I like this bag a lot for travel. Use packing cubes to help stabilize things inside. Fits under the seat in front of you on the plane. If you can pack lite (one other pair pants and three t shirts, for example) there is room to bring back small things like chocolates and souvenir t shirts. I use the bottom zip compartment for laptop and phone chargers.
Good call, it's kind of ridiculous that these two bags are the same price when the quality on the Peak Design duffel is way better. I just wish they would improve the backpack carry on the PD duffel.
@@OneBagTravels Totally agree! I also have the 45-65L Duffel pack from PD which has phenomenal backpack straps, but is a little big for a weekend trip. I would love a smaller 35L version of the duffel pack that is expandable to 45L from them to round out the lineup!
I'm using TNF Base Camp Duffles for more than 15 years now. And the large ones. I saw the quality declining. My old one looking better compared to the recent ones after just few years. Overall, that one is a badly designed travel bag. Duffel bag, despite of the actual hype, are not confortable to wear on the back (and I carried one on my back with weight ranging from 10 to 30Kg, to travel with gear). In this case, the shoulder straps are attached to close, so you can expect pressure burns on your neck. The material is not going to hold for long compared to the Base Camp Duffle. Better Getting the Black Hole from Patagonia (Bag I bought too).
Interesting to see quality decline over time. Maybe these used to be better quality years ago. I'm kind of surprised these bags are so popular considering how the quality isn't comparable to similarly priced duffels, like the Patagonia Black Hole.
Hi.. I really liked your video. Awesome explanation. I am in the market for my new bag and I can certainly use your suggestions. Can you please suggest some options like all-in-one for Gym/Hiking/Weekender and padded compartment is must for 16" Macbook Pro. I prefer North Face but its doesn't have to be. :)
Hi, what do you think of the new Base Camp Voyager backpack which was released recently in 35L and 26L formats? I was about to get the Patagonia Mini MLC 30L but then I found out about the TNF and now I can't decide, the 35L seems better than both the Patagonia and this old Voyager 32L
I haven't tried the new Voyager backpacks, but they look nice. The style is very similar to Mini MLC. The style is slightly different, more organization in the front panel, laptop sleeve in the main compartment. In general I've found the materials and quality of Patagonia to be better than the Voyager series, but they're still good bags. I'd probably base my decision on which bag has the features you like better. If you like the style and design of the Voyager, more small gear organization, then go with that. If that's not important and you want a bag that'll be really high quality and last a long time, external laptop compartment, then Mini MLC.
Can the predecessor model (31 L. TNF Base Camp XS) be considered a personal item? This being a longer dimension kills the idea of purchasing this for personal item air travel.
Yes, I can get it in there if I really squeeze it and stretch the fabric out. I think this would damage the seam and/or zipper over time though. I think I would just put it in the main part of the duffel rather than trying to jam it in the laptop sleeve. My laptop is a few years old so may be thicker than other ones. A different model may fit easier.
Hi, could you recommend a carry-on duffel bag with backstraps that can be packed into a small cube when not in use? In one of your videos your conclusion was the osprey transporter was the most comfortable as a backpack. I also like that it has a shoulder strap. Did you find anything better than this?
Patagonia Black hole and Osprey Transporter are both good, also Jack Wolfskin Expedition Duffel, Thule Chasm. I'll be posting a travel duffel comparison post soon! 😃
@@OneBagTravels looking forward to it, I hope it's very soon! One thing I'm not a fan of about the patagonia black hole is the lack of shoulder strap. I haven't seen the other two you mentioned.
Am I crazy or does this bag not have an outer water bottle pocket as shown in the video? I just bought the exact same bag in the exact same size (42L) and color and I see no water bottle pocket. How is that possible?
A lot of laptops advertised as "15" are actually 15.5 or 15.6". For example the Dell XPS 15 has a 15.6" monitor. I just wanted to make it clear what size of laptop fit.
Yes, the end pocket doubles as a zippable storage pocket. So you can store it in your trunk in the zipped pocket, and unfold it when you want to use it.
@@RonCecchetti 32L is small, but it's easily doable if you pack right. If you haven't packed that small before it may be challenging though, and you're going to have to do laundry. Usually my advice is to pack for 7-days and do laundry. If you think you can get 7 days worth of clothes in 32L and you have access to laundry (or don't mind doing it in the sink in a hotel) then I'd go with the smaller bag.
They came out with a new version last year, changed the capacity from 45 to 40L, but didn't make any other changes as far as I can tell. But to their credit the bag is very popular, so why mess with a design people like?
@@OneBagTravels I suppose that is true. Much if the same can be said of the original Basecamp Duffel. Why mess with a tried and true. The Voyager series feels like a nice evolution however not intended for the core adventure traveler.
I like this bag a lot for travel. Use packing cubes to help stabilize things inside. Fits under the seat in front of you on the plane. If you can pack lite (one other pair pants and three t shirts, for example) there is room to bring back small things like chocolates and souvenir t shirts. I use the bottom zip compartment for laptop and phone chargers.
Pants, t-shirts and chocolate is alright by me!
I really appreciate the history/comparisons & love the specs in the description.
Glad you liked it 👍😀
That divider in the middle looks really awesome. I wonder if more manufacturers will pick up this feature.
Seems like they should!
Very useful review. You ended up convincing me to avoid this one, and I picked up a peak design duffel for the same price.
Good call, it's kind of ridiculous that these two bags are the same price when the quality on the Peak Design duffel is way better. I just wish they would improve the backpack carry on the PD duffel.
@@OneBagTravels Totally agree! I also have the 45-65L Duffel pack from PD which has phenomenal backpack straps, but is a little big for a weekend trip. I would love a smaller 35L version of the duffel pack that is expandable to 45L from them to round out the lineup!
Looking forward to the comparison. Thanks for another detailed review!
Thanks for watching!
Amazing review!!!!
Thank you!
great review, i looked for ages for someone to show how it packs out,
Woot, thanks! Glad you found it helpful =)
I'm using TNF Base Camp Duffles for more than 15 years now. And the large ones. I saw the quality declining. My old one looking better compared to the recent ones after just few years.
Overall, that one is a badly designed travel bag.
Duffel bag, despite of the actual hype, are not confortable to wear on the back (and I carried one on my back with weight ranging from 10 to 30Kg, to travel with gear). In this case, the shoulder straps are attached to close, so you can expect pressure burns on your neck. The material is not going to hold for long compared to the Base Camp Duffle.
Better Getting the Black Hole from Patagonia (Bag I bought too).
Interesting to see quality decline over time. Maybe these used to be better quality years ago. I'm kind of surprised these bags are so popular considering how the quality isn't comparable to similarly priced duffels, like the Patagonia Black Hole.
Hi.. I really liked your video. Awesome explanation. I am in the market for my new bag and I can certainly use your suggestions. Can you please suggest some options like all-in-one for Gym/Hiking/Weekender and padded compartment is must for 16" Macbook Pro. I prefer North Face but its doesn't have to be. :)
Patagonia Mini MLC is a good all purpose duffel, gym, hiking, weekend with a laptop comparmtment.
Is that an XPS 15? Glad to know it doesn't fit, was about to buy that bag
Not an XPS but a Dell
how r u?~insane shots~goodybe!, OneBagTravels. ;))
Insane shots indeed! 😆😆
Hi, what do you think of the new Base Camp Voyager backpack which was released recently in 35L and 26L formats?
I was about to get the Patagonia Mini MLC 30L but then I found out about the TNF and now I can't decide, the 35L seems better than both the Patagonia and this old Voyager 32L
I haven't tried the new Voyager backpacks, but they look nice. The style is very similar to Mini MLC. The style is slightly different, more organization in the front panel, laptop sleeve in the main compartment. In general I've found the materials and quality of Patagonia to be better than the Voyager series, but they're still good bags. I'd probably base my decision on which bag has the features you like better. If you like the style and design of the Voyager, more small gear organization, then go with that. If that's not important and you want a bag that'll be really high quality and last a long time, external laptop compartment, then Mini MLC.
Can the predecessor model (31 L. TNF Base Camp XS) be considered a personal item? This being a longer dimension kills the idea of purchasing this for personal item air travel.
Depends on the airline, but it will fit on a lot of them, definitely most of the US based airlines.
Link or name of the black bag ? Looks way more sturdier, long lasting
@1:18? Thule Chasm. It is way sturdier than the North Face
You showed that you couldn’t fit your 15.5 laptop in the sleeve, but would it fit at all if you shoved it in a bit more?
Yes, I can get it in there if I really squeeze it and stretch the fabric out. I think this would damage the seam and/or zipper over time though. I think I would just put it in the main part of the duffel rather than trying to jam it in the laptop sleeve. My laptop is a few years old so may be thicker than other ones. A different model may fit easier.
Hi, could you recommend a carry-on duffel bag with backstraps that can be packed into a small cube when not in use? In one of your videos your conclusion was the osprey transporter was the most comfortable as a backpack. I also like that it has a shoulder strap. Did you find anything better than this?
Patagonia Black hole and Osprey Transporter are both good, also Jack Wolfskin Expedition Duffel, Thule Chasm. I'll be posting a travel duffel comparison post soon! 😃
@@OneBagTravels looking forward to it, I hope it's very soon! One thing I'm not a fan of about the patagonia black hole is the lack of shoulder strap. I haven't seen the other two you mentioned.
Am I crazy or does this bag not have an outer water bottle pocket as shown in the video? I just bought the exact same bag in the exact same size (42L) and color and I see no water bottle pocket. How is that possible?
Looking at the pictures and description online, it looks like the 42L version doesn't have the external water bottle pocket. Just the 32L.
@@OneBagTravels ohh. I'm an idiot. I thought you reviewed the 42L. I see that I misread the title of your video. Thanks!
I just bought the 42
Nice
Can this fit under the seat and be considered as a personal carry item in some domestic airlines?
It's a little big for personal item carry, more of a carry-on size
I used mine as carry on and it fit under the seat in front of me just fine.
3:25 what do u mean "a little small" its advertised for a 15" laptop so ofcourse its not gonna fit a 15,5" laptop
A lot of laptops advertised as "15" are actually 15.5 or 15.6". For example the Dell XPS 15 has a 15.6" monitor. I just wanted to make it clear what size of laptop fit.
do these bags collapse? I need a duffel for camp that would fit into my trunk so would it fit?
Yes, the end pocket doubles as a zippable storage pocket. So you can store it in your trunk in the zipped pocket, and unfold it when you want to use it.
Is the 32 or 42 better for Europe?
Smaller is better for Europe, smaller airplane dimensions, trains, buses, walking in cities, carry as small of a bag as you can.
@@OneBagTravels is it big enough for two weeks?
@@RonCecchetti 32L is small, but it's easily doable if you pack right. If you haven't packed that small before it may be challenging though, and you're going to have to do laundry. Usually my advice is to pack for 7-days and do laundry. If you think you can get 7 days worth of clothes in 32L and you have access to laundry (or don't mind doing it in the sink in a hotel) then I'd go with the smaller bag.
How do you repack this bag into it’s stored profile
Good question, I haven't done it sincer I bought the bag 😆
Nice to see a travel duffel with a "laptop" compartment.
Not the best laptop compartment, but better than nothing 🤷♂️
Tnf is pretty well known for not having great straps tbh
True
Patagonia seemingly refuses to innovate. The blackhole series is antiquated and cumbersome with horrible straps and unattractive styling.
They came out with a new version last year, changed the capacity from 45 to 40L, but didn't make any other changes as far as I can tell. But to their credit the bag is very popular, so why mess with a design people like?
@@OneBagTravels I suppose that is true. Much if the same can be said of the original Basecamp Duffel. Why mess with a tried and true. The Voyager series feels like a nice evolution however not intended for the core adventure traveler.
Bad design
What would make it better?
Still waiting for that north face base camp duffel XS review 🫠😅 please and thank you 😁
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