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Brand:Patagonia
Located in:Gear, Travel, Health and Hygene, Travel Kits
The Maximum Legal Carry-On, or MLC, from Patagonia eliminates long lines and lost luggage: the bane of modern travelers. It meets carry-on requirements (if not overstuffed) and easily converts from bag to backpack via hidden pack straps and a trim waistbelt.
  • Two large compartments separate the worn from the unworn and the floating mesh pocket hold toiletries; it doubles as a compression panel so everything stays the way you packed it
  • Cloth and tough nylon pack cloth shun spilt coffee and light drizzle
  • Ergonomic, removable shoulder strap included
  • Weight: 3 lbs 1 oz
    • Capacity: 2400 cubic inches
      • Dimensions: 22 x 13 x 9.5 inches
        • Fabric: Ballistics cloth / nylon
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Avg. Customer Rating:
 
2.5 stars
(based on 2 reviews)
 
Exactly as advertised
By KevinVerified Purchaser from Lake Charles, LA on 11/7/2007
Pros:
Large capacity
Best Uses:
Car Camping, Day trip, General Travel
Describe Yourself:
Casual/ Recreational
What Is Your Gear Style:
Minimalist
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

The perfect overnight bag, with a little adventure built in.

 
Restyled bag no longer does the job
By Barb from Ann Arbor, MI on 4/15/2007
Cons:
Cheapened redesign, Not well balanced, Poor handle for carrying, Poorly designed handle
Best Uses:
None
Describe Yourself:
European travel
Bottom Line:
No, I would not recommend this to a friend

I have the original MLC Bag -- it was the perfect travel bag. Well balanced for carrying rather than use as a backpack, and lots of room.

Unfortunately, Patagonia redesigned the MLC bag in a way that makes it awkward to carry and difficult to pack properly. At best, the MLC is now a dysfunctional backpack rather than a perfect lightweight suitcase that was easy to carry and pack.

I had recommended the bag to a friend based on my experience with the original MLC -- and my friend was extremely unhappy with the experience, especially with the cheapened handle that is on one side of the bag rather than centered, making the bag impossible to carry easily when fully packed.

I would NOT recommend this bag for any use, unless it reverts to its original design.

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