Thule GoPack Duffel
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Michael O.
> 3 dayWe were looking for some easy to carry and stow bags for an upcoming family trip to Disney World in Florida. These are for my nephew and myself - two bags each. Were taking my sisters minivan which has a Thule rooftop cargo carrier, so these fit the bill perfectly. The bags are a nice medium size so even when fully stuffed they wont be too heavy. I find this mind boggling, but nowhere on the Amazon page or the Thule manufacturers web page do they give the dimensions of the bags!! Specs: Storage capacity: 3 cu ft (60L per Thule site) Dimensions: 28-5/8 long x 15 wide x 12-1/8 tall Weight: 1.7 lbs (each) At $50 per bag I find these expensive as they are only mid-quality bags. These are fine for casual use just storing items in the Thule carriers, but I dont recommend these for use on a daily basis - they just wouldnt hold up very long. The fabric is pretty sturdy, but the stitching throughout the bag is not very rugged. The carry handle is a nice thick webbing, but each end of the straps is only stitched across in one place to the body of the bag. Better bags, and even many cheap bags, have a loop of webbing that encircles the bag at each end and forms the handles, which is a far more durable design. I would expect the handles on the Thule bags to tear away from the body eventually if subjected to frequent heavy loads. The lightly padded shoulder strap is a bit better designed as its meant to be attached to the end handles which are far better sewn into the body of the bag. The end handles have sturdy loops of webbing that you clip the shoulder strap onto. The clips are rugged plastic with wire spring loaded closures that seem sturdy and stay closed well. I would recommend using the shoulder strap and/or the end handles for routine carrying as these are much more robust than the carry handles. The bags have a water-resistant lining, and the zippers are covered with a flap of overhanging fabric to help keep out rain and snow. The bags should repel light rain and moisture but are definitely not water proof. I like the ID windows and color coded cards as this will help my nephew and I tell our bags apart. There is only one zippered storage pouch at the outside end of the bag, I would have liked at least one more zippered compartment inside the bag for toiletries, etc. Despite the Thule logo saying THULE SWEDEN the bags are made in China - I found that a bit misleading. ***½ 3.5 STARS - MARGINAL RECOMMENDATION ***½
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317-GOT-TINT
21-11-2024Perfect fit for the Thule rooftop box. Maximizes how much you can fit in the box without leaving wasted, unused space. Highly recommend.
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Jessica
> 3 dayFits perfectly with Thule car top carrier. As a family of four these are perfect for a road trip.
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Robert Romanczak
> 3 dayThought they’d be better quality and have some pockets
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Steve D.
> 3 dayI bought these because they fit perfectly inside my Thule roof carrier. For my size carrier I think four bags would fit easily. I loaded up the two bags I bought with a Tupperware worth of camping goods. Easy to carry, easy to load. No signs of wear yet
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Robert A. Nelson
> 3 dayWas a gift and I assume the recipient enjoyed it.
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B. McCarthy
> 3 dayIve got a Thule roof box and the space waster from randomly sized suitcases used to be an issue, but no more! Now I can pack these 4 duffels and its nearly at capacity!
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Mr. Lucius Rogahn III
> 3 dayNot sure if these are worth the high price tag, but these are great bags that I predict will last a long time!
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JRA
> 3 dayThule xl cargo carrier with these bags are a perfect combinations.
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J V
> 3 dayEasy to organize, load and unload. All four bags fit inside my Thule Motion XT.