How We Tested Duffels We loaded these duffels with real gear and took them just about everywhere we could: car camping, desert bikepacking trips, international flights, and even a trip to Antarctica
The Creek 20 lacks these niceties, but if you prefer to have your water in a bottle, this may not be a dealbreaker
In direct sun, yes and not by a small margin
And then, every year, when the dogwood blooms, it will take on a whole new meaning

1 jean jacket 1 Smartwool Womens 250 Merino Zip Baselayer for cooler nights and treks 1 Patagonia puffy 1 lightweight Mammut Compressible Rain Jacket + stuff sack for adventuring and hiking in the rain 1 Storied Hats Sustainable Hemp Baseball Cap for travel days and hikes Undergarments 2 swimsuits 1 Summersalt one piece made from sustainable materials 1 two piece 3 bras you could probably get away with 2 and I will probably leave one behind when I move to the next city 4 sports bras 2 are longline and can double as shirts at the gym 7 pairs of underwear 2 are travel underwear for trekking and backpacking 1 of the travel pair is the Icebreaker Siren Womens Hipkini 4 socks 1 Smartwool Travel Socks 1 Arvin Goods Sustainable Crew Socks for hiking Shoes 1 pair comfortable walking shoes I plan to replace these as I go 1 pair of tennis shoes for light hikes and the gym 1 pair of comfortable but stylish sandals Optional: Merrell Waterproof Hiking Boots these are only necessary if you KNOW you are doing a multi-day trek or camping Accessories 2 necklaces Misc Bracelets Rings (not expensive) 1 headscarf 1 pair of Goodr sunglasses Optional: 1 pair cycling/gym gloves I go to the gym while on the road and am planning at least one bicycle tour Toiletries & Cosmetics A South America travel agenda will require some of the usuals and then some due to varying water quality, jungle climates and a risk of some food-borne illnesses

Colorways: Black, desert beige Dimensions: 10.6 inches high x 9.8 inches wide x 5.5 inches deep 20 Wondering how to choose a designer backpack