The North Face Slashed the Price of Its Iconic Adventure Bag in Every Size and a Ton of Colors

Jack Seemer

Updated Thu, August 20, 2026 at 8:44 PM UTC

The near-indestructible Base Camp Duffel represents excellent value in the adventure-bag category, especially when you factor in 30 percent off.

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Humans have been hauling stuff to and fro for as long as anyone' can remember's been keeping track. But when it comes to rugged adventure bags , The North Face gets credit for the category.

The premise for the Base Camp Duffel came about in the late '70s, though the ballistic nylon, bounty of handles and familiar D-shaped design we know today came about later.

Nonetheless, the Base Camp Duffel is nothing short of an outdoor icon. And it's still designed withstand serious abuse, whether that means Everest or the Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport.

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Compared to the competition, it also represents excellent value, especially when you factor in The North Face's end-of-summer sale, which sees the Base Camp Duffel drop in price 30 percent in every size and a range of colors.

Notably, the deals extend to the Base Camp Voyager series, which trades the 1000D face fabric for treated 300D polyester and also adds a laptop compartment for adventures closer to home.

Shop the Base Camp Duffel below or head over to The North Face's website to browse the sale in full.

Yellow and black duffel bag with adjustable black shoulder strap and beige buckles.

The North Face Small Base Camp Duffel

The Small Base Camp Duffel holds 50 liters in a shell built from 1000D recycled polyester with a phthalate-free PVC coating and an 840D recycled ballistic nylon boot finished with non-PFC DWR. Though compact, it still comes with removable alpine-cut shoulder straps, four compression straps and daisy-chain lash points cover every carrying scenario. read more

$98 at The North Face $140 (30% off)

Tan and black duffel bag with orange accents and black handles on a light gray background.

The North Face Medium Base Camp Duffel

The Medium Base Camp Duffel boasts a 71-liter main compartment that opens wide via a D-zip with a weather-resistant flap, and the body pairs 1000D recycled polyester with a phthalate-free PVC coating. The removable alpine-cut shoulder straps, four compression straps and daisy-chain lash points make it as packable as it is versatile mirror other sizes, though this one falls in that sweet spot between a weekender and more serious adventure hauler. read more

$112 at The North Face $160 (30% off)

Black and gray duffel bag with white map print and yellow straps on a light gray background.

The North Face Large Base Camp Duffel

The Large Base Camp Duffel is still made with 1000D recycled polyester with a phthalate-free PVC coating, while the base panel uses 840D recycled ballistic nylon with a non-PFC DWR finish. There are also removable alpine-cut shoulder straps, four compression straps and daisy-chain lash points. Its capacity of 95 liters, however, makes it the obvious choice for longer trips. read more

$119 at The North Face $170 (30% off)

Tan rectangular duffel bag with padded adjustable shoulder strap and zipper closure on a light background.

The North Face 32L Base Camp Voyager Duffel

Built on the DNA of The North Face's iconic Base Camp Duffel, the Voyager cuts weight without sacrificing toughness — its body is 300D recycled polyester tarpaulin with a TPU coating, while the base uses 840D recycled ballistic nylon with a non-PFC DWR finish. It comes in various sizes, but the 32L variant is best suited to impromptu overnights or well-planned weekends away. read more

$98 at The North Face $140 (30% off)

Light purple duffel bag with dark purple straps and white zipper pulls on a light background.

The North Face 42L Base Camp Voyager Duffel

Like other Voyager bags in the Base Camp lineup, this duffel trades bombproof bulk for a lighter, travel-friendlier silhouette. The 300D recycled polyester shell, TPU coating and 840D ballistic nylon boot can stand up to plenty of abuse, while the dedicated 15-inch laptop pocket, internal mesh organizer and adjustable main-compartment divider make it a strong pick for gym-to-airport travelers. read more

$105 at The North Face $150 (30% off)

Red and dark gray duffel bag with dual handles and orange zipper pulls on a light background.

The North Face 62L Base Camp Voyager Duffel

The Base Camp Voyager Duffel takes the rugged DNA of The North Face's iconic Base Camp line and cuts the weight without sacrificing durability. Its 62-liter main compartment features an adjustable — and removable — divider, while padded shoulder straps tuck behind the back panel to convert from duffel to backpack in seconds. read more

$119 at The North Face $170 (30% off)

Blue cylindrical North Face bag with black straps and silver zipper pulls on a light background.

The North Face Small Base Camp Travel Canister

The Base Camp Travel Canister draws its design DNA from the iconic Base Camp Duffel, translating that same rugged DNA into a compact 3.5-liter toiletry organizer. Its 300D recycled polyester body pairs with an 840D recycled ballistic nylon boot and a non-PFC DWR finish for real water resistance. An internal hook lets you hang it from a towel bar, daisy-chain webbing adds lash points. read more

$28 at The North Face $40 (30% off)

About the Author:

Jack Seemer is the executive editor at Gear Patrol, with over a decade of experience in product journalism. He currently reports on a wide range of topics, including footwear, watches, EDC, cookware and more.

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