The North Face Base Camp Duffel

Small (50 liters) The classic expedition duffel, here in the size that makes sense for a long weekend. A big D-shaped zip opens onto one cavernous bucket, so bulky jackets and boots go in without a fight, and removable, contoured mesh backpack straps let you carry it across a parking lot or a trailhead. The laminate body and ballistic nylon base are tough, though Pack Hacker spotted a small nick in the nylon after one transatlantic flight. It weighs about 2.8 pounds and has no internal organization, which suits gear but means clothes need cubes. At roughly 21 by 13 by 13 inches it is more of a trunk and checked-bag duffel than a carry-on.