[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I used the Thule Chasm 40L Duffel for a cross-country road trip from Denver to Maryland to New York, followed by a flight to the Dominican Republic and back. I have a soft spot in my heart for a well crafted and durable duffel and this one certainly fit the bill. As a soft-sided duffel, it’s incredibly versatile. I used the backpack straps to haul it back and forth to rental cars and terminals. The straps tuck away when not needed and you can just use the handle. The wide-mouth opening makes packing and unpacking so much easier than top-loading bags—no digging around to find what I need. Great organization options inside the pack as well. The 40L size hit a sweet spot: compact enough to work as a carry-on, but spacious enough to fit a week’s worth of clothes, including outfits for both the beach and a wedding. The golden color turned out to be not only fun and bright but also easy to spot in overhead bins. Bonus that it looks great next to the pond color. The tarpaulin fabric is resistant to scuffs, light rain, and rough handling like being dragged through sand and tossed in the trunk. I love that theres a ton of handles that make it easy to grab in any position. Plus it comes with a carrying case that doubles as an organization cube when packing. If you're looking for a solid duffel that's going to last trip after trip, this is the one.
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