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bagjack NXL Rucksack Tech Line
You can't think of the German carry scene without thinking of bagjack. Consistently delivering burly and badass designs for demanding users, this Berlin-based brand has been going strong for well over two decades. And they're not afraid to take things to the next level with their aptly named NXL Rucksack Tech Line. NXL stands for Next Level, a line designed to elevate their offerings even further across materials, functionality, design and manufacturing. The NXL Rucksack Tech Line has been designed with the brand's most frequent customer wishes in mind, featuring AustriAlpin Cobra buckles and six rows of MOLLE webbing on the front and sides to support an adaptable modular carry approach. Made by hand in Berlin with PU-coated Cordura, the pack is a fusion of street, techwear, and military aesthetics in a rucksack built to conquer the day-to-day.
Peak Performance X Ben Gorham Backpack
Peak Performance are a Swedish brand with roots in skiing apparel, though now their expanded focus includes outdoor and active performance clothing. Ben Gorham is the founder of luxury Swedish brand Byredo. And when they joined forces, an intriguing collab was likely to follow. Sure enough, the Peak Performance X Ben Gorham Backpack doesn't disappoint. A bag that cleverly interweaves outdoor, fashion and performance elements into its design, the pack is made with a hardy shell fabric (70% Polyamide and 30% Polyester) designed to take northern Sweden's unpredictable weather in its stride. And while its eye-catching aesthetics will turn heads, the multifunctional modular design gives you a whole lot of bag for your buck. Well, three bags actually. The three-in-one design features a main pack with a padded laptop sleeve and two detachable side bags that are secured with Fidlock fastenings. The side bags can be paired with a shoulder strap for independent use, allowing you to alternate between modular components to accommodate larger and smaller loads alike.
hobo Spectra X-Gridstop Nylon Backpack
hobo are purveyors of premium Japanese street carry and accessories, always nailing a refined mix of quality, functionality, and style for urban lifestyles. And their Spectra X-Gridstop Nylon Backpack is no exception. Its super-clean lines are well expressed with the brand's Spectra X-Gridstop fabric, a strong yet lightweight polyurethane coated nylon with excellent tear resistance. The water-repellent 24L pack is made by hand in Japan and balances a sleek exterior with sufficient organization for your everyday gear without cluttering the design. Understated, technical and practical, the versatile daypack has a wide opening for convenient access to the main compartment, an interior sleeve pocket, and exterior pockets for quick-access items.
Porter x Haven Utility Pack
Porter are legendary on Japan's carry scene, while Canadian-based HAVEN are known as one of the world's top streetwear boutiques. Bring them together and you're in for a treat. Expert Japanese craftsmanship harmoniously blended in the Porter x Haven Utility Pack. A 23L pack that looks good, works hard and is ready to tackle the demands of daily commuting and weekend explorations alike, it's made with a hard-wearing combination of water-resistant Cordura® X-Pac Nylon and YKK VISLON® Metaluxe zippers. Efficient organization is on point too (and a nod to military packs), with multiple access options and a choice of easy-reach pockets to keep your gear secure yet close at hand.
EVERGOODS CHZ22
Based out of Bozeman, Montana, EVERGOODS have carved out a solid reputation for their crossover gear designed to straddle urban and outdoor environments. The Civic Half Zip 22L is their answer to a streamlined, efficient daypack that can accompany you on weekly commutes and adapt to outdoor daytrips and travel too. Blending technical construction with everyday functionality, the pack is made with a weather-resistant 500D High Tenacity Nylon 6,6 and offers a wide-opening main compartment for easy packing and quick access to gear. Quick-access pockets partner with interior organization and laptop storage to ensure items stay tidy on the go. You'll also find right and left bladder ports for outdoor flexibility and active use, with a padded back panel and straps in a bag designed to sit high on your back for stable, comfy carry. Clean in looks and versatile in function, this pack effortlessly embraces a variety of settings and needs.
Peak Design Everyday Backpack Zip
Peak Design's Everyday Backpack is a bit of a carry icon to say the least. But sometimes a simpler carry solution is called for. Enter the Everyday Backpack Zip, available in 15L and 20L sizes. A new design forming part of the brand's Everyday Line V2, the pack nods to its big brother but offers a more pared-back aesthetic and functionality. Clean and minimalist on the outside, the pack suits a variety of work environments but is also a fine choice for carrying photography gear in low-key style. But don't let its sleek exterior fool you. Inside the main compartment, accessed via a weatherproof 270-degree zipper, you'll find more than enough organization to keep your daily gear tidy and accessible, including internal FlexFold dividers, pockets, and an external-access dedicated tech compartment. Look to the outside and you'll find side pockets for water bottles or a tripod and stowable straps to secure additional items externally. The pack is made with a weatherproof, 100% recycled 400D nylon canvas shell and even integrates a handy luggage passthrough for travel use.
ORBIT Gear R103 ADV SR
With its well-balanced blend of military-techwear aesthetics, excellent build quality, and urban utility it's not hard to see the appeal of ORBITGear's R103 ADV SR. Forming part of their ADV Series featuring top-grade fabric and components, the Indonesian carry brand have delivered an impressive offering that adapts to modular carry needs thanks to plenty of exterior attachment points. The durable X-Pac exterior and weatherproof construction with a rolltop closure protect gear from the elements, and you'll find a choice of pockets on hand to store your everyday items, including a suspended 15"laptop sleeve. Made in-house in their Jakarta studio, this pack focuses on doing practical details and hard-wearing construction well so you can get on with the day ahead and know your bag has your back.
