Tuesday, February 10, 2015
Here are our thoughts on choosing the right duffel bag:
Size
The first thing to consider
in a deployment bag is size. For a long term deployment, you should look for a
bag in the 7,000 cu in range. If you want to go a little larger there is the
5.11 CAM 2.0 rolling duffel bag which is 9,300 cu in. You want a bag that will
hold everything you need without it being over packed. You don’t want to be
unpacking everything just to find something, and then there’s the risk of zippers
busting.
Construction
A good bag should
have double stitched seams and heavy construction; 5.11 uses 1,600 denier nylon.
You want the seams to be taped and the fabric to be waterproof. A good
deployment bag needs to be easy to carry. If you find yourself stuck somewhere
for four days while you try to get a flight, you’ll soon find out why. Lots of
bags have hideaway shoulder straps you can secure under Velcro flaps, and
that’s a great feature. In fact, the less clutter on the outside of the bag the
better; it’s less likely to get caught on pallets or aircraft fittings, and
that helps prevent it from getting ripped.
Other Features
External
pockets let you store movement documents and small items you want to get at in
a hurry without having to rummage through the whole bag. A clear plastic sleeve
to hold a name card is also a good idea. Loops so you can lock it helps
prevent thefts, and reinforced corners cut down on wear and tear.
Whatever type of
duffel bag you go for, don’t try to go cheap. Choose a good bag and pay for
quality.
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