Freefly Packable Duffle

Have had this bag for 10 months now, taken it on a half dozen trips, and absolutely love it!

I started off with the Freefly 28 because I wanted something super-lightweight, water resistant, and around that 22 to 25 liter capacity. What I found that is that for my travel use cases, this duffle works better. That is because it provides me with a super-convenient form factor for dumping and then finding all my stuff in the main compartment. It's also super easy to carry around, and like the product description mentions, there are multiple carry/configuration options. I've used in "normal" and in "backpack" and they both work well for what I pack. I have found that I can even use it as a "day pack" / "sling" if I just empty it at my accommodations, then carry it nearly empty, using the side compression straps.

On a recent trip, I had it stowed underneath the seat, pulled out a bit for utilizing the outer pocket, when the stewardess accidentally spilled someone's drink on it. No problem, the cola that didn't just roll off was super easy to spot and simply wipe off later. In between trips, it hangs easily in my closet, taking up very little space.

I love the versatility, light weight, and durability of this product. Keep up the great work Matador!

I love this product. Gives me great piece of mine when traveling

Extremely versatile! Makes a nice set with Freerain Backpack. Multipurpose straps, waterproof.Very nice design for a simple duffle.

Love it

Good product

Duffle was exactly what I wanted . Can’t wait to use it on my safari.

Great design and material.

This is a great travel duffel something that the team at Matador clearly put a lot of thought into. The materials feel premium and durable while being incredibly light and thin. The straps on the side of the duffel allow you to strap extra things on the outside and the stuff pocket is great. My only improvement would be a thicker shoulder strap. They use a very rugged webbing for the strap but I tend to use this when I traveling internationally and have picked up extra items along the way so this bag becomes my carry on as my wheeled carry on gets expanded and checked. Also, I'd love a bigger version of this that would need to be checked as luggage!

Awesome

Great little day duffle. Would work perfect for small outings or a small gym bag.

Exactly what I was expecting, excellent product!

JUST WHAT I NEED.

Packable duffle that is the perfect size for a week or weekend or hauling gear to the range. Looks great too.

A great additional to my travel needs...

The duffel is a handy, compact travel companion

I just love it !!! The perfect size and weight for my everyday travel/shopping.

Great quality! 👍

Super compact when not in use and huge when needed!

Amazing. Love how I can compress or cinch the bag. Super light and waterproof! Can't wait to travel with it!

Impressive dimensions considering its diminutive packed size.

Great Duffle... Ideal to carry for needed packaging light solutions while travelling in all kind of environments...

This thing is sleek! Not only is it light and portable, but it ends up holding a decent amount. The design of the external straps is so practical - very handy!

I use this duffle bag everywhere I go. From day trips to work trips, this duffle bag is convenient and holds so much. Highly recommend it to everyone!

Fits perfect under an airplane seat. Easily throw some packing cubes in here and be set for 3-4 days.

solid, well constructed bag. great water resistance and lightweight ,great for a weekend trip or daily gym bag.

The good, bad and the ugly:
Good: Waterproof, good feel rubber grip on the handles, side pockets useful, ability to fit into a small net bag, holds a lot
Bad: The shoulder straps are not removable, a bit to small zippers that open into the main compartment-i wonder if they will last. Only comes in black.
Ugly: Not too easy to fold and roll-up the bag and place it into the net bag. While it can be done, it will take some practice.

I built a weekend go bag around the Freefly Packable Duffle with Gear Cubes (3), the NanoDry Packable Beach Towel, and the Droplet stuff sack, and tested it a couple of weeks ago. Managed to fit a full outfit change, slides, spare underwear and Ts, and duplicate toiletries and electronics (using Muji rollable EVA cases) to head out the door without having to police up all the usual gear. It was the perfect size to quickly navigate train stations and in and out of vehicles. The rubberised carry handles and simple shoulder strap were on point, and compression straps worked well and I can see them being handy for outer layers when the weather turns. The two external pockets were also ace. Overall, I love it — super lightweight, quality everything for the price and ace features for a truly packable duffle bag; looking forward to using it more — I recommend it.

Now for the minor suggestions from someone who’s bought, travelled with, adapted, and designed bags before: I realise making it packable limits the viability of features like a detachable or padded shoulder strap, attachment points, or backpack mode compression strap padding, but I’d love it if Matador sold things like super slim shoulder / backpack strap pads separately and thought about attachment points. Lastly, guys, please distribute directly in the UK/EU. I got battered by customs charges otherwise I’d be buying more. Great work, regardless. : )

Great quality, design, very useful. Will recommend to others.

I have just finished an urban trip to Japan/Korea, this bag has been my daily companion. Ultra-light, practical in all circumstances. I love it!

This packable duffle bag comes in extremely handy when traveling. Great for those souvenirs that you weren't expecting to buy but just had to have!!

Bag is sturdy and big enough for any types of travels. Thank you Matador.

Two things stand out, waterproof and packable. Really good combination. That said, the amount of waterproofing has yet to be fully tested. It really is a great minimalist bag that has alot features. Just returned from a 3-week trip to Europe and I even utilized the straps turning it into a backpack, which came in really handy for little day trips walking around. The flexibility of use and how small it packs, makes for a great 2nd bag (aside from my large backpack) on a trip.