When Gravis gave us the Barrier Duffel Bag to test, the timing was great: we were just about to go on a road trip. Unfortunately, the stoney intern forgot to cinch down this large duffel bag on the roof and we ended up dragging it down the road. It was crazy though because the Barrier came away pretty much unscathed—the burly tarp material looked fine. As punishment, we made the intern stick his kicks in the side shoe compartment and walk for two miles with this Gravis duffel on his back in his bare feet. It really wasn’t that cruel though—the Barrier has hidden backpack straps.
This duffle is so cool I show it off to everyone who would listen. Not your daddy's duffle: the asymmetrical shape gives it a super modern look. Five compartments: the big end has what I call a "shoe garage" that keeps your dirty sneaks separate from clothing. The other end has a small zipper compartment with a mesh pocket for cards and detachable clip for keys. The side zips reveal 1. a roomy main body and 2. a separate compartment, a godsend for keeping dirty and clean clothes separate. Love that it can become a backpack. Tried it on and the pack doesn't look stupid on a 5'0" girl. Wish all duffels were so effortlessly thoughtful. I plan to use this as a carryon for weekend trips. I can fit two pairs of jeans, five t shirts, hoodie, toiletries, books, and a pair of shoes.
