a huge fan of Maxpedition gear and have lost count of all of the different ones that I have. I received the Doppledufflel yesterday. I spent an hour or so checking it out before I decided to keep it. There were a few things that I thought they could have done a better job on. The first one is the shoulder strap. All of my other Max gear has a quick detach/swivel clip. This one does not. You have to hand feed the strap each time and readjust the length. This was a major pain. So I remembered I had an old soft side cooler I no longer use that had the clips I needed. So I cut them off the old cooler and attached the Max strap to them and now it works perfectly. Easy on/off and no needed adjustment. The main problem solved. The other issue is with a couple of the zippers. There is one on the top compartment that has double pulls. Kind of an overkill since the total width of the opening is only about 6". Then there are the front and back pockets, which are the same in width, are around 14" wide and only have one pull each. Double pulls would have been more convenient on them. The jury is still out on the backpack straps. I really do not know if I will ever use them. They add extra weight, bulk and expense. If they eliminated these and used the savings they could beef up the shoulder strap, add the quick detach swivels and the needed double pulls which would make for a better bag. I will keep mine especially after I resolved the shoulder strap issue. I have also removed the paracord zipper pulls and added custom paracord pulls, the Max luggage lock and Max luggage info tag.

This Bag is a must have!!! I use this bag as a dedicated emergency egress bag for situation that dictate that I must leave my Home ( i.e. House Fire, Volcanic Eruptions, Man Made disasters). As a Father of two young girls and as a Husband, this is perfect for having a pair of clothes for everyone, important documents, First Aid Kit, Hygiene Equipment, Snacks and a Defensive Option. This bag looks big because of the smaller people ( 5' 5" HT) modeling it; but if you are 6 Ft and/or taller, 200 lbs or more, this bag will be the right size for your frame. Never mind the Molle if you are in Fear that it looks too tactical, military or prepper-ish; even if you think looks "Scary" who cares, it is a bag not a window to your soul. The main goal of this Bag is to carry your gear, whatever it may be and it will not rip if used correctly. I've purchase a myriad of Maxpedition Products and will continue to do so.Yes, this bag is priced on the higher end; but what is it worth to you, if the cheaper more inferior bag rips apart when you need it the most? Buy it.