Thoughts on North Face Rolling Thunder 28"?

[Ouabain]

Anyone have any experience with this particular bit of luggage?

The North Face Base Camp Rolling Thunder Luggage 28"

Experience the Base Camp Rolling Thunder - 28", a travel game-changer featuring a resilient hard-shell chassis and recycled Base Camp fabric. Beyond durability, its internal organisation outshines your packing prowess, making it the ideal companion for hassle-free adventures on the go. Features...

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[RB]

Anyone have any experience with this particular bit of luggage?

The North Face Base Camp Rolling Thunder Luggage 28"

Experience the Base Camp Rolling Thunder - 28", a travel game-changer featuring a resilient hard-shell chassis and recycled Base Camp fabric. Beyond durability, its internal organisation outshines your packing prowess, making it the ideal companion for hassle-free adventures on the go. Features...

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No experience but the weight is the first thing I noticed!

 

[clifford]

This is what I use. High Sierra Composite V4 Medium 76cm Backpack Wheel Duffel Black 36024

It's 2kg and just about the right size for a carry-on, Jetstar have never had a problem with it.

However, if you don't ever want to take your rolling backpack on a plane, the North Face item is fine (if not a little expensive).

 

[Ouabain]

No experience but the weight is the first thing I noticed!

I know...but it will be checked in. It's often space rather than weight that is an issue for us.

 

[MDC]

Assuming this is for international travel only? It's too big for domestic and on a bad day you'll get charged for oversized luggage. I have a non-wheeled North Face duffle and a Patagonia. I prefer the zippers and layout of the Patagonia, so you might want to check them out too.

 

[Ouabain]

Assuming this is for international travel only? It's too big for domestic and on a bad day you'll get charged for oversized luggage. I have a non-wheeled North Face duffle and a Patagonia. I prefer the zippers and layout of the Patagonia, so you might want to check them out too.

Even for domestic check-in?

Will check out Patagonia. (I presume the black hole series?)

 

[MDC]

Domestic checked bag total dimensions on QF, JQ and VA is 140cm (width+height+depth of your bag). The North Face one you linked to is 158cm, so will be oversized. I've seen plenty of people checking in sports kit bags that looked above 140cm total (e.g. cricket kit bags), so perhaps it's not monitored closely? Maybe someone else here will know whether the airlines care?

Yes, the blackhole series of Patagonia.

 

[Ouabain]

Domestic checked bag total dimensions on QF, JQ and VA is 140cm (width+height+depth of your bag). The North Face one you linked to is 158cm, so will be oversized. I've seen plenty of people checking in sports kit bags that looked above 140cm total (e.g. cricket kit bags), so perhaps it's not monitored closely? Maybe someone else here will know whether the airlines care?

Yes, the blackhole series of Patagonia.

Well that is annoying. Thanks for the heads up. (my fault though, I have travelled carry on only for past several years, hence out of touch etc)