This is my out of box review for the overboard-adventure 90 duffel (with backpack straps):NOTE: I've had a North Face Base-Camp Medium bag (that is VERY similar) for over 5 years and it has been extremely good to me. I wanted to get a gift for a friend and I thought the north face bag would be great.... but too much $$$ (I'm all about frugality). I love the North Face and will use it as a reference-point to my review.Out of the box the bag felt a bit thinner than the North Face. Very shiny too, ha. I figure the shine will blemish a bit with time and wear. It's a gift to a girl though, so I think she'll like the shiny. I'm interested in how this bag will hold up to getting tossed around in cars, airplanes, boats, beaches, forests, etc...Also are a few minor scuffs on it, but I'm not going to complain (unless quality comes into question at a later date at which point I will update the review). My North Face has survived several trips though airport security and is getting pretty banged up - which is making it a better-looking bag! Also, with the price I paid, I can deal with a few scuffs that would end up happening anyway.Right away, I stuffed this bag full of pillows to get a feel for how big it is - 90L is BIG. North Face is a little smaller. As far as getting this thing into overhead airplane bins, I don't think it will be a problem so long as it's not stuffed (I like to carry-on).The shoulder straps were easy to put on. Took a little arranging to keep them from sliding when I picked it up to my shoulders. No big deal. 15 seconds later and they're tight and secured.Will update as needed. Like it lots thus farProduct came quickly and fast.Carries way more stuff than i thought it would. Very sturdy and it is also very easy to put away.I use it for camping, fishing, and even for carrying tools from one garage to another and it definitely fits the bill for your daily carrying tasks if you have many items to carry.I would recommend this item to friends who need to carry a lot of objects or if they simply just want a sturdy, well designed bag.If you're traveling and you don't want to check-in your bag but you have a lot of stuff to carry then this is the bag for you. It has lots of space and you can carry it on your back like a back pack. the only thing I didn't like about it is it doesn't have a lot of compartments. It has like two pockets on the inside and one on the outside, would've been cool to have compartments to separate all of my stuff. But for this low price you really can't complain. The material looks a little plasticy so I don't know how long it'll last but it does the job in the mean time.I purchased this bag for my trip to Mt. Kilimanjaro. It worked perfectly. I used two additional wet bags to organized other items within this bigger bag as well as to compress my sleeping bag. Now our family uses it at home in Florida when we go out on the boat and I'm sure it will get much use on future camping tripsTook this bag from the states over to Nepal. It was tied up and carried by porters all through the Himalayas and held up nicely. It was such good weather that I didn't get to check the water resistant side of things.Nice size bag but when full weighs way too much to carry as a duffel. The backpack straps are awkward with a heavy load. Fine if you're not carrying around as luggage but this thing was a bear to lug around an airport and train...not recommended for travel, fine for short hauls or to leave in boat, etc.This bag is awesome. Really tough material and zippers. So many straps, handles, and pockets. Backpack mode is comfortable, the shoulder strap is nice. Exactly what I wanted. Over two hard years of abuse and it is going strong. I could leave this bag outside in the rain overnight and not worry about the clothes inside getting wet.Great bag. Seems to be durable and glad I got a duffel with shoulder straps. Only thing it could have maybe used is another pocket or 2So far so good. I bought both the 35 and the 50 ltr. And am super happy with them. I do treat them well, by that i mean, i don't think they are invincible. The soft plastic they are made out of, i think, would easily tear if gouged by sharp metal like a shroud or broken cleat. But the handles seem strong and are designed well. The inner waterproof pocket gives increased confidence that your valuables will stay dry, whilst the main bag when zipped up, would take a massive amount of spray and everything would stay dry. The true test would be whether it can sit in a puddle of water... but sorry haven't had this scenario yet. My biggest fear is luggage guys at the airport, but in this size i have only used as 'hand' luggage and was perfect for this!! loads of usable room!!I bought this bag as i travel a lot and needed something that would be able to withstand being banged about by airport baggage handlers.Firstly the bag is deceivingly large and can hold far more than other 90ltr holdalls that i have purchased. It also has a waterproof internal pocket so you can keep any documents dry while out and about.I love the fact it comes with the straps that can be fitted to make it into a rucksack. It makes it multi purpose as not only a holdall, but can be used for beach etc.The stitching looks to be excellent and i have not seen any signs of fraying or wear on the seems (and i have had the bag packed to bulging point many times).I already owned one of the small overboard waterproof bags for the beach, and this holdall is of the same material so no soaking wet luggage if caught out in the rain. It is also wipe clean son ideal if it gets dirty. Have not tried to wash in the machine as a quick rub with a wet cloth has done the trick.The only pick up i would have (and its a bit trivial) is i ordered the white version of this bag, and on the picture it looked more grey than white, but it really is white, and i mean brilliant white, although it really doesnt make any difference to the quality.It's big but that's what I wanted, and it laughed in my face at a months abuse thrown at it through Vietnam and Australia. Was worried by plastic buckles but they seem to be over engineered for purpose, shoulder strap or rucksack mode both great and zip reassuringly solid. Will withstand a monsoon/sailing easily and probably even stay dry for a little while if fully submerged,although important docs should be put in the inside even better protected pocket.The tiny lock it came was utter junk but don't let this put you off.I ordered expecting a good quality product, it surpassed my expectations and looks to be very close to the North Face bag my wife has in quality. A few features extra when comparing to the North Face, External pocket and internal pocket. Unsure if it will be as tough but early days, at less than half the price my expectations are lower.It does appear to be better than the Mountain Equipment bags. My son has a Tatonka barrel bag which you could also consider and I would recommend - has done a tour in Afghan and came back without a scar.Best bag I've owned so far and I own a lot.The opening zip sits against your back when you are using it with the back-pack-straps, so you can wear it without fear of thieves getting into it when you're not looking.It's pretty good when it comes to being water resistant too.Plus it's roomy. I keep an insulated lunch bag in it and have more than enough room for running gear and a fleece too.