The North Face: Rolling Thunder Luggage

4 Reviews

Our Price: $268.95

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Description

The North Face: Rolling Thunder Luggage - Altrec.com Product Description:

Intimidating other bags on the luggage carousel, you cant get much bigger, or badder, than The North Faces Rolling Thunder Luggage. Capacity to haul a serious amount of gear, this multi-purpose duffel features reinforced in-line skate wheels and a go-cart frame with aluminum chassis for structural support. Made from the same fabric thats used to haul gear in high-alpine expeditions, this rolling duffel bag is practically invincible.

Go-cart frame with aluminum chassis for structure and reinforcement
Wing handles
Organizer pocket on top of duffel
Reinforced in-line skate wheels
Compression straps
Multi-purpose, rolling duffel made from invincible TPE tarpaulin
Avg Weight: 14 lbs 3 oz (6440 g)
Dimensions: 34" x 14" x 16" (86 cm x 36 cm x 43 cm)
Fabric: Phthalate-free TPE fabric laminate
Volume: 8400 cu in (138 liters)

Seattle Area Customers: This item is AVAILABLE ONLINE (may or may not be available in the Sturtevant's Bellevue/Puyallup stores).

Customer Reviews (4)

The North Face: Rolling Thunder Luggage - 4 Reviews

Erik K. Bolton USMC - 2009-07-27
A solid, rugged yet handsome rolling duffel now serving in Afgha I have bought 2 rolling thunder medium rolling duffle luggage. One for myself and one for my daughter and her son's travel needs. I am on my fourth tour in Afghanistan and this luggage has withstood the rigors of military airlift and tactical truck transportation as well as wind, heat and dust storms with no damage. The retaining straps, carry handles, heavy weight zippers and rubberized canvas construction are better than any issue sea/duffel bag I have ever owned. The wheels and handles also make heavy combat gear movement a piece of cake. I have recommended this luggage to all of my colleagues and altrec.com has superior pricing. I'm at JIOC-A J2X, APO, AE 09356

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Erik Bolton LtCol USMC - 2009-08-20
Rolling Thunder duffle bag is tough enough for Afghanistan I have recently purchased 2 North Face Rolling Thunder duffel bags. I'm deployed to Afghanistan and there is no better duffel than this to survive here with some of the worst weather, dust and overall harsh environment as this. I know that when I move around to forward operating bases, that this bag will not fail me. The rugged and simple construction from the zippers to the stitching and wheels are unmatched. Once I return to civilization, I'll wash off the Afghan dust and dirt and use it for normal travel. It's that versatile.

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Chris Salyer - 2009-03-02
Surprised and slightly disappointed I have owned and loved and tested the limits of the soft sided North Face bags for over 10 years now. I just knew that this would be the panacea to the no wheels issue. Unfortunately, there is a significant trade off; the weight of the rolling mechanism. With the 50 pound limits we are facing on airlines these days it is already more than easy to reach that with the large North Face duffels... Since the duffels have the shoulder straps already, I think I'm opting for remaining with the no wheels versions. On a plus note, the bag is extremely well made and appears exceedingly durable. It is only available in black, sadly, and I am sure it will take me wherever. Also, it's hard to find a bigger capacity anywhere, so that's a plus. So, basically, this is a halfhearted recommendation, all things considered.

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