![]() TheyĪdvertise that this bag can convert from a backpack to a duffel bag, by stowing I was surprised to find that this bag doesn’t come with aĬross-body shoulder strap, or any loops or clips on the bag to attaching one. It fits in the main compartment, or either of the end pocket.Īnd when it’s not full, it folds down to almost nothing. Would recommend using something like this collapsible Vapur But you can easily fit one in the main compartment. The Wander Duffel also doesn’t have an external water bottle Vapur Water Bottle Folds Down When Not In Use It’s a good place for travel documents, a travel wallet, or small electronics. It sticks up a little bit from the top of the bag, but it’s pretty thin. Then the other pocket opens from the side and takes up most of the volume of this from seam. Intended for storing electronics or sunglasses. This top one is small and lined with a fuzzy fleece material. There are also two small slash pockets on the front of the duffel. Two Slash Pockets For Sunglasses and Flat Items So anything you put in here, is going to displace capacity from the main compartment. It’s not gigantic, but you can easily fit a pair of runningĪlso note that neither of these end pockets have their own volume. This isĪ great place to store shoes or dirty laundry to keep it separate from yourĬlean clothes. Lined with the same thick water-resistant material as the bag exterior. On the other end of the bag is a huge separated compartment Large Shoe Compartment Separated By Waterproof Fabric I would probably use a little mesh pouch if you’re storing lots of small items in here. It has one small interior mesh pocket, but no other organization. It’s easily big enough to hold a 1 liter collapsible water bottle. On one end of the bag is a huge top pocket. Collapsible Water Bottle Fits Great in End Pocket As well as 4 side compression straps, stowable backpack straps, and three side-carry handles. It has a ton of pockets, including a top pocket, shoe compartment, two slash-pockets, and a laptop compartment. The external components on the Timbuk2 Wander Duffel are set up like a hybrid between a travel backpack and a duffel bag. External Components External Components on Timbuk2 Wander Backpack Duffel Together to the top lid pocket with just one flex-lock. If you slide the main compartment zippers to the side you can lock them both These little paracord pulls get in the way. It’s a little trickier than using a regular locking zipper because You Can Still Lock Zippers Together With a Flex Lockīut you can connect lock them together through the top hole It’s too small to fit a luggage lock, or my double carabiner lock. The hole on the zipper pull closest to the slider is kind of small. But you can still lock the zippers together. They don’t use locking zippers on any of the exterior pockets or laptop compartment. Well as interior seams that stick out too far on some of the corners. This is due in part to the stiff fabric as Especially when coming around theĬorners of the main compartments. I did find the zippers to be a little stiff and can It makes it easier to open the pockets, easier to find the zippers, and easier to lock them together compared to bags that just use a single zipper. One thing I really like about this bag is it has double zippers on all the exterior pockets, except the two small front slash pockets. This bag uses large #8 YKK on all the exterior Double YYK Zippers on Every Exterior CompartmentĪ lot of my reviews, you see me talking about YKK zippers. The hardware on the Wander Duffel is solid, with one exception being the backpack carry clasps which I cover in more detail in the “Carry Options” section below. Because it feels similar to the Patagoniaīlack Hole fabric, just not quite as thick. Material used to water-proof the Wander Duffel. Timbuk2 isn’t forthcoming about the type of fabric or the It doesn’t have sealed seams or waterproof zippers, so the bag will leak if This is going to make the fabric virtually waterproof. Inside of Fabric Showing Thick Waterproof MaterialĪnd then you can see the thick plastic-coated interior here This makes the fabric stiff, and gives it a plastic-y look with a rough exterior. The main fabric in the Wander Duffel is a 420 denier ripstop treated with a waterproofing material. Materials, Colors, and Size Exterior 420D Ripstop Treated With TPU ![]() The fabric is solid, the bag holds a lot and has good organiziation, but thereĪre some issues with the backpack carry system. Of a travel backpack, but with a large duffel-style opening main compartment. It has the organizational and backpack carry The Timbuk2 Wander Backpack Duffel is a hybrid between a Note: Wander Backpack has been replaced with the Impulse Backpack Duffel, but it is still available on Amazon.
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