The North Face Base Camp Duffel Bag - 2560-4395cu in

I bought this bag specifically for a trip to China because I knew I'd need a bag that could hold a lot of stuff . . . it worked great for the trip, and I know I'll also be getting a lot of good use out of it in the future. The bright green color is nice for recognizing it right away at the baggage claims. The bag is extremely durable and holds a ton of stuff (I got the large size). The handles on the sides are really handy, and the backpack straps are nice for lugging it around. I took the backpack straps off and kept them inside the bag every time I checked it for a flight, but I don't know if that was really necessary.

I highly recommend this bag and I'm thinking about getting a medium-sized one for smaller trips.

this is a seriously sweet duffel, I really like all the sizes. the bag is simple, bombproof, and nearly waterproof. There are no bells and whistles that add unnecessary weight to the bag while empty, and can be carried by shoulder strap, single handed handle, or backpack straps,(my favorite).

A superbly strong and resilient travel bag that resists all elements and serious wear & tear/travel abuse. The bags I have used for trips have maintained both their external and internal fabric despite being tied on yaks & other animals, thrown around on the dirt and on and off airplanes, and subjected to intense weather- snow, sun, and rain. The compression straps combined with the malleable tarapaulin fabric allow you to adjust the bag to your load- whether long and lean, or fat and bulky- very helpful component. It has all the basics, and no extra frills that just add unnecessary weight- just enough to carry it anywhere and tie it down to anything.

Simplest best design on a duffel. Every size is awesome, and each has removeable pack straps for ease of carrying. every trip i go on at least one base cmp duffel shares the ride

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.

I spend a lot of time on the road, and this is my go-to duffel. It's tough, it's light weight, and it's versatile. Sure, it doesn't have wheels, but in my experience wheeled bags are heavy to begin with, meaning you can't bring as much gear. Plus, how much time do you really spend wheeling your bags on a trip? A couple hundred yards to and from the airport parking. It's well worth the extra five to ten pounds you can carry with this bag as opposed to others.

This bag can handle any test you put it up too! Whether it's packing for multiple destinations or carrying a ton of awkward gear this is a great choice. Tons of room and durable you could toss it down a mountain and it wouldn't be phased.

Definitely would recommend this bag to anyone looking for a decent sized travel bag. I got the medium and its perfect for a couple week trip home or to pile full of ski gear. The removable backpack straps are perfect for lugging it around town if you have to walk a bit. Although I wish it had a basic over the shoulder strap, as your only carrying options are on your back or carrying it to your side. It's simple design is perfect, with the zipper side facing your back when you carry it to prevent anyone getting into it while its on your back.

i've used this for big trips, and it has really held up. it is pretty darn comfortable on your back if you have to walk a couple of miles with alotta shit. the shoulder straps are more comfortable than the Huey, but i like how the Huey straps come off the duffel. you can pull these off too, but you have the plastic pieces still on there, they can break.

I use one of these as a climbing bag and it totally rocks! When I was setting up a belay (on a shelf at Penetentary wall up Big Cottonwood Canyon) this bag took about a 15 foot fall (not very far but enough to do some damage) with my gear in it and it was only a little dusty at the bottom.

I have this bag in XL, and it is ginormous. My buddies call it my hockey bag, but I know they are secretly envious. I like it because it holds all my gear, including my backpack and trekking poles, so all I need to do for a gear check is to make sure my giant yellow duffel is in the back of my car, and I'm set. Two thumbs up for this big bag...

Just brought this bag on a recent ski trip,and managed to get two pairs of ski boots,multiple shirts clothing,and medium back pack and various gear into this huge pack!
Awesome that you can also wear as a back pack once fully loaded!
Good to go!

Bought the XL, wow that's a lot of room. I put our golden retriever inside with plenty of room to spare. Nice quality. For now 5 stars, if my bag is ripped open when I get to Spain I'll let you know. Adios.

You basically cannot break this bag. I have a few different sizes and use them for so many different things. When we are not transporting our gear I use them as storage to keep everything organized.

I suggest buying a bright color, they are easy to find in the luggage checks.

I bought a large orange one for my upcoming trip to Australia for 11 months. This bag fits a lot. I have 2 pairs of shoes, around 25 pairs of shirts and pants, 2 jackets, socks, underwear, and hammock with straps and rainfly and there is still some room to spare. The construction is incredibly durable. It's pretty comfortable to wear for short times using the backpack straps, this will also make it easier to tote around when you;re in a hurry. When I bought it, it came with a free reversible backcountry beanie. The beanie is awesome too!

I have this in both the medium and large. I was able to pack everything for a two week trip home to Utah from Germany with most of the gear needed for a back country hiking trip and a ski trip with all of my cloths for the day to day of being home during the holidays. Even after I had to pack all of that back up, they still had room to fit the various gear and gifts I acquired while home. Held up to the delicate handling of international travel as well as to the duties in the back country at base camp. Expensive, but they will last you for a long time. Water proof, wilderness proof, everything proof. I will continue to use these at every opportunity. Great option to stow your gear and luggage.

Even with all the brilliant reviews, I still need to add my own. These bags are as bomber as it gets. Strap it to the top of a bus, the back of a mule, check it on Delta airlines, etc. etc. I have done it all with this bag for years. The size M works great for expedition gear on non technical trips and for just visiting the rents. Size up for bigger adventures! Just dont let your mule keeper put the leaking jug of kerosene next to it on the saddle! In multi-day downpours, stuff will get wet near the zips so dont expect a dry bag - this is a gorilla tough home for your goods though.

I have the large and am glad I went with that size. It's big enough for two people's gear and is still manageable to pack on your back. It's amazing how much you can get in there and so nice to not have to worry if it gets wet - you will still have dry clothes! A must have for anyone that likes to get out!

I have the large and am glad I went with that size. It's big enough for two people's gear and is still manageable to pack on your back. It's amazing how much you can get in there and so nice to not have to worry if it gets wet - you will still have dry clothes! A must have for anyone that likes to get out!

he'd buy this one right here, because this bag is BA. this bag don't care what you throw at it. go head, put the base camp duffel out in the snow or rain, it doesn't give a ish. it just carries on with whatever you want it to do. base camp duffel is crazy, drag it through airport security. ew, what's that inside it? dank clothes, climbing rack, uneaten cobras. that's disgusting. TNF base camp duffel don't care.

TNF base camp duffel is a BA.

Here's a cool athlete testimonial vid about the The Base Camp Duffel

http://tnfvideo.com/video/basecamp-duffel-2/

Seriously, res ipsa loquitor on this badboy. Easy to open and close, you decide on the size you want (so no complaining about the size!!!) The backpack straps are amazing and make a world of difference, and the materials are bulletproof! Never have had a problem, and hopefully never will! This is one of those things you need to have if you like having nice things.

I have had two of these bags for many years. I amazed at just how well they hold up. They have been on trains, planes and on top of automobiles. Nearly water proof. In the rain they are fine, but not dunk proof. The only problem I have is my wife constantly steals my large one. I am going to have to get her her own.

I generally stay away from TNF products since they were bought out by VF, but these bags are the exception.
I have 5 of them (4 L & 1 XL). And absolutely love them. I use the crap out of them. They hold up well to being thrown in the car every weekend and plane rides around the country. Want a bag that you are going to have for a while? Get this bag!

I wish more people would write down what size they have in their reviews.

On a recent 10 day trip to CO I packed a 42 liter pack inside my Large base camp duffel, and all my backpacking essentials– sleeping bag, filter, hiking shoes, nalgene, stove, camelbak, etc; 5 days of clothes including two warm layers, climbing shoes, harness, some draws and belay devices; and even threw in a couple of books in the internal mesh pocket.

Everything fit fine, airport weighed it in at 40.5 lbs. The straps work wonderful going down flights of stairs to the car. And going from curbside to check-in. Handy little tip: when you are about to check it in cinch the backpack straps all the way down and use the velcro tabs (under the TNF logos) on the straps to hold the excess strap material. You don't need to remove them!

Look forward to using this bag for a very long time.

This bag is epic, I use it for everything. I have even strapped it to the top of my car and made into a gear rack. This bag is even comfortable to carry for being a duffel bag

If you can, get the XL bag, then use the compression straps to make it smaller if you need to.

Once you buy this duffel bag you will never need another one again.

Fantastic bags... straps in the right places as you can use a single shoulder strap to carry the bag over one shoulder or don the whole thing like a backpack. Construction seems to be very sturdy and the bright yellow color makes the bag easy to find on the luggage carousel. I'm in the Middle East right now and it was super easy to spot my bright yellow bag in a sea of green duffels! I filled up the Large with clothes and it weighed in under 50 lbs... something you would have trouble doing in a roller-bag or regular suitcase. I also got the XL, but it was so HUGE that I decided to bring a second, smaller bag instead of filling up the XL. If you get the XL, expect to pay the airline's extra fees... and if your plan is to get the XL and not stuff it full, you might as well just get the Large... trust me, it's plenty big for a 2-3 week trip (or 6 months in my case)! I'm keeping the XL for road trips though... great for tons of gear!

I have dragged this bag across more terrain than I can describe. It is my expedition bag and has come climbing with me to Mexico, Guatemala, Ecuador, and Chile. I own the medium size and can stuff my peak bag, all my climbing gear, cold weather clothes, snacks, and sleeping bag into this bag. It is tough, water resistant, and practical. I love the interchangeable and adjustable shoulder straps/handles. I usually line it, like my my backpacks, with large plastic bags to protect the contents from water.

Amazing bag that is absolutely bulletproof. I opted for the large that will definitely be too large for carry-on but is not too big to manage when traveling.

I bought an extra large TNF Red/Black. It has been in some rough places including a 7 day trip down the Main Salmon. It's not water-proof, but it did keep everything mostly dry. I'm very happy with this purchase.

If you spend time living out of duffel bags in all types of weather, this bag is for you. I love not having to be worried about weather and wet clothes when I travel. This is great reassurance. I set it down in the snow and never look back. The pack pack straps help to keep your hands free.

Just used this bag on a 15 day trek to West Sikkim in India and it simply performed the way any bag should. Very very durable, fairly easy to carry short distances, and most importantly waterproof. I had zero worries that any of my cloths would get wet on the back of the horse when it started down pouring. Would definitely recommend the extra large for long trips...I didn't pack that much and still it was tight.

The North Face Base Camp Duffel is bomber. All Space No Filler.

The North Face Base Camp Duffel is the perfect bag for traveling. Fill it up with clothes or gear and you're good to go. The bag consists of one large main compartment with an internal mesh pocket. It has four compression straps to make your load smaller. It has handles on either end making it easy to throw around and backpack straps for easy transport. It also has daisy-chain straps to tie down any accessories. It's extremely durable and water resistant.

I have the large sized duffel (28 x 16 x 16 inches). Not too big, not too small. I haven't found any downsides to the bag yet...except the airlines losing it during travel.

I first saw these on Denali when everyone was slogging up Denal.North Face always had them in photos.This bag rocks.I have all my ski mountaineering gear on stand by in this thing.When it's time to do a trip I just grab the bag and go.When I get to the trail head I take what I need for the day.Durable and water proof.

Okay, so far I have only used this for 3 weekend trips, but it is great! I used this as my carry on bag on a flight and trucked it around Chicago on my back. If you pack it reasonably full, it is surprising how little things shift around - even without packing cubes. I fit in 2 full changes of clothes (long pants/sweaters), 2 pair of shoes, toiletries, a book, and my laptop and accessories and could have fit more!
And the purple color is awesome too!

It's big. It's well made. It's good material. It has backpack straps, compression straps to make it more manageable, and burly zippers. This is one of those pieces of equipment where you get the feeling "yeah... this might outlast me."

Excellent bag. On the road a lot. Nothing has phased the bag. Dirt, water, sun, etc. From 4 wheeler to back of pick up to being used as a pillow. Versatile bag.

Designed with expeditions in mind, the Base Camp series of duffel bags are extremely durable and easy to carry. The Base Camp easily lashes to a sled for glacier travel and straps to Jeeps, buses, and even yaks. It has many carrying options and external compression straps for lugging through airports. It is made of durable, highly water-resistant fabric.The North Face Base Camp Duffel wins our SuperTopo Editors' Choice award. It is the top choice or near the top in every category we tested. We love how it carries and how easy it is to pack. While it is in the middle of the review for weight, it is amongst the lightest duffel bag with backpack straps and a D-shaped opening. You can read our full review here http://www.supertopo.com/review/The-North-Face-Base-Camp-Duffel

Africa. Asia. Australia. Old and New Worlds. And no complaints. --If I was president, every newborn in America would be standard-issued a Base Camp duffel.

I used this bag during a trip to central america when I knew that it would be sitting in the back of a pickup truck during rain storms. Kept my stuff clean and dry. Its not dunk proof but it was rain proof (just make sure the flap is over the zipper). Since its designed to keep stuff dry, its prone to keeping moisture in too, maybe re-use a desiccant pack in your bag to keep your gear fresh.

How can you have enough of these? I use them for everything - organization in the back of the truck to travel. Never have gotten into the wheeled variety, these things save weight, and I figure I can always use the exercise right? They last forever, and all sizes see frequent use. Never blown out a zipper in 12 years.

I have had this bag for 3 years now and it has been on countless trips without any problems. It gets a little scuffed but it looks way more legit this way. I really like the compression straps on the sides. It keeps everything settled when the bag is not fully loaded. I will probably buy a medium soon. I would highly recommend these bags if you travel a lot or if you are really hard on your gear.

Fantastic bag - bomber, bomber waterproof construction - the medium is the perfect ski trip carry-on. You can fit your boots, layers, gloves, pants, etc with room to compress down to meet carry-on restrictions. Then you have the medium to stuff full for multi-day road trips.

When the nuclear winter comes and Zombies are on the loose I am going to live inside my extra large and bring my large one with me. Guaranteed to be safe and sound. The only thing I don't like is the black with Silver logo. I have a black with a neon yellow logo that is KILLER and I'd like to buy another one but the black now is not my style. I'd like to check out the Patagonia bags as well.

Since bombproof has described the durability of other pieces on this site, I think the only way to accurately describe it would be saying Nuclear-Apocalypse Proof. This thing is a tank. For me, medium is the perfect fit, but any way you go, this duffel will not disappoint.

This bag is PERFECT! I have it in large, and it fits some serious gear for a big this size. I use it for almost every trip I go on. It's really thick, and water resistant. I love the backpack type straps, so you can use your hands while running through the airport, or unloading you car after or during a trip. It's been to quite a few pretty cool places.

I used this bag during a trip to central america when I knew that it would be sitting in the back of a pickup truck during rain storms. Kept my stuff clean and dry. Its not dunk proof but it was rain proof (just make sure the flap is over the zipper). Since its designed to keep stuff dry, its prone to keeping moisture in too, maybe re-use a desiccant pack in your bag to keep your gear fresh.

Quite expensive for a luxury item, but I love it for cramming all my crap into that I'm not carrying up the mountain or for organizing all my crap when I'm car camping with friends. And it is amazing for travelling. Super tough, unique so its super easy to spot on the carousel and the backpack straps are the best thing since sliced bread: carry a 30 lb bag like its a small backpack. Makes travelling so simple since you dont look like a fool with a rolling bag and aren't stuggling with the awkwardness of a duffel. Highly recommended. Will make life easy!!!

I have the M and I lived out of it for 3 months while traveling in Asia. Backpack straps are handy, it's a durable bag, and easy to spot. Can be carry on if not full.

Bought the red in XL and it came in the mail today. First of all, the bag seems invincible. I think I could put my fridge in there. The backpack straps are the best part of the bag though. I found it cheaper on another site, but decided to stick with BC cause I LOVE the company! Example: I paid for two day shipping through UPS but they didn't deliver it in two days. BC refunded my 15 bucks for shipping.

I bought an extra large size right before a trip to Moab Utah and used all 9070 cubic inches of space. Just to give you an idea of how big this bag is, I had a sleeping bag, pad, tent, clothes, cookware/stove, outerwear, my climbing gear (including a rope) my half shell mountain bike helmet and also my full face mountain bike helmet, a frisbee, and a slackline. The bag didn't even flinch under the load, and the zippers stayed solid even when they were under a bit of tension. This bag is going to be pretty heavy when full, but if you can wrestle it up, it carries with the backpack straps pretty well, though not for long distances. Buy one and take a sweet-action trip!

In my 25 years in the airline industry, I have only seen a few bags that could handle the abuse dished out by a rouge baggage handler. This is one of them. I have never in my time seen a damage claim on one of these. In my enviorment, the straps dont shred the duffle is vitually puncture proof and between the heavyduty zippers,velcro closures and strapping, its burst proof. From a baggage handlers point of view, Highly reccommeded!!!

I own three of these duffels in various sizes and colors. "Colors" because I discovered that black is not conducive to finding anything in your bag. But, as to why I need to give it only four stars and put a warning out there: my two-year-old Large duffle just fell apart quite spectacularly. Coming back from Patagonia I found it on the luggage carousel with all my stuff falling out. The zipper had blown. And, no, it wasn't overfilled at all. Granted, this bag has been around the world a few times and not had a soft life. After two years of travel, the seams were fraying and the rubbery fabric was scratched up galore, but I did think it was going to last a little bit longer... I'm going to be exploring some other brands.

I love this bag. My boyfriend had one I tried to take it from him while we were campin, sadly did not work so I bought myself one. And it is the best thing ever! I tend to over pack whenever i go anywhere and this is the perfect bag for me. On a week long trip i was able to pack all my 10 days of clothes and blanket and pillow in the Large. And still had some room to add the things i "forgot" and had to pick up. Now I am going to see if Southwest will let me bring it on as a Carry on for Thanksgiving.

I bought the L and used it to cart around gear for two people for two months for a Patagonia snowboard trail running trip. This is a tough bag and plenty waterproof, it lasted through tons of bus rides, plane rides, jeep treks into the mountains, being lugged on my back and thrown around by me, oh yeah and it kept everything dry!

I'v pulled this bag in a sled up Denali. It was my seat on a mule drawn wagon in Mexico, and a gear bag for climbing trips to Moab. Its also protects my backpack from getting ripped on airplanes everytime I travel. And now most recently it served to transport my personal gear on a 600 mile, three month hiking expedition through the Congo River Basin. It's still in perfect condition except for the blood stains when a Baka Pygmy was cut by a machete and then sat down on my bag.