Gorge Fly Shop Blog: Gear Review - Fishpond Stormshadow Large Rolling Duffel

Let's talk about luggage. It's something that most people have in their closet, but have you ever given much thought to what makes one piece of luggage better than another? Well, if you have done much traveling, it's pretty obvious which bag you will come back and grab first. The others will go out in your next yard sale. Luggage is not cheap, but well worth the investment. I just traveled with the new Fishpond's Stormshadow large duffel to Christmas Island. Here is my personal review. You have to have luggage to fit all of the Gear for Christmas Island

When you own a fly shop, having access to the newest gear can be a problem or a solution. Depends on which way you look at it. The latest, greatest of gear is always coming through the front door, showcased by the reps.

I am going to be honest, when I travel, it's not light, and most of the time I am trying to keep my luggage under weight so we do not have to pay the "Heavy" overweight fee. I like to have my things with me, and a girl needs options.

Huxley wanted to go, but had to stay home.

Last year, I had another large roller that I took to Christmas Island. It was big, but it was heavy, and my main disappointment with it is that it lacked handles in the key spots. Without the extra handles, it made it so hard to lift and carry, or for Travis to lift and carry. Since he always takes my luggage for me, such a gentleman.

When Fishpond launched their new luggage collection, I knew that I had to get one. It's shockingly lighweight.

Here are my reasons that I believe for purchasing the new Fishpond Stormshadow Large Rolling Duffel.

Lightweight
Durable
Water-resistant outer fabric so your packed gear stays dry, even if left out in the elements
Separate side and compartment for wet gear, keeping all the gear on the dry side, dry
Stands upright. Some duffels fall forward and will not stand on their own
Lots of carry handles
Outer straps are attached in a way that they will not fall off or come loose
Smooth wheels
Perfect spot for rods with internal straps to keep them secure

After my first trip with this luggage, I don't have anything negative to say. Fishpond's design and durability have been proven for a long time, and they have again knocked this one out of the park. They also have the Stormshadow Carry-on. We never carry on our luggage; we always check it. I don't have a review for that one, but I'm sure it's just as good since it's the mini version.

Feel free to reach out to us if you have any questions.

Thank you for reading

Lyndsey (Beginner Angler, Expert Fish Spooker)