I bought this bag to replace a twenty year old nylon kit that was showing it's age and mileage. This bag seemed to have all the attributes I was looking for in a new kit bag. Lots of space in the main compartments, and zippered pockets on the sides. Ordered and received promptly. Upon opening the package, I noticed a strong chemical smell. Very strong. I thought that after being out of the factory packaging for a few days would allow it to "air out". That has not happened. The bag smells so bad that I have put it in a outside storage area. I am now skeptical that the odor will ever completely go away. That rules out packing it in a bag with anything else, and as I like to travel with as few carry bags as possible, unusable. Don't buy.