The North Face Base Camp Rolling Thunder Wheeled Duffel - 36"
Designed with a hard-shell chassis to handle traveling around the world over and over again, the 36 in. Base Camp Rolling Thunder wheeled duffel blends durability with high-level organization.
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- Recycled Base Camp fabric is highly durable
- Durable, custom-molded wheels for comfortable rolling
- Padded side and top handles allow for multiple carrying positions
- Webbing compression straps let you secure belongings or compress the bag when it's not full
- Clamshell design and long zipper for easier interior access
- External webbing straps provide additional clipping points
- Ergonomic U-pulls make zipping and unzipping simple
- 2 external, quick-access, secure zip pockets
- Has a 36 in. (91.4 cm) length from wheel to handle when compressed
- Lockable zipper (lock not included)
- Reflective details on front of bag
- Internal compression panel lets you cinch down clothing and has 2 secure zip mesh pockets
- 2 internal, secure zip mesh pockets
- Large, internal, secure zip clamshell mesh pocket
- Sherpa strap lets you carry your backpack or duffel on the face of this bag
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View the The North Face Base Camp Product LineView all The North Face Rolling Luggage| Best Use | Travel |
|---|---|
| Bag Style | Luggage |
| Gear Capacity (L) | 160 liters |
| Gear Capacity (cu. in.) | 9,764 cubic inches |
| Number of Exterior Pockets | 2 + main compartment |
| Wheeled | Yes |
| Material(s) | 1,000-denier recycled polyester with phthalate-free PVC coating |
| Dimensions | 36.2 x 19.7 x 15.7 |
| Weight | 11 lbs. 11 oz. |
| Gender | Unisex |
| Sustainability | Contains recycled materials |
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Don't do it!
I bought this while I was on deployment in Africa. It started falling apart after 2 uses and the company will do nothing to help. They told me to drop it by a North Face location and they would look at it- not helpful when I'm in Africa. They also said I could mail it back to them- also not helpful, since mail out here to the US takes 3-4 mos. After explaining this all to them more than once, they basically told me I have no options and they will not make any exceptions to their policy.
Can't wait for the first test trip!
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Seems lighter than the last Rolling Thunder. I travel to South America at least twice a year so I will be curious to see how the fabric bottom will hold up versus the older molded bucket of the earlier version. I really like the internal zipper storage and the new internal compression straps look like they will work better. I wish the designers had kept the center exterior top handle which made it easier getting the bag in and out of cars and luggage belts at the airport. I look forward to seeing how the new compares side by side with the older version which I still use.
Not like the previous design
I have no clue why North Face "updated" the design and made it less functional. I wish I had the opportunity to purchase 5 duffels the previous version. Major drawbacks of the current version are the lack of a telescoping handle, a slanted main cargo compartment which makes packing and searching for items tedious, and the lack of end compartments. I am currently looking at other brands which seem to have better options but I'd much rather North Face bring back the previous version.
You get what you pay for
This bag is awesome. We looked at a lot of rolling duffle options for our son who was leaving the country for a couple of years, but none of them seemed as sturdy or big as this one. He hasn't had an issue so far with it being treated as oversized baggage and the quality is what you'd expect from The North Face. The only negative would be that there isn't a handle and there isn't a pull strap in the center but rather on the sides. Overall, we've been super happy with the purchase.
Center handle missing
This is my second Rolling thunder after wearing out the first in 6 years. While substantial different, it appears to be more solidly made than the original and roomy. Will miss the larger end pockets that held misc that I could get to without opening main compartment. Also hold down in the bottom, should be adjustable on Both ends, to allow for securing items in bag. Missing Handle in middle and will have to use one of the end handles to lift causing imbalance while picking up.
buy this bag if you need excessive storage
seems to be pretty well made, especially if youre just going to be packing mostly clothing and essentials. I love the straps that cinch down so that if the zipper were to come loose, the bag isn't going to open up on accident. I might be a little skeptical if I packed this thing super heavy with gear, I could see the bag taking damage with the airlines tossing it around if it were stuffed full and heavy. Also its worth mentioning, this bag is pretty huge, its bigger than most checked luggage bags. Most airlines have weight restrictions on checked baggage and if you pack this bag full, its easily going to be over their stupid 40-50ib limit. For 95% of the trips I take, I end up using the Base Camp 28 bag instead, its quite large and easily manages most 1-2 week trips. So get this bag if you need more than average storage needs
Its big and its held up
I bought this bag in 2022 before moving down from Seattle to San Diego and then flying out to a ship with it. It was in the back of the truck and things stayed dry inside thru light rain. It is big, so I don't use it as much, but it can hold a lot of gear. I have never had airlines ding its dimensions, but I it is easy to fill it with 70lbs worth of gear, so you might get hit for the weight. It stands up on its own, which is really nice when you are trying to keep it out of the way. People have complained there is no handle, but I think it does fine because the bag is so long but balanced I didn't really find it was lacking. The wheels have done fine over cobblestones, and nonskid. My only advice is make sure you need something this big before you buy it. I only use it for moving (or moving other people) or really long trips.
Massive sturdy long-lasting
I'm a big fan of the Rolling Thunder series. Used 2 previous versions of these... as the sizes have since changed I had to size up a bit. While the capacity is amazing, you have to be a bit careful with the standard airplane weight limit if you pack this to the brim. My one complaint so far would be the positioning of the grab handles - North Face please add back the central handle to make this easier to roll around.
Everything You Need in a Heavy Duty Roller, Nothing You Don'
I'm a competitive equestrian, and use this bag around the country in various environments and weather. This bag is awesome - it has enough pockets and pouches to be useful and orgranized, while still keeping them low profile and out of the way for the main luggage compartment. The soft neoprene handles make it easy to pull behind, from airports to dirt and gravel competition grounds. Best purchase I've made.
Don't think about it, just get a Rolling Thunder!
This bag is huge and will hold my telescope, tripod, lenses and gear for trips up to Martis Peak in north Lake Tahoe CA., to view the sky at 8,743 ft. It has wheels which are perfect for me because I have to park 1km from the summit and need to wheel it the rest of the way. It's sturdy but not heavy which is great because it's a steep climb to get up to the top.