Mad_Mat wrote on Sep 21^st, 2010 at 1:07pm:

If the handle straps are long enough, you can toss the duffel bag on top of a regular pack and hook one strap over your forehead like a tumpline to keep it in place.  I do that with the light duffle I use for solo trips - sits atop my G pack and I will sometimes do the tumpline thing, or just keep a hand on the straps pulled down over my shoulder.  Its easier to carry that way than at arms length, I think.

The handle straps on these bags are short Matt. I couldn't tolerate anything bangin around down by my knees. My main pack has top straps where I can lash a duffel on top as well.

I'm a little concerned about durability. Toss one on a beaver cutting and I think you would put a hole in it. I don't generally toss bags around though so we'll see. I intend to put them through the grinder this next summer......that will be a good test.

One last positive note and this might interest those who carry camera/video equipment. Liner inserts are also available to help cushion the load. Plus the way these trap air they are in many ways inherently "self cushioning".