The North Face Base Camp Duffle Bag

Great Bag!
April 30, 2012

I have had my small duffel for 3 months and it is ones of the most versatile bags I have ever had. Don't let the "small" designation fool you. This is a very roomy duffel. It is the perfect size for an airline carry-on and I can pack in a weeks worth of warm weather clothing.

Super tough
March 17, 2012

This bag is super tough. I was a little concerned with getting the large over the extra-large, but after seeing the XL in a store where I live, I'm glad I chose the large. It has plenty of room! The XL is like a big hockey bag and you may have a tough time with it on planes (baggage size). Highly recommended!

TNF Base Camp Duffel
March 08, 2012

Strong and durable duffel. I purchased both a Medium and Large. The bag is initially stiff and cumbersome, but in time the material was worn in and easier to pack and use. The shoulder straps are not the most comfortable for carrying a heavier load. Overall, a good duffel to transport equipment and know your stuff is protected!

Excellent
February 28, 2012

The bag is great. Sturdy and rugged, yet beautiful. I love it! Northface makes a quality product. The material it is made of is awesome as well. Its one of the main reasons I bought the bag.

Great Duffel!
February 10, 2012

This is a great duffel. It's solid and durable. I ended up getting the small for use when traveling. It's a great carry-on bag when flying on 2-3 day trips. I highly recommend this duffel. You won't be sorry.

Great Bag
December 04, 2011

I was torn between the Small and Med. I plan on using this for a bag to haul all my essentials to work but also use it as a carry on bag when I fly. I am glad I went with the small, it is perfect and is just under the allotted measurements to use as a carry on.

TNF BombProof Duffle
November 28, 2011

I purchased a new North Face Base Camp Duffle in size XL in Zest Orange. It is replacing my eight year old Base Camp Duffle that had travelled over 200,000 air miles on numerous adventures -it is now in possession of my youngest son, who undoubtedly will have it for another 8 years without failure. The design of the bag has changed little over the years. The zipper is uber durable. The mesh top pocket makes quick access easy for those special items. The exterior fabric shreds that shower while sitting on the tarmac or before you can get your stuff under cover at your campsite. The external compression straps are great to compress a partially filled bag. The padding has been improved on the shoulder straps from my vintage bag. The only problem with the XL size bag is keeping the weight under 50 pounds for the airline baggage scales! Get one you can't go wrong!

Great For Lots of Gear
November 09, 2011

Bought this bag for a week long hunting trip and needed carrying capacity. This bag definitely has it. Enough room for hunting clothing, outerwear, boots, and still enough room for a week's worth of clothes. Same durable base camp material that I know stands up to abuse. Would be nice if it had a couple of extra smaller pockets built in, although I know that is not common in a duffle. Great product, will be worth the money due to it's lifespan.

NF basecamp duffel
November 07, 2011

The bag is sleek, stealthy and bombproof. Can be dressed up or down with other luggage, great for sneaky weekend getaways or trips to the city. I want the whole fleet of sizes but just dont need all of them..............

What a GREAT bag!!!
October 21, 2011

This is an awesome bag. Big enough for a long trip and durable enough for the airlines. The fact that it is waterproof other than the zippers is great. the carry handles and the backpack straps are handy if you need to carry something else. You wont be disappointed with this bag. i have the Large.

Best I could find for my desired usage.
September 30, 2011

Used this bag for a couple trips so far, still looks brand new. The removable backpack straps are a big help when carrying more than a few hundred feet, but I would not want to go more than a mile using them. I have wonder about the long term durability of the top backpack strap attachment point, if anything goes wrong I think that would be it. This is my second one, I might try to get one in each size. Definitely recommend, seems tough as nails, if I manage to break it, I'll update.

Perfect
September 19, 2011

Purchased two bags for our Kilimanjaro climb. Very sturdy, have lots of useful straps - you can carry it on our back as a backback or in you hands. After 6 days of extreme conditions, still looks brand new! Pricey, but worth it.

September 09, 2011

Great concept. I was expecting a stronger material. It looks good now, but I can already see it wearing slightly and I only use it as a gym bag right now. The small is the equivalent of a large backpack. I am able to pack a few days worth of clothing and an extra pair of shoes in it.

Next Level Duffel Bag
September 07, 2011

After reading such incredible reviews for this duffel bag I couldn't resist purchasing it before a trip to Asia. I chose the medium for my three week expedition and it was a perfect fit. I was able to use it as a carry on but still fit everything I needed. Good quality material with a carrying system that works really well. It's really easy to put the should straps on and off if you'd like to check it instead. The zipper is interlocking as well which I appreciated.

Great product
September 01, 2011

This bag is very durable for travel. You can use this as a "back pack" or just a duffle bag. Knowing how the airline company handles the check-in luggage, I was happy to purchase this bag.

August 25, 2011

Great bag for little 3-4 days trips. Great quality. Easy to hold like a duffel bag or fits on shoulder like a backpack nicely. Highly recommended. I'm a civilian contractor for the government working in Afghanistan and I bounce all over the place for a few days at a time and this bag works perfectly.

BEST PRODUCT EVER!!!!
July 27, 2011

I own 3 of these bags, a small version, which I use for 1-2 day travel around for Business. I love the fact that it compacts down, and is small enough for a carry on, or if you so happened to buy a bunch of heavy small items its durable for Airport Abuse. I have also used the small for just an over night bag camping and dont need to worry about it snowing or raining with the waterproof material. The water just beads right off keeping my stuff dry. I was so impressed with this bag, that I bought 2 more both Larges, for traveling and just storing my equipment in the storage shed. The shoulder straps, and compression straps make this bag very easy to tote around and haul.

The Last Duffle You'll Ever Need To Purchase
July 23, 2011

The North Face is known for their renowned quality and durability. This bag is no exception, I purchased the XL because I'm going to be living abroad for the next 2 years and it is MASSIVE. I am going to be able to fit everything I need in it. I have also used it for camping and the backpack straps work fantastically and with the lifetime warranty The North Face has, you can't go wrong with this purchase. Go for it! Never Stop Exploring!

Base Camp Duffle
July 21, 2011

This is a great bag! We have two other in different sizes. They handle airport transportation well and the abuse of traveling . We have purchased other bags in the past and they never seems to hold up. Altrec.com has the best price on the net that I have found. Cheers

Great Pick
July 21, 2011

Purchased the bag in advance of annual fishing trip to Alaska. The variability of weather conditions requires that we bring warm weather, cold weather and foul weather clothing. The bag had room to spare and is designed to keep everything dry. The shoulder straps made carrying through airports and to the float plane a snap.

Excellent All Around ag
July 04, 2011

Well this bag is really awesome, I have not used it very much yet, it seems to be a very strong and durable bag, I bought the medium size and it works perfectly for me, what I do is rock climbing, I packed my 70 meters rope, 4 harnesses, 2 pairs of climbing shoes, 2 helmets, and a lots of devices and equipments for rock climbing. It has enough space for other small things. So in this way I do not have to carry two o more backpacks for take all my climbing gear to the crag. The daisy chains and the compression straps are excellent, it has very easy access too. It is very comfortable for carry in many ways. I choosed the Blitz blue and is a really pretty color. I really love this bag, if you have the money, you should buy this bag, it is a really versatile bag, you could use it for everything. I will buy the large size for pack all my camping gear for my very long trips.

Great Bag
May 18, 2011

I use this bag carry alll my fishing stuff and it works great. The bag is well made and seems to be holding up fine so far. I will be using it for my upcoming Montana and South America fishing trips.

Perfect track day gear bag
April 16, 2011

I was looking for a bag to haul all my motorcycle gear to track days. After spending a fair amount of time researching what was available, I settled on the North Face Duffel. I first bought the XL size thinking the L dimensions seemed a bit tight for leathers, back protector, helmet, boots, gloves, and a few misc. items. When the XL arrived, I stuffed everything into the bag and there was so much room left over I could probably have put two of everything into it. I regrouped and got the L size and it is just perfect for track days. All the gear mentioned fits perfectly and with the back straps it's a breeze to carry around. The construction and components are top shelf. I can see using this bag for lots of other things.

excellent duffel
April 12, 2011

This bag is nice and sturdy! I got the size L and in Orange. I like that I can fold it down and pack it into the little pack/storage bag it came with. Perfect for all your climbing/trail running gear and you can hose it down if it gets muddy. I would definately recommend this bag for traveling with your gear as well. I really like the Orange color too so I had to get it! Should last me a very long time too!

April 08, 2011

This was everything I wanted in a duffel bag. I use it for weekend travels and it is the right size to take aboard the airplane to fit in the overhead bin. It is also a great gym bag. I would recommend it

Own several, given more as gifts
April 01, 2011

Wonderful duffel. I have one in small (meets carry on dimensions for airlines all over the world) and two mediums (which can be forced into such dimensions if not overpacked). I now use this bag instead of a backpack during international travels. The bags are sufficiently distinctive that they are difficult to lose, reasonably water resistant, and, despite the combined attempts of baggage handlers, curs, and myself, indestructible. Moreover, though not as comfortable to carry as a multi-day backpack, they are comfortable enough that I have never regretted leaving my pack at home. I bought my first over ten years ago and it has travelled to five continents. It is well used but many decades away from needing replacement. My other two have been to 3 continents and strapped to many different modes of transport from auto to motorcycle to bicycle. They look pretty much new. I have no need for another. But, I now give these as gifts, mostly to high school and college graduates. The excited and grateful faces show the mark has been hit. A "No-buyer's-remorse" purchase.

Great Bag!
March 25, 2011

Liked these bags so much, I bought 4 of them! Great product! I liked the base camp duffel because of the comfort of the backpack design. It's comfortable on your shoulders

Great travel bag!
March 08, 2011

I bought this bag to go camping to Eagle Cave, WI with my 7 year old son. I knew there was going to be a lot of dirt and wanted something that would be easy to clean up. This bag did not disappoint. Super easy to clean, just use a damp cloth. Size was great and held eveything we needed for our overnight trip. Really like the straps that can be used like a backpack. Seems to be very strong and sturdy. I would definitely recommend this bag.

Amazing Bag !!!!
March 05, 2011

This is the best made duffel bag I have owned. It will keep your contents dry (not waterproof, but pretty water resistant), the shoulder straps makes for easier travel, and lots of tie down points on the bag. The only thing I wish they would do differently is their sizes on the bags. The L and XL I purchased are more like M and L from other manufacturers. As long as you read the size specs prior to ordering, this should not be an issue. Overall, I am very happy with this product and glad I ordered them.

Awesome
February 22, 2011

My wife complains that I buy too many bags to carry "my stuff" but when she saw my new North Face Base Camp Duffel she changed her mind. She wants one for her Birthday but in Red. Need I say anything more!

Excellent Bag
February 19, 2011

We used the large bag for a scuba diving trip - fit all gear and fins perfectly with room to spare. we also purchased the small as a carry on bag. great products - highly recommend.

Must-have!
February 14, 2011

I have wanted one of these bags for years, and purchased the Medium size to use primarily as a rugged airline carry-on for ski trips and fishing trips. I wanted a bag that could go right from the plane to the back of a pick-up truck (then to a boat, on the trail, etc.) The sizing is generous, more than enough volume to fit a ton of gear for a 3-4 day excursion. My ski boots easily fit, along with my primary ski layers. The compression straps are a great feature to shrink the bag (when not fully loaded) to comply with airline specs, and the shoulder straps make it easy to haul around. I've been critical of many TNF products made in recent years, but this one, so far, appears to be built very well. There is a layer of cordura on the outside bottom of the bag to handle the extra wear and tear (on the exterior of the the PVC), which I didn't realize before I bought it, but am glad is there. The price is high, but I think warranted now that I saw the construction firsthand. The bag is still fairly new for me, but I see it being part of my collection for years to come. Get one!

February 09, 2011

Bought this for 5 day ski trip and it worked great. I wanted something that would keep my clothes dry as the bag would be in back of a truck in the snow and the bag came through for me. Also, I usually wore the bag over both shoulders, so made it easy to carry my boot and ski bags at the same time. I hadn't bought anything from Altrec before either, but was happy that the product shipped quickly. Will be ordering from the site again.

Tons of Room
February 03, 2011

I purchased a LARGE and it is huge. Love it because I can pack it up and use the should straps. Large is too big for a "carry on" so maybe go with a medium if you want to use it for air travel. I bought the orange for the bright color. Awesome bag!

Awesome as expected
January 28, 2011

As everyone knows... the base camp duffel is bomber. Got the white one and was worried about it getting filthy but it repels dirt and whatever pretty well and any marks come off with an easy scrub.... I wouldn't wanna check a white one in on a flight though. The small size is perfect for a weekend or short getaway... backpack straps are money to carry backpack style or just use both and carry like a normal duffel. Wouldn't mind an outside or additional interior pocket though. Plan on getting the large size for me upcoming ski trip... can't wait.

Best Duffel Bag
January 14, 2011

This is a awesome duffel bag. The material is heavy duty and pretty much water proof. The best part is that it has nice backpack straps for lugging the thing around. I have the medium and its a great size for traveling and holding all my snowboard gear.

NF Duffel Bag
January 06, 2011

I bought the north face duffel bag in a small. It is the perfect size for me. I figure I'll be able to take it on short over night trips and I am also using it as a hockey coaching bag currently. Nice weight, great look, and easy to carry with the backpack straps. I am strongly contemplating purchasing a medium one too for longer trips! Happy buyer!

November 20, 2010

Just what I need for may quick 1-4 days business trips as well as short vacations. Great quality.

bombproof...
October 29, 2010

so originally i made a purchase of the LARGE duffel bag in white and when i got it i realized i made a mistake, it is HUGE...so a while went by and i decided that i had to return it because it was way too big for my needs, and luckily they had a black in small in stock so i was able to exchange it. the perfect size bag, much much better than i had hoped in construction and in size. i was not expecting the small to still be so large, it is larger in size than my pullman which i have travelled with for years and since this is softside it will be able to be manipulated much more easily into aircraft... like i said the large is gigantic, it will fit 2 1/2 of the small bags inside of it. so if you are planning on traveling with every article of clothing you own then get a larger bag, if you are planning on a long weekend with lots of items still, then the small should fit your needs. i don't even need to reiterate the notion of this bag being the de-facto duffel, it's all over most every mountain top on earth, so easily it will stand up to whatever you throw at it.

Great Duffle Bag!
October 12, 2010

Great bag. Big and durrable. Room for all of my travel needs and more. High Quality.