Thule Aion 35L Duffel Bag Dark Slate

Short version: Haven’t found another bag with the same blend of sharp looks and good features outside of a less versatile Tumi bag, but some quirks- most of the build materials are excellent, the recycled wax canvas holds up nicely and takes wear well- internal organization is pretty good - a little more admin style pockets on the divider would be and improvement. The roll up divide is not intuitive but works well- quick access pocket and bottle are sturdier than they look, but the pocket is on the small side and the horizontal bottle pocket feels less secure- biggest issue is the handles and strap. The material is too thin and almost abrasive to skin. The pads help but don’t make up for itWould buy again for a travel bag, less for a daily gym bag

I have both this bag and the Aion 40L backpack, and I like this duffel bag better. The split-folding design is better for organization, and eliminates the need for most packing cubes. It holds almost as much as the 40L, and it's more versatile - use it for the gym, 1-bag travel (with laptop), or pair it with a personal-size backpack for more gear-intensive trips. It's very light, so a cross-body carry is quite comfortable, as long as you're just trekking through the airport or to your hotel.The top pockets are a great idea - typical duffel side pockets get squished as the bag fills up. It has enough organization, not overkill, and putting most of it in the middle of the bag keeps a nice clean profile, while still allowing easy access.The only downside is the ... MoreI have both this bag and the Aion 40L backpack, and I like this duffel bag better. The split-folding design is better for organization, and eliminates the need for most packing cubes. It holds almost as much as the 40L, and it's more versatile - use it for the gym, 1-bag travel (with laptop), or pair it with a personal-size backpack for more gear-intensive trips. It's very light, so a cross-body carry is quite comfortable, as long as you're just trekking through the airport or to your hotel.The top pockets are a great idea - typical duffel side pockets get squished as the bag fills up. It has enough organization, not overkill, and putting most of it in the middle of the bag keeps a nice clean profile, while still allowing easy access.The only downside is the split-design limits the size of object you can stuff in there, compared to a standard duffel, but that's a trade-off for organization,. If you need to stuff in ski-boots, this isn't your bag.Overall a very well-thought out design. And the Nutria color is awesome.

It is a great looking bag. I bought the so called nutria colour. It is simple but made with quality materials. Not much in terms of internal pockets but it works for me. Only defect: It says it accommodates a 16 in laptop. Yes, it does, but barely and this makes it awkward to close the bag and the laptop is not very protected. SoI will not use the laptop compartment for my MacBook 16. But the compartment is still a nice padded divider between the 2 sections ad can accommodate a smaller laptop or an iPad.