The North Face Base Camp Duffel XL, TNF Red/TNF Black, X-Large, Base Camp Duffel XL

I spent quite a while deciding which size Base Camp Duffel to buy, especially with airline checked baggage limits in mind. On paper, the XL can appear a little large when fully expanded, but in practice I haven’t found that to be an issue. Because it is a soft duffel rather than a rigid suitcase, it compresses easily, and by using the compression straps it stays surprisingly compact when it needs to. Before settling on the XL, I actually purchased the XXL. That thing is enormous. You could almost pack an elephant in it! Dropping back to the XL certainly does not feel like a compromise though. There is still an impressive amount of usable space, particularly if you travel with packing cubes as I do. Each category of clothing or equipment stays organised, and the duffel simply brings everything together into one durable, easy to manage bag. I also own the Small version, and that has surprised me with how much it holds. For shorter trips I can even use it as my carry on bag instead of my North Face Fuse Box, so together the two sizes cover almost every type of travel I do. One thing worth noting is that this bag does not have wheels, which may be a consideration for some people. Personally, I have not found that to be a disadvantage because the backpack straps are very comfortable. Even when the bag is reasonably full, it carries exceptionally well and is easy to move through airports, hotels and train stations. The build quality is exactly what I expected from The North Face. The materials feel incredibly tough, the zips inspire confidence, and the reinforced construction makes it feel like a bag that will last for many years of travel. If you are trying to decide between the XL and the XXL, I think the XL is the sweet spot. It offers an enormous amount of storage while remaining practical for airline travel, and because it compresses so well it is much more versatile than the measurements alone might suggest.

I got these for a hunting trip in Montana. They are AWESOME. They are built like tanks and have plenty of room for all your gear. I managed to get all of my hunting gear for a week packed into a single big one.

Es handelt sich um eine wirklich riesengroße Reisetasche aus extrem robuster LKW-Plane. Dies merkt man natürlich auch im Gewicht, so dass man sich unbedingt vor dem Kauf Gedanken machen sollte, ob man diese Reisetasche in der Form nutzen kann. Nicht, dass am Flughafen nachher das böse Erwachen kommt. Wir nutzen diese Taschenserie in verschiedenen Größen für Urlaubsreisen im PKW und haben damit für uns den idealen Anwendungsfall gefunden. Und ja, auch die Riemen und Reißverschlüsse sind extrem robust und auch nach mehrmaliger Nutzung weist das Material keinerlei Risse oder sonstigen spröden Stellen auf.

Super quick delivery Perfect for school camp and so much bigger than we thought it would be. Fully water proof too.

I bought the bigger version of this bag in order to fit more stuff. I love the shoulder straps and the fact you can wear it as a backpack. The extra room has come in handy, and the overall construction of the bag is extremely sturdy. I look forward to more adventures with this awesome bag!