Bellroy Venture Ready Duffel (40L) Review
"Simple & Elegant"
Simple, large opening, excellent materials. An instant favorite for the simple, solid duffel along with the Peak.
I can’t speak highly enough of the materials on this thing — the organization, the way it feels on the outside. A genuine favorite of mine in the superlight category.
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What I like
- Simple 40L duffel silhouette. Big opening, nothing over-designed.
- The materials are excellent. Recycled nylon that feels great on the outside.
- Water sealed zips on the main compartment and the front quick access pocket, with a key clip.
- Great zip pulls. Thick, organic feeling handle webbing with strong reinforced stitching.
- Comes with a removable drawstring bag for shoes or dirty clothes, plus zip mesh pockets inside.
- One of my favorites in the superlight duffel category. I prefer it to the Bellroy Lite Duffel.
Watch for
- The big main zip is labeled '10 RC', not YKK. You be the judge.
- Not sure what you'd put in the inside mesh pockets. I'd pull the shoe bag and pack with cubes.
Specs
- 40L, 340 x 500 x 270mm, carry-on compliant
- Recycled nylon and polyester (from PET bottles, nylon offcuts and fishing nets)
Where I've covered it
- Top 25 Duffels... and the only one you need at 12:52
- NEW BELLROY VENTURE BAGS REVIEW at 14:31
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