The North Face Base Camp Duffel Bag | Small vs Medium size

[@BeautifuLakesStreamsBiologists]

The medium will fly as a carry on if you crunch it down with the compression straps first. If the airline is a stickler, you can use the shoulder straps to shorten the length. International flights have tighter restrictions, so be aware.

[@Assassinator237]

Appreciate the comparison. Very helpful

[@IndiaMikePapa]

Thanks from keeping from buying a large bag. Going from Small to medium too.

[@wreqeh7682]

Is the medium eligible for airplane baggage inside the plane?

[@ericcheong9189]

No for size M. 45litre max. Size S maybe.

[@BeautifuLakesStreamsBiologists]

Yes, I simply strap mine down so it fits. Use the compression straps first, then if you really have to , the shoulder straps can shorten the bag. I've not had to do that part.

[@farmergiles6142]

Really appreciate this , thanks.The longer hand straps on the medium are a plus point for me.Is the medium okay as an aircraft cabin bag ?

[@VideoGizmology]

I'm not sure. It's very large and if you fill it up, I don't think it'll fit in the overhead. This is a check-in bag to me.

[@ministryofgirl]

I was looking for a carry-on bag as well and I’ve heard the small one is suitable for it

[@Metiksray]

The small one is perfect for carry on. Spacious and can fit over head. The medium would be too big

[@sternschnupper]

if you don't fill it fully, it might work as a cabin bag. it's a bit of a gamble, i've flown with it this way, and there are reports of others as well. if it isn't fully packed it does fit far better into overhead compartments then smaller suitcases, because it isn't rigid, so it fills space far better. that's also what i love about it when stowing in a car: it does take significant less space than a similar sized suitcase, and also as a similar sized backpack (due to the usualy spacious hip belt).

[@SChapps]

Does the handle (the one with Velcro) get in the way of the shoulder straps when you’re using it as a backpack? Surely you’d feel it against your back?

[@VideoGizmology]

For me it doesn't, but I rarely use the medium size as a backpack. Too big and uncomfortable for me.

[@kaori8288]

参考になりました。ありがとうございます😊

[@A0100-p3f]

I could not find this nice color on North Faces website. Where did you buy them? :o

[@VideoGizmology]

Amazon.

[@mylesmace5997]

does the medium fit as a carry on?

[@VideoGizmology]

I don't think so, it seems too large to me, but you should check your airline carry on rules.

[@ericcheong9189]

Play safe. I bought size S.

[@BeautifuLakesStreamsBiologists]

Yes, I simply strap mine down so it fits. Use the compression straps first, then if you really have to , the shoulder straps can shorten the bag. I've not had to do that part.

[@Tamilclan]

in small fit 17 inch laptop

[@LaserrSharp]

Does the surface on these get scuffed up or damaged from scrapes etc?

[@VideoGizmology]

The bags will show visible scrapes if you are rough with them outdoors, but I haven't taken them outdoors yet, so they seem to hold up with general road and plane travel from hotel room to hotel room.

[@pedrogodoycruz]

My oldest TNF duffel is ~15yo, large size. Travelled in over 30 flights, rolled down a mountain side, used it as base camp cargo bag, strapped it to mules, etc. Looks like crap, but has never failed. But it definitely shows the use with visible marks from its first use.

[@BeautifuLakesStreamsBiologists]

If you use one of the larger bags and check it on the plane, the machines and handlers will do their best to mess it up. I keep one extra large just for air travel since they beat it up the first trip.

[@jakefromstatefarm4508]

Nice review. It’s cool

[@marianacastillo1313]

Can you take both full bags on as carry on on an airplane? (separate times)

[@VideoGizmology]

The small, yes. The medium, I'm not sure. It's very large when you pack it. You'll have to check with your specific airline, but I would say it's too big for carry on.

[@marianacastillo1313]

@@VideoGizmology great thanks. I actually ordered the small 5 minutes before I saw your comment haha. thanks for the reply!

[@BeautifuLakesStreamsBiologists]

Yes, I simply strap mine down so it fits. Use the compression straps first, then if you really have to , the shoulder straps can shorten the bag. I've not had to do that part.

[@adrianatay2]

buena comparación.

[@the3rd361]

Can i convert that into shoulder bag?

[@VideoGizmology]

I think so, you can buy a shoulder strap and use D-rings to lock them to the side handles.

[@jeffreycaruso8689]

Tf is up with those bullet straps on the medium 😂