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Battle of the bags: Comparing MEC and The North Face travel duffels

Over the last year or so, I've been travelling more frequently. Whether it's a business trip, vacation with my husband or a quick weekend getaway with friends, I've found myself reaching for my luggage again and again. Article content One travel essential that has stood the test of time is my North Face Base Camp Duffel – a versatile duffel-backpack hybrid that's been with me on trips to multiple continents since 2011 or so. When I learned that Canadian outdoor brand MEC recently released the Outpost Duffle as a rival to The North Face's version, I knew I had to see how it fared against the original. Article content Article content I was able to fit a full week of summer clothes into the medium-sized MEC bag, plus a few extras like a beach towel, rain jacket and waterproof sandals. My husband did the same with the North Face bag, and since his clothes are larger than mine, the extra bag capacity came in handy. Article content Duffel bag quick facts Article content Article content Article content Article content Packable: My favourite feature of the Outpost Duffel is that it's foldable for easy storage and packing. It tucks into itself, becoming the size of a small packing cube once you turn the bag inside-out and fold it into its top pocket. This is great for taking up less space in your cupboards at home. You can even throw it into your suitcase on longer trips when you want more luggage to bring back all of your souvenirs.