Is there still the problem with the smell?
448001
I aired mine out in the garage... then once I had all my gear in it and had hauled it around for a bit I never noticed it ...
448002
After having the bag in my closet for a few months now, any manufacturing and packaging odors have faded. If I hold the bag up to my nose there's a lingering scent similar to mothballs. No, I don't keep mothballs in the closet.
448003
When I received it the smell was really bad. I left it out in the sun for a few days and the smell cooked out, a few days later it was gone completely. The bag is really nice with lots of pockets and storage. I would recommend it for price and quality. BB
1507258
Yes, there was some odor...but it's minimal. Kicked on the air conditioner and closed up the house...no problem.
1173637
Hi,We never had any complaints in regards to smell and you can clean it with water and baby soap.best regards,Customer Service
75472
No. I have been using them for several months and have not noticed any smell.
426898
I didn't experience the smell! Check with customer service! Hope that helped!
786619
I ended upwith 2 units, and neither had any objectionable odor. I completely understand your concern in general, having bought products with that problem before, but my specific experience with this product, at the time I bought it (> 1yr ago), from this vendor, were very satisfactory, and his customer service was outstanding.
2253511
In the past buyer have infomred us that items may have a smell to them. This is an easy thing to fix. The item just needs to soak over night in warm water with some baking soda. This removes this smell.
802514
Never noticed odor and just checked it...no smell problem. Maybe you could air it out outside.
1829448
With it being a new item, it may take a little while for the smell to go away. You could probably take a very lightly dampened cloth with fabreeze and wipe it down to see if that helps a little.
41337
I have not had any problems with smell. However, I do empty it every day or every other day depending on quantity.
1021844
I just got mine out to check. I have a pretty good sense of smell and mine had no odor. Sometimes soaking it submersed in vinegar for a few days will clear the smell. Good luck!
1280837
Mine was stolen out of my fridge at work, so I didn't get the chance to see if the smell ever went away. I can tell you in the 6 months I owned it, it still had a strong odor. My guess is that best case, it could lessen, but I don't think it will ever completely disappear.
1701878
Could have been me... But, in fact, It doesn't smell bad, it's a smell that's only a problem for some people with sensitivities... i.e. CFS, FM, etc...
230562
I did not have any complaints or notice anything like that. Could be genetic, though.... Or good friends and poor sense of smell. No problems here.
1757144
There was a slight odor. It really didnt bother me. Perhaps time or maybe set outside in the fresh air. Good Luck!
1125655
I don't notice a bad smell either. Sorry I am not much help either. I guess I am used to the smell and it goes away pretty quick after you put it on.
451020
I haven't noticed that problem, but my mom uses it in her nursing home, so there are other odors to contend with!