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The North Face Base Camp 32L Duffel, from $62 (was $125)
Why do we like this deal?
Although Prime Day is over, REI’s 4th of July Deals event is still live, and that’s good news for outdoorsmen. This sale, which runs until July 6, features a better quality outdoor gear selection than what we saw during Prime Day, both in terms of brand line-up and product specifications. This is especially true if you’re looking for a new gear hauler, as one of The North Face’s famous base camp packs is 50% off.
Normally priced at $125, The North Face’s Base Camp 32L Duffel in Smoky Brown/Khaki Stone color is down to $62 at REI. The Mars Dust and Slate Moss/Bark Green options are also on sale for $87, and the bag has earned an impressive 4.8-star rating (out of nearly 1,200 reviews).
The North Face Base Camp 32L Duffel, from $62 (was $125) at REI
What shoppers need to know
- Material: 300-denier recycled polyester tarpaulin body with TPU laminate, 840-denier recycled ballistic nylon base with non-PFC DWR finish
- pocket: Padded exterior laptop sleeve (15 inches), quick access zip pocket, water bottle pocket, interior mesh zip pocket, removable main compartment divider
- haul: Concealable padded backpack straps, four side grip handles, daisy chain lash points
- Specification: 32L, 2 pounds, 22.7 x 13.8 x 8.7 inches.
- Best for: Weekend trips, carry-on travel, gym-to-office, light hiking, EDC
It’s TNF’s travel-focused update to the OG Base Camp Duffel, keeping the same iconic shape and overall look while making it lighter and more EDC-friendly. The 32-liter size is great for weekend trips and carry-on travel, especially because it can be used as a backpack with extra straps, and fits in the overhead compartments of most airplanes. It’s made from a tough polyester reinforced with a ballistic nylon base that’s also water resistant, so it can definitely handle a beating and a few spills.
Name-brand duffel bags of this build quality routinely cost over a hundred bucks — sometimes double that — and even one of REI’s carry-on bags retails for $60. With this sale price, you’re getting the name-brand look and appeal without paying extra.
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what shoppers are saying
Since it can be configured into a backpack, many people are using it as their daily driver, like this shopper who wrote that it is “the best EDC backpack for the average person.” The same reviewer also said, “The 32L size is perfect for carrying a lunch, a few EDC items, extra clothes, and whatever else you need for a day or two.”
That size and space also make it a popular carry-on: “This bag is just the right size to fit in the overhead compartment of an airplane, yet still roomy enough for a 4-5 day trip.”
The North Face’s Base Camp 32L Duffel may be the last bag you need for a long time, and if you consider it before you buy it, the $62 sale price looks even better.
also check
- The North Face Hot Shot SE Pack, from $87 (was $125) at REI
- REI Co-op Ruckpack 18 Pack, from $60 (was $80) at REI
- Osprey Daylight Duffel 30, $64 (was $85) at REI.
