Bests & Worsts Reviews from Amazon

<Update 1/2016 - So far, over the past 5 years, I have stuffed one of these bags about 6 times a year far more than I would normally stuff a bag (30 lbs of pillows, blankets, sheets... stuff that compresses a lot) and it has given me no problem at all. No signs of fraying, ripping or zipper issues... zipper works well every time. This was one of my better purchases over the years. HOWEVER I was just looking at the 1 star reviews and it appears that quality control may have changed in 2014. My 2010 versions are holding up very well. Update 12/2016 - I received a 2016 model 12x24 to review and its quality so far is top notch after 4 airport baggage handlers and 2 road trips Northstar Sports 1050 HD Tuff Cloth Diamond Ripstop Series Gear and Duffle Bag, 12 x 24-Inch, Midnight Black Also, on my last road trip, the stitching on the handle of one of these bigger bags did tear a bit, but not enough to reduce its functionality yet. They have come in handy for loading a large volume of stuff on our trailer hitch platform cargo carrier.> Original 12/2010 review: I needed a bag AT LEAST 16x40. That was the minimum dimension I could use to store a rolled up twin sized foam mattress for camping. The bag I received was actually 15x38 from seam to seam (it is a cylinder, so the 15" is the diameter of the circular end. I did not take off a star because very few people would be as picky about the dimensions as I am being. The fabric itself feels like very sturdy cloth and the dualing zipper seems very sturdy and there are well sewed carrying handles on each end. Very, very nice. On the insert the bag came with, it mentions two sizes 16x40 and 18x42. I am guessing that the 18x42 is really 17x40, so I am out to obtain that one instead. MotoBuys was excellent about emailing to me a return shipping UPS label. This is the 18x42 in blue: Sport Gear 18 x 42" Duffle Bag - Blue Diamond <Update 12/18/2010. NorthStarBags replied to my email within 20 minutes and worked with me to get the 18x42 in Grey as they will not have any more in black until March. Here is their response regarding the dimension issue: We go back and forth with our factory about keeping the quality-up to our specifications all of the time. This is an ongoing battle and I'm sorry that this happened to you. We'll work with the Factory to build these bags to the right size on our future orders. We have shipped you a SD1842 Charcoal Gear Bag No Charge. We really appreciate your bringing the measurements to our attention. We have been able to catch all of our spring production. Your attention to details has helped us tremendously and we really do thank-you. Our company is just starting out and we want to build our reputation on Quality Products and Happy customers that feel they are getting a quality product for their hard earned dollars. >