Our Favorite Osprey Duffel Bag That’s a ‘Must’ for Travel Is 35% Off Right Now
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Why We Love This Deal
Great things come to those who wait. That saying usually doesn’t apply to travel, which is often enjoyed more by the young, but it can absolutely apply to travel gear. One of what we consider to be the best zip-up drybags and waterproof duffels is now on sale for 35% off its regular price at REI.
The Osprey Transporter Duffel Bag 65L is now $116. It distinguishes itself from other Osprey duffels by having rain flaps, which we very much appreciated during our test, and backpack straps for easy carriage anywhere.
Osprey Transporter Duffel Bag 65L, $116 (was $180) at REI
What Shoppers Should Know
- Dimensions: 27 x 16 x 12 inches
- Color Options: Only the Tan Concrete version is available at this time.
- Exterior Pockets: 2 + main compartment
- Materials: Bluesign approved recycled polyester
- Special Features: Backpack straps, rain flaps, lash points
- Best Use Case: A great pack for outdoor adventures
The Osprey Transporter Duffel Bag is made of Bluesign approved recycled polyester. It has three openings, including a main dual-zippered U-shaped opening that has rain flaps, which are “overhangs” of sorts that add extra rain protection to the bag. For convenience, the duffel has backpack straps so it can be transformed into one of Osprey’s iconic backpacks as you walk with it. It also includes eight webbed lash points around the exterior for tying to the vehicle of your choice.
Our enjoyment of the Osprey Transporter comes as a result of its hybrid uses. It’s really one part duffel bag and one part day bag. Our reviewer “found the coated fabrics and flap-protected zippers splash-proof enough for a day’s canoe outing.” It’s worth noting that while the Transporter is water resistant and not fully waterproof, it still worked wonders on a down river excursion.
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What Shoppers Are Saying
We aren’t the only ones that like the Osprey Transporter, and one shopper called it “a must for the active traveler” before noting how it works really well for the kinds of simple gear storage and transport that campers and outdoor travelers experience frequently.
Another person described taking an Osprey Transporter along on a 37-day trip to Africa. They said, “This bag was the perfect balance of durability, functionality, and ease of transport.” This was explained by the ability to use it as an underseat carry-on through six flights as well as the fact that it still looked brand new at the end of the trip.
The Osprey Transporter Duffel Bag 65L is one of our favorite bags, and it’s now 35% off. REI indicates that more than 30 of these bags have been sold recently, and also that this deal is over once they sell out, so be sure to grab yours now if you want it.