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With room for a jacket, umbrella, book and DVD player, our Boarding Bag is thoughtfully organized to keep big and small travel essentials at hand.
- Roomy main compartment plus a front compartment with multiple organizer pockets for tickets, glasses, cards, coins, camera, MP3 player and passport
- Two zippered front panel pockets secure travel essentials; one pocket has a key fob so you don't have to dig for your keys
- Zippered side pocket is sized nicely to hold a water bottle
- Back panel pocket keeps map or boarding pass within easy reach
- Features an adjustable, padded shoulder strap as well as a haul handle for quick grab-and-go carry
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REI Boarding Bag Specs
Specification | Description |
| Average weight | 14 ounces |
| Dimensions | 11 x 8 x 4.5 inches |
| Material | Nylon |
| Number of pockets | 5 + main compartment |
| Approximate volume | 450 cubic inches |
REI Boarding Bag Customer Reviews
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by PowerReviewsPros
- Easy to access items (19)
- Good capacity (19)
- Easy to carry (18)
- High quality (14)
- Easy to identify (6)
Cons
Best Uses
- Long vacations (11)
- Weekend trips (11)
- Family trips (9)
- Reviewer Profile:
- Practical (20), Comfort-oriented (17)
- Primary use:
- Personal (20)
Reviewed by 21 customers
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Pros
- Easy To Access Items
- Easy To Carry
- Good Capacity
- High Quality
Cons
Best Uses
- Family Trips
- Long Vacations
- Weekend Trips
Comments about REI Boarding Bag:
I use my Boarding Bag for everyday use, on trips, around town, everywhere. I stuff everything I can into it and it's held up.
It's the perfect size for my Asus EEE mini-laptop, its power cord and assorted papers, cell phone, PDA, iPod Classic, checkbook, Swiss Army Knife and pens. (I can fit a paperback in there if I don't load the Asus in it) The front pocket is great for holding small stuff, like chapstick, mints, business cards, you name it.
There's a main pocket which holds the larger items.
In front of that is a secondary organizing pocket which has a pocket for a cell phone and a PDA, a small zippered mesh pocket (I stash an extra SD card in there for my camera), a zippered pocket perfect for change and money, three pen pockets, and a thin pocket perfect for stashing receipts or stamps.
The next pocket is great for holding key, bills you're about to drop off at the Post Office and other flat items. And then there's the small l-shaped zippered pocket in front, which I've already mentioned.
The only "problem" I've had with this bag is that it's small enough that it forces me to winnow down what I carry, so I don't haul my house around with me (I'm a turtle). Also, because I tend to overload it with heavy stuff--up to five pounds!--the carry handle is starting to tear away slightly at a corner, so I'm going to have to get that fixed, or see if REI will replace the bag.
This is an awesome bag. The ONLY thing it doesn't have going for it is that it's not stylish enough for an office setting. But oh well, you can't have everything! (and you know what? I'd probably use it in an office, anyway)
- Primary use:
- Personal
Pros
- Easy To Access Items
- Easy To Carry
- Good Capacity
Cons
Best Uses
- Family Trips
- Long Vacations
- Weekend Trips
Comments about REI Boarding Bag:
I bought this to use for an upcoming trip abroad. I like the roominess (for camera and tour books) and various compartments (for passports, tickets, etc) - especially like the discrete water bottle holder. Can be worn across the body. Just the right size - not too big and not too small.
- Primary use:
- Personal
Pros
- Easy To Access Items
- Easy To Carry
- Good Capacity
- High Quality
Cons
- Strap Twists
Best Uses
Comments about REI Boarding Bag:
I love this bag. I had to buy a new one once the previous version of this bag had an unfortunate accident with a small dog. My only complaint is that the shoulder strap twists because there are no swivels at the base. It's great for day-to-day stuff back and forth to work and even better as my carry-on bag for airplanes. It keeps everything right where it should be.
- Primary use:
- Personal
Pros
- Love colors esp green
- Shoulder pad
- Strong fabrics
- Sunglasses pocket
Cons
- Full-height zipper access
Best Uses
- Daily shoulder bag
Comments about REI Boarding Bag:
Fifth "purse" I've tried from REI in the last few months, and love its compact, organized, easy-accessibility, and relative lack of exposed tricot-like fabric which snags if velcro looks at it.
- Primary use:
- Personal
Pros
- Easy To Access Items
- Easy To Carry
- Good Capacity
- High Quality
- Lots of pockets
- Perfect size
Cons
Best Uses
- Weekend Trips
Comments about REI Boarding Bag:
I've used this nearly every day as a, well, um, a purse! It also does double duty as a guide bag for hiking and camping, and it fills both roles beautifully. My only two complaints are: the lack of an exterior cell-phone pocket; and, the uncomfortable, stitched strap. I fixed the former with an add-on from Timbuk2, and the latter by cutting away the old strap and using key-rings to attach a swiveling, clip-on strap.
I wouldn't mind a version with a heavier-grade, rip-stop nylon.
- Primary use:
- Personal
Pros
- Easy To Access Items
- Easy To Carry
- Good Capacity
- High Quality
- Very functional
Cons
- Needs better neck pad
- Needs more color choices
Best Uses
- Carries my electronics
- Family Trips
- Long Vacations
- Perfect for Geocaching
- Replaces fanny pack
- Weekend Trips
Comments about REI Boarding Bag:
I am unable to wear a fanny pack, have been looking for a long while for something that helps me keep things organized, in their place and secure. The bag is solid, well built, and has a place for almost everything I need to take with me on day to day activities. In addition, it keeps all my valuables together in one neat, well organized place. The only wish I have is that it would come in more than two colors, but everyone that has seen me wearing it, ends up and wants one.
- Primary use:
- Personal
Pros
- Easy To Access Items
- Easy To Carry
- Good Capacity
- High Quality
Cons
Best Uses
- Everyday use
- Family Trips
- Long Vacations
- Weekend Trips
Comments about REI Boarding Bag:
I have had a similar REI bag for 3 years and the time has come to find a replacement. I will buy the same bag again and use it daily for the next 3 years or so.
- Primary use:
- Personal
Pros
- Easy To Access Items
- Easy To Carry
- Good Capacity
Cons
Best Uses
- Every Day Carry
Comments about REI Boarding Bag:
This bag is for times I need to carry gear but pockets aren't enough and a backpack is too much. I don't like fanny packs, but the padded shoulder strap across my chest provides a very secure carry. I use it to carry a small first aid and other small items that are useful throughout the day.
- Primary use:
- Personal
Pros
- Easy To Access Items
- Easy To Carry
- Good Capacity
- High Quality
- Lots of separate pockets
Cons
- Not enough card slots
Best Uses
- Everyday use
Comments about REI Boarding Bag:
This is a great basic everyday and travel bag. It fits into my daypack for airplane travel, and is large enough to take along on its own. If only it could be worn as a waistpack it would be perfect!
- Primary use:
- Personal
Pros
- Easy To Access Items
- Easy To Carry
- Good Capacity
Cons
- Ugly
Best Uses
- Family Trips
- Long Vacations
Comments about REI Boarding Bag:
Bought for two month trip across South America. Used as carry-on, purse in the city, daypack for hiking, overnight bag for short tours.
Water bottle pocket fits short Nalgene.
I almost did not buy this bag because it is so very ugly. However, the huge amount of room and the fact that I could pack it completely flat in the top compartment of my backpack lured me in.
It was the perfect travel bag and I am totally in love with it after using it many different ways. If they ever put out a pretty version I will buy it, but for now I am using the ugly one anyway because it's just that good.
- Gift:
- No
- Primary use:
- Personal
Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Buenos Aires, Argentina
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