These duffels have replaced my old stuff sacks for travel and storage. True, they are not bullet-proof military grade duffels - how could they be if they fold up into a 9" x 6" pocket (as illustrated). So far I have not had a seam tear out or a zipper fail because I know they are light duty and I don't over-stress them. (It's true, one deceptive photo implies that they are fit for airline travel - wrong: they are not carry-on allowed size, and if you checked them the baggage handlers and baggage conveyors would destroy them.) No they are not tiny - they are exactly the size shown in the dimensioned drawing. When traveling they are great for use on vehicle day trips to keep organized and carry umbrellas, jackets, raincoats, whatever. Another great use is as a travel laundry bag in a suitcase - they are extremely light and thin, and can just lie flat in the bottom of your luggage until you need something to put laundry in. They you can carry it to the laundromat, and fold up the clothing and carry it to where it needs to go - much better than a stuff sack or fragile trash bag. You can stuff a couple of your favorite pillows in one for travel and pack them in a suitcase if you are unhappy with those bloated hotel pillows. They are great for storage - I have the covers for my lawn furniture stowed in them during warm weather. When I need an extra duffel for travel I take a stored item out and stick it in a closet temporarily. To all the one-star bestowing buyers out there I say, read all the info and look at the photos and illustrations. You are getting a very useful item for a good price.