How to Use the Samsonite Prodiver 4-in-1 Foldable DuffleUpdated 3 hours ago
The Samsonite Prodiver Foldable Duffle with Wheels 4-in-1 is designed to adapt to different trips by giving you four different sizes in one bag. The bag uses a clever roll-top design, allowing you to adjust the height depending on how much you need to carry.
The Prodiver 4-in-1 can be used at four different heights:
The bag is 40cm wide and 25cm deep in each configuration. Samsonite lists the maximum capacity as 80 litres.
How does the 4-in-1 system work?
The upper section of the Prodiver is a roll-top opening. Rather than using a traditional expansion zip, you change the size of the bag by adjusting how much of the roll-top section is unfolded.
This allows you to use the same bag at four different heights, depending on how much luggage you need to carry.
To make the bag smaller
Open the top of the bag and make sure the contents are sitting comfortably inside the main compartment.
Fold or roll the upper section down towards the main body of the bag.
Continue folding the roll-top section until you reach the required height.
Secure the roll-top using the fastening points on either side.
Make sure the top is securely fastened and the contents are not putting excessive pressure on the closure.
The smallest configuration is 36cm high with a 36-litre capacity. The next configuration is 55cm high with a 51-litre capacity.
To make the bag larger
Release the side fastenings securing the rolled section.
Unroll and unfold the upper section of the bag.
Pull the upper section upwards until you reach the required height.
Secure the sides at the appropriate fastening points.
Continue unfolding if you need additional capacity.
The two larger configurations provide 72 litres at 75cm and 80 litres at 82cm. The 82cm configuration is the maximum size of the bag.
The four configurations explained
36cm – 36 litres
The most compact configuration, ideal when you only need to carry a smaller amount of luggage. The bag can be folded down considerably when not in use, making it convenient for storage.
55cm – 51 litres
A useful mid-size configuration when you need more space without using the full height of the bag.
75cm – 72 litres
Provides substantially more packing capacity and is suitable when you need to carry more clothing or equipment.
82cm – 80 litres
The largest configuration, giving you the full 80-litre capacity of the Prodiver 4-in-1. This is achieved by fully unfolding the roll-top section.
How to use the wheels
The Prodiver 4-in-1 has two wheels and a double-tube telescopic handle. Samsonite also gives the bag foldable wheels, allowing it to be made more compact when the wheels aren't required.
When using the bag as wheeled luggage, extend the telescopic handle and pull the bag normally. When storing or transporting the bag without using the wheels, the wheels can be folded away to make the bag more compact.
Can I fold the bag away completely?
Yes. One of the key features of the Prodiver 4-in-1 is its foldable design. Samsonite states that the foldable wheels and flexible construction allow the bag to be transformed into a more compact product, making it easier to store when you're not travelling.
Is the Prodiver 4-in-1 waterproof?
The Prodiver is made with water-resistant coated fabric, rather than being described by Samsonite as fully waterproof. Samsonite states that the coated fabric is produced using a vacuum-lamination process to make it water-resistant and more abrasion-resistant.
This makes the bag useful for travel in changeable weather, but it should not be treated as a fully waterproof dry bag.
In summary
The Samsonite Prodiver 4-in-1 is essentially four different bag sizes in one. The roll-top system allows you to adjust the height according to how much you need to carry:
36L → 51L → 72L → 80L
Simply unroll the top section to increase the capacity, or roll and secure it down to reduce the size. This gives you a flexible travel bag that can be adapted for shorter trips, longer journeys or when you need additional packing space.