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Eberlestock B4 Atlas Duffel
As I’ve gotten older, the way I prepare for hunts and travel has been much more about the organization aspect than ever before. The amount of gear that I have accrued over the years is a little overwhelming, and organizing that important gear for whatever hunt or adventure I’m going on is something that’s proven to be of immense value to me. I’ve traveled a lot (and I mean a lot), and I’ve used pretty much every travel duffel and luggage on the market – from designated outdoor brands to the designer high-end fancy stuff. Some of them held up better than others, but over time they all fell short of my expectations and definitely didn’t warrant their hefty price tags. For those of you who may not have looked into quality travel bags/luggage… they’re pricey.
I had always wanted a do-it-all-type of bag that was durable enough to handle anything I threw its way, yet that was designed with organization and function for the hunter in mind. That’s where the Eberlestock B4 Atlas Duffel comes in. Now, I must preface by saying that I didn’t just get this duffel in my hand last week. I’ve had this duffel for about a year now, and it’s been through extensive use and airline abuse countless numbers of times. I’ve used this Atlas Duffel on a handful of hunts as my base camp bag, for travel to many hunting trade shows and several family vacations, and I’ve even lent it to some friends to use – all within a year’s time. I wanted to give you a little background info and context before I delved into the specs and features of this bag that I have really appreciated.
Key Features
The Atlas Duffel was made to hold all your necessary gear with nearly 6,000 cubic inches of volume, without getting any airline oversize baggage fees. It’s made of durable 500 denier nylon, and I mean extremely durable. This bag has been thrown in and out of trucks, stashed in hunting camps, and has come out of airline carousels completely unscathed. It has six external pockets that are perfect for smaller items that you want quick access to like knives, power banks, snacks, headlamps/lights, field tools, etc. It’s offered in six different color options, has lockable YKK zippers, and features a transparent zippered pouch on the exterior of the bag which is ideal for hunting tags, licenses, and travel documents.
One of my favorite features of this bag is that it includes two dividers for the main compartment that you can attach anywhere on the internal walls with Velcro. This may seem like a small thing, but it’s by far the most useful feature for gear guys. Depending on the hunt you can divide the internal section of the duffel bag into one, two, or three different sections. A lot of the time a massive compartment can feel like a disorganized crockpot of gear, so having these dividers makes it easy to customize the organization of the bag to your liking.
The Atlas Duffel also has a durable, telescoping handle, thick, serviceable wheels, and adjustable straps on top that you can use to attach extra gear. I actually used them to attach my kid’s car seat to for travel when we went to Wyoming, and it was a clutch feature for traveling parents. It’s got an integrated zippered rain fly that you can wrap around your Atlas Duffel, and you can still use the wheels and handle with the rain fly on. Out in Arizona our trails are pretty dusty, so I actually put it on for use in the back of the truck, which keeps all of the dust and debris out of my gear.
Lastly, at the bottom of the Atlas Duffel, there is a hard case basement with straps and a nylon zippered divider so you can keep things separate in the hard case area if needed. I took the Atlas Duffel on my black bear hunt in Arizona and I kept all of my dirty boots, bloody clothes, and bloody gear in this basement compartment, and I was able to keep all the gear and clothes I didn’t use clean. They also make a foam case insert for it, so you can put your optics, tripods, spotting scopes, smaller bows, or folding rifles there. This is sold separately, but a great option to have!
Overall, I’ve been extremely pleased with Eberlestock’s B4 Atlas Duffel, and if you’re wanting a “perfect travel duffel,” then I’d recommend looking into it for yourself! If you’d like to learn more, visit Eberlestock’s website or watch my in-depth YouTube review on it below.
Price: $429
Contact: Eberlestock.com
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