Eagle Creek Gear Warrior 29 Review
Eagle Creek Gear Warrior 29 Wheeled Duffel Bag Review
WJ Tested: Eagle Creek Gear Warrior 29 Review
By WAVEJourney Editor Jill Hoelting
The Eagle Creek Gear Warrior 29 wheeled duffel is lightweight for its size at just about seven pounds, and extremely durable. With all the different types of travel we do, we need a rugged bag that can handle being tossed about, shoved in the bottom of a boat, jammed in the back of a small plane or helicopter, and still be large enough to tote all the gear for a given adventure.
This duffle performed wonderfully on our latest journey which combined three different adventures. We needed roughing-it clothes, dress-up duds, our own stash of adult beverages, as well as several pounds of coffee. The size was right for the job.
I really liked the wings with compression straps. It made the duffel extremely secure and allowed me to compress all my gear down. Once again, all the grab handles are a plus. This matched my carry-on from Eagle Creek (Load Warrior 22 and XTA Backpack) and makes for a good looking set in my chosen color of Smoky Blue.
The large secondary compartment allowed for ease of access with the two-pocket organization. It was so easy to separate gear from clothes or grab-and-go items. The wheels rolled freely and zippers zipped readily.
PRODUCT SPECS:
- Capacity: 4640 cu in | 76 L
- Weight: 7 lbs 1 oz | 3.23 kg
- Fabric: 450D Geo Ripstop | 210D Exo Skeleton | 450D Helix™ Poly
- Dimensions: 16.25 x 29.25 x 12 in | 41.5 x 74 x 30.5 cm
DETAILS AND FEATURES:
- Exo-Skeleton seamless composite fabrication strategically strengthens wear points
- Reinforced hypalon material blocking and bumper protection
- Water-repellent Geo Ripstop and ballistic fabrics
- Bartack reinforcement for maximum durability
- Lightweight anodized aluminum dual-tube handle
- Multiple grab handles and Harness Handle™ for easy grab-and-go
- Wings with front compression straps, compress contents, lash gear to bag, and help protect zippers
- Top pocket for quick grab items with large internal organizational pockets
- #10 lockable zippers with finger-friendly pulls
- Interior compression straps keep contents from shifting
- Attached piggyback clip offers add-a-bag versatility
- ID Tag pocket and contrast accents
- Reflective accents for dusk and nighttime visibility
- Pack with Pack-It™ System organizers, suggestions included
- No Matter What Warranty
BOTTOM LINE:
This lightweight, well made duffel is a work horse and is a solid part of our travel gear. With any adventure requiring us to travel with more than a carry-on, we will rely on this durable wheeled duffle to get the job done properly and with flair.
Note: Eagle Creek provided the Gear Warrior 29 for WAVEJourney to test and review. Read our full disclosure statement to see that this has no effect on our articles, reviews, and/or opinions.
