We recently updated our buying guide to the best durable travel duffels, and one of the changes we made was to remove Arc’teryx’s V80 Rolling Duffel from the list. Not because we don’t still like it, but because Arc’teryx no longer lists it for sale on its site, and it isn’t easy to find on others. But we did just find it on another site, and for 25 percent off too — a savings of nearly $140.
Finding this deal made us remember why we liked the V80 so much in the first place. For one, it’s unique among rolling suitcases in that its frame — Arc’teryx made it of aluminum — is on the outside of the bag. This way, it acts as a protective roll cage and doesn’t take up any space inside the bag like most wheeled luggage.
The bag itself also helps separate it from other rolling bags. It’s less boxy and more like a duffel. Arc’teryx did give it features that make packing and unpacking convenient, including a U-shaped zipper that goes nearly the entire length of the bag’s perimeter and an interior compression panel to help cinch everything down and take pressure off the zipper. That zipper, by the way, is highly water-resistant, just like the bag’s fabric.
The V80 also has a small exterior pocket for essentials you want at-hand when, someday, eventually, hopefully, we’re all rolling through airport terminals again. Until then, its wheels are big and burly enough to handle gravel, sidewalks, grass and whatever else lies between your current A and B.
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Callaway X-Tour Irons
It’s one of the most talked-about debuts on tour this season. The new X-Tour Irons are now in the bags of players like Phil Mickelson, Annika Sorenstam and Charles Howell III.Forged 1020 Carbon Steel Body: The X-Tour’s advanced two-piece design features a forged 1020 carbon steel body, with a forged 1020 carbon steel face welded in 360 degree undercut channel, which enlarges the sweet spot and provides perimeter weighting previously unavailable on a performance iron.
Tumi T3 Ducati Carry-On Duffel
The Tumi+Ducati Collection is an award winning line from Tumi that rocks out high-performance Ducati inspired design sculpted in Tumi’s exclusive, abrasion- and stain-resistant Hybrix fabric. The T3 Carry-On Duffel has easy-to-pack duffel styling in a convenient carry-on size.
Garmin Nuvi 680
Receive door-to-door directions while staying on top of local weather, traffic and more with nuvi 680, a sleek multi-tasking Personal Travel Assistant. Features a colorful widescreen, hands-free calling and FM transmitter, than takes it up a notch by adding dynamic content from MSN Direct.
Vera Wang™ Truly Pink – 24 Roses with Truly Pink Fragrance
[Mother’s Day Gift Idea] Give the ultimate expression of love with this Vera Wang™ Truly Pink floral and fragrance gift set. Selected by world-renowned designer Vera Wang, these truly pink roses beautifully complement the designer’s new limited-edition fragrance, Vera Wang™ Truly Pink.
ROM – The 4-Minute CrossTrainer©
Manufactured in California since 1990, the ROM is more a leap of faith into the studied design and manufacturing process of their engineering team. Their guarantee of a 4 minute no impact cardio, resistance and flexibility workout that’s as good as any longer workout seems far stretched.
HUD GPS Speed Meter
The GlobalTop Technology’s heads up display keeps your eyes on the road. It projects the current speed and heading of the car onto the windshield.
120GB V2 FPR Fingerprint Hard Drive
Nowadays there’s no limit to how well you can protect your identity and data. DataMore makes it simple for you to just that.
Gear Patrol Salute – Independence Day
Whether you spend the day watching Transformers, grilling steaks to delicious perfection or just kicking it back with a beer in one hand and a gorgeous companion in the other it’s important to realize that 231 years ago this country liberated itself from the throes of colonization. It’s also to important to know that those colonies would later go on to be states and eventually form the United States of America; spreading our brands, fast food, painfully gorgeous women, and much envied lifestyle across the world.
Grand Theft Auto IV – Special Edition
Prepare for mayhem. Prepare for carnage.
Jack Spade Monza Flat Wallet
In the heat of the summer the last thing you want is a bulging wallet weighing you down. As a matter of fact, this should be a year round notion.
Trion:Z Dual Loop Magnetic/Ion Bracelets
Ions. You’ve heard of them for some time and you’ve wondered what exactly they do.
Inflight Power iPod/iPhone Charger
Before you chock this one off to just another iPod charger keep reading. It’s not, at least not in how it works.
Ironman Segmental Body Monitor
Your training shouldn’t go unmonitored, especially if you’re looking for accurate rehabilitation or focused workouts. The BC558 Segmental Body Composition Monitor is a completely unique product giving your individual readings for each body segment (trunk, right arm, left arm, right leg and left leg).
Eureka N!ergy 1210 Tent
Camping doesn’t always have to be so rough. The Eureka N!ergy 1210 tent brings you the ability to sleep eight in two rooms with two doors and a gear loft.
Excalibur Pool Lounger
Looking like something straight out of SkyMall or Brookstone comes the Excalibur Pool Lounger. Ridiculous purchases at it’s finest, it provides you motorized lounging in the pool as you soak in the rays and discreetly eye the ‘scenery’.
Kangaroom Charging Station
iPod, cellphone, blackberry, camera. You’re overloaded on gadgets and they’re probably lying around in multiple locations in your apartment with half dead batteries.
Osprey V-22 Tiltrotor
The Osprey V22 from Boeing may be one of the most incredible looking and functioning aircrafts you never come in contact with. Its ability to function like a heavy-duty turboprop at high-speeds and high altitudes, then tilt its nacale Rolls-Royce Allison turbshafts to land and hover like a helicopter, then fold its wings back into itself to ship and store makes it a modern day transformer.
Bachelor Pad 3
You’ve got a nice desk, nice pens, but why is your writing medium still the same thing you used when you were in high school? Replace that yellow or pink post-it pad with something of substance.
Turtle Wax Ice Liquid Polish
The summer sun can be hell on your ride’s paint. It’s also the perfect time to keep your car clean for more than a couple of days.
Sea-Doo Seascooter Explorer
The idea of scuba diving around underwater passing coral reefs and other exotic life is appealing. The idea of scuba diving without any effort is even more appealing.