Kelty XL Duffel Bag (Blue) $13 + Free Shipping

UPDATE: The Kelty XL Duffel Bag is no longer available, but they have the Kelty Camp Duffel for $12.99. Shipping is free with coupon code BF1484. Thanks ruibing

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Bargain Outfitters has Kelty XL Duffel Bag (blue) for $12.95. Shipping is free with coupon code BF1484. Thanks daisybeetle

hot price for a Kelty bag

agreed.... even $10 more on this eerily similar website [sportsmansguide.com]

I got this bag for about the same price several months ago. I've yet to use it, because of one extremely irritating design detail: the shoulder strap, which is sewn in and not removeable, is attached really low on the bag, causing the bag to tend to flip over when you use the strap. It's fine otherwise, but that one detail is really confounding... what were they thinking??

Quote from ozmotion : I got this bag for about the same price several months ago. I've yet to use it, because of one extremely irritating design detail: the shoulder strap, which is sewn in and not removeable, is attached really low on the bag, causing the bag to tend to flip over when you use the strap. It's fine otherwise, but that one detail is really confounding... what were they thinking??

I brought the medium size verson last summer. I've taken this bag on international trips, including a "backpacking trip" to Peru/Bolivia, completely jammed with clothes and various other stuff. The zipper is strong. The bag went through a couple washing machine cycles, and over 7 flights as checked luggage.

The strap is located in a balanced location if your pack is consistently balanced. If you put heavy stuff on the bottom, then yes, it will flip WHEN you first pick it up. If you have the strap up high, it will put a lot of stress to the surrounding fabric, either affecting durability, or cost/weight (adding more material). This bag was quite comfortable being strapped to my body almost as a backpack. (The medium size one anyway).

Thanks, nice bag, I have a Kelty backpack and this will go just fabulous with it.

now if the meritline luggage cart that holds up to 110lb would just go on sale again then i'd have a decent piece of luggage

In for 1.. thanks!

Bought it. Kelty has a good reputation for durable equipment. For 13 bucks, what the hell. Thx OP!

Quote from chunky649 : The strap is located in a balanced location if your pack is consistently balanced. If you put heavy stuff on the bottom, then yes, it will flip WHEN you first pick it up. If you have the strap up high, it will put a lot of stress to the surrounding fabric, either affecting durability, or cost/weight (adding more material). This bag was quite comfortable being strapped to my body almost as a backpack. (The medium size one anyway).

How would the bag flip if there is more weight on the bottom? Doesn't that go against gravity? wouldn't it be the opposite

Kelty site measurements for xl

•Volume: 8000 in3 / 131.2 L
•Weight: 1 lb 13 oz / 0.8 kg
•Length: 35 in / 89 cm
•Width: 20 in / 51 cm
•Depth: 17 in / 43 cm

This one is less then half the size. May be good for a gym bag but you are not touring south America unless you are going naked.

Quote from daisybeetle : Free shipping with code BF1484 Kelty XL Duffel Bag [bargainoutfitters.com] $12.95 Made of heavy-duty nylon Main compartment with horizontal zipper opening Padded adjustable shoulder strap Double carry handles Compression straps Grab handles on ends It's 24 x 12 x 12"h., 2 lbs. 2,900-cu. in. capacity.

Heads up - This is a cheap nylon bag, not a hikers bag. Do a search on Kelty bags and compare the material and weight. Camp bag is the low end, I have the basecamp and it is a great bag and in this instance you get what you pay for - the rip stop poly is a lifesaver.

Actually the same site has the camp kelty for almost same price - I would go with that over the nylon.