High Sierra Fairlead 28" Drop Bottom Duffel

About This Item

Get wheeled mobility and versatile packing options with this High Sierra duffel.

Fit & Design:

  • Grab handles at top, front and bottom
  • Zip pockets at front
  • Large main compartment with zipper passthrough to drop bottom
  • Drop bottom compartment with garment straps
  • Recessed telescoping pull handle
  • Molded ID holder
  • Compression straps for added durability

Additional Details:

  • Overall Dimensions: 28" × 13.4" × 12"
  • Linear Dimensions: 53.4"
  • Weight: 9.48 lbs
  • Brand : High Sierra
  • Country of Origin : Imported
  • Style : 138038
  • DSG Pro Tips
  • Fabric : Polyester
  • Web ID: 22HISUFRLD28DBWHLBAG

REVIEWS

3.8
69%
Recommended

53 Reviews

Falls Over

This bag does not stand up and constantly falls over. I would not buy this again.

Good Bag, But Some Issues

I bought bag two years ago and have used iton several trips. A good bag for non-airline travel, but I’ve had several issues I think related to baggage handling. First, the carry the top carry straps have a Velcro closure and tends to come apart. I have a made smaller Velcro strap that I wrap around the handle to keep it secure. Also, the wraparound baggage straps tend to come loose during travel. Finally, the main zipper has separated from the bag at one of the corners. Doesn’t look like this can be repaired so I will have to trash this bag. I had a similar but larger High Sierra duffel that I used for 15 years previous and it seemed to built a little more durable.

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Great Zippers, Water Resistant, Decent Wheels

Sturdy zippers, has 2 spacious compartments, and 2 side zippers. I like the clasps to strap down the bottom section too. I sewed a path onto the front for decoration which was hard, as the material is thick strong! That's a good thing. My only complaint is when my bag was 40lbs, if I rolled over cobblestone or turned a corner at a fast walking pace, the bag would rotate and flip over. I would still choose this bag over any other rolling duffel anyday. I chose this one instead of a 4 spinner wheel hardshell because it's less likely to crack, water resistant, and can compress for storage at home when Im not using it. Oh and I also like the exterior straps to tighten and compress it while transporting.

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Quality Is A Plus

I looked everywhere for the drop bottom duffle. I finally searched High sierra and you had it back. I tried to find one back in 2022 for a graduation gift and it was no longer available. I am so glad it is back. I have had one for over 10 years and it was finally showing wear. This is narrower and taller. I expect it to last.

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Great Bag And Design

Haven't used this bag just yet but I love the design and if it holds up as well as my old bag, I'll be extremely happy.

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Great Value!

This duffle is well made and versatile. Very impressed with the quality and the affordable price!

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Improved Design Well Thought Out Bag

I bought this bag to replace my original one which had been overly damaged by the airlines. This new one shows design improvement over the original as it has added a bottom handle which serves as a support when standing up.

Good Product With Some Needed Protection To Zipper

They look great & fit allot inside. But the zipper portion that sometimes comes in contact with the ground that is on the end where the wheels are wears out from rubbing the rolling surfaces it passes over. Very disappointed about this. I had the 34” & 28” drop bottom rolling duffles. There’s no protection for the zipper! It cost too much for shipping to return them so I donated both of them to a local charity organization.

Verified Purchase

Very Narrow. Quality Not As Good As Older Models.

Unfortunately I returned this bag and the smaller 22" one as well. I should have looked at the dimensions more closely but it is a very narrow bag. I thought it would have been like the very loyal and sturdy High Sierra AT3 26" Drop Bottom which has followed me around the world for hundreds of thousands of miles. Even if the bag was the same, I can see the quality of the material has changed as well.

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Bring Back The 30"

Limited to purchase the 28" because he 30" is no longer an option. The 30: was the perfect size in my opinion.

Very Poor Design. Falls Over Frequently

We have had the similar High Sierra large duffel roller bags for about eight or 10 years. Loved them. So after many trips, they were getting a bit worn and we decided to replace. I went back to High Sierra. And bought a very similar bag, unfortunately our original bags for no longer available. This bag constantly falls over. It is tall, narrow and high. Every bump I hit...it falls over. Very frustrating. I bought four but I will return the other three. I can't imagine that there was thorough user testing on this design. And by the way, my bag weighed 38 pounds. Far below the maximum, so it was not overpacked.

Bad Ziper

We bought 2 of those bags last October and we were really happy of them - at the beginning. Alreday after flying the first time, I could barely open the ziper anymore. After the 2 second flight, it could open it, but it was broken as you can see it on the photo and needed to sew it to reclose it. My huseband starts having the same problem. The size is perfect and easy to handle. Only the ziper…..

Not The Quality Of My Last High Sierra

Finally had to replace my fabulous High Sierra rolling duffle after 20 years. The corners had become worn through from contact with sidewalks. This bag will definitely not last that long. The quality is no longer there. The sides gape and the bag tips over when pulling. It only has one small end external pockets the previous bag had 2 fabulous large end pockets, but it does have a lower and upper section which is an improvement on the previous which only had one main compartment. The size at 28" is just a tad small compared to my last one at 30" and it is quite a bit narrower. It is a fair bag but nothing like its predecessor.

Verified Purchase

Reconsider

Not near the quality of previous High Sierra bags I have owned, the material quality along with functionality have significantly decreased. Bag will not stand on end and they have eliminated several options that used make their product stand out such as expandability, stash pockets, backpack option, durability, wheels, etc. 2 stars might be generous compared to previous products.

I Love These Bags!

I've had mine for 15+ years and it still works great. I love the 2 separated areas so you can put shoes and bigger items down below. These are just amazing durable bags and excellent prices!

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