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Soft sided bags rock for off-roading
By
Anonymous
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Bozeman, Montana
August 12, 2009
I recently went offroading and camping down in Colorado and at the recommendation of the friendly Red Oxx Staff, they suggested I try this fantastic duffel bag. I couldn't be happier. I didn't want to pack more than a weeks worth of clothes and since we'd be bouncing around in 4 x 4's I wanted to try a bag that could fit in a nook or cranny on the rig. The fact that Red Oxx bags are soft sided yet loaded with heavy duty hardware makes them perfect for off-road adventuring such as boulder trails. You can organize your stuff and then jam the bag into some hole. Here's the best part, because the hardware is brutus and that there's handles on the ends make yanking the bag out from under everyone elses jammed in back of a rig a piece of cake. The larger side pocket held my toiletry (also Red Oxx and highly recommended) and the smaller pocket my camera gear. The main compartment was loaded with shirts, shorts, light jacket, socks, undies, vest. At this rate I may end up with the entire collection.
The Sunchaser is a winner
By
Frank Headley
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Wilmington, NC
June 24, 2009
I have now used the Sunchaser on two trips and it came through with flying colors.My first trip was to Europe for 8 days and I used this as a supplemental bag in addition to a checked bag. As the trip was a cruise, I put most of my casual clothes in this bag and had room to spare. It was fortuitous to have this bag, as my checked bag was lost for 10 hours upon my arrival in to Nuremberg. It fit into every plane without having to be checked, including one of the smaller regional jets. Hauling this through European airports, I really appreciated the Claw strap. I felt the weight of the bag, but it never slipped or got uncomfortable.The bag really proved it's mettle, however, on an 8-day driving trip, using only the Sunchaser. I stuffed several electronic items (iPod,phone charger,camera charger), flip-flops,pair of running shoes,pair of short-sleeve pajamas,pair of running shorts,swim trunks,tee shirt, (2) pairs of golf shorts,(5)golf shirts, (9) pairs of socks,(9)briefs. I put the underwear/socks in an Eagle Creek cube and used that as my base to do my bundling. The shirts were light-weight (eg-similar to ClimaCool) and all items held up well with minimal wrinkling. And yes, I had to unpack and repack for 7 nights, but it only took 3-5 minutes each time. I echo past reviews on the helpfulness of the grab loops and the solid construction.At times, I wondered if the bag would zip up, but those strong zippers did the job with no apparent strain. Thanks for an extremely functional and durable bag!
Great Bag!
By
Mike
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Florida
March 11, 2009
I am a solid Air Boss traveler but there are times when I just need to travel casually from 1-5 days. I purchased the Sun Chaser with this in mind and I have now found the solution.The quality and durability of this bag cannot in my opinion be matched. I recently used this bag for a 4 day trip and using a packing folder I was able to carry 5 shirts, 2 pants, underwear, socks, toiletries extra shoes etc. +and was still able to put my wife's purse inside with space left over for more! And, you are going to love the grab loops on both ends for retrieving this bag from underneath the seat or in the overhead bin!I flew on CRJ 700 & 900's regional jets and was never asked to check it as it easily fit under the seat! Buying from Red Oxx should never be a concern for you as they sell the most durable and functional travel products available, and they have the best customer service in the industry. Period!Thanks again Amanda for a great product and a wonderful buying experience.
Update on my Sun Chaser
By
EK
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United States
September 27, 2008
I've been hauling my Sun Chaser and Gator Bag for a while now and really appreciate the quality of how they are made and the cleverness of the designs. The more I pack and use them, the more I love them.I've saved enough in airline checked baggage fees to pay for the bags! (and buy myself some good dinners) I have shown friends how the system works and several have adopted it for themselves. For those of us for whom the Air Boss is just too big, the Sun Chaser offers a weekender alternative, although I can do a week out of it.Thanks!
this is a great bag
By
eric
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los altos
August 24, 2008
this is a great bag. I use it to haul around my digital SLR gear and it holds everything I need in the main compartment, the small zippered compartments are great for accessories and the padded bottom and "claw" strap complete the package.
Love my Sun Chaser!
By
EK
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North Texas
June 21, 2008
I'm just home from a cross continental trip that bridged the new luggage and carry on rules for American Airlines. My new Sun Chaser fit nicely under the seat in front of me on an AA 757 with room to spare for a Little Roy that I use for a purse. This is an extremely handy size bag that bridges the gap between my Gator camera bag and the much larger carry ons that have to go in the overhead bins.Light in weight when empty, the Sun Chaser is large enough for me to use as a primary bag for short trips and as a carry on when I have to check a bag (I travel with things for business that the TSA won't allow in a carry on bag). The lighter the color of fabric you choose, the easier it is to see what you have in the bag.As with all RedOxx bags, this bag is beautifully well made and tough. I really appreciate the quality zippers and the great shoulder strap! Every time I travel with a RedOxx bag someone asks me where I got it and do I really like it. The answer is online for purchase via RedOxx and yes, certainly I do love this bag.I use the Little Roy bags for many things beyond use as a purse. They are very handy for digital cameras and also to carry the tools I need to set up our show booth at trade shows.The Sun Chaser easily meets the newly enforced carry on rules and is a pleasure to use for travel. I am glad I bought this bag and do recommend it to friends and strangers.
Too nice for a gym bag
By
Anonymous
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September 13, 2007
I purchased the Sun Chaser to replace an old Eastpack bag I got years ago that resembles the Beano. My first reaction was "This is supposed to be tough"? I couldn't believe how light it was and after reading about the toughness I was stunned. But after using it for a while I see what others are saying. You don't appreciate the toughness of the material until you try it a while and it's amazing how thin an light it is.So far the bag has been great. It's smaller than my previous bag (which was probably also the size of the Beano) and that makes it just about right for a gym bag. Shorts, shirt, sneakers, flip flops, bathing suit, and shower items all fit just fine. I could easily fit more including a towel if needed. I really didn't believe the hype on the strap but I now appreciate where others were coming from with the strap. It is pretty comfortable and I really don't like single shoulder strap bags. The extra strong zippers work great and the even the monkey fist ties on the end are a really nice touch. The padding on the bottom is great for giving the bag some form though I'm not sure I'd trust my DSLR camera in this bag as another reviewer said.My biggest problem is that I like the bag so much that I cringe putting my wet or sweaty gym stuff in there. Other than that it would be nice if there was a key fob in one of the pockets - it's a feature I've come to like in my bags. There is a ring on the outside of the bag but I'm not sure what it's for. I'm really happy with this bag. Looks great( I went with the red), perfect size, rugged and tough. I like it so much I'm trying to talk myself into an Air Boss to replace my pullman style bag. Or a Gator or Ruck, though I'm not sure what I'd do with them yet.
One tough bag!
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Anonymous
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March 23, 2007
I work as a railroad conductor, and must lug around a lot of stuff. I needed a bag to carrry all my personal items (change of clothes, toiletries, entertainment). I found the Sun Chaser to be the perfect size as it can be tough to get large bags through locomotive doors. After a year of usage, there is no sign of wear on the bag...and I went on more than 100 round trips last year! I liked it so much, I ordered a C-Ruck to carry all my paperwork, rulebooks, and tools. Great product!
Unbelievably spacious and tough construction!
By
Anonymous
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January 25, 2007
My first experience with Red Oxx bags was the Air Boss. I have had such a wonderful experience with that bag that I had to get the Sun Chaser for weekend trips. This bag may be the smallest in the expedition series, but don't be misled. It is very spacious, and has enough room to transport everything you would need for a 2-3 day trip, and more importantly, the bag is built like a tank. I will not travel with any other luggage! You will not be dissapointed with any bag from Red Oxx.
SunChaser FunChaser
By
Cam Smith
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November 20, 2006
Outside of the bags that make a trip happen, the best part about travel is usually the film that gets developed when you get home. I purchased the SunChaser as a camera bag because the padded bottom would protect my 35mm Nikon and the pockets on the side would hold all of my flashes, lens cleaners, and books that remind me how the camera works :) The ballistic skid plate and grab handles on the end make this the perfect bag for throwing in the back end of the SUV or the overhead of the airplane on your way to the next adventure. Don't worry about the stuff inside. Grab the SunChaser and have some FUN.