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The North Face Base Camp Duffel - Large

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This large Base Camp duffel from The North Face is expedition-ready, thanks to burly construction and cavernous space, swallowing gear for trips to Greenland or Greensboro.

Main compartment features a D-shaped zippered opening for high visibility and easy access to the interior; internal mesh pocket enhances organization
Duffel-style handles and twin haul handles on ends provide carrying options and can be used for towing or tying down when traveling
Shoulder straps provide comfortable, easy hauling as a backpack
4 side compression straps secure load and stabilize bag when traveling
Dual daisy chains along sides let you lash on extra gear or tie onto roof, boat or yak
Locking zippers protect your possesions, locks sold separately; ID pocket on top ensures positive identification
Constructed of water- and abrasion-resistant 1000-denier polyester with PVC-free thermoplastic elastomer coating to withstand the abuse of travel
Commenting on the Base Camp duffel from The North Face, Backpacker April '09 said "... these indestructible carriers ... make short work of stowing and sorting all our junk."

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The North Face Base Camp Duffel - Large Customer Reviews

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The North Face Base Camp Duffel - Large

4.6

(based on 23 reviews)

91%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

Large capacity (22)
Good zippers (21)
Durable (20)
Easy to transport (17)
Lightweight (11)

Cons

Best Uses

Extended travel (18)
Airline travel (17)
Camping (15)
Short travel (13)
Weekend trips (11)

- Reviewer Profile:
- Avid adventurer (11), Casual adventurer (9), Outdoor professional (3)
- What Is Your Gear Style:
- Comfort driven (11), Survivalist / minimalist (9)
- Was this a gift?:
- No (18)

Reviewed by 23 customers

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Apr

2013

5.0

EXcellent BaGS

By CitizenMan

from Redding, CA

About Me Casual Adventurer

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Pros

Durable
Easy to Transport
Good Zippers
Large Capacity
Lightweight

Cons

Best Uses

Airline Travel
Backpacking
Camping
Extended Travel
School
Short Travel
Weekend Trips

Comments about The North Face Base Camp Duffel - Large:

These bags hands down have got to be the best duffel bags I've every used…The durability of these bags on five trips as been Awsome one stands out to mind with lay over in UTAH. My last trip to Cabo San Lucas, I had the opportunity to see my bag from the window of the plan getting tossed into the luggage carts and cringed, as I thought the gifts I bought were surly broken. (They were not thankfully) To makes matters worse there was a complete down pour of rain during our lay over, and even though a short distance from the conveyer belt to the luggage carts every thing was soaked. Waterproof was a huge plus in this situation, as I saw people check their bags as soon as they had them in their possession. Some helpful tips for people interested in these bags: I have two of these bags and the L with backpack straps gets to be pretty heavy if you fill the bag, so pack it evenly. Tighten the backpack straps or else you'll have the hunch back walk about you. This is a good size bag, so if you want a carry on for the plane or overnight getaway I would suggest the medium size depending on how you pack. Happy travels to all….

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Mar

2013

5.0

These bags ROCK!

By jmk3

from San Mateo, CA

About Me Casual Adventurer

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Pros

Durable
Easy to Transport
Good Zippers
Large Capacity

Cons

Heavy

Best Uses

Airline Travel
Backpacking
Camping
Extended Travel

Comments about The North Face Base Camp Duffel - Large:

I have several of these bags! They ROCK! The wear well and last for years. Nearly impossible to destroy!

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Feb

2013

5.0

Awesome Duffel!!!

By Christopher Baxter

from San Antonio, TX

About Me Avid Adventurer

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Pros

Durable
Easy to Transport
Good Zippers
Large Capacity
Lightweight

Cons

Best Uses

Airline Travel
Camping
Extended Travel
Short Travel
Weekend Trips

Comments about The North Face Base Camp Duffel - Large:

This thing is TOUGH! Very well built out of extremely durable materials. The features are a really nice touch. I like the shoulder straps. You can hand carry this bag or use the shoulder straps and wear it like a backpack. In the large size, it is cavernous! I can fit a weekend's worth of clothes, all my toiletries, my mountain biking gear and my pillow in this thing with room to spare! For me, this is the perfect duffel.

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Feb

2013

5.0

Very Cool Product

By Nnemo

from MX

About Me Casual Adventurer

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Pros

Durable
Easy to Transport
Large Capacity

Cons

Zipper Snags

Best Uses

Airline Travel
Extended Travel
School
Short Travel
Weekend Trips

Comments about The North Face Base Camp Duffel - Large:

Great Product

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Jan

2013

5.0

Perfect bag for travel

By bostok

from Saint Louis, Mo

About Me Casual Adventurer

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Pros

Durable
Easy to Transport
Good Zippers
Large Capacity
Lightweight

Cons

Best Uses

Airline Travel
Camping
Extended Travel
Short Travel
Weekend Trips

Comments about The North Face Base Camp Duffel - Large:

I used two of these for cross country travel recently. They are incredibly durable, attractive, and very large on the inside. They pack a lot of gear and clothing.
I used a small one for a carry on and a large one for checking in at the airport. The Large one is Yellow and very visible when it comes out onto the conveyor. These are easy to carry, as you can use them as a backpack for short distances.
The small one is actually easy to carry for long distances as a backpack, just don't pack it too heavy.
The great thing about using them for airline travel, they don't weigh much. With traditional luggage, you are already losing 10-15lbs of your 50lb limit, just on your bag.

These bags cannot be beat.

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Jan

2013

(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

4.0

will it last?

By Fritzy

from Denver, CO

About Me Casual Adventurer

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Pros

Good Zippers
Large Capacity

Cons

Thin material

Best Uses

Airline Travel
Camping
Extended Travel

Comments about The North Face Base Camp Duffel - Large:

hopefully this holds up. i bought one of these a few years ago and it's great. it's been through airports, roof racks in the rain and strapped to mules. it has held up great, no zipper trouble, no holes or rips, basically it's almost bullet proof. so needing another bag, this was my first choice. we'll see how it goes. i think TNF is getting cheap on us. the material is thinner and they got rid of some interior pockets. i hope i'm not editing this review after my next trip

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Jan

2013

(3 of 4 customers found this review helpful)

1.0

Poor QA and not all that it's known for

By Scot Frank

from China

About Me Outdoor Professional

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Pros

Good Zippers
Large Capacity

Cons

Tears Easily
Weak Seams

Best Uses

Comments about The North Face Base Camp Duffel - Large:

I work year-round on the Himalayan Plateau conducting climate change research and environmental technology development. Over the past five years I've owned six Base Camp duffels from The North Face, sizes medium to extra large. Out of these, two have been unusably destroyed on their first flight from US to China (I recognize this may be entirely United's fault, but it at least says these bags are indeed "destructible").

I recently purchased my 7th duffel and took it home only to find the shoulder strap was not sewn, leaving the trim and outer nylon unattached and exposing the white foam padding. I called customer service and their warranty department and explained the situation. To consider this support case they require me to pay for the shipping to send in the shoulder strap. I find it completely ridiculous that I am fully responsible for the time and money required to fix their QA problem that should have been stopped before the bag left the factory. Since I work regularly with manufacturers to produce my products in China I understand how something can slip past QC, however, I would have hoped The North Face offers better customer service. If I needed a repair or this was a well-used bag, I can understand paying the shipping cost, but for a brand-new product I'm flabbergasted.

Since this mishap and the bag failures I've experienced in the past, I've switched to Patagonia Black Hole duffels and I'm so far satisfied. Additionally, I already work with a factory that produces these so I can personally speak to the high environmental and social standards employed to produce this Patagonia product. I don't know as much about TNF, but on all matters of my experience with the company and its products, I hope my opinion can be somehow changed for the better. Otherwise, I see this as a harbinger for any future interactions with The North Face. I don't support companies that are careless about their customers.

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Nov

2012

(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

4.0

NOT WATERPROOF

By -Queequeg-

from Anchorage, AK

About Me Outdoor Professional

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Pros

Durable
Good Zippers

Cons

Best Uses

Comments about The North Face Base Camp Duffel - Large:

Don't expect this to be waterproof because its not. Regardless, its one of the best.

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Sep

2012

5.0

Fantastic for the long haul!

By World Treker

from Los Angeles,CA

About Me Avid Adventurer

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Pros

Durable
Easy to Transport
Good Zippers
Large Capacity
Lightweight

Cons

Zipper Snags

Best Uses

Airline Travel
Extended Travel

Comments about The North Face Base Camp Duffel - Large:

That these duffels proved invaluable for a three week journey through India involving planes, traines, boats, cars, etc. Light and very roomy - they can accommodate most anything!

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Sep

2012

(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Perfect Duffel

By Icy

from NYC

About Me Avid Adventurer

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Pros

Durable
Easy to Transport
Good Zippers
Large Capacity
Water resistant

Cons

Best Uses

Camping
Canoeing
Extended Travel
Short Travel
Weekend Trips

Comments about The North Face Base Camp Duffel - Large:

This is simply the best duffel I have ever used, period. The material is incredibly burly. The PU-coated nylon is basically waterproof - it just doesn't have taped seams or waterproof zippers. When canoeing in rain and with some splashing, it was absolutely perfect. Nothing got wet. The backpack straps make it easy to haul on your own, or use the side grab handles with a friend for extra heavy loads. All of the webbing is super high quality and the stitching is bombproof. It's not nearly as heavy as you would expect from the construction. The cinch straps work great at compressing the bag when you don't need the capacity. The big, chunky zippers have generous pulls and glide easily. I highly recommend it - I also bought the XL!