Customer Reviews The North Face Base Camp Duffel - Small

This bag is amazing, it looks so small on the outside but I have been using it several times a week for over two years to carry around my fencing gear, it all fits perfectly (heavy uniform, chest protector, mask, gloves, cables, etc. you name it), I can even strap my weapons on the side straps to be completely hands free. Would buy again.

I've used this bag for over a year now for day to day use while flying in the Arctic. It's held up very well to the abuse of being tossed around in the gravel, snow and ice. Plenty of space for all my survival gear (Axe, tarp shelter, stove, dehydrated meals, ski googles, sat tracker, fire starter.. etc) lunch, small thermos, and a change of clothes. I've also taken it on snow shoe hikes, fishing and, used it as a gear bag while winter camping. The shoulder straps are comfortable but its not really ment for an extended hike. The compression straps work well to minimize the bag to carry on size. I also have the duffel in size large to carry gear for month long flight postings in remote camps. I've used bags from Gregory and MEC, but this TNF bag is by far one of the best pieces of gear I own.

Backpack straps are great. Haters need to buy literally and other duffel bag and relax. Buying two more for my kids.

North Face Base Camp Duffle Small I've had this bag for longer than I can remember, I bought it back when I was in the Navy out in VA and it's been my go to bag for everything since I've had it... One of its functions over the years has been my motorcycle bag for the several different bikes l've had and it was usually held on by a bungie cord most of the time. Well since bungie cords sometimes tend to let go when you least expect, especially when in a hurry to get to work, the bag has rolled down the highway a few times. Twice before I noticed the moment it let go and was off the throttle right away and able to run back to grab it with nothing more than dirt and a few scuff marks to show for its 60+ mph tumble down the road... This last time I wasn't so lucky.... 0450 I get to work, reach back for my bag and it's gone!!! My stomach dropped... I hopped on the bike and raced back to get it.... This time when I'd gotten to the bag it had been run over, possibly more than once, even though it's bright yellow!?!? My lunch bag and all its contents had exploded inside the bag and my favorite coffee mug was flattened and shrapnel of all its parts were floating around with my extra riding gloves... With liquid dripping out I strapped it back on the bike and headed off to work... No coffee for me that morning... That night I get home and after a good rinse and a run through the washing machine it's still usable!!! List of its injuries: Two of the plastic cinch buckles broke, one for a shoulder strap the other for one of the cinch straps, the plastic key there's a small hole in the bottom along a seam that let go, next to a cut in the black Cardura, not all the way through the bag, but this "is" where the metal coffee cup was flattened in its defense, a few more scuff marks and a couple oil stains that didn't come out in the wash... All in all y'all make a very tough bag!!! Thanks! Todd

North face forever.

Just got back from a 3 week European journey using only this bag and it was perfect for my trekking and carry-on needs! If you're debating between this size or the medium size for carry-on use, I would highly recommend getting this small size as anything larger would have been required to be checked. Fit perfectly in both the major airline carry on testers as well as the smaller airline testers that I used to hop from country to country. If you're a minimalist like me, you can easily fit all you'd need in this bag for a 2-3 week hostel/hotel based journey. Very easy to pack and carry. Extended treks can become slightly uncomfortable as the shoulder straps aren't extremely padded. I've walked up to about 20 kilometers with this bag on my back and I noticed shoulder soreness about halfway through. I definitely wouldn't recommend it for extended backcountry trips as it's not comfortable or large enough for camp gear and clothes/equipment. Also, I'm not extremely confident in its waterproofing/repellent capabilities as some of my clothes inside were wet after walking about 5km in medium to heavy rain. The contents did stay dry through a lot of light rain, however. Overall, I have no regrets purchasing this bag and would definitely recommend it to anyone using it as described above!

Was dissapointed to discover a small hole has started on a crease in the bag. Then it occurred to me that this little bag has been thrown on the floor of my car almost every day for a trip to a run/ ride/ or gym for years. It's also been tied on the top of cars and and bicycles for tours in sun & rain. The little guy is also on its 6th year of weekend trips to the sail boat where it unceremoniously gets dumped on the dock, beach, or the bottom of a dingy covered in saltwater, seaweed and sand. Basically, every day for 6 years this bag has been frozen, steamed, ran over, dunked, and thrown from plains, trains, and automobiles. My only wish is that I could have came back from all those adventures with as little damage as my Base Camp Duffle.

This is the perfect gift for someone who loves versatility and practicality. I was about to keep it because I fell in love with this bag, the size is just right. You can take your favourite things anywhere! I am very sensitive with textiles and this one its smooth and modern. This is a real inversion.

The North Face Duffel bag is a great companion to everything I need. I use to ride a motorcyle in a daily basis and the bag works for me because I can carry it like a backpack. Besides, if there's a rain comming, the bag is resistent to water. It helps to keep my stuff dry. When I have a short travel (going out for the weekend, or a complete week off) the bag works just fine. I loved the bag. The quality and the looks are awesome. I'm sure that I'll have a bigger size to use in a bigger travel.

I use this bag for short trips and it fits quite a lot of things!! It might look small but don't judge a book by it's cover! Overall it's lightweight, spacious and I can bring it almost anywhere I go. A good size bag for general purpose.

I use it as a gym bag and I throw my 13" MacBook Pro in there and it's excellent. Easy access, lightweight and I can use it as either as a backpack or a duffle bag. Love the versatility! Run around the city and throw it on the ground don't really care because it's very durable good material

For years I've traveled with one of these bags (in the older medium style) as an additional, checked gear bag. Cliched-down, half empty at the start of a trip and many times back home, almost full, that bag has come rolling out of a lot of baggage belt black holes. I think this new bag design is even better! The new handle and shoulder strap redesign, pushed me to buy a new "small" for carryon. I think it will make the perfect under the seat, "adjustable" backpack, a viable replacement for my Surge, which is too small for the camera bag, etc. I keep trying to make it swallow. The zippered pocket at the shoulder strap top end of the bag makes it even better. Surprising that some other competitor high-end duffels don't have the compression straps, the most import element of this bag for me. Only problem now is I want a blue one too.

The duffel is outstanding, I have used it mostly on my motorcycle trips attaching it to the rear end of my motorcycle and had undergone heavy sun and heavy rain and everything is intact, I do take care of it and clean it every time I have time and it shows very minimum signs of wear and tear. I am very pleased with the product.

Use it as my one year old daughter's main piece of luggage. I also have a medium size one that I use for myself and a large one that I just used on a family skiing trip. Awesome bags.

Great durable bag for weekend travel. I use when I travel with my school ball team for away games and it can take any and all abuse. Small enough to carry on while flying and durable enough to withstand the luggage handlers. Not to mention easy to spot on the carousel with all the black suitcases out there.

Ease of use and durability

Xmas gift for my 12 year old daughter. Will be used for weekend trips. Great design.

Got this as a carry on bag for several trips I am taking. Used it from plane to train to bus to taxi and it was so easy to negotiate crowds and multiple forms of transit. Lightweight and easy. To top it all it holds a lot!

I use this great duffel to carry my personal training supplies. It's perfectly sized, durable, and very comfortable.

I loved having this bag for my two week trip to Japan. I shopped to find the best bag. After color and warranty were what one me over to try it out. I'm very happy with my purchase and will continue to choose Northface for future adventures!

I you this bag for everything. The back pack strap are super convenient when I have to bring mine, the wife and 3 kids bag in and make it in one trip. We use them for travel, weekend trips and just about everything in between.

This is a fantastic duffel. Well constructed and built like a tank. I've already used it a few times and it worked just perfect for short trips and I'm looking forward to using it for camping. Don't think twice, this bag is great.

This a great size back pack that is lightweight and is great as a carry on. It's comfortable and fits more than you think. I'm very happy with the purchase!

I love this bag, it is the perfect size and keeps everything organized. I often travel with my bags on a Thule rack and have traveled through storms all the while my belongings staying nice and dry in this bag. I would recommend it for anyone.

Useful for my monthly weekend getaway trips. Small enough to be compact; yet, large enough to contain the necessities and more.