The North Face Base Camp Duffel

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The North Face Base Camp Duffel
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The North Face Base Camp Duffel - Keep your travel essentials stylishly stowed in The North Face Base Camp Duffel X-Large. This compact, lightweight and durable barrel-shaped duffel bag is available in several fashion colors and features contrast trim and The North Face logo screen-printing. It boasts a spacious, zippered main compartment with a convenient u-shaped opening for packing and unpacking ease; mesh pockets for organizing small necessities; and plenty of room for your clothing, shoes, accessories, and toiletries. The North Face Base Camp Duffel X-Large comes with a top ID pocket and has twin haul handles and a padded, adjustable shoulder strap for carrying comfort and versatility.

Fabric:

  • 1000D phthalate-free TPE fabric laminate, 840D Jr. ballistics nylon
  • Rugged construction with extra bartacks and double stitching withstand abuse from the inside and out
  • Constructed of water- and abrasion-resistant 1000-denier polyester with PVC-free thermoplastic elastomer coating to withstand the abuse of travel

Insulation:

  • Four compression straps to cinch down load
  • Duffel-style handles and twin haul handles on ends provide carrying options and can be used for towing or tying down when traveling

Comfort:

  • Shoulder straps provide comfortable, easy hauling as a backpack

Zippers:

  • Locking zippers protect your possesions, locks sold separately; ID pocket on top ensures positive identification
  • Locking zips
  • D-zip gives you greater access to contents for easy packing while a zipper flap keeps debris and moisture out of zipper
  • Main compartment features a D-shaped zippered opening for high visibility and easy access to the interior; internal mesh pockets offer extra organization

Pockets:

  • Internal mesh pockets to keep small personal items separate and easy to access

Straps:

  • Sturdy alpine cut shoulder straps let you carry the bag as a pack
  • 4 side compression straps secure load and stabilize bag when traveling

Features:

  • 24 x 15 x 15” [ 61 x 38 x 38 cm ]
  • Winner of Backpacker Magazine’s 2009 Editors’ Choice Gold Award
  • Packaged in reusable tote to minimize retail display space needed
  • Dual daisy chains for attaching excess gear
  • Dual daisy chains along sides let you lash on extra gear or tie onto roof, boat or yak
  • Commenting on the Base Camp duffel from The North Face, Backpacker April '09 said "... these indestructible carriers ... make short work of stowing and sorting all our junk."
  • Gift box not available for this item
  • 4395 cu. in. [ 72 L ]
  • Twin haul handles on ends helps you load bag into a car or onto a car rack
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The North Face Base Camp Duffel fits all the gear you could possibly need, and it'll last for-ev-er.

The North Face Base Camp Duffel is an expedition classic. Its heavy-duty fabric withstands a lifetime of abuse, and its alpine-cut shoulder straps allow for comfortable carrying as a backpack. Cram this duffel full of gear for an Everest expedition or pack it for a Thanksgiving family reunion. You can practically pack your own yak in the extra large version's 155-liter compartment. Two internal mesh pockets hold small items, and the D-shaped zipper gives exceptional access to every corner. Daisy chains make it easy to tie the Base Camp Duffel to a car roof rack or camel. Four compression straps make the cargo manageable.


Sun and Ski Sports
The North Face Base Camp Duffel Bag is the classic bomber expedition duffel. It's not your average duffel bag. Made from a durable laminate material, the Base Camp Duffel is a bomber of a bag. Amply resilient to be roughed around in-flight, or to be transported up a mountain via a yak, this is one burly duffel bag. For trips lasting three to four days, grab the medium size for ample room for your gear. Grab the extra-large if you're a goalie on a hockey team and need a place to store your oversized equipment.

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The North Face® Base Camp Duffel Bag – Medium 2012: If you are looking for the burliest duffel bag, look no further than the The North Face® Base Camp Duffel Bag. Made out of super durable laminate material, this bag can handle all of your adventures whether they entail hopping from airport to airport or if you are tying it down to a yak for some serious mountain travel. Plenty of room at 72L of space, accept no substitution for the original bomber expedition duffel.
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It's not your average duffel bag. Made from a durable laminate material, the Base Camp Duffel is a bomber of a bag. Amply resilient to be roughed around in-flight, or to be transported up a mountain via a yak, this is one burly duffel bag. Ample, 155-liter volume provides ideal storage for long, extended trips, or space for hockey goalies to stash all of thier bulky pads.


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With monstrous capacity, the X-large Base Camp Duffel from The North Face is built to haul your adventure gear around the world. Kitchen sink not included.

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Mountain Gear

When you've got an expedition's worth of stuff, pack it all into The North Face's Base Camp Duffel. Designed for large loads of gear, the rugged construction uses bar tacks and double stitching to withstand rough treatment in plane cargo holds, trains, trucks, and even dog sleds.


Oregon Mountain Community
The North Face Base Camp Duffel is a classic. Seen at remote airports around the world, its super strong construction and thoughtful conveniences provide durability and practicality for all your global adventures.

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Material: 840D ballistic nylon, 1000D TPE laminate (phthalate free)
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Activity:Multisport
Backpack Straps:yes
Bag style:Duffel
Capacity:MD - 4200 cu in
Carry-on size:No
Catalog Number: :CT39-205532
Checkpoint-friendly:No
Cubic In.:Medium - 4395 sq. in. (72 liters) Large - 5495 sq. in. (90 lite rs) X-Large - 9460 sq. in. (155 liters)
Detachable Pack:no
Dimension:32 x 19 x 19" / 81 x 48 x 48 cm
Dimensions:[XS] 18 x 11 x 11 in; [S] 20 x 12 x 12 in; [M] 24 x 15 x 15 in; [L] 28 x 16 x 16 in; [XL] 32 x 19 x 19 in
Fabric:PVC Tarpaulin with Phthalate-free laminate
Gear capacity (L):155 liters
Gear capacity (cu. in.):9,458 cubic inches
Laptop compartment:No
Linear Inches: :70"
Material:1000D phthalate-free TPE fabric laminate, 840D Jr. ballistics nylon
Number of Pockets:2
Number of exterior pockets:1 main compartment
Pockets:(interior) 2 mesh
Recommended Use:traveling, expedition, wrangling gear
SKU: :ASTF
Size: :X-Large
Volume:[XS] 1525 cu in; [S] 2560 cu in; [M] 4395 cu in; [L] 5495 cu in; [XL] 9460 cu in
Warranty: :Lifetime guarantee against defects in materials and workmanship
Weighs (empty):Medium - 3 lbs 8 oz (1600 g) Large - 4 lbs (1820 g) X-Large - 4 lbs 15 oz (2240 g)
Weight:[XS] 2 lb 5 oz; [S] 2 lb 12 oz; [M] 3 lb 8 oz; [L] 4 lb; [XL] 4 lb 15 oz
Weight [with packaging]:X-Small: 2.45 lb, Small: 2.95 lb, Medium: 3.6 lb, Large: 4 lb, X-Large: 4.95 lb
Wheeled:no
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The North Face Base Camp Duffel Reviews:

Positive Reviews:

Bombproof Duffle Bag-

I have had four NF base camp Duffles- 2large, 1 xl, and a Medium- and these bags are as good as it gets. I pack all my gear for a weekend or week long backpacking trip and clothing and cart it to the airport where I have a hard time staying below the 50 pound limitation(hence the too big CON).

These last forever- have been beaten up, scraped, pushed into the small opening of a Rental Camero's trunk.. dropped on the rocks, drug along the rocky ground.. all without incident. I keep waiting for a zipper to fail- and to be quite honest- I have never had an issue with water even tho the zippers leak...I store my dry goods in a plastic bag and have no problems! This bag performs better than any duffle I have ever had!

Best features- Compression Straps on the side... Back pack style shoulder straps which are optional.. and bright colors. (although 2 of mine are black). I would not only recommend it to a friend- I would buy him/her one! BTW- I still have all 4 of them, I use them for larger group trips- so my best friend and my daughter can bring everything along! *they are not minimalist hikers!!UGG
Iron Snail at REI on 03/03/2012

Ideally Suited for International Travel

I bought this duffle for two extended trips, one to Hawaii and the other to Honduras, within a month time frame and the bag performed better than I had hoped. Knowing that the bag was likely to get tossed around, especially on the trip to Honduras, it performed flawlessly without showing much if any wear and tear. I was nervous about the travel conditions in and around Honduras and, thus, wanted something that would keep my stuff high and dry, and the DWR on the outside did it's stuff and kept everything dry despite daily showers. The only thing that I wish the bag had was an optional shoulder strap, this would have been helpful for short movements, such as from taxi to airport check-in, for example. Rather than having to use the backpack harness all the time. Although the backpack harness was very helpful for traveling with the bag for longer walking distances. Wouldn't recommend it as a full-time backpack, but it certainly does the job. Again, it was a great bag and I am very happy w/ the purchase. I certainly put it to the test and it performed great.
Honduran Traveler at Rock/Creek Outfitters on 08/08/2010

The best way to travel the world!

We live overseas and we are planning to live here for awhile. Every so often, we go to the states because we can not find the right gear or the right size for our clothes. I am 6'2" and use XL or 2XL and the size of my shoes are 12. We live in a country where the average size is Small or Medium. The X Large Base Camp Duffel give us sufficient room to pack everything we are bringing home. As you imagine, the amount of clothes is not large quantity, but it just bulky.
The Alpine-cut shoulder straps are very convenient if you need to carry it around. It balance the weight very efficiently.
Four compression straps help you adjusting the duffel bag to the right dimensions to compress whatever is inside.
As you may guess, we are in love with the Base Camp Duffel. We have 3 of them and the oldest of them already has been around the globe!
Now, when it is empty, you can folded and storage it with out a problem!
MarioBendezu at REI on 02/02/2013

Nice Sturdy Gear Bag

I recently purchased the medium size version of this bag in grey/yellow. The medium size seemed to me to be the best compromise of capacity and ease of carry. I generally travel fairly light so this bag is plenty large for up to a week's worth of gear.

I find it easy to load this bag as it is stiff enough to free stand and has a large zippered top opening. The main carry and end handles are strong and convenient for easily throwing onto an airline check-in scale or into the back of my SUV. The backpack straps are great for short hauls through airports. I also like the brightly colored straps for easy identification on airline luggage carrousels.

After a number of plane rides and dusty roads this bag has held up well. It has so far kept my gear dry and dust free. It may be a bit on the expensive side for such a simple piece but it does the job well and still looks like new.
Endless Summer at SummitHut.com on 02/02/2013

One to hold it all

I have only had the North Face Base Camp duffel XL for a short while but can already tell that I am going to enjoy it for many years to come. This duffel could carry all of my other duffels it is so large, or should I say Extra Large. The quality of build is what you would expect from North Face, excellent. I am so pleased with this duffel I have already ordered another.

I use the duffels to carry "soft" items like clothing, tents, sleeping bags, and misc camping gear. I plan on using these duffels for my future Jeep; the waterproof material will help keep my dry items dry should I encounter a random storm with the Jeeps top off.

Watch out if you load these to the match as they can end up being quite heavy.
jakew86 at REI on 04/04/2012

Good For Short Distance Hauling

This duffel's large capacity is ideal for all the scuba equipment you need to carry minus a tank. I used it on an extended vacation to Hawaii to transport all my scuba gear, including the BCD, and clothes. It had more than enough room for everything I needed and more. It has a very tough construction and survived, without damage, some rough handling. The backstraps made it easy to use for carrying the full load for distances for at least a half mile. It would not be suitable for extended hiking distances. The only complaint I have with the bag is the zipper frequently hangs up in normal operation. Overall, I'm very pleased with the bag and would recommend its purchase and use for those needing a large capacity bag for short distances less than a mile.
RichPainter at REI on 01/01/2013

The very best duffel on the market!

I use this duffel when we go anywhere, but let me tell you how important it really is.

I bought 2 NF duffel XL to travel with my family (wife and 2 daughters). With all the girls wanting 2 suit cases each on our week long ski trips and realizing that our suitcases empty weighs around 18 lb each empty and with the airlines charging for second bags, I decided to eliminate some of the extra cost. NFduffel xl wieghts 5 lb so I get about 13 lb more clothes in each duffel which now I can eliminate at least 2 suitcases and save 100.00 bucks in airline fees.

It has compression straps and shoulder straps.
They are AWSOME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

We want more of these bags so we need to take more ski trips.
Hawk-Eye at REI on 10/10/2011

I have old L and M bags that really get the job done - the opening is big enough to pack in odd shaped gear like snowshoes and material is very durable (but the orange color marks easily). I bought a S from Backcountry to use as a carry-on, which barely fits when full in the thing airlines use to gauge whether your bag is the right size; however, it fit with room to spare in the overheads of planes of most sizes I've flown on (DOES NOT FIT ONBOARD SHORT HOP TURBOPROPS - but then again, they only allow a small briefcase or backpack on those).
A slightly larger opening would be nice in the S, I found it less than easy to put things like a stack of clothing in.

vy.p334659 at Backcountry.com on 02/13/2013

great bag!

Alright, so I don't know where the promise of waterproof zippers comes in...I didn't see anything on the website about that, so l don't think that a negative review based on something that wasn't even promised is fair. What I can tell you though is that this bag is awesome, its my second one and they're probably the sturdiest and most durable bags on the market, I put my stuff through everything and I haven't been let down yet. Yeah the thing isn't completely waterproof, but it doesn't file my taxes for me either, But I won't hold it accountable for either.
fenderkyle at REI on 07/07/2011

The North Face Base Camp Duffel Large

This duffel bag is far superior to all the rest of the duffel bags in this universe. I travel to and from India and the United States frequently and this is the most perfect, strong and tear proof bag I have ever used! I love the red and black color as it stands out amongst all the other luggage! I can fit SO much stuff in these bags, and far more weight then I could put in suitcases. I am so glad I have made the switch from heavy, awkward suitcases to these lightweight duffels!
Nicole at Moosejaw on 04/09/2013

Negative Reviews:

Where are the WATERPROOF zippers?

This is an excellent bag but if you pack your gear and go through a rain storm and find that you clothes are all wet becasue this bag is 100% waterproof material with the exception of the ZIPPERS then this bag is great. Why on Earth would they make such a great bag and not have waterproof zippers? They need to fix this.
Otherwise I'd give this bag 5 stars...for now; it's only good for trips that will not have to endure any precipitation.
Washington at REI on 12/12/2010