The idea of a rolling duffel takes a bit of faith. Athletic totes with wheels seems somewhat incongruous. One close look at this marvelous duffel and incongruity flies out the window.

Let's start with appearance. The fabric is both hearty and water-reisitant. The back (or bottom depending on its orientation) is very rugged vinyl reinforced with aluminum fittings which hold the telescoping pull handle. The zippers are also well stitched and durable. A built-in crush-proof case is designed to hold goggles or your cellphone, digital camera or iPod. On the interior there are two compartments to separate wet (or dirty) clothing from the clean. The wheels, while not spinners, are large and the bag is very stable when pulled by the telescoping handles through airports.

Every aspect of this bag shouts "quality". It is a piece of luggage to take skiing, to the beach or even on short weekend trips.