I see myself as an adventurous spirit, the kind of person who might paddle a kayak up a creek in Canada or climb a Via Ferrata to the top of a mountain. I’d throw my luggage in the back of a floatplane flying across the water to some remote island.

Naturally, I’d need luggage that matches my adventurous lifestyle—something rugged, with lots of zippers and plenty of room for all my travel gear. Luggage that turns heads and gets admiring glances from fellow adventurers.

But wait, I am that adventurous person! I have paddled my kayak and climbed a Via Ferrata in Canada! OK, the floatplane flight is still on my bucket list, but I did see quite a few on my recent trip to Victoria in Canada. Fortunately, on that trip, I got to test out a rugged piece of The North Face luggage sent to me by Millets.

My The North Face Rolling Thunder luggage from Millets definitely scored on rugged good looks. Made of tough black material with a bright red lining, I felt like a true outdoor adventurer. There were plenty of zippers.

On the top of the case was a handy compartment for my passport and boarding card. There were two additional zipped compartments at the front for books and magazines. On one side, there was a slot for my business card or address in case the bag went missing.

I used my own small padlock to lock the bag’s zippers together for extra security. The tough carry handles on the top, side, and bottom made it easy to lift into the airline’s overhead storage. This case can handle anything the luggage handlers throw at it and more.

The solid extendable handle in bright red encouraged me with the words “never stop exploring.” The bright red wheels were equally tough, with reinforced plastic corners to protect against scuffs on the pavement or rough tracks.

Opening the case revealed a red-lined interior with a metal frame, rigid plastic mesh, and metal braces to give structure to the soft body. On the back of the lid was a useful mesh compartment for small items you want to keep handy.

With its open style inside, there was plenty of space to make full use of your carry-on allowance if you’re traveling light. There weren’t too many pockets inside, but I usually use packing cubes in this type of case to keep everything organized.

On my return flight from Canada, I traveled with just The North Face Rolling Thunder bag as checked luggage and a daypack for my laptop and camera. I managed to fit everything in pretty easily, even though the case is carry-on size. Handy if you’re taking one of those small floatplanes into the Canadian wilderness for some bear-watching and your luggage allowance is limited.

I really enjoyed using this case on my trip to Canada. It looked perfect for the adventurous person I aspire to be (or maybe I already am?), and it was tough and practical too. I appreciated the solid extendable handle and chunky wheels, which made it very easy to wheel along, even on uneven ground.

The bag was solid enough to use as checked baggage on shorter trips. With its soft side construction, I probably wouldn’t use it for long-haul trips. There was plenty of space inside to make the most of my baggage allowance when traveling light. This is definitely a bag that will suit any traveler looking for something light, durable, and stylish for their outdoor or urban adventures.