The MLC Wheelie Travel Bag by Patagonia. A more structured, wheeled version of Patagonia's ever-popular MLC, this suitcase holds 3-5 days' worth of clothes, meets strict airline carry-on requirements and is made from recycled fabric.
DECENT FEATURES of the Patagonia MLC Wheelie Travel Bag
Main compartment holds three-to-five days worth of clothes and has three zippered pockets for toiletries and electronics another pocket holds most 15" laptops
Second zippered compartment has a security pocket
Third zippered pocket provides easy access to airline tickets and passport
Fourth zippered pocket is fleece-lined for safe transport of electronics and eyewear; easy access to office organizer
Padded base provides structure and protects contents two-position retractable handle for superior steering, control, ergonomics and durability
Three carrying options: wheelie backpack with ergonomic shoulder straps that tuck neatly into a zippered compartment suitcase with a side-mounted fabric handle
Smooth-rolling 80mm wheels provide plenty of clearance
The SPECS
Weight: 107 oz / 3033 g
Volume: 2136 cubic inches / 35 liter
Body: 11-oz 1,200-denier 100% recycled polyester
Lining: 3.3-oz 200-denier polyester
All treated with a polyurethane coating and a Deluge DWR (durable water repellent) finish
This product can only be shipped within the United States. Please don't hate us.
I received the MLC Wheelie Travel Bag in the mail yesterday... bottom-line: it was smaller than my 9-year-old daughter's bookbag. I am returning it unused and getting something bigger. Maximum Legal? Maybe when filled to bursting...Anyway, the build quality looks great and seems strong, but it's just not large enough for me. I'm going to look for something larger...
"Can't compete with the eagle creek switch back"
11/07/10
I've been waiting for the day when patagonia one ups the eagle creek switch back. I keep eyeing anually what patagonia comes up with and every year I'm disappointed. They didn't even add color this year. Can't they make their bags as interesting as their new backpacks and design a bag which the backpack can zip to. The one mistake eagle creek makes is the inner back pack straps it is a waist of space and bulk. I have never had a use for these even on stairs I find my bag too heavey to sling both the bag and pack on my back. I wheel or use the handle for stairs. My worn out switch back is awaiting a replacement is it going to be another switch back or is patagonia going to compete.
This bag will carry you far, with all you need for a good long weekend or whatever. And it seems to work well in any condition, rain, snow, whatever you throw at it.One downside is that it opens up all the way, so everything can come tumbling out if not zipped properly.Very sturdy wheels and handle, too.