Pakt One Travel Duffel (28L + 35L) Review

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What I like

• One of the most stylish duffels I've used. Dignified look whether you hand carry it or go over the shoulder
• Suitcase-style layout: opens down the middle into two equal compartments, laptop compartment right in the middle
• Top zippers get you into either side of the clamshell on the go
• Handles sit centered over the top, so hand carry is comfortable and it doesn't bang into your legs
• Magnetic pocket on the back for your phone and boarding pass, plus a security pouch with a red pull tab so you don't forget your pocket stuff after TSA
• Solid, honest feeling materials. The webbing strap breaks in beautifully
• Not too big, so cross-body carry works better than on most duffels

Watch for

• It's a duffel, not a backpack. Harder when you need to be hands-free (traveling with kids)
• No water bottle pocket
• My older one uses one of my favorite materials ever, but apparently it breaks down worse over time than what they use now

Specs

• 28L or 35L, both carry-on friendly
• 2.8 lb (28L) / 2.9 lb (35L)
• 500D recycled nylon exterior, PFC-free DWR, YKK zippers

Where I've covered it

• Top 25 Duffels... and the only one you need at 5:12
• Pakt One Travel Bag Massive Review! at 0:00 (full review, original version)
• 10 Best Gifts (Guide) at 43:11
• TRAVEL BACKPACKS vs DUFFEL BAGS at 4:09