The North Face  Base Camp Voyager Duffel - 32 L

I love this bag. The only thing I wished it had were hip straps for when you carry on your back.

The REI web site says: "External zip-closure padded 15 in. laptop sleeve offers easy access to electronics when going through the security line." Well, the sleeve is indeed 15 inches wide (internally) but the zippered opening is only 14" and you would be hard pressed to get a computer wider than 13" into the sleeve. So it is a "padded 13 in. laptop sleeve." Purchased at Charlotte REI store. The whole bag had been crammed into one of its pocket for "display" purposes. Could not examine bag without extracting it. Worse, the creases caused by the cramming have not come out. Product would earn five stars without these problems.

You would think it would not rip so easily.

This is a flawless bag in my opinion, if you like packing cubes and getting away with the smallest possible bag, then this is the bag for you. The boxy style is great for using every square inch and the moveable divider eliminates the need for cubes. The pouch is perfect for separating dirty shoes or toiletries that may spill, or anything you want to contain. I have packed this thing for an 8 day ski trip which to me seems amazing for such a small bag. The shape is slim like a conventional carry on which is a plus for air travel. I really cant find anything I dont like about it. Would highly recommend!

This pack is great. It’s made solid. I don’t ever use it in backpack orientation as I find it a little bit uncomfortable and makes it easier to use as a gym bag. I personally think the Patagonia Black Hole Series is a better purchase. I will keep this one but will probably get a black hole 40L as I find this just a tad too small and no shoulder strap. Still a great pack that I will use in a different capacity.

Great bag, easy to pack, just enough pockets to keep it organized, but not too many so you forget where something is stashed. Going to use it for weekend travels in Europe to various cities by plane or train. Not planning on using it for hiking, as the shoulder straps are minimalist. It still feels comfortable at about 15 pounds. My one complaint is the external laptop sleeve is too small for my 15.6" HP laptop because the 13.5 inch zipper is too short. I knew it was a risk. However, the internal pocket is big enough for it to fit, so I'll be using it that way. There's no padding between the external and internal pockets so the same protection. I might add a little extra padding myself.

I have taken this on two trips now. One was a 5 day road trip. Fit everything I needed. Second trip was 6 days in Ireland. Wearing this through airports and waiting in long queues, I do not suggest getting this bag if you plan on carrying for long amounts of time. The straps kept digging into my neck and I had huge knots in my shoulder blades. There is no waist strap so all of the weight was on my shoulders. Will be returning for something more comfortable.

It's a beautiful bag, in many ways, and I love the army green color. It has an elegant ruggedness to it. It is well constructed and of quality materials (including zippers). The fabric feels sturdy, but has a thick vinyl quality that I am less a fan of in a duffel bag (though probably makes the bag very water resistant). The compartments represent a good complement of functions and are well-placed. A great combination of simplicity and versatility. Unfortunately, the 32 L version does not have a duffel shoulder strap, only backpack straps that don't really function well for over-the-shoulder carrying. That was a deal breaker for me. I was not looking for a backpack.

Purchased this because we have an Osprey duffel backpack that the whole family fights over. Chose this because it’s a smidge larger. I am very happy with this bag. Just spent a week traveling the east coast and iit easily held all of my stuff. The extra pockets and straps are all very well placed and it was comfortable on my back through the airport. The only downside is having to inclip one of the backpack straps to unzip the bag fully, but this seems to be a necessary design element as our other backpack differs are the same. It’s now my favorite duffel pack and the rest of the family can fight over the Osprey.

pros: - i love the clean look - i like there's no multiple strings or clips - not busy with multiple pockets, there's one on top, bottom, and the body, that's it! - this duffel can be folded back as tiny as 3"w, 7"long, 3" thickness cons: - branding, BIG and large, dislike - the cushioning on the straps is very weak---needs improvement. my $25 backpack is better cushions than this $125 duffel =( - colors, very masculine and dark... doesn't stand out from the crowd which i preferred when i checked my bags in during travel