Exped Tempest 70L Duffle Bag
Exped Tempest 70L Duffle Bag
Exped Tempest 70L Duffle Bag
The Exped Tempest 70 Duffle Bag is the size in this range most people should actually buy. Seventy litres covers a week of gear or a solo expedition kit, at 630 g.
Put it beside a Patagonia Black Hole 70L — same volume, $10 apart — and the Tempest is 735 g lighter and genuinely waterproof, fabric and zip both. You give up pockets, padding and good looks for a bag that's barely there and keeps water out for real.
Internal compression straps stop a part-filled load shifting around. The padded shoulder straps come off entirely, and also extend into a single shoulder-carry strap — the thing Black Hole owners most often wish they had.
Worth knowing before you buy
- Minimal organisation. Compression straps and attachment loops, not compartments.
- No frame or hip belt. 25 kg on your back is vehicle-to-camp, not a hike.
- Check-in only. 70 cm long; 134 cm linear, well inside the usual 158 cm allowance.
- Technical looking. This is equipment, not luggage.
Tempest 70 vs Patagonia Black Hole 70L
Same volume, $10 apart, completely different bags.
Tempest 70 — 630 g, waterproof fabric and zip, compression straps, converts to a shoulder carry.
Black Hole 70L — 1,365 g, weather-resistant, padded base, daisy chains, mesh pockets, four colourways.
Lives outdoors? Tempest. Lives in cars and airports? Patagonia.
Specifications
| Volume | 70 litres |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 70 x 30 x 34 cm |
| Weight | 630 g minimum – 850 g maximum |
| Load limit | 25 kg |
| Waterproofing | Waterproof fabric and 100% waterproof zipper |
| Access | Extra-long centre zip |
| Carry | Haul handles, removable padded backpack straps, extendable shoulder carry strap |
| Internal | Compression straps |
| External | Attachment loops |
| Back length | One size |
| Also available in | 100 litre |
Common questions
How much is it in Australia?
$309.90, down from $359.90 — 14% off. Official Australian stockist with local stock and full warranty. $3.10 donated via 1% for the Planet.
Is it fully waterproof?
The fabric is waterproof and the zipper is rated 100% waterproof — unusual at this weight and price, and a genuine step above weather-resistant.
How does it compare to the Patagonia Black Hole 70L?
Same volume, within $10. The Tempest is 630 g against 1,365 g and properly waterproof. The Patagonia gives you a padded base, pockets and colour options.
Does it have a shoulder strap?
Yes — the padded straps extend into a single shoulder-carry strap, so you get both backpack and sling carry. The Black Hole range doesn't offer this.
Why is the weight a range?
Exped quotes minimum and maximum. The lower figure strips removable components; the higher has the straps fitted.
70L or 100L?
The 70L is the more manageable bag day to day. The 100L is for group gear and bulky kit — only about 100 g heavier.
Can I check it in on a flight?
Yes. 134 cm linear, comfortably inside the 158 cm allowance most airlines apply.
- Official Australian stockist
- Stock held in Australia, not drop-shipped
- Full Exped warranty support
- $3.10 from this purchase donated via 1% for the Planet
- Family-owned shop in Helensburgh NSW — come and try it
- Questions? Call (02) 4294 2810