Says it is a heavy duty bag. Not in my opinion. Get a tool bag from Hope Depot if you need a heavy duty bag of this size. It's not much sturdier than an inexpensive duffle even though it has a waterproof bottom.The bag may suit your needs if weight is a concern because heavy duty bags will be much heavier by nature.I was going to use it to carry the battery (19 lbs) for an electric outboard motor (Spirit 1.0 plus) but this bag is a little "thin" for that purpose. Clothing, shoes, etc. would not be a problem. I ended up using a tool back pack from Home Depot which is very heavy duty since it must carry tools.I return it, yes the size was as it said but the picture looks like it has pockets on each side of the main one. It doesn't. It as a tiny front pocket maybe just smaller than a tablet could be and and even tiniest that a phone could not fit in let alone stay in.I love this duffel bag. I am doing hydrotherapy after knee replacement and physical therapy. This is a great size bag to carry to the pool with room for everything you need.This bag is a very good price , which on the surface seems like a good deal.The bag is made out of very thin material which won't last long. I bought this bag for airline travel but do not trust it in checked luggage. I would not want my bag to tear open when baggage handlers throw it around.It also doesn't have seperate compartments where you can organize things in various parts of your bag.You will have to throw all of your stuff in one big compartment and then literally unpack the entire bag every time you have to look for small items.You get what you pay for.Spend more and buy better quatity and something that is a better design.The only thing I would use this for is to throw my dirty laundry in , if I had to go to a laundromat , which I don't do.This bag sits on a shelf unused until I figure out what to use it for. I will probably donate it to a Goodwill store...The Lewis N. Clark is a good go to duffel bag. I use mine for fly fishing gear as it’s less expensive than and serves the same purpose as the competitors like Simms. The material is durable and straps are good quantity. No complaints.This is a great bag. I was looking for something to take to the gym. The material is heavy duty and seems it will last. I did return this bag, though, because it was HUGE!! I could have put clothes in the bag for multiple people. I did, however, order a smaller one of the same brand and love it!Great for traveling, had a carry on size backpack and this for domestic and international flights on several different airlines. It went under the seats just fine, works for the "hand bag" that most airlines allow to take along with carry on.Too thin to take oversees. 36 inch is very big & spacious. Will use when I move next year for Towels, Bathrobes, Kitchen items. Do Not place glass items such as Cameras, Phones, or Laptops into this bag, the movement alone these items will break. Would have been very nice if they had added a divider into the bag, but it doesn't have one. Great for storing clothing or packing the Kids toys in it.Used only once and the seam split. In the interest of keeping things out of the landfill and since I am a sewer, I am going to fix this myself but given the price I am very disappointed in this bag.Just what I was looking for, a good size and study. Happy with it.