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The North Face Base Camp Duffel - Medium

SUMMIT GOLD/TNF BLACK

The North Face Base Camp Duffel - Medium

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The Base Camp duffel from The North Face is a rugged, versatile hauler of all things adventure, offering just enough space for your basics.

Main compartment features a D-shaped zippered opening for high visibility and easy access to the interior; internal mesh pockets enhance 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 - Medium Customer Reviews

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The North Face Base Camp Duffel - Medium

4.7

(based on 20 reviews)

100%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

Durable (20)
Good zippers (18)
Easy to transport (15)
Large capacity (15)
Lightweight (9)

Cons

Best Uses

Camping (17)
Airline travel (16)
Weekend trips (16)
Short travel (15)
Extended travel (12)

- Reviewer Profile:
- Avid adventurer (9), Casual adventurer (7)
- What Is Your Gear Style:
- Survivalist / minimalist (13), Comfort driven (5)
- Was this a gift?:
- No (19)

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Apr

2013

4.0

Most Excellent

By T-BIZZLE

from Keystone, Co.

About Me Outdoor Professional

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Pros

Durable
Easy to Transport
Good Zippers
Large Capacity
Very functional

Cons

Wish Seams Were Sealed

Best Uses

Airline Travel
Camping
Everything
Extended Travel
Short Travel
Weekend Trips

Comments about The North Face Base Camp Duffel - Medium:

I use this for traveling

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Mar

2013

4.0

North Face Base Camp Duffel - Medium

By The Broker

from Worldwide

About Me Outdoor Professional

See all my reviews

Pros

Durable
Easy to Transport
Good Zippers
Lightweight
Water resistant

Cons

Best Uses

Airline Travel
Camping
Extended Travel
Short Travel
Special Applications

Comments about The North Face Base Camp Duffel - Medium:

Excellent bag. Seriously, North Face has let me down on their clothing line lately but this bag is one of the best duffles I've owned. I also own the XL version and have packed two complete sets scuba gear in it and it seems to be holding up to the abuse. Strongly Recommend, just find the size that meets your mission.

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Mar

2013

5.0

The right app!

By lustytraveler

from Bonita Springs, FL

About Me Casual Adventurer

See all my reviews

Pros

Easy Access
Easy To Spot At Airport
Good Zippers
Lightweight
Roomy
Well made

Cons

None so far

Best Uses

Airline Travel
Camping
Extended Travel
Short Travel
Weekend Trips

Comments about The North Face Base Camp Duffel - Medium:

About to use it for the first time on a trip to Australia and New Zealand and, being a bag freak, I am really looking forward to seeing this item perform. I bought it because of its reputation for durability, roominess, compressibility and no-nonsense design, and now that I have the bag in my hands I have no doubt that this was a wise investment. The only suggestion I have (and it's not a deal killer) is that the backpack straps should be made so that they are easily removable so they can be stored inside when not needed.

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Feb

2013

4.0

Solid Bag

By DoubleLung Outdoors

from Edina, MN

About Me Avid Adventurer

See all my reviews

Pros

Durable
Good Zippers
Sturdy

Cons

Not Flexible

Best Uses

Carrying Gear

Comments about The North Face Base Camp Duffel - Medium:

Solid construction, study & tough material, nearly waterproof. Only drawback is that the bag does not compress very well.

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Jan

2013

5.0

Great Bag - Great for Travel

By Bearded Bandit

from Seattle, WA

About Me Avid Adventurer

See all my reviews

Pros

Durable
Easy to Transport
Fits In An Overhead Bin
Good Zippers
Large Capacity

Cons

Best Uses

Airline Travel
Camping
Short Travel
Weekend Trips

Comments about The North Face Base Camp Duffel - Medium:

This is the perfect bag for any travel involving an airline. Why? Because it fits in the overhead bins. If you're like me, I'm very hesitant to check my luggage. Not to mention, you can put it on your back as a backpack. So, your hands are free, and you don't look like everyone else, with their roller bags....

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Aug

2012

(0 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Awesome, Flashy, Reliable.

By Anthony the Great

from Rancho Cucamonga, CA

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 - Medium:

This is a great looking bag (I purchased the yellow bag). Demands attention and respect. Material is great. Virtually indestrucable.

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Jul

2012

5.0

Great Bag

By BigBrian

from Fredericksburg, Virginia

About Me Casual Adventurer

See all my reviews

Pros

Durable
Easy to Transport
Good Zippers
Large Capacity

Cons

None

Best Uses

Airline Travel
Backpacking
Camping
Extended Travel
School
Short Travel
Weekend Trips

Comments about The North Face Base Camp Duffel - Medium:

Needed a larger bag to get home after long road trip. This fit the bill nicely.

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Jun

2012

4.0

High price point, but worth it

By hitechclimber

from Purchased in Denver. Live in Little Rock

About Me Casual Adventurer

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Pros

Durable
Easy to Transport
Good Zippers

Cons

Small Capacity

Best Uses

Camping
Short Travel
Weekend Trips

Comments about The North Face Base Camp Duffel - Medium:

This is a great back. First Duffel I've bought, but have had a few given to me. I love the product but when I got it I was in a hurry and bought a medium because the location was out of large. If your geting this for camping or gear, stick to the large unless your have tons of small items. I have gone back afterwords and purchased a large as well. EX large may be a bit big for gear unless you like packing 150lb packs.

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May

2012

5.0

Super

By spilcreative

from New York, NY

About Me Casual Adventurer

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Pros

Durable
Easy to Transport
Good Zippers
Large Capacity
Lightweight

Cons

None

Best Uses

Airline Travel
Camping
Weekend Trips

Comments about The North Face Base Camp Duffel - Medium:

Amazing product! I have had many travel duffels ranging from super expensive to moderate and this is by far THE BEST I have ever purchased.

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Apr

2012

4.0

Durable, multipurpose duffel

By txtraveler

from Ottawa, Ontario

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Pros

Durable
Easy to Transport
Good Zippers
Large Capacity
Lightweight
Versatile

Cons

Not enough pockets

Best Uses

Airline Travel
Backpacking

Comments about The North Face Base Camp Duffel - Medium:

I'm not super outdoorsy, but I do travel a lot and this duffel has been a great bag to use for a variety of trips. The duffel is really durable and has held up to being checked luggage several times with barely a scratch.

The backpack straps are pretty comfortable and I had no problem carrying it as a backpack while traveling by train, walking to a hostel, and walking around the airport. Using it as a backpack leaves my hands free for my purse and other stuff.

When I checked it for a flight, it was stuffed full of mostly clothes and weighed about 25-30lbs when I put it on the scale at the airport, so well within the 50lb limit you usually have when flying. It easily accommodated 12 days of clothes and a few gifts for friends. On the way back, it accommodated the same clothes plus some souvenirs I picked up. I never tried to take it on as a carry on because I always had it stuffed too full, though I think it would be fine if you weren't stuffing it to the brim like I was.

I have not (yet) subjected it to a downpour, but it did fine with some drizzle. After walking in drizzle for about 15 minutes from Metro to hostel, there was no evidence of any water leakage in to the bag.

The zippers seem very durable, opened and closed easily, and have held up well to my over-stuffing tendencies. I don't think that they'll have problems any time soon.

The only downside is the lack of internal organization. There is one mesh pocket on the zipper flap, which is ok for holding a few things, but I agree with a couple of other posters that a couple of other pockets would be a nice addition. However, I've used packing cubes and some of my own little bags to separate things as needed.

Overall, this is a versatile and durable bag that's super handy to have. I only wish I would have gotten it sooner!