Reviews & Ratings for Eagle Creek Global Companion 40L - Womens — 2 reviews — Page 1

I have been using a lot of Eagle Creek products and I really like the quality, durability and light weight of all products. I use different pattern and color products for easy identification and I bring almost all products with me when I travel or go camping. These products make my life much easier. Thanks a lot.

I'm not going to say for sure that this has as much room as a rolling suitcase, but wouldn't be surprised if it does. At worst, it gets really close. I'm traveling to Europe for 5 weeks and taking planes within the continent so I need a carry-on size bag so I don't get stuck with a $30 one way ticket that ends up being $130 due to a checked bag. I need a bag that helps me pack small not LIGHT. I loved this bag when I read about it because it opens like a book giving me two sides to pack- which means more organization! Gone are my days of filling a pack like a garbage bag! Here are the results of my trial packing run:
I was able to stuff one large, fully filled, bulging packing cube(17.5" x 12.75" x 3.25") into one side of the pack- it filled the entire side and I was worried that's all it would hold, but I was able to stuff a small cube (11" x 6.75" x 3") on top as well- the mesh zip cover and zipper were able to stretch and close around the extra stuff... they seemed well constructed enough to last- we'll see. The other side fit 2 medium packing cubes (13.75" x 9.75" x 3") and another small one leaving room for a Dopp kit or pair of shoes- maybe both.. Note: I did this one time, quickly because I just wanted to determine if I would be keeping the pack or sending it back... IT'S A KEEPER.

Other reviewers have commented on the fact that stuffing the inside makes makes it hard to use the large front mesh pocket. I don't find that as mind boggling as others... the same...
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