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The North Face Brings Back an Absolutely Wild Take on Its Iconic Travel Bag

Flower power never looked so capable.

Close-up of olive green fabric bags featuring embroidered flower patches and sturdy straps with detailed stitching.The North Face

By Hayley Helms

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Back in March of this year, The North Face released an unexpected collab with cult-favorite fashion brand Cecilie Bahnsen … and it sold out in five days’ time.

Today, the outdoors icon has announced a restock of The North Face X Cecilie Bahnsen Base Camp Duffel and Clutch, in both the original black colorway and an intriguing new hue.

If you’re interested in this out-of-left field collab, you’d better act fast. Based on its initial launch, this restock won’t last long.

Three olive green duffel bags stacked on top of each other, each decorated with multiple stitched flower patches in a matching green shade. The bags have straps and buckles for securing and carrying. The North Face logo is subtly visible on the side of the bottom bag. The background is plain and light gray.
Don’t worry, the Base Camp Duffle is still as tough as ever.
The North Face

Flower power

For this restock, The North Face brought back the Maria Base Camp Clutch and The Audrey Base Camp Duffel in a new taupe green shade. This is alongside a one-time re-issue of the Maria Base Camp Clutch in its original black colourway.

In case you aren’t familiar with Danish brand Cecilie Bahnsen, it’s a cult favorite known for its roomy designs, oversized silhouettes and most noticeably, its use of PVC appliqué flowers, which typically cover its voluminous dresses and skirts.

Duffle bag and clutch on white background
The Maria Base Camp Clutch (right) is a technical lifestyle bag, perfect for everyday exploration.
The North Face

The most noticeable aspect of the The North Face X Cecilie Bahnsen collaboration Base Camp Duffel and Clutch is the aforementioned 3D PVC appliqué flower trim that covers the bag.

Applied to the most iconic bag in The North Face’s lineup, it’s an unanticipated dose of whimsy that brings a lightheartedness to the seriously-capable duffle.

The blossom-inspired collab continues with flower pull cords on the zippers, a black, glossy Cecilie Bahnsen logo on the side of the duffle, and a custom co-branded dust bag.

Olive green duffel bag from The North Face featuring multiple stitched floral patches in a matching color. The bag has dual carrying handles, adjustable straps, and a large zippered main compartment. The brand logo is printed on one end of the bag.
You won’t mistake this Base Camp Duffel for anyone else’s, that’s for sure.
The North Face

Worried the Base Camp Duffel lost its legendary durability? Don’t be.

The TNF x Cecilie Bahnsen Audrey Base Camp Duffel continues to pack all the functional features you know and love into this iconic hauler: water-resistant base camp material, extra bar tacks, double stitching, a D-zip opening with a weather resistant, zippered flap, a DWR finish and two sturdy side handles for loading and lifting.

Availability and pricing

Oftentimes, when a beloved outdoor brand partners on a boutique-minded collaboration, its product comes a similar boutique-minded price tag, and this partnership between Cecilie Bahnsen and The North Face is no exception.

The standard-issue The North Face Base Camp Duffle comes in at a reasonable $149, while this collab will run you a cool $400. Yes, that’s a massive price hike, but considering how long these bags last (and how quickly this version sold out last time), it may be a price worth paying.

About the Author:

Hayley Helms is an associate editor at Gear Patrol specializing in all things outdoors. Once upon a time, she wrote for Men’s Journal, Gearjunkie, and Shape. Whether it’s tuning us into the joys of hiking and camping, or rigorously testing head-to-toe outdoor apparel, she leaves no stone unturned (though she always Leaves No Trace).