L.L.Bean Rolling Adventure Duffle Review

The L.L.Bean Rolling Adventure Duffle, medium, is a sturdy, no-frills bag. Unlike pricier carry-ons, such as the Red Oxx Air Boss (*Est. $225) or the Eagle Creek Tarmac 22 (*Est. $280), it has just one large compartment, with no internal pockets and no expansion zipper. On the plus side, it's made of tough, yet lightweight nylon in a choice of 11 colors (or a choice of three prints in a polyester fabric), and it's backed by L.L.Bean's unconditional lifetime warranty. Reviewers say the bag is easy to pack and easy to maneuver, and it holds a goodly amount of gear. However, some users note that it won't stand upright on its end. Users disagree about the quality of the wheels; some say it rolls very smoothly, while others complain that it tends to fishtail. Another caveat: At 23 inches long, this bag may not fit in some airplanes' overhead bins. L.L.Bean also offers the Rolling Adventure Duffle in a larger size (*Est. $100), as well as nonrolling duffels in sizes ranging from small to large.

We found two professional reviews for the L.L.Bean Rolling Adventure Duffle. Jen Trolio of Wired magazine awards the bag a score of 8 points out of 10, and Real Simple magazine editor Kris Connell recommends it in a segment on the CBS news program "The Early Show." We also found roughly 400 reviews from users on L.L.Bean's website.