Gear of the Year for a Reason

By jacketjunky Ranked #95 - Rolling Gear Bags March 30, 2010

We have found this to be the ideal air and ground bag. This bag will basically check as one piece, because if you measure the actual perimeter, not boxed dimensions, it is just under or at the airline maximum or linear inches. Even at boxed linear dimensions you should have no problem. Not too big for air travel, and if the bag is overweight, then it can be split into two pieces--indeed some of the reviewers ran into the same situation with a "convertible" solution.

The wife can have one section and I can have another.

I've even gotten away with just carrying the outer bag as a carryon.

Moreover, there is a great added feature. When people usually buy one big gear bag, they also have a smaller bag for shorter trips etc. What I like about this bag is that if I need less space, rather than have a bag half full, I just detach the top portion and leave it at home. Boom, I have a nice convenient single bag roller. One bag serves two purposes.

Both pieces attach very securely.

Materials are very durable. For the guy above who stated that it was made in China--dude, everything is made in China. C'mon. To the guy who is worried about his wrinkled suits: if you are going to pack your suits, then get a Garment Bag. This is a gear bag or general suitcase.

Outside pockets are great for small or last minute items.

Handle is sufficiently long enough for a tall person.

This bag will easily stand up, and has a base to do so. However, if you don't pack anything in the outer bag, then of course it may be a little challenging. But most bags are not going to stand up unless they have an internal frame, which I don't need in a detachable piece.

Nothing is perfect but this is amazingly close. Our family picked up several of these and has never looked back. No durability issues with air travel.

This "convertible" bag by Dakine has been made for a few years, now.

Dakine stands behind its products. It has a lifetime warranty.

Rejoice and buy.

View Details: DAKINE Split Convertible Rolling Gear Bag - 6425cu in.

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