Black Wolf Bladerunner

Great Bag – My wife and I have had our 80 20 blade runner bags for 3 years. So far they have survived 2 back packer style trips through Central Europe and the Balkans and more recently a trip through the Middle East. Airports, all different forms of public transport and regularly chucked onto the roof of buses, bags have performed well and are still in good… Read more ·  1

condition. It’s a bit disconcerting to read of non repairable wheel failures experienced by other people. Well it’s now Jan 2024 after another 3 big trips my bag has finnaly died. The handle snapped in half in Turkey and after some stitching started to unravel around a zip I decided it’s time. Would I buy again? I’m undecided. I looked at the new ones recently and the quality doesnt seem quite as good paticularly the fabric which seems thinner. I think next time I’m going to purchase a bag that is at least more waterproof.

Not built to last a lifetime – I bought this 110+30L bag a few years ago. It has been my main travel bag. I don't do that many trips and I look after my stuff with care. The backing plate for the top handle has broken off and is now tearing through the material. It should not be called rip-stop, because it's just simply ripping. Additionally the zip tags have been breaking off which is disappointing for a premium product. Show details

Black Wolf 80/20 Bladerunner – I have had this for years and it has never failed..Impressed me that much I told my Team mates and they use them now..They get abused thru the airports and dragged thru mud n dirt and the wheels just keep on going..Big enough for all my gear yet smaller than the competition which means I can pack more gear as the weight isnt all Bag.

Blck Wold Bladerunner 80+20 – My wife and I have had 8 of these over the years and we have never missed a beat. We have had to replace 4 due to airline handling damage, and the airline replaced them each time without an issue. We travel extensively and these bags have been sturdy, strong and problem free. The only reason I have replaced them (other than airline damage) is… Read more

after lengthy time they get old - just like all of us. But we have never had wheel problems or anything else, and packing them is easy from the bottom up. One last useful tip is that we use TSA locks on the key sippers, and coloured plastic ties on the lesser ones. then it is easy to spot of anyone has tampered with the bags.

OK for short term – I have had two of these bags in the past 3 years. I travel a lot so the warranty really appealed and I rely on a reliable sturdy product. I have really given the product a fair go. When the first one failed after 6 months they replaced easily. The second time not interested in replacing. Mode failure the same in both cases - fabric falling… Read more

apart and zipper breaking. Quite good function up until failure. Plenty of room and easy to pack. Easy to wheel, Not a product for serious travelling but maybe good for one trip per year,.

Great until the wheels fell apart – Purchased the 40+10 Bladerunner and it was great for a few trips, until the wheels started falling apart. Blackwolf weren't interested in replacing in fact couldn't get anyone to repair/replace due to style of wheels (which have apparently been changed in later Bladrunner versions). Lots of zippered pockets and different sections, but none of this is of any use if the wheels fall apart.

Be careful! Wheels are already busted – My husband and I are currently on a round the world trip for 11 months and left Sydney in May this year, feeling like Blackwolf advocates with our matching Blackwolf Bladerunner 80+20 and Tempo 40 backpacks. We have traversed many a terrain and I was actually going to write into Blackwolf about our adventures... Until just this week the wheel of… Read more

my Bladerunner broke. It leans to its side and drags along the ground. It was not due to luggage handling as we had been in Portugal for 2 months and it hadn't been on the plane the entire time. We were simply rolling it down the street to our hire car.

My husband has looked at it carefully and it is still in place but somehow the inside axle has come loose. We think it may be an easy fix if we could just get access to the wheel... But upon inspection the whole thing is designed not to be able to access this part.

Reading the other reviews, it seems to be a common problem. My bag is not old and not damaged. The other wheel on my bag is starting to exhibit the same traits. There is enough evidence now to show that this is not simply wear and tear and is a complete design flaw that thus qualifies it for "product not performing as described" according to the fair trading website. The fact that we cannot fix it is also a design flaw.

I give it 1 star simply because this is a major fault. If a "rolling duffle" does not roll then this is a fault Blackwolf must address. Strengthen your axles! Someone from Blackwolf, please contact me via Private Message to discuss before I take the matter further. Thank you.

Almost perfect choice for luggage black wolf blade runner 60+20 – Fabulous all-round, heavy duty. Only tip is keep what you put in the two compartments very segregated as if you want things from the bottom section first, the top section which in sort of the lid is heavy and awkward to lift. So always pack what you'll be needing either first, or what you would need overnight or first couple of days if on the… Read more

move. Once I got the hang of just how to smartly pack it, it's the best luggage ever. I just use bits of string to hold all the zips together securely. They just cut little locks anyway! The numerous handles are a godsend. Great robust luggage, mine has just done 2 months solid all over the world.

Good Bag BIG Problem Wheel Construction – Done alot of domestic and international travel with my Bladerunner 80+20 Poor structural integrity with wheel design Blackwolf will not accept warrenty claim on lifetime warrenty Great service from my local supplier Kimberley Camping Mngr Bruce Poor response from Blackwolf Its a good bag but wheel design is weak and cant survive luggage carrousels Focus on a solution Blackwolf My next bag will not be Blackwolf !

Quality construction – Purchased the black 60 litre plus 20 blackwolf Bladerunner duffle travel bag with wheels as an alternative to carry-on suitcase and large suitcase, as found these to be too small and too large for shorter trips where additional room required for shoes and jackets. This size would only be suitable as checked luggage on aircraft as it would be too… Read more

large as a carry on luggage.

The design of the bag allows for items to be laid flat or folded and the roll out lining to seperate the wet pack from luggage in the bottom section of the bag is another good design feature. A small netted area with zipper is also in the top inside area of the bag. Several small external storage areas with zipper access and ability to place small padlocks to secure compartments if required.

The ability to either use as a carry duffle or use the two wheels and concealed handle to wheel the luggage is great. Expansion to 80 litre capacity if required is also good.

The real test on the durability of the design will come when it finds its way down the luggage belts and in and out of aircraft luggage hold.

Wheels are useless and cannot be replaced – We travelled with our Bladerunner 80 plus 20 bags and one wheel got damaged in transit. We asked Black Wolf rep to review re warrenty/replacement both requests were declined saying it was wear and tear not warranty. I have contacted Black Wolf customer service and spoken to marco a couple of times re my complaint and asked him to submit my request to his manager and advise. I have had no response. Very disappointed. Thank you. Joyce

Highly Recommend Black Wolf Bladerunner 60+20 & 80+20 – Our family of 4 purchased 2 Black Wolf Bladerunner 80+20 bags in 2014 and added 2 Black Wolf Bladerunner 60+20 bags to our arsenal in 2015. For overseas trips we take the 2 80+20 bags plus 4 Black Wolf Zeus day packs for our family of 4. This combo fits well in any medium to large car and the kids carry their own packs while mum and dad slide… Read more

their packs over the handle on the Bladerunners for easy transit though airports and accommodation. The 60+20 Bladerunners get more domestic use, 1 per person for a week away and two fit comfortably in the boot of a small car. Both the 80+20 and 60+20 Bladerunners have been used by the kids for school camps, the size used determined by length of camp and amount of gear needed.

The Black Wolf Bladerunners have proven themselves to be tough and have handled everything the kids and baggage handlers have thrown at them. The zips are sturdy and the wheels heavy duty. There are easy to access and well considered pockets and compartments as well as the option of 2 separate compartments in the main body of the bag or one large space. An internal "bag" to separate dirty clothes from clean or store shoes is also a bonus. Along with the extendable transit handle there are another 3 handles placed around the bag which are handy when extracting them from airport baggage conveyors or out of car boots no matter which way they are positioned. The Bladerunners are also easily expanded, via a zip to create yet more space. We use packing cells which make packing and unpacking the Bladerunners super quick and help keep everything sorted when the kids go rummaging.

Highly recommend these tough and practical bags.

Bladerunner 80+20 first choice when I travel – I travel almost every week for work plus take a major trip every two years for holidays. I have gone through many bags so feel I know what's a good bag. The bladerunner in my opinion would be my pick of a bag if I had to make a decision, why? Easy to move whether on wheels or backpack Expands to take more gear if required Plenty of… Read more

pockets so you don't rummage through looking for a ticket or charger for phone

Well built and will stand up to plenty of abuse with by airlines

Well priced.

I highly recommend these bags and in particular the 80/20 size not too big not too small for a few weeks of travel.

Black Wolf Bladerunner – This is a great bag. A little more expensive than consumer grade but its built to stand up to baggage handler abuse. It will still be going when 3 of the cheaper ones are gone. Built strong and tough with very practical features. The wheels are really heavy duty.

Still going strong – Travelled overseas 3 times (India, Alaska & Europe) 18 weeks in total. Also buses and four wheel drives in outback Australia. Bag has weathered all that has been dished up to it. So good I have purchased another 2 for other family members who now also rave about their bags. Later addition to review. Have clocked up another 16 weeks now through… Read more

South America, also the Kimberley and Africa, (more four wheel drives) and still going STRONG. Good looking, durable, durable, durable, many pockets. The material just wears and wears. Bag has been thrown around for nearly 5 years and does not appear worn, no stiching give way or wear and still has no tears.

Black Wolf Blade Runner 60+20 – "Bladerunner 60+20" This is an outstanding mid weight - mid sized travel bag. If you travel anywhere then this travel bag is the one ! I'm on my 2nd bag now, because my son (who plays in a rock band) has actually snatched my 1st one from me to use for all his spares for music / band. Its such outstanding quality as well. A lot of thought has gone… Read more

into the BW range of travel gear.

I like the fact that it has tough utility pockets for all those small fiddly things that you carry with you. I also like the fact that it has a very strong spine & strong carry handle which extends just at the right height for wheeling behind you when your going through in the airport. Good quiet wheels as well. Overall, I'm stocked with the Black Wolf products. We also have 2 x of their large camping tents as well which I'm happy with. Excellent products IMHO.

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Melbourne, VIC versatile, reliable, good strong zips, extra carry handles where needed, great trolley handle & wheels probably around 10-15% more expensive than say "Surf" Brands of same calibre, but hey, you get what you pay for in the end !!!

Great bag – This bag has been around the world a couple of times and still looks like new. They are great value for money. I like the two main compartments, use one for winter clothes and one for summer if travelling south to north. Like the "dirty shoes" pocket, useful for dirty washing if your boots are not dirty. Expandable if needed, though I pack with… Read more ·  3

the expansion open and then zip closed to compress the bag. Fully packed with arctic gear only weighs about 16Kg. Tough. Many handy pockets. Handles on top, sides and ends for easy handling. Sturdy wheels, compact for small boot spaces. Easy to spot on the bag carousel. Can't think of any problems except people asking where I got it from when OS

Great bag, durable, and with many pockets – I really like my Bladerunner for many reasons - mostly because it is durable, it has many different pockets and compartments, and has an extender zip which gives you an extra few inches when unzipped - for when your bag is too full. You can also create two complete sections inside the bag to make it more organised. The wheels are strong, and it… Read more

has a retractable pull handle so you can wheel it down the street.

The only downside is that my bag comes with backstraps, and when you are carrying 20kg +, the straps do not seems strong enough to hold the weight.

Would recommend to anyone who doesn't want to carry it on their bag. I paid about $170 for this bag, and it was worth it. Sturdy, good compartments, easy to wheel around. Difficult to carry on back with straps