I also wanted something that I could walk around European cities wearing, with my valuables again safely stored away from any prying hands!

For a start, all my sacred technology and electrical items stayed safe and damage-free – even those temperamental hard drives during some crazy air turbulence! Yes, more than one, as I have one for long-haul flights and big trips, and I have a smaller one for the many city trips we always do. Although I am a real suitcase traveler, it sometimes can be hard or less handy to travel with a suitcase. IF YOU'RE planning for an upcoming trip, there’s a chance you’re wanting to invest in some new luggage. My main bit of advice is to be aware that this bag is not designed to hold clothes for a weekend trip. Being a blogger, it’s a sad fact that I now have to carry more and more technology with me when I travel these days – from laptops to cameras, hard drives to power banks, there’s a ton of valuable stuff I just can’t set sail without anymore.Aesthetics: 3 of 5 — When the bag first came out I thought it looked really sleek and clean. It still does, but I think the heathered look is becoming a little dated, and I prefer bags that are less water-droplet shaped. Last but not least, the Bobby Duffle Bag fits as an internationally approved carry-on size. Very important for travelers that travel light and travel with hand luggage only, this is your new travel essential! For me it means it’s the only bag I need to take with me when going on a short city trip abroad. XD Design Bobby Duffle Bag Review Cut-proof layer — fortunately, I’ve never had to test this. But it may be worth pointing out that the fabric itself is not cut proof, there is just a rigid poly-something plastic sheet between the external and internal fabric to keep a knife from cutting all the way through. It securely protects your important documents and technology while travelling, be it walking around a city or up in the air on a flight My passion to inspire and help other travelers to travel the world turned into a lifestyle. When I started this travel blog I never though it would give me the freedom to travel the world, whenever and wherever. So what started as a passion ended up in a dream coming true...

Note: The bulk and rigidity of the shape, however, is largely what enables its ability to stand on its own, which I appreciated very much for work. So the fact that it has a relatively large shape with limited capacity is kind of a tradeoff. Because I just took the jump and bought an anti theft bag myself just a few months ago … and wow, has it changed my travel life or what?! Is it a hassle? Yes, I admit it is. But being in pouring rain is already a hassle, so stopping to pull out a rain cover is well worth keeping the bag nice and dry (and it did, thankfully). Less Useful Features

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Having said that, I do love the design and think it looks cooler than some of the other bags I’ve reviewed. Are you looking for the perfect day bag for your next overseas trip or perhaps the best carry-on for your next long-haul flight? While our testers liked the vegan and recycled construction, they also reported that the handles were uncomfortable.