BASE CAMP DUFFEL—LARGE

Comments about TheNorthFace BASE CAMP DUFFEL—LARGE:

Please Go Back to the old design! Don't fix what isn't broken.

Comments about TheNorthFace BASE CAMP DUFFEL—LARGE:

Please go back to the old design, with the old handles. They were much more funcitonal, and were useful to strap down the backpack straps. If you go back to the old design, I'll get a couple more bags.

Comments about TheNorthFace BASE CAMP DUFFEL—LARGE:

Multi day mule back (hard) carry without a tear or leakage of scent. Total mule days 3. Total expeditions 1 so far. To the Himalayas next year.

Comments about TheNorthFace BASE CAMP DUFFEL—LARGE:

Most disappointed in this duffle. On the second airline trip, the end of the bag had 4 tears down to the mesh lining. So much for indestructible. While I'm a big North Face fan, this is definitely not the quality I've come to expect.

Comments about TheNorthFace BASE CAMP DUFFEL—LARGE:

I have owned many NF duffels and the small base camp bags are fantastic. Unfortunately as you get into the larger bags the materials don't get any stronger, and because of this tearing is common. I have had two of the 95L bags and both have ripped when transporting on international flights. I do a lot of global flying and a durable bag is a must.

Comments about TheNorthFace BASE CAMP DUFFEL—LARGE:

I bought this bag 10 days ago, took it on one flight, and it already has a rip in it! Poor quality! I bought it to easily carry around as I like the look of the bag and the idea of using it as a backpack in lieu of a shoulder strap for a duffel bag. It is just not made well. It gets scuffles and black marks easily and obviously the quality is not there if it cannot even make it through one US flight without the material ripping. Poor quality for a company like The North Face. Now I have to waste my time to drive 40 minutes to return it because I'm not keeping this bag.

Comments about TheNorthFace BASE CAMP DUFFEL—LARGE:

I work in advertising and commercial videography/photography by trade, and as a consequence, I've been all over the world many times with my NF duffs riding shotgun. From the deserts of Dubai, to the Alps of the Swiss, these bags just work.

In terms of their utility, there is simply no other bag that is as utilitarian. Lightweight from the start, they allow me to pack more gear. Of course, because of their volumetric exceptionalism, it's not hard to overfill them - it's a double edged sword really. Perhaps that's the only downside, hauling these beasts around fully stuffed. #selfcontrol #whatsthat

I currently own two large, one XL, and a Rolling Thunder 30. In terms of construction quality and durability, you can treat these bags like absolute sh#@ and they just lift their middle finger and flash you a grin in response. It's fantastic. Also worth noting, is their completely flat/rolled (user's choice) form factor when empty. I store my three duffs inside of my Rolling Thunder 30 when not in use. So four bags taking up the space of one - great for tight spaces. ;)

They also make you seem way more interesting than you actually are. For example, when I walk through many airports with them in tow, I am often stopped and asked what kind of insane "adventure" I'm off to/coming from. I think there is still a solid stereotype worldwide that North Face gear, especially duffles, means you scale the side of death defying remote mountaintops in far off lands for fun. When you answer, "Nah, just visiting family in Kalamazoo," the looks of confusion are worth their weight in gold. Ha.

So, in summary… buy a North Face Base Camp and not only can you fit all your sh@# inside of it, you instantly become way more cool than you actually are. #NFDuffsFTW

Comments about TheNorthFace BASE CAMP DUFFEL—LARGE:

Whoever thought it was a good idea to change the handle design should be fired. This new bag design is the New Coke of duffles. Do not buy until they correct this error in judgement and give the consumer a useful bag with decent carrying handles. I'll be buying something else.

Comments about TheNorthFace BASE CAMP DUFFEL—LARGE:

Between my wife and I we own every size and two of the large bags. We absolutely love them! Easy storage when you're not using them, then great amount of storage when you do use them. Also grab a different color so when you do go to grab your bag off the baggage claim you know it's yours!

Comments about TheNorthFace BASE CAMP DUFFEL—LARGE:

This is my second North Face duffle. I bought the medium one first ad now added a large! Couldn't be happier with these bags. Perfect for so many different uses. New colors are awesome as well!