So to further help you out we are going to show you all of the features this bag has to offer. The rest of this brutally honest review will focus on the pros and the cons of the Osprey Transporter 95 so you can 100% know if this is the perfect bag for you. As a sports bag the Transporter 65L has a deceptive amount of space. That means you won’t have to struggle to stuff your towel, change of clothes, etc. and worry about crushing your lunch or whatever slightly more fragile item. This has its virtues for travel too. It’s basically indestructible. That said, the Waterproofing is not the best we have seen. Then again, this is not a hiking bag and not designed for long exposure to the elements. The great part about that is that if you want to only use it as a duffel, or just want to get rid of the straps for a bit – it’s a piece of cake!

Let’s look around the outside of the bag. External Components Left: Kristyne Defever, Height: 5’5” (165 cm), Torso: 17” (43 cm) | Right: Eric Hergenreder, Height: 6’0″ (183 cm), Torso: 18.5” (47 cm) So if you are in the market for a Superman-esque bag that can thrive in any environment or conditions… the Osprey Transporter 95 is a great fit. Delivered Monday to Saturday 8am-8pm, excluding bank holidays. Once despatched you will receive updates from the courier. Rab Berghaus Craghoppers Montane adidas Terrex Regatta Scarpa Merrell Mountain Equipment OEX Salomon Weird Fish Dare 2b The Osprey Transporter 65 is the perfect companion for shorter adventures - it's big enough for your technical equipment, and made from very tough, TPU laminated nylon which provides exceptional durability while remaining light and soft to the touch. Its construction and materials of Transporter provide a high level of weather resistance and can withstand a lot of punishment.It’s important to remember that this bag is water-resistant and not waterproof. While it will protect your belongings if you get caught in a rainstorm we can promise it won’t be as effective if you submerge it with water.

Duffels advertised as “water-resistant” are designed to keep your belongings protected from light rain and soggy ground. These models often cover their durable ripstop fabric with a laminate that keeps moisture from soaking in (often a DWR treatment or something similar). A DWR treatment certainly is a nice feature for everyone using a duffel: The weather is unpredictable when traveling, you never know when your duffel might be sitting on the tarmac for a few extra minutes, and it’s super helpful for outdoor use. In addition, some bags have flaps covering the zippers, which can be a point of weakness. Water-resistant gear does have limitations: It should work well in light-to-moderate precipitation but eventually will soak through. A DWR coating and/or water-resistant main fabric is key for outdoor environments The Osprey Transporter is made with tough TPU laminated 800D nylon, which makes the bag capable of withstanding some tough love from traveling. The base is constructed from the same material making it incredibly durable.

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While it might sound tempting to carry this around the world and just throw your gear in it, you’ll be sacrificing a lot of peace of mind, and risking damaging your fragile goods. That’s not where the Osprey 95 Transporter excels.