I travel to Argentina 8 or 9 times a year and am always bring the maximum amount of stuff each time, plus other places. I have a large Pelican suitcase and this. the pelican is for everything "breakable", camera gear and stuff that might pop if crushed. I started using this bag because I have two other Osprey back packs and they also rock. the pelican hard case weights in at almost 30 lbs [always over weight at check in$$$] empty this +8500cu in monster is 9lbs Two things that are really cool- the back compartment is almost a "hardcase" as it is protected by the plastic[?] poles and now that your personal toilet articles are a No no, they can weigh in with first aid etc, l have been putting them in the rear compartment of this bag. this is the finest large duffle made. I have bought and broken more bags in 10 years than I care to say but this thing is reasonable tough and roles great. Not "puncture proof"as the outside is a tough nylon not canvas, hence the weight saving, but the best duffel bag in the market.

An addendum to a previous review: Having completed a long range trip I cannot recommend this bag enough. I stuffed this thing to the gills, and it just kept taking more stuff. The side pouches were amazing a storing ready need items without sacrificing interior space. It saw some moderate abuse in that I drug it a half mile through Kuwaiti sand and gravel, and the wheels didn't even hiccup. Flight gear, 10 days of clothes, two coats, a pair of running shoes, and 5 sets of workout gear posed no problems, and I had room to spare. I will caution once again about the 50lb airline imposed limit. When I packed it, it was 77 lbs before I knew it.

Using a tape measure to visualize how big this bag is does not do justice! This is my first Osprey bag, but you can be assured that it's not going to be the last. Fairly light at around 10lbs, be EXTREMELY aware that you are going to blow right by the 50lb limit for the airlines. This bag will hold it all, and wear like iron doing it. I will write an addendum after a near future 10000 mile trip!

Hello,

Seems like the dimensions from the smaller space station are listed for this "Station." See the 6100 for the 8500 dimensions. Looks like a great bag. Going to order one for a Baja trip.