This is a proper duffel bag. No frills, no pretention, not a great deal of charm – just a shell of tarpaulin stitched together with big buckles, burly straps and beastly grab handles. It is what it is – like it or lump it.
Scottish brand Highlander’s mission is to create quality gear available at an accessible price point. I’ve had the pleasure of testing several pieces of Highlander kit and have always been impressed with how solid it all is. This is kit that’s been tested in the notoriously fickle – some would say difficult – conditions of the Scottish Highlands, so it has to be up to scratch. In my experience, it’s a brand that places functionality above flair and, while the components and materials in the more budget-orientated offerings aren’t as fancy as you’d find in a premium Patagonia or Fjällräven product, the gear always does its job.
