Base Camp Rolling Thunder—36, TNF Black/TNF White-NPF, One Size

Buen elemento

This is awesome, holds everthing and is very easy to move around. My last ski trip it held all my clothes, my warm clothes and helmet. This was my secound time using it and I can see it lasting a long time.

The bag was advertised with a telescopic Handel but it doesn’t have one

I got this bag to replace the mercury tactical monster rolling duffel that I have been using for more than 10 years. I wanted something that would look civilian when I went through airports. I feel like this bag doesn't know what it wants to be and I'm somewhat disappointed. First it seems smaller than I expected. It doesn't feel like 160 liters, more like 120. I literally thought I had received the 90L version of the bag by mistake. Its over engineered in some areas and under engineered in others. I don't understand why it has a water proof top lid but the material on the sides of the bag feel like canvas. Its like it would channel water to the sides and soak your stuff. I don't know if I'd feel comfortable putting this bag on a roof rack or leaving it on an airstrip without waterproofing the contents. Not really understanding the rationale behind a subdued North Face Logo with bright red wheels. Their are loads of gear loops that look a lot like military style molle webbing. Its like it low key wants to be military looking but then makes a lousy attempt to not be. If I keep it I definitely plan on getting rid of the ridiculous wheels, but then it will look military and ultimately not accomplish what I want it to do. I'd like to see a blue north face logo and blue wheels. I think its kind of ridiculous that a bag this heavy doesn't have a telescopic handle when earlier versions had it. The diagonal grab handles work for walking beside the bag but if it's stuffed if feels like I can only get three fingers through. It just doesn't seem like the outdoor or travel industry is interested in the 100L+ bag market, and can't make anything that competes with the military loadout/deployment bags, which draws uncomfortable attention at foreign airports. This bags biggest competitor is the Osprey transporter that supposedly has 40 liters of space less. This bag does seem to be made of high grade materials, stands upright, and I like the top pockets and ability to top load. But ultimately I'm considering returning and looking at other options.