Gear Review: Eagle Creek Cargo Hauler 60L + Pack-It System — The Ultimate Adventure Travel Combo
Some gear just quietly does its job. And then there’s gear that completely changes the way you pack, travel, and move through an adventure.
For us, Eagle Creek falls firmly into that second category.
We’ve been longtime fans of their adventure-ready luggage and organization systems, but after testing out the Cargo Hauler 60L Duffel, Pack-It Extended Stay Set, Pack-It Garment Folder, and Isolate Quick Trip Bag on two recent trips — one to Whistler and another deep into the Canadian Rockies — we’re officially hooked.
From Creekside to the Backcountry: Why We Love Eagle Creek
Our Whistler trip was a mix of lakeside luxury and family adventure. Between biking the valley trail network, spa mornings at Nita Lake Lodge, and lake-hopping our way through hot August days, we needed luggage that could keep up with both the chaos of family travel and the polish of a boutique hotel.
Enter the Eagle Creek Cargo Hauler 60L.
This duffel is built like a tank but carries like a dream. It’s lightweight (under 2 lbs!), made from recycled, water-resistant materials, and somehow manages to feel equally at home in a lodge suite or tossed in the back of our truck.
The backpack straps were a game-changer for hands-free hauling through hotel lobbies or loading the truck, while the grab handles and lash points made it easy to tie down or toss around without worrying about wear.
We even ended up using it as our “catch-all” bag — beach towels, floaties, hiking boots, snacks, and yes, a few random toy dinosaurs. Everything fit. And after days of dragging it from lake to lake, the thing still looked brand new.
Our Secret Weapon: Pack-It Extended Stay Set
If the Cargo Hauler is the hero, the Pack-It System is the secret weapon.
We’ve used packing cubes for years, but the Eagle Creek Pack-It Extended Stay Set takes organization to a new level. The set includes a mix of compressible cubes and garment organizers that actually make sense for how real people pack.
On our Whistler trip, we each had our own cubes. Unpacking at Nita Lake Lodge took less than five minutes, and repacking to move on was just as easy.
But where this system really shone was on our Rockies trip — flying into Mount Assiniboine Lodge by helicopter and camping later at Lake O’Hara meant we had strict weight limits and unpredictable weather. The Pack-It cubes kept everything compact, and totally dry, even when the duffel sat in dewy grass.
Keeping it Crisp: The Garment Folder
The Garment Folder deserves its own shoutout. Normally, our “nice clothes” end up looking like crumpled camp laundry halfway through a trip. But for Whistler, where we mixed lake days with dinner dates at The Den and spa afternoons, it kept our outfits wrinkle-free and ready to wear.
It fits seamlessly inside the Cargo Hauler and comes with a folding board that makes you feel like a pro every time you pack it.
Everyday Essential: The Isolate Quick Trip Bag
Toiletries are always the wild card, right? Leaky bottles, mystery spills, or trying to dig out your toothbrush at a rest stop…
The Isolate Quick Trip Bag solved all of it. It’s compact, coated for water resistance (inside and out), and has just enough organization to keep your essentials separated. On this trip, it became our grab-and-go kit — toothbrushes, sunscreen, bug spray, and all those little family travel extras that end up being used ten times a day.
The best part? It easily transitions from luxe hotel bathrooms to backcountry wash stations without a single leak or scuff.
The Legacy of Eagle Creek
Eagle Creek has been designing travel gear for over 40 years, and it shows. Their products are built to last — not just in the “this will survive baggage claim” way, but in the way they thoughtfully support real-world adventure.
The Cargo Hauler line and Pack-It System are made using durable, bluesign®-approved fabrics and feature a No Matter What™ Warranty — which basically means they’ll repair or replace it for life. That’s the kind of sustainability we can get behind.
The Perfect Balance of Durable + Refined
From Whistler’s lakes and bike trails to helicopter-access lodges in the Rockies, this setup has become our go-to for every kind of adventure.
It’s gear that makes you feel organized without feeling fussy. Stylish enough for hotel stays, tough enough for alpine treks, and compact enough to keep family chaos under control.
If you’re looking for luggage that works with your lifestyle — from spontaneous road trips to fly-in wilderness adventures — the Eagle Creek Cargo Hauler 60L and Pack-It System are a solid investment.
We’ll be packing them again for every adventure ahead.
