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The North Face Base Camp Messenger Bag

Travel > Messenger BagsRated: **** by 6 reviews.

Altrec

When you need to deliver the goods, The North Face Base Camp Messenger Bag has plenty of space to get them there. Designed in TPE fabric laminate, this highly durable tote features a removable hipbelt that can attach across the waist or chest for stability and load carrying. Got a laptop? Its padded laptop sleeve includes a second padded sleeve for smaller laptops. Internal pockets keep essentials from creating chaos.

Features:

  • Adjustable shoulder strap (sizes M and L are also padded)
  • Avg Weight: S: 1 lb 3 oz (539 g)
  • Cam buckle shoulder adjustment (sizes M and L)
  • Dimensions: S: 10" x 115" x 45" (25 cm x 29 cm x 11 cm)
  • Fabric: Phthalate-free TPE fabric laminate
  • Internal organizer (sizes XS and S)
  • Internal pockets (sizes M and L)
  • Movable shoulder pad for left and right handers (size M and L)
  • Padded laptop sleeve (sizes M and L)
  • Removable hipbelt can attach across waist or chest (sizes M and L)
  • Size L includes second padded sleeve for smaller laptops
  • Velcro and buckle closures
  • Volume: S: 549 cu in (9 liters)

Mountain Gear

You don't have to be running messages between base camp and the nearest Himalayan village to appreciate the utility of the Base Camp Messenger Bag from The North Face. No matter what you need to carry, you're lightweight and totally organized with this sleek everyday bag.

Features:

  • Carry your load comfortably with the adjustable shoulder strap; padded and movable on size Medium and Large making it left or right custom
  • Keep it all secure with Velcro and buckle closures
  • Organize your iPod, phone and other goodies in the internal pockets; internal organizer in sizes Extra Small and Small
  • Reduce the weight on your shoulder by attaching the removable hipbelt across the waist or chest; available with sizes Medium and Large
  • Secure your prized cargo with a padded laptop sleeve on the Medium and Large bag; size Large includes second padded sleeve

Paragon Sports

The North Face Base Camp Messenger Bag is ideal for everyday use but tough enough to take up the mountain.

Features:

  • Bottom compression straps and closure option
  • Dimensions: 12” x 12” x 4” (31 cm x 31 cm x 11 cm)
  • Internal organizer; Adjustable padded shoulder straps
  • Internal organizer; Internal divider pocket
  • Material: Phthalate free TPE fabric laminate (PVC tarpaulin)
  • Removable hipbelt can attach across waist or chest
  • Two big mesh zippered compartments -- one on underside of flap and one on main compartment
  • Weight: 1 lb 14 oz (850 g), Volume: 800 in3 (13 liters)

Backcountry.com

The North Face Base Camp Messenger Bag comes in practically any size you could need for your around-town adventures. The small and extra-small sizes come with internal organizers to help you sort your cell, music player, pens, sunglasses, and other small items. The medium and large sizes feature internal pockets and padded laptop sleeves. To help with the load, the medium and large Base Camp bags also have padded shoulder straps and removable hip-belts. Burly fabric withstands the worst the city can dish out.


Moosejaw

No description provided.

Access:top
Access Types:Top flap
Bag Dimensions:[XS] 8 x 9.5 x 3.5in (20 x 24 x 9cm; [S] 10 x 11.5 x 4.5in (25 x 29 x 11cm); [M] 13.5 x 15 x 5in (34 x 38 x 13cm); [L] 14.5 x 18 x 6in (37 x 45 x 15cm)
Capacity:305 cu in (Extra Small); 549 cu in (Small); 1098 cu in (Medium); 2014 cu in (Large)
Fits laptop:17 inches (Medium, Large)
Laptop Pocket Dimensions:[Med, Large] up to 14.5in; [Large] up to 17in
Manufacturer Warranty:Lifetime
Material:Pthalate-free TPE-coated tarpaulin
Number of pockets:main compartment (all sizes) + 1 (Medium, Large)
Pockets:Yes, internal
Recommended Use:Commuting, brick-hauling, door-stopping
Shoulder Strap:Yes, adjustable
Volume:[XS] 305cu in (5L); [S] 549cu in (9L); [M] 1098cu in (18L); [L] 2014cu in (33L)
Weight:14 oz (Extra Small); 1 lb 3 oz (Small); 2 pounds (Medium); 2 lb 8 oz (Large)

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Option Availability:

Use this chart to find which retailer offers this product in the size, color or other options that you desire. Click on the price to purchase.

ColorSize
Extra SmallSmallMediumLargeN/A
Oxidant Orange
Oxidant Orange
 69.00 99.00 
Bomber Blue
Bomber Blue
 49.0069.0049.0089.0049.0098.952 More... 
Black
Black
48.9568.9588.9598.9588.95
Black / Black
Black / Black
49.0049.0049.0049.0069.0069.0049.0089.0089.0049.0099.0099.00 
Black Topo
Black Topo
48.9549.0049.00 49.0088.9589.0049.0098.9599.0088.95
White
White
48.9549.0049.0049.0089.0049.0098.9599.00 
White Topo
White Topo
48.9549.0049.0069.0049.0088.9589.0049.0098.9599.0088.95
TNF Red / Black
TNF Red / Black
49.0049.0069.0049.0089.0049.0099.00 
TNF Red/ Black
TNF Red/ Black
48.9549.0068.9569.0088.9589.0098.9599.00 

Legend

  •     - Altrec
  •     - Mountain Gear
  •     - Backcountry.com
  •     - Moosejaw
  •     - Paragon Sports

The North Face Base Camp Messenger Bag Reviews Summary:

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Positive Reviews:

North Face Base camp Messenger Bag

Rating:*****
Without a doubt one of the toughest messenger bags on the market. If you work or play outdoors this is the bag for you. Zippered throughout to enclose at that you don't want to get wet.It is sectioned with a divider for thos items large and small. Very well made bag, I have several North Face Bags for I work outdoors in all the elements, the men that work with me I have purchased these bags too.
Robert W. Colantuono at Altrec on 08/19/2008

Great BIG bag

Rating:****

Great bag, but too big for me. I was looking for an attache-sized messenger bag, and this was too roomy. BUT thanks to backcountry.com's outstanding service I had the Medium size (1098cu in) in just a few days and it's perfect. Waterproof, comfortable, enough organizer pockets without going overboard. Amazing deal for the price. If you need an attache size, get the M.

ben.robert1250021 at Backcountry.com on 05/03/2009

Indestructable

Rating:****

Have owned Patagonia's Half Mass, various Timbuk2 bags, as well as a couple Crumplers. TNF has outlasted them all. Great in wet commutes, and big enough for a padded laptop case as well as office clothes and lunch. Quality is good and the warranty is unbeatable.

Robert Aagard at Backcountry.com on 05/06/2009

Negative Reviews:

more details needed

Rating:**

your actual base camp bag does not match the online picture and description. very disappointed

mmathison1261508 at Backcountry.com on 05/14/2009

Neutral Reviews:

Great but too big

Rating:***
I bought this bag to carry books around campus but it was way too big. I ended up returning it for a smaller size. This bag in a large would be great for traveling as a carry on or on any other trip but for school purposes go with a medium.
Anonymous at Altrec on 07/12/2009

sizing help

Rating:***
The bag is a great bag, but the information on sizes should be more accurate. They only display the dimensions for the small, i ordered a large and it ended up being way too big and I had to return it.
Callie Ackerman at Altrec on 06/10/2009