Is there any sort of standoff between the bottom hard case and the main storage compartment above it? As in, if there’s something like a rifle in the bottom will it get mangled by the stuff in the main compartment sitting on top of it?
Negative. There’s is a layer between the top and bottom. Think of it as a 2 layer duffle. You have the big top main compartment. Then you have a separate bottom compartment.
Great review. Can it stand upright on its own without falling forward? I was going to use it for international travel and being able to let it stand on its own while say on public transit is a crucial for me. Thanks.