BlueAvocado-Ross Bennett Travel Duffle, Navy

I got this to review through the Amazon Vine program. This is basically a medium to small sized duffle bag than can be stuffed into the side pocket to make it small and compact. The material is fairly thin, so I am not sure how well this will wear over time. The bag is also pretty darn ugly, the strips are a very bright orange red.While I won't use this for traveling with (just not big enough or durable enough), it could come in handy to keep in the car for carrying miscellaneous stuff. It might also be useful to stuff in your suitcase so that you have an extra bag in case of emergency or in case you need something to carry sunscreen and a towel out to the beach in.Pros:- Folds up compactly- When folded up has a nice strap and clip to carry it with.Cons:- Bright and loud colors, it is pretty ugly looking (in my opinion). You definitely won't be looking stylish with this on your arm.- Small in size- Thin material- Doesn't fold up back into the pocket easily, you have to kind of wrestle with it.I wouldn't recommend this, I think there probably nicer products out there.

This is a small, cutely designed bag for many uses. One must remember that is made of man-made materials; therefore, quality-wise, it may not be a long-lasting bag, depending on its owner’s use. This bag is NOT the type of duffle bag you can use as a gym bag long-term. On the other hand, to simply transfer clothes and lightweight shoes, this bag works perfectly for a while. For other uses, this bag is ideal, but one should not place hefty items into the bag. When I first inspected the bag, I noticed two things: (1) the bag was slightly transparent, and (2) the bag did not come with a shoulder strap, just two small straps for transporting. Perhaps this is not a big deal for those who plan to use the bag sporadically, but for everyday use, one might want to take extra care of it. The bottom line is that this bag is useful for lightweight use. This bag is ideal for carrying light groceries, travelling lightly, or even hiking. This bag is not ideal for holding heavy items. I recommend this bag for those who plan to use it with care; otherwise, choose another duffle bag.

Aesthetics aside (as that's a matter of personal opinion), the basic design of this bag is pretty cool. It's a small duffel bag as shown in the picture with a small zippered compartment in front that has inside a carabineer hook good for holding your keys in place. When transformed, it's now a small zippered pack holding a duffle for later, with the same carabineer hook available to attach to something else. Also neat is that it has a pocket open at both ends on the back that allows you to slide the whole thing over your extended luggage handle (on a roller bag).Unfortunately, the quality of the materials really reminds me of something you'd get for free at a conference or some other giveaway.It's a good, useful idea executed on the cheap.

This is a solidly made, space saving duffel bag that is perfect for travel. I've had many duffel bags over the years and storing them was always a pain. I love the fact that this one can be folded up neatly into the size of a small paperback and stored until use. The fact that it is also machine washable is great because my duffels tend to get dirty rather quickly, and it's nice knowing I can just toss this into the laundry when necessary.It's also eco-friendly, made from 50% post consumer recycled bottle fabric. Maybe that's why it smells nice, unlike other synthetic bags I've owned that reeked of plastic.I got the navy one, and the color is nice and cheerful. My only concern is its durability - it feels tear resistant, but when you look through the panels of the empty bag, it's actually sheer - at first I was worried that the bag's contents could be seen from outside, but luckily it is totally opaque from the outside, like one of the those private cars where you can look outside, but no one can look in.The bag doesn't come with instructions on how to convert the bag from large duffel back to portable pouch, but luckily it's not necessary. All you have to do is stuff whole duffel into the interior pocket and zip it closed - it's very easy becaus the zipper is double sided! A very clever design.Overall this duffel appears to be an excellent buy and I look forward to using it a lot.

I just received this product and I have to say that the thinness of the material was a bit startling. I have owned and currently own many different types of duffle bags that I use for various things: bags for carrying gym shoes and clothing, bags for carrying tools, bags for weekend trips, and bags for a trip into the city. This bag is BY FAR the thinnest bag I own. It looks nice, and can even be folded down and compacted enough to fit inside the small side pouch (this is the way it arrives when originally packaged). However, I think I have recyclable grocery sack made of thicker materials. If you put this bag over your head, you can still navigate a room fairly easily.A bag like this may serve for a youngster's overnight trip to a neighbor's house, but that's about it. Put anything heavy or sharp into it and it will probably not last long. Overall, I'm a bit disappointed by this product.

Here were the ups and downs of this bag for me:Ups:- Made a good part of recycled material, yet material quality is very sturdy- Comes cleverly folded up in its own pocket, so perfect when you want to carry a bag with you on a trip to fill up for the way home- Good sized- Has a pocketDowns/could use improving:- Couldn't figure out how to get it to refold up the way it had been, so it's foldability, for me, is a one time use- Handles are fine and strong quality, but would like a strap too- While the material is sturdy enough - its sturdy like a very strong plastic/vinyl not like a canvas