DAKINE Split Convertible Rolling Gear Bag - 6425cu in.

I love this bag, I just got it and it has already been across the US.
The bag has two small pockets on the top of the top bag. There are 3 zippered pockets or compartments on the underside of the top bag. The bottom bag or main part of the luggage is one huge zippered compartment takes up the hole main bag.

Good idea but poor implementation. The two outside pockets are too small to be of much use. The sections have no expansion and are too shallow. Construction isn't bad but looks pretty cheap in places (its made in China). Overall not good value for the money. If you're interested see if you can find one in a store first to look at. Return shipping is not cheap.

I expected more from DK this bag is average to other non-outdoor brands, but doesn't have anything that makes it stand out. Also the construction isn't as strong as I would have likes, and the wheels are cheap.

and goes. I am ordering one more today. Mine has been to Alaska, California, Wyoming, Utah, France, Morocco, Dominican Republic and Grand Canyan/Vegas this year. Then my wife took it for herself. I have smaller Dakine Rollers but this one is our absolute favorite. Dakine merchandise is quality and holds up well. Doug

I'm very pleased with this luggage. I've only taken it on one trip, but so far so good.

First, I had the thing packed so tight that I was sure a seam or zipper would blow, but no. Then when I went to check in, it weighed in at about 77 pounds (that's a lot of stuff). I was told I would need to leave 7 pounds of belongings behind AND pay a fee, but instead I just popped it in half and checked 2 bags, to the chagrin of the check-in guy. Finally, at the luggage pick up, while everyone was closely inspecting each black bag that went by to see if it was theirs, I just stood at a distance until I spotted my green and brown plaid bag. I highly recommend this bag.

I paid $129 for the bag last year. I took it to Jamaica and then on several other trips both dometic as well as international.

So far it has held up well. Considering the dimensions, it really doesn't hold a lot of clothes. Also, with the recent implementation of baggage fees, you may get slammed if it goes overweight.

When I was in Jamaica, the split feature came in handy. Somehow on the return trip, my bag weighed 5 lbs more than when I left. I was able to split the bag and not get hit with an overweight charge.

Also, with a bag like this, I would expect it to have some sort of internal organization system like straps or interior compartments. It has a two large openings and that's it! Its OK for persona travel when you are packing casual clothes but I wouldn't pack a suit jacket. I use a different bag when I travel for business because I need to transport suits which would be crumpled in this bag.

We got this bag and traveled coast to coast with it for 3 weeks straight. We stuffed every inch with anything you could imagine and the zippers and seams held strong. We put it through the airport test and past with flying colors. The flight out it was light with spaces left in it. The flight back it was stuffed over-full and both ways it held strong. I was over weight on the way home and the airport representative asked me to take things out to make it lighter. I just unstrapped the top and shocked her. It took no more than 20 seconds and saved us tons of time and stress. The wheels held up very well. We took them over grass, loose gravel and uneven concrete, no worries at all. Anyone looking for a tough, durable, easy to use and spacious travel bag look no further --- This is the bag !!!

This bag is great; Ive had not to many problems with it tipping over even when full (to being realistic- alot of rolly bags do that if you dont pack the weight evenly)
being able to separate it lets me pack the "i need this now" for the hotel room or leave the rest behind.... large pockets and sturdy rolling with style. you really cant beat it for the price

These are great bags. My brother-in-law had one and I copied. The good thing is, when I travel with my wife, we can pack in one bag. She gets one side (OK, one and a half) and I get the other. Then we just have one check and a carryon each.

I was looking for a ski bag for all the gear and personal stuff which could be shipped without getting charged for overweight. And to the dislike of my friend Jeff, I do ship my boots with my gear. This bag is way too small to fit all gear and extras, given the lack of any large center compartment. My ski boots took up over 50% of the lower half of the bag. The bag went back for $15 shipping. Ordered the 9600 cu.in. to replace it and so far, so good.