Thule Chasm Sport Duffel Bag - Waterproof Travel Duffel for Gym, Camping & Outdoor Adventures - Durable Carry-On Luggage for Hiking, Sports Gear & Weekend Getaways

I went with the red 40l. This bag has been pretty damn amazing. It is the best kick around convertible duffle/pack ever. I actually prefer to wear it on my back with the bottom of the duffle against my back. I guess I don’t want the black facing out like it shows in the images. And - I almost didn’t buy it because I didn’t want to buy it if it was only comfortable with the black side facing out. I can say it is just as comfortable either way and confirm it if anyone else was wondering.A few other points I’d mention/ but cannot even take a single star away for-1) Pro- it’s very!!! waterproof!!It’s amazing at the Ymca pool even on the floor where every swim team athlete is doing flip turns... But it doesn’t have a wet clothes compartment if your wet/ sweaty clothes are in the bag and you leave it in your car or wherever (while at work after the gym like meeee...) the entire bag is a damp hot baked potato inside when you open it up later.Tip- Because I button back my duffle straps I’ve actually used them to weave my towel through or snap my swim suit and carry wet or whatever items on the outside of my bag sometimes.Or.... make sure you use an alternative wet item specific bag. I don’t even think I’d prefer a built in one because I’d rather continuously wash my wet item bag anyway.2) Pro- the D pocket entry flap on this 40l is pretty great for storing a looooot more stuff than you can assume from the images. Tip- initially out of the box the zippers are stiffer and you might think it’s a little annoying to zip quick but it does break in after a little while and the zippers are not as stiff they start to move better without wrestling.Maybe a minor con- you can put quite a bit in the D flap pocket... sometimes the weight of what you put in there is annoying when you’re getting in and out of your bag.. not worth taking away any stars.3) Pro- The small external zip pocket on the top of the bag looks small in the images but it’s pretty deceiving. For perspective I can fit 4 full size deodorants in the pocket plus my 7plus iPhone and car keys.**What I do really think would have taken this bag to the next level**I wish... in the main internal compartment of the bag some side pockets were offered on the long sides and even at the base so that I could better organize my things. When I wear the bag as a backpack everything in it settles to the small of my back anyway and then the items become an unorganized pile of stuff.Again I wouldn’t take a star for it... it would propel this bag to the next level though in my opinion.If I could add anything else. Maybe a z-stap and buckle so that thinks could be held on externally like a towel or a hoodie. And possibly for a women’s fram it’s nice to have a chest strap as on because depending on how narrow your shoulders are it can improve the fit near the armpits pulling the straps in towards each other.I do like to add a carabiner to my bags...Oh and I’m also 5’4” 135lb female, highly active the 40l bag sits from the base of my neck and ends right at my pant line- maybe I’ll attach some photos. I wish the images also showed the bag on a female frame. The shoulder straps are comfortable. I’ve hade the bag loaded with 3 pairs of running shoes, a work outfit, casual shoes, jump rope, wrist wraps my goggles, cap, ear plug boxes, workout journal, some snacks, extra workout pants tanks and bras, wooden handstand blocks 3x3x4, hand chalk, a small hygiene kit, and towel and didn’t even bat an eyelash trying to zip it. I still had more space.Last thing I’ll mention and I almost feel meh- stupid. The back pack straps double as the duffle strap.. I’m not sure if it’s written anywhere. Initially I thought I didn’t receive one and hardly cared anyway till daysssssss later it was some sort of massive realization out of no where. I’m pretty happy I didn’t write to the company saying I was missing one. Not my finest moment but in case the struggle is experienced by others. It’s probably written somewhere in the product description. ??‍♀️I loved the videos and specs of this bag. So much so, that I decided to drop the $100+ on it. Dropping that much on a bag made me feel a little ill but I had some birthday gift cards to burn...When I received it I still liked it. I just didn't love it. 70L is about as big as the bag I have now to carry my MTB stuff so it was actually smaller than I expected. I needed the 90L and obviously didn't measure it or compare it to what I have now.It's built well and of good materials. I'm guessing it will be incredibly durable and last a long time. As it should when you spend over $100 on a duffle bag.And for all the cool things about it I was underwhelmed by the pockets it had. It's got the one on the end, the zippered lid has two web pockets, and there is a free hanging webbed pocket inside. The bag I was coming from had more pockets, more compartments in each pocket, and the interior pocket was stitched to the bag so it's not just floating around. Likely just a case of "It's not what I'm used to" but if feels like Thule had a great idea but just didn't finish it off.If this is your first bag like this or you are moving from a plain canvas duffle then I'm confident you will love it. If my current bag didn't have so many pockets I would love it as well.I'm returning the 70L but I'm undecided on getting the 90L or something else...This is a great duffel bag. It's plenty roomy. I had a 60 liter REI duffel bag that I took on a long trek; it proved to be just a little too small for my needs over two weeks and it could not be carried as a backpack. The 70 liter Thule can be carried as a backpack (great for moving around the airport) and the straps can be converted to a shoulder sling (I use this the most). It also has traditional two grip handles that can be strapped down out of the way. The bottom is rugged and though I haven't used it much, it is much more durable that the material on the REI bag. Lastly, my two weeks of gear (including a sleeping bag cinched down in a compression bag) fit in this bag with room to spare. I wish the small zippered pocket was lockable but the big zipper that opens the lid can be locked (if you bring the lock). I want to stress that the material should last many years as it is thick.Purchased 90L orange for me then the black for my hubby. For car trips it’s great. Everything we need fits in one bag with room to spare. Long trips. Beach trips. Family trips. With 4 kids we have lots of bags and these have been awesome. Haven’t tried checking it in yet.I bought this bag to replace a similar one, not same brand, that was padded and had four wheels. The weight of that bag empty was almost 10 pounds. The Thule bag weighed in at 4.9 pounds. Some of my travels has restricted weight at 50 pounds, so the extra 5.1 pounds of extra space will help.Update 01 January 2021:I’ve carried around 65 pounds in this bag traveling by commercial air. Held up nicely.Two cons about it though. The shoulder straps are awkward as a backpack and they slip outward. Also, when wearing it as a pack, it hit my upper posterior thighs which slows you down. I wish there were replacement or upgrade shoulder straps for a better fit.I’m still happy with the bag though. I purchased the 130L bag.I’ve been hunting for a good, waterproof/resistant duffel bag to schlep all my dive gear. The 90L Thule is PERFECT! It’s bigger than I need, but every other bag I’ve tried is just small enough to be a pain to pack and unpack. This holds my entire SCUBA kit and is comfortable to wear as a backpack. I love that the backpack straps have metal latches that easily unhook to stow, and that all the handles And straps can be secured down when not in use. No flapping straps getting snagged on everything you walk past! It comes with a nice mesh stow bag that it rolls back into, and can also be used to dry out swimwear, booties etc post-dive. Lots of interior pockets...I could stash more than I can physically carry in this beast! Definitely check-size only though.Thule make great bags - excellent quality and this is our 2nd bag after having bought the 110litre some years ago. We bought this one as the 110litre is just too big - it is still in excellent condition and has travelled many long haul trips in countries that treat your luggage as though its cr*p :)would recommend this anytime.I like the improvements to the straps this time around - much better attachments then before.What can I say about this bag other then it’s got loads of room Inside and its very comfortable to carry either on your back or using the carrying handlesI needed to carry a shower frame as checked in luggage, as it was too big for my suitcase. Bag was large enough to accommodate the frame. Also like the fact there are other compartments inside to help maximise the space.Very happy with this purchase. Big enough for a few days away, probably don't need it to be waterproof often.High quality car bag. Used to combine gym kit and work stuff. Solidly built as to be expected from Thule. Been using over a month now and can see this bag lasting for years.