Fishpond Storm Shadow Large Roller Bag
Price: $499
Description:The Stormshadow Large Rolling Duffel was born to handle the demands of travelers heading to far-flung destinations where durable gear is critical to success. Featuring waterproof fabric, the Stormshadow offers enhanced weather resistance to protect your equipment, clothing, and personal items. A separate bottom compartment securely holds six 4-piece rod tubes, boots, waders, smaller nets, and more, providing ample storage. The upper main compartment, perfect for clothing and travel gear, is accessible from both the interior clamshell opening for easy packing and the top of the bag for convenient access on the go. With replaceable wheels for extended durability and just the right amount of organization both inside and out, the Stormshadow Large Rolling Duffel offers outstanding capability in a lightweight package.
Review:
I purchased this bag from my local fly shop after looking for an all around bag that can hold my travel rod tubes & all of my gear needed for Drifter trips. Most hard suitcases I already owned were either incorrectly shaped, not tall enough or were not designed to handle the elements of travel fishing. The Storm Shadow bag does an excellent job of keeping the fisherman in mind. It has 2 spots for standard rod tubes to be strapped and secured to the hard bottom base of the bag keeping them protected and out of the way. It has plenty of space for clothes for the week, fishing gear and other travel necessities. It offers many access points for ease of reaching gear all throughout the bag without having to dig which is always a plus while traveling. It has a waterproof shell for all weather conditions which makes it a great bag for trips like the Pelican when boat travel is on the itinerary and your gear can get wet. Now for the negatives. This bag comes with a hefty price tag of $499 which does include a lifetime warranty for any defects in the product which they stand by. When traveling by car the soft half of the bag is not an issue but when leaving expensive gear up to the baggage people at the airport it is always a gamble. I would have liked to see a little more protection on more than just one side of the bag. Lastly I personally enjoy swivel wheels on bags giving me more control when lugging it through the airport. This bag has stationary wheels which make it more sturdy but less maneuverable. Overall I do think this is a solid bag and if you plan on traveling a lot with the club I think it is worth the purchase.
Review: 8/10
https://fishpondusa.com/collections/rolling-luggage/products/stormshadow-large-rolling-duffel
