Gear Review
The North Face Rolling Thunder Duffel - 4455-7325cu in
Not so hot
By rocketdog
Ranked #311 - Rolling Gear Bags
December 3, 2008
I just got this (MED SIZE). The build is pretty cool, nice sturdy material and it looks strong -- looks great on the outside. However the zipper is really hard to use. The zipper for the main compartment is really thick, and doesn't seem to zip smoothly. The main compartment door is shaped like a rectangle with rounded corners. When trying to zip around the corner it takes several tugs to get the zipper moving. Even on the straight edge sides it is difficult to zip. What's the point of having a bag if I can't quickly zip it? Maybe this will improve with use?
I've been pretty disappointed with TNF bags (I also bought the small duffle). I'm still debating whether to keep this or not.
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Change me.
2 Comments Last Reply: September 28, 2009 By: Zero
Tough zips need tough users.
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The zippers are tough at first. You get used to them after a little while. They'll still may be a bit of a hassle after that, but the truth is, these zippers won't fail you. The rectangular opening lets you really pack it in. So the question is, convenience or durability? All I know is that it's not very convenient when a zipper breaks.
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