Base Camp Duffel - Spring 2007

Comments about The North Face Base Camp Duffel - Spring 2007:

used for bicycle touring. thrown in a truck, thrown on the ground & pavement - rain & shine.
heavy load carried a short distance to tent site.

Comments about The North Face Base Camp Duffel - Spring 2007:

I purchased this particular duffel bag because it came highly recommended by family members. I have had it for a short period of time, but have been pleased with the quality thusfar. It is a rugged, burly bag that I look forward to taking on a variety of trips.

Comments about The North Face Base Camp Duffel - Spring 2007:

I owned 3 older TNF duffles made out of cordura. I bought the newer model about 3 years ago. It quickly became my bag of choice. It was medium size which I find big enough to pack a week of clothes and small enough to carry easy. The backpack straps make it great for carring any distance. It packs easy into the rocket box on the roof of the jeep, in the back of the truck, the cargo area in the plane, and the waterproof pvc material makes it great for the ride in the bottom of the canoe. I carried it for my flight in a small 4 seat aircraft across the north Atlantic above the Artic Circle to Europe and back as well to the beach and mountains for family vacations. I just bought the 2nd one to replace the older cordura bag to take on my flight next week to Yellowstone and onto Alaska for flyfishing. It is bombpoof and you can' wear it out. I plan to buy a 3rd one in the small size next.

Comments about The North Face Base Camp Duffel - Spring 2007:

excellent! very high capacity! fits my day pack and my backpack and all other gear. makes it easy to travel on expeditions and international backpacking.

Comments about The North Face Base Camp Duffel - Spring 2007:

This duffel is one heck of a hauler, I have purchased it for a two month trek into the India Himalaya. The material and design should prove to be water tight. Weather packed up or loaded down this pack proves manageable with the built in shoulder straps and side compression straps that allow you to lug your load keeping it snug to your back. Weather it be across the terminal or across town this pack is out of sight!

Comments about The North Face Base Camp Duffel - Spring 2007:

While the base camp duffel is still a good product, I am disappointed with The North Face in quality shortcuts over the years. I own two older BCD's that are about 8 years old. They have been some of the best equiptment I have ever owned. I bought a new larger duffel to supplement these. The older duffels have much stronger nylon straps, about three times as much padding on the shoulder straps, and just seem overall better built. I guess time will tell.

Comments about The North Face Base Camp Duffel - Spring 2007:

The bag is huge. The backpack-like straps are great. Could have used a few more zippered compartments inside.

Comments about The North Face Base Camp Duffel - Spring 2007:

This bag can take a beating! I wish that I had picked-up the extra-large over the large, it would have easily held my already packed backpack. That would have made it easier to check in at airports. The zippers, strapes, etc. are bomber-proof!

Comments about The North Face Base Camp Duffel - Spring 2007:

Have two of these already and buying another. They have been through many airports and many trips. On a trip a few months back some wicked storms whipped through arkansas where i happened to be mountain biking/camping. the bags were outside of the tent in hail, drenching rain, mud and 50mph+ winds. the next morning everything inside the bag was perfectly dry. the bags themselves just got cleaned off. get one.

Comments about The North Face Base Camp Duffel - Spring 2007:

Held up well for international travel.