Gear Review
The North Face Base Camp Duffel Bag - 2560-4395cu in
Packed to the Limit.
By Cedar Wright
Ranked #239 - Duffel Bags
June 13, 2009
If you are like me and constantly pushing the baggage limits, why use luggage that weighs more than it has too. Not only does the lightweight nature of this bag mean you can bring more before the dreaded overage fee is reached, but these are uber bomber durable and water resistant. When it's time to shuttle loads, you can even wear this thing as a backpack. This is the best expedition duffle money can buy, and trust me it will last forever.
View Details: The North Face Base Camp Duffel Bag - 2560-4395cu in
Helpful Votes: 4 Yes
Tech Specs:
- Material:
- Phthalate-Free TPE Fabric
- Dimensions:
- (small) 51 x 31 x 31 cm, (medium) 61 x 38 x 38 cm, (large) 71 x 41 x 41 cm, (extra large) 81 x 48 x 48 cm
- Volume:
- (small) [2560 cu in ], (medium) [4200 cu in ], (large) [5600 cu in ] x, (extra large) [9070 cu in ]
- Backpack Straps:
- yes
- Pockets:
- 2 interior mesh
- Weight:
- (small) 1250 g, (medium) 1600 g, (large) 1820 g, (extra large) 2240 g
- Recommended Use:
- traveling, expedition, moving, gear transpor
- Manufacturer Warranty:
- lifetime
Change me.
4 Comments Last Reply: October 1, 2011 By: Hayden Beck
Yes this bag has many limits as a back pack but it isn't meant to be one so whatever
Helpful Votes: 0 Yes
I would say this is NOT a backpack replacement, but rather something bombproof to but your backpack and other gear INTO, to protect the pack/straps etc fro the abuse of baggage handling. etc etc etc.
Helpful Votes: 1 Yes
Y.E.S. I took one on a month-long trip to New Zealand and my shoulders started to ache just carrying the thing around airports. Lucky I didn't have to take it on any long treks or I don't know what I would've done. Highly recommended for regular luggage replacement (got loads of compliments on mine), but I can't recommend it as a backpack replacement unless you welcome loads of pain.
Helpful Votes: 0 Yes
Did you find that the load ever became unbearable given the fact that there was no waste strap?
Helpful Votes: 1 Yes