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Explorer Duffel ESB

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SKU:
No.711
UPC:
No.711
Weight:
5.00 LBS
$275.00
Explorer ESB Duffel Medium No.711 on the left and Explorer ESB Duffel CarryOn No.711 on the right stand side by side for a size comparison. Both are standard duffels with a cylindrical shape, robust web grab handles, D-rings at each side to use with the included shoulder strap. What really set the ESB's apart are the 'stowable' backstraps that work to turn the bag into a pack to wear on your back. There's also an exterior sleeve on the bottom to store the straps when you're not using it as a pack.

Backstraps on a duffel? Whaaaa?! They’re vital on a pack, why not on a duffel as well? Our Explorer Duffel ESB has stowable shoulder straps-- they allow you wear your luggage when you want, then tuck the straps away when you don’t. It makes carrying a big load a breeze. It also takes the pain out of lugging your way through a crowd… slick! Get more details on the body of the bag in our Explorer Duffel listing. We build them all at our shop in Duluth, Minnesota.

SIZE

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SIZE / VOLUME

CarryOn 13″h x 20″w x 12″d. 3120 c.i. Medium 13″h x 24.5″w x 12″d. 3822 c.i.
WEIGHT

CarryOn 4.8 lbs, Medium 5.3 lbs.
POCKETS

1 external front pocket with leather strap closure, 1 zippered pocket on end of bag, 1 slip pocket on bottom to store backstraps.
BASE

Double canvas plus slip pocket.
HANDLES

2″ cotton web with leather handle cover, web grab handle on end of bag.
SHOULDER STRAP   

2″ cotton web, adjustable slide, snap hooks. Stowable backstraps on base.
BACKSTRAPS

2.25″ Pistol belt web with brass ring yoke, leather attachment.
MATERIALS

18 oz. waxed canvas, premium leather, solid brass hardware, pistol belt webbing.

3 Reviews Hide Reviews Show Reviews

  • 5
    Awesome first FR bag!

    Posted by Travis Gregg on Oct 24th 2018

    After hearing me go on and on about Frost River for almost 2 years, my wonderful wife bought me this bag to carry all of my stuff to and from the firehouse. It is the carry-on size, and it is perfect! The simple but efficient bag layout is just right, and the build quality is everything I imagined it would be. The backpack straps are obviously something I don’t use everyday, but they are great to have when you need them! This gear is top notch quality....end of story. I am already planning to get rid of some other bags to make room for my next purchase.

  • 5
    Love it!

    Posted by CAITLIN MCCARTHY on Aug 2nd 2017

    I have the carry on size and used this bag traveling around South America, Vietnam, Costa Rica, and smaller trips in the US for the past 3 years. It still looks amazing and has no signs of wear. A little heavy but easy to attach the straps for the back pack on longer treks through the airport. I love how study the zipper is.

  • 5
    Tough as nails, high-quality materials, well-made, well-designed, perfect carry-on size

    Posted by Eric Mitchell on Apr 5th 2017

    This review is for the carry-on duffel. Every aspect of this bag meets or exceeds my expectations. The leather, canvas, and brass materials are all first-rate, and as far as I can tell, everything is put together well, with correct alignment. I sense that this is a bag my grandchildren will fight over many years from now when I'm dead. The leather is soft where it should be soft (e.g. the handle), and tough where it should be tough (e.g. the shoulder straps). This is a fairly heavy bag for its size, but I don't think most people will mind when they see and feel it for themselves. In terms of value, I'll say this: Frost River can keep my money - this is my bag. These bags aren't cheap, but Frost River's a bargain in this market, and I am proud to source my gear ethically, from America.

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