In the world of outdoor gear, duffel bags are the workhorses. These hardwearing haulers don’t get to experience the glitz and praise that their hiking backpack cousins enjoy. While daypacks and mountaineering packs are carried off onto the trails and into the mountains, the duffel is left at basecamp. They’re a bit like the expedition doctor – an essential part of the adventure but doomed to never receive the glory of those who make it to the top.
Well, I thought I’d set the record straight and shower some praise where praise is due because the Cotopaxi Allpa Getaway 70L Duffel is magnificent. I recently tested the excellent Patagonia Black Hole 70L Duffel and I found it difficult to fault. However, this offering from Cotopaxi is even better. It’s hard to fall in love with a duffel bag but I just might have in this case. Let’s get into it.
