I bought a bright yellow North Face medium base camp duffle when I got stationed in Alaska back in 2004. Bag is now 20 years old and still going strong. Best non-fuss bag I've ever owned.
Great timing! 🙏 I was literally looking at all three of these for an upcoming trip. I was gonna get the North Face but am now considering the Mystery Ranch instead. Any chance the normal duffel handles are removable on the MR as well? That would be awesome for backpack mode.
Great review! I needed this 3 months ago😂. I found a Maxpedition Ironcloud used for $100. It’s fantastic but these 3 options look a lot lighter than what I got. Keep up the great work👊🏻
Road warrior here, I love the TNF duffels and I did try to one bag my travel with it at one point using the backpack straps. I honestly thought I was going to injure my back by the time I got to the hotel, just didn't work for me - probably spoiled by the nice shoulder straps/suspension systems on GR, MR, etc.
I bought a bright yellow North Face medium base camp duffle when I got stationed in Alaska back in 2004. Bag is now 20 years old and still going strong. Best non-fuss bag I've ever owned.
Nice!
Great reviews, sir! The North Face one has a real 90s "Head" holdall style to it, but i love the Mystery Ranch colour contrast.
Cool, thanks!
Great timing! 🙏 I was literally looking at all three of these for an upcoming trip. I was gonna get the North Face but am now considering the Mystery Ranch instead. Any chance the normal duffel handles are removable on the MR as well? That would be awesome for backpack mode.
None of the main handles on these designs are removable. Hope that helps!
Great review! I needed this 3 months ago😂. I found a Maxpedition Ironcloud used for $100. It’s fantastic but these 3 options look a lot lighter than what I got. Keep up the great work👊🏻
Oh wow! Sorry I waited so long 😜
Road warrior here, I love the TNF duffels and I did try to one bag my travel with it at one point using the backpack straps. I honestly thought I was going to injure my back by the time I got to the hotel, just didn't work for me - probably spoiled by the nice shoulder straps/suspension systems on GR, MR, etc.
Gotcha. Good to know!
You should try the Gregory Alpaca series.
Awesome. I'll take a look
Oh I was curious about the new one from Nemo with the special design.
Have you seen it?
Not yet!
I still like my Wandrd Carryall duffels better than these mainstream brands. That loud branding is a no go for me.
I can see that point