EnduranceOGIO Endurance Duffel Bag Bag

I am in the military and was looking for a good gym/work bag as browsing around and the fell upon this "duffle backpack". At first I was a little hesitant to buy it do to the reason that there was not many reviews on it. Most of the reviews/videos I saw were older and did not have much insight on the bag. I decided to pull the trigger on it and bought it. Which was definitely the the right decision!!! I have been using it for a little bit and I can't complain. I love that there is a lot of room in the shoe compartment with a pretty big mesh window for ventilation. I am able to fit a pair of Military boots, my running shoes, and lifting shoes. I put my Western boots and Benbury Crocs in the videos and photos to show that there is more than enough shoe space. There is also another ventilated storage (which I placed another pair of shoes) in the other side of the shoe compartment. Sometimes I put my bike helmet in there when I go biking to the gym. On the same side there is a hard case where I like to put my gym skullcandy headphones (as shown in the video and photos) and they fit well. If I have GoPro with me I also put it in there. Now the inside compartment has a lot of space. When I went home for a holiday I took as my travel bag and I was able to carry multiple changes of clothes and other miscellaneous items. On the sides of the bag there is and nutrition pocket and I find it pretty useful to keep my protein bars and my pre-workout packages and my vitamins. The other side I hold small miscellaneous items. Now on the base of the bag there is a "wetsuit compartment" which I use it for my swimming trunks/wet clothes and towels after I have a swim PT. That compartment has 360° ventilation which I find useful. The backpack straps are comfortable but I wish they wouldn't have tried to advertise is it as a duffle bag strap. It is not that comfortable if used that way. The build quality is amazing I can't complain, the zippers are really good and the bag feels like it is made well. The style and looks of the bag are more on the sporty side which I do not mind at all. Quick review - plenty of space - well ventilated - great for travel/work/gym - multiple pocket/compartments - great quality - sporty look - bigger than it looks - comfortable to carry as a backpack not a duffel bag

This bag is the be all end all of gear bags. The quality is unmatched. I've had top of the line Oakley gear bags and North Face Backpacks my whole adult life and this gear bag puts them all to shame. The zippers are the highest quality and there's venting in all the right places. I use it to carry all my swimming gear and have plenty of room for everything including my work clothes because I swim in the mornings before work. The stitching on this bag is very rugged for even the most abusive users (like myself). Most bags of this size become musty smelling very quickly because of the lack of venting. Not this one. The venting allows for air circulation to help fight against the onset of mold and mildew when gear sits in it all day. This bag is a 10 out of 10 across the board. I doubt mine ever wears out, but if it eventually does, I'll be getting another one just like it.

I had the original endurance, which I got about 10 years ago held up pretty well. This new endurance model is terrific. I like the backpack straps as opposed to the old single shoulder strap. The duel shoe compartments as well as the wet dry compartment on the bottom are what make this bag amazing.

I have owned this bag for 6 months or so now and use it almost every day. I train 5-6 days a week and I have a lot of gear in my bag. This bag has plenty of pockets so that all my stuff has its place and remains organized. I love the vented shoe compartment so I can keep smelly or wet stuff separate. The zippers are heavy duty and of high quality. The bag is also built to last, with reinforced stitching in many areas. The one complain I have is that it is the backpack straps. I would have preferred a regular duffel bag strap but it's not that big of a deal. Overall this is an amazing bag with lots of compartments for all your stuff and the tech pocket is great for fragile stuff. Absolutely worth the higher cost of the bag. I went with the 7.0 which has enough room for cloths, weight belt, dip belt, shoes, hygiene products, ect...

I really wanted to give this one five stars, but couldn't do it. This Ogio Endurance 9.0 bag was purchased to replace an Ogio Gymbo bag that was 12+ years old. (The ONLY reason that bag got replaced was because our cat had a UTI and relieved himself on my bag. Once that happens, there's no going back to that bag. IYKYK.) Anyway, the Endurance 9.0 is better in every way than my old Gymbo except for one, as others have pointed out, there is no shoulder sling strap. This bag is not really designed to be carried as a backpack, yet it has backpack straps. One can carry the bag using the backpack straps as a shoulder strap, but it's awkward and tends to slip. I'm probably going to take the bag to an upholsterer or heavy-duty seamstress and see if I can have the bag modified to use a legit shoulder strap. Roomy. If you're taking gym (or work) clothes, shoes, shower gear, etc., to the gym, this bag is a perfect size. You can fit everything in the bag and the bag will still fit in most gym lockers. If you're just bringing a towel, water bottle, ear buds, etc., this bag is way too large. As far as quality, if I get anywhere near the usage I got out of my previous Gymbo (which was still in excellent condition prior to "the incident"), it will be well worth the purchase price.

Why did you pick this product vs others?: Fantastic bag. I'm a cyclist and this is the perfect bag for all my stuff.

I use this bag for mountain biking -- from simple quick rides on local trails to 3-day road trips and it's worth every penny. I've used plain, standard duffels for years and, yes, they work, but the features of the Ogio will make you forget the cost. Pros: - Huge main compartment. I carry clothes and riding gear for 3 days easily. I also carry spare CO2s, tubes, tools, etc. - Stinky gear compartment. The entire bottom of the bag expands to become a vented compartment for dirty wet clothes. - Armored pocked on the top. Great for electronics and eyewear. - HUGE vented shoe compartment. I keep two pairs of mtb shoes in the one compartment. - External helmet holder. I don't use it for local rides and instead put my helmet in the main compartment (and the helmet holder tucks away when not needed). But when filling the main compartment with clothes, the helmet fits right outside. - lots of smaller internal and external pockets for food, maps, parts, tools, etc. - dual purpose carrying straps. They have built in handles to carry like a duffel and are comfortable straps to wear as a pack. - And here's one of my favorite features: the neon green interior. Why? Because so much of my gear is black, it's frustrating to be digging around inside a dark black bag looking for something that's right in front of me. With the neon green, I can see everything. Sound stupid? It is until you have a neon green interior and say "wow...I didn't realize how easy it is to find stuff now!" Cons: - Expensive

I bought this bag as a carry-on, but I went with the bigger size. That was a mistake, but it turned out okay. This actually made a pretty good checked bag with one caveat. The shoulder straps and all the zipper lanyards made for trouble with the baggage handling. That said, it took the abuse very well. An exceptionally well-made bag, but the 58.3 liter capacity is too large for a carry-on. Get the 36.8 liter bag for carry-on. It isn't a common bag style, so it is easy to pick out. Lots of pockets and areas to stay organized on the go. The expansion really came in handy as well.