Millican Miles the Duffel Bag 40L Review
"Well designed simplicity"
Sturdy, stylish, and built to last — a great all-arounder for road trips and travel.
Miles the Duffel 40L from Millican is a sturdy little companion for travel (so long as you don’t have to walk long distances with your bag!).
- Tons of space — 40L is a lot of liters when it’s just a simple, durable fabric that’s holding all your gear in.
- Simple, durable & stylish aesthetic — looks classic, feels classic, but definitely also feels modern and thoughtfully executed. The materials are all very sustainable AND durable, the clips and components all feel great.
- I worry about these straps — for longer term travel, these straps worry me. They are surprisingly not that uncomfortable in my testing of it (as long as you have clothing between you and the strap; also the back panel has so much nice padding), but I worry about committing myself to a strap like this on a long haul.
- This thing would basically be perfect as a simple, roomy, durable bag for car travel.
More on the Millican Miles the Duffel Bag 40L
What I like
- Tons of space: one massive 40L compartment, with an easier way to open it up
- Thin, durable, eco-friendly waxed material that's water resistant
- Simple, rugged look like a military ruck, but modern
- The handles are delicious: rigid and strong
- Back panel with a channel for your spine is weirdly comfortable
- Magnetic flap for the laptop compartment
- Handle on the correct side so I can grab it left-handed
- Perfect for car camping and car travel
Watch for
- The straps will eat your skin; keep fabric between you and them
- Not what I'd want for long walks with a full load
- Thin material means it's not very protective
Specs
- 40L, about 1.15 kg, 52 x 33 x 28 cm (brand site)
Where I've covered it
- MILLICAN MILES DUFFEL BAG MASSIVE REVIEW at 0:00 (full review)
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