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This Carbon Neutral Backpack is built with recycled plastic and captured CO2, and is 100% storm-proof

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The 38L Hybrid Duffle Pack isn’t your average backpack. For starters, it’s designed to be entirely carbon neutral, with materials and processes that take waste out of the system rather than putting waste into the system. The bag’s fabric uses 123 recycled plastic bottles in its construction and is strengthened by atmospheric-captured CO2, using a proprietary procedure. In fact, the 38L Hybrid Duffle Pack is so strong that it’s rated to be 100% storm-proof, and comes with a seal of approval from Ed Stafford, a renowned English explorer and survivalist who holds the Guinness World Record for being the first human ever to walk the length of the Amazon River, and who also played a sizeable role in designing the 38L Hybrid Duffle Pack… and why is it called Hybrid? Well, because it can seamlessly alternate between backpack, side-strap, and duffle modes, preparing you for all scenarios… and for all weathers.

Designer: GROUNDTRUTH

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Coming from the mind of GROUNDTRUTH and Ed Stafford, the 38L Hybrid Duffle Pack was just built to dominate in the outdoors. However, at the same time, it’s functional and urban-friendly enough to be your everyday carry too. The bag’s design upcycles plastic waste in a way that blurs the lines between sustainability, fashion, and function, giving you a backpack strong and hyper-functional enough to be the last one you’ll ever buy.

Backpack – Robust semi-detachable shoulder straps with stabilizers for extra comfort.

Hand Carry – Three exterior robust grab handles for hand carry.

Duffle – Detachable waist belt transforms into comfy shoulder strap for shoulder and cross-body carry.

The hyper-functionality starts with the bag’s hybrid design, which alternates between handheld, side duffle, and backpack styles in a matter of seconds. The bag comes with a detachable duffle-style shoulder strap, a semi-detachable backpack harness with stabilizers, and 2 side handles to facilitate the three carrying styles. With all the straps tucked away, it can be carried like a handheld briefcase. Pop the duffle-style shoulder strap on and you have a side-sling duffle bag… attach the two backpack harness straps and you’ve got a backpack. The backpack mode can further be reinforced with the extra strap (from the duffle configuration) transforming into a secure waist belt letting you carry heavy items with ease as the bag hugs your back to prevent the straps from cutting into your skin and causing you fatigue.

Made to easily withstand the extreme outdoors, the bag boasts a 100% storm-proof design that’s further backed by GROUNDTRUTH’s 10-year warranty. The 38L Hybrid Duffle Pack’s exterior uses the company’s proprietary fabric, made from recycled PET bottles. The bottles are collected, cleaned, and then shredded into thin fibers before being woven into a strong yarn. The yarn is then transformed into a high-performance fabric with a 600D ballistic property and a tristop weave. The resulting fabric is absolutely water-proof, and the bag’s panels are joined together with the triangular ripstop stitch pattern that prevents them from fraying, splitting, or tearing. Waterproof YKK lockable zippers help keep your bag’s contents dry and safe no matter how inclement the weather.

The backpack is spacious enough to accommodate 38 liters, as its name suggests, and is wide enough to fit a 16″ laptop in the main fleece-lined laptop compartment. The bag features two main compartments that open in a 180° clamshell fashion for full accessibility, alongside four outer front pockets. Additionally, a top-access pocket with a dedicated keychain holder lets you store your EDC. Additionally, bottle holders on either side of the bag let you store up to two 1L bottles.

The bag’s eco-friendly approach is truly one-of-a-kind. Not only is the exterior fabric crafted from recycled plastic bottles, but the interior lining is also made entirely from recycled fishing nets using zero-added dyes. What’s more, GROUNDTRUTH’s innovative process involves infusing captured CO2 into the recycled plastic hardware, resulting in a material that is up to 40% more durable than virgin plastics. To top it off, the textiles are also coated with an advanced water-based film that contains zero VOCs. GROUNDTRUTH is also committed to working with Bluesign®-certified partners to ensure fair and ethical treatment of workers throughout the entire supply chain.

The bag truly shows a remarkable balance between sustainability and functionality. Purposefully designed to help mitigate the effects of humanity’s wasteful decisions, the bag comes with a carbon-neutral design that’s further reinforced by the fact that it’s ridiculously durable, and is backed by a 10-year warranty. Made for travel, the 38L Hybrid Duffle Pack is cabin-friendly, and is available globally in two colors – ECO-X Black, and Ice Sheet Blue, for a discounted price of $249.

The 38L Hybrid Duffle Pack is part of GROUNDTRUTH’s award-winning RIKR range collection.

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World’s First Carbon Neutral Backpack, made from 100% Recycled Plastic with embedded Captured CO2 Emissions

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Dubbed the 38L Hybrid Duffle Pack, this backpack has an entire laundry list of impressive features, from a shapeshifting design that goes from backpack to duffle mode, to a 100% storm-proof design, and a fabric that uses 123 recycled plastic bottles and captured CO2 to help make the backpack carbon neutral while enhancing the strength. If that wasn’t enough, the backpack was designed in collaboration with Ed Stafford, a renowned English explorer and survivalist who holds the Guinness World Record for being the first human ever to walk the length of the Amazon River… so if the 38L Hybrid Duffle Pack is good enough for Stafford and his outlandish lifestyle, it can definitely take yours!

Designer: GROUNDTRUTH

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The 38L Hybrid Duffle Pack’s entire personality is the outdoors while looking sleek enough to excel in urban environments. Designed in collaboration with Ed Stafford and made with recycled plastic waste, the 38L Hybrid Duffle Pack shows that it’s absolutely possible to build a product that’s equal parts sustainable and hyper-functional.

Backpack – Robust semi-detachable shoulder straps with stabilizers for extra comfort.

Hand Carry – Three exterior robust grab handles for hand carry.

Duffle – Detachable waist belt transforms into comfy shoulder strap for shoulder and cross-body carry.

The hyper-functionality starts with the bag’s hybrid design, which rapidly alternates between handheld, side duffle, and backpack styles. The bag comes with a detachable duffle-style shoulder strap, a semi-detachable backpack harness with stabilizers, and 2 side handles to facilitate the three carrying styles. With all the straps tucked away, it can be carried like a briefcase. Pop the duffle-style shoulder strap on and you have a side-sling duffle bag… pop the two backpack harness straps on and you’ve got a backpack. The backpack mode can further be reinforced with the duffle-style strap transforming into a secure waist belt letting you carry heavy items with ease as the bag hugs your back to prevent strap burn.

Made to easily withstand the extreme outdoors, the bag comes with a 100% storm-proof design that’s also backed by maker GROUNDTRUTH’s 10-year warranty. The fabric on the exterior uses a yarn made from recycled PET bottles. Bottles are collected, treated, and shredded into thin strands, that are then woven into a yarn. The yarn is then weaved into a durable textile with a 600D ballistic property and a tristop weave. . The high-performance fabric is absolutely water-proof, and the bag’s panels are stitched together with the triangular ripstop weave that prevents them from fraying, splitting, or tearing. Waterproof YKK lockable zippers help keep your bag’s contents dry and safe no matter how inclement the weather.

As its name indicates, the backpack comes with 38 liters of inner capacity and a size large enough to store a 16″ laptop in the exterior fleece-lined laptop compartment. The bag comes with two main compartments (which open all the way in the clamshell style), along with four exterior front lash pockets. A top-access pocket also lets you store your EDC, with a dedicated keychain holder, and bottle holders on each side of the bag let you store up to two 1L bottles.

The bag’s sustainable approach sets it apart from anything we’ve ever seen. While the exterior fabric uses recycled plastic bottles, the interior lining is made from 100% recycled fishing nets using zero dye. GROUNDTRUTH’s patent-pending process also involves embedding captured CO2 into the recycled plastic hardware, making it up to 40% stronger than virgin plastics. To finish things off, the textiles are coated with an advanced water-based coating, with zero VOCs. GROUNDTRUTH also works with Bluesign®-certified partners, ensuring equitable conditions for its workers all the way down the supply chain.

The bag truly shows a remarkable balance between sustainability and functionality. Purposefully designed to help mitigate the effects of humanity’s wasteful decisions, the bag comes with a carbon-neutral design that’s further reinforced by the fact that it’s ridiculously durable, and is backed by a 10-year warranty. Made for travel, the 38L Hybrid Duffle Pack is cabin-friendly, and is available globally in two colors – ECO-X Black, and Ice Sheet Blue, for a discounted price of $249.

The 38L Hybrid Duffle Pack is part of GROUNDTRUTH’s award-winning RIKR range collection.

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Korin SnapPack: A stunning next-gen backpack with a slick, anti-theft design made for work, play, and travel

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After 8 years of writing for a design blog, it’s mighty rare to see something beautiful enough to drop your jaw. I’ll admit, I had to close my mouth after 3 full minutes of admiring the SnapPack. It’s a unique blend of minimal yet spacious. Simple yet supremely versatile, with storage designed to hold every single one of your belongings. The ultra-slick backpack’s design is also made from cutting-edge materials that, well, resist cutting. The SnapPack, aside from being waterproof, is also designed to be slash-resistant, making it quite a compelling piece of gear from every angle.

Designer: Korin Design

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Crafted by award-winning gear studio Korin Design, the SnapPack is the sixth in their ongoing series to reinvent backpacks. Their previous bags have received the holy trinity of design awards – the Red Dot, Good Design, and iF Design Awards. Following user feedback and months of research, Korin’s team believes they’ve created their best backpack yet. Dubbed the SnapPack, this piece of next-gen gear puts usability and convenience at the forefront. The backpack’s easy on the eyes as well as on the shoulders, thanks to Aircell straps that create a soft cushion to ease the weight. The backpack is also built with an entire army of access points, from the magnetic quick-access hatch on the top to the waterproof magnet-secured bottle/umbrella sleeve on the side. The bag even has its own hidden chamber located on the panel that faces your back, RFID-blocking pouches in each of the straps, and even a retractable key holder… and that’s just the outside of the bag.

The SnapPack gets its name from the magnetic snapping mechanism built into its various outer pockets. The most notable one is the pocket on the top, that, when folded shut, doesn’t even look like a pocket at all. It’s easy to open and closes with a satisfying snap. The pocket lets you quickly access items from within the bag that can be pulled out without opening the entire gear. This could be your AirPods Max, Nintendo Switch, or something more critical like a DSLR camera that you need to access at a moment’s notice before your photography subject disappears. The same magnetic access is built into the 3D storage sleeve on the side, which exists independently from the bag. Perfect for bottles and umbrellas (or even tiny tripods), this waterproofed chamber lets you swiftly slide items in without having them stick out as they do on other bags. A hallmark of the SnapPack’s design is the fact that no object, gear, or belonging obscures or corrupts the bag’s design. Bottles don’t stick out the side, EDC doesn’t hang around on the straps, and even the branding is so subtle, you’ll barely notice it’s even there.

The inside of the bag provides up to 20 liters of storage, with a 180° opening flap that lets you access your belongings, and dedicated storage for everything from your laptop to your stationery. The bag’s big enough to comfortably fit a 16″ laptop, with fleece-lined compartments to protect your gear from scratches, and added storage pouches for cables, peripherals (mice), chargers, notebooks, etc. The rest of the space lets you stash your other gadgets, clothes, toiletries, etc.

A backpack as avant-garde-looking as this is bound to warrant some attention, which is why the SnapPack makes its anti-theft design such a strong USP. For starters, the magnetic hatches on the bag are virtually unnoticeable, and if any thief were to try and make their way into your backpack, they’d either look for the zip or directly go for the jugular by taking a knife to your backpack. Needless to say, the latter would be an incredible waste of time, given that the SnapPack is built with cut-proof fabric that can resist slashes with even the sharpest of blades.

Trying to brute-force your way with the zippers is a futile attempt too, thanks to a TSA lock that firmly secures your zippers in place, and remains hidden under the magnetic flap on top. If the thief’s final attempt was to just take your backpack and make a run for it, the SnapPack’s retractable rebound wire would be your final line of defense. The rebound wire secures your bag to poles, railings, chairs/benches, and other immovable objects, with a weight/force capacity of up to 50 kilograms.

The cut-proof fabric repels water too, protecting your belongings from not just theft but also exposure to the elements.

A hidden magnetic hatch in the back lets you slip belongings like your phone, passport, and wallet in, making it easy to access for you, but tricky for anyone else.

Other details on the SnapPack are its Aerocell-filled straps that make carrying the bag a breeze, and a handle strap to secure your backpack to your travel case while shuttling through an airport or station. The SnapPack also comes with discrete reflective patches on the back and the straps, keeping you visible even in low-light settings… and pairs wonderfully with its smaller sibling, the SnapSling. The SnapSling can be worn with the bigger backpack, making them the perfect travel duo, or can be used separately for when you’re traveling light.

The SnapSling is built to be as capable as its big brother, providing cut-proof, theft-proof, versatile storage in a smaller, cross-body format. Made to be complementary in every way, the SnapSling also employs the same cut-proof, waterproof fabric in its design, along with the signature magnetic quick-access hatch on the top that gives you ingress into the sling’s interiors. A hidden compartment on the back of the sling is big enough to store a phone, while a quick-rebound keychain holder lets you secure your keys to the bag. The SnapSling misses the Aircell strap, given that it isn’t built to be as heavy as a backpack, but makes up for it with a suave magnetic buckle system that has all the class and appeal of a fidget toy with its single-handed operation.

Both the SnapPack and SnapSling come in a single, cyberpunk-ish grey finish. The sling starts at $69, while the larger backpack is priced at a discounted $109. Both the SnapPack and SnapSling come with a 1-year warranty, and ship globally starting April… or if you’re in a bit of a hurry, $10 extra gets you the gear as soon as March 2023.

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This backpack deploys into an airbag to keep the cyclists safe from injury

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Cyclists are supposed to wear helmets to protect them from any untoward accidents while riding through the city on their bicycles. While the helmet can protect from serious brain injury, other parts of the body can be exposed to both minor and serious injuries in case they encounter other vehicles and even pedestrians. It would be nice if there’s a sort of airbag that can shield them from injuries in case an accident happens and that said airbag will be portable enough for them to carry around.

Designer: In&Motion

The STAN airbag is a backpack that a cyclist can carry around to use as an actual bag. But the moment that an accident happens, it will deploy in less than a second and will be able to protect the head, back, chest, and neck of the cyclist. The airbag actually looks like an inflatable, flotation device, and in some angles, it looks like a seahorse, although if that design is intentional is unknown. The intention is that the airbag will be able to reduce the risk of head trauma by around 80% that is why it deploys in 0.1 seconds.

The airbag can also function as a backpack so it can be multi-functional. When the actual airbag is not deployed, it’s flat and there is a compartment in the bag where you can place things like laptops, smartphones, a water bottle, and other accessories. Don’t worry, the airbag that will deploy is located in a different part of the bag so your other stuff will not be thrown about from the bag. When deployed, the backpack will also be able to contact emergency hotlines once you connect your smartphone to the In&Motion app.

The STAN airbag is not yet available for purchase as they are still testing it out and adding more improvements to the device. If you’re a cyclist that would like to try it out, you can register on their website. I still don’t know how to ride a bike but I know a lot of people who have switched to biking rather than riding cars or commuting, so this is something that can really be useful for a lot of people in the community. And even if you don’t (hopefully) get into an accident, it’s a pretty good backpack to be carrying around.

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This game-changing backpack integrates Apple Find My for your peace of mind

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It’s no longer unusual for people to carry laptops in their bags, whether they sling them over their backs or hang them over their shoulders. Most of these people probably don’t give a second thought to the overall design of these bags, focusing simply on how they look to make a good impression in public. The novelty of appearances, however, easily wears off once discomfort and inconvenience creep in, often leading to buyer’s remorse. Even worse is the horror of realizing that your bag may have been stolen or left behind somewhere, including your precious laptop and other properties. With a new trend in people’s lifestyles, it is high time for accessories such as bags to get an upgrade in order to better serve their owners. That’s exactly what the HyperPack Pro brings to the table, offering not only smart charging pass-throughs and battery pack pockets, but also security and peace of mind to modern-day workers and creatives.

Designer: HYPER

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Many backpacks today have a pocket for laptops, but these are often designed so simplistically and flimsily that they offer nothing more than just a thin separator between the laptop and everything else in the bag. Those that do have proper compartments for these computers, however, tend to neglect the other things you might want to carry with you. Some even neglect the wearer itself, forgetting that the humans carrying the bag on their backs might be even more fragile than what the bag contains.

Locate your HyperPack Pro from anywhere using Hyper’s built-in Apple® Find My™ Compatible Location Module.

Enter the HyperPack Pro with Apple Find My compatibility, a traveling partner designed for the needs of today’s on-the-go professionals. Of course, there’s a dedicated pocket big enough for a 16-inch laptop, and its soft suspended design protects your precious laptop not just from scratches but also from dents. That’s just the tip of the iceberg, though, because the HyperPack Pro has so much more to offer, both inside and outside.

Strategic Charging Pockets & Passthroughs

Secure Interlocking Zippers

Water-resistant 1260D Cordura and YKK Aquaguard Zippers

With its 22L capacity, there’s plenty of room for everything you need in a day, and there is even a dedicated place for credit cards and passports inside the internal RFID Theft Protection Pocket. A hidden lumbar pocket also lets you easily stash and access critical items like cash, passports, keys, and the like. There’s a 1L water bottle pocket at the side to help keep you hydrated while preventing accidental spills inside. HYPER also uses the strategic placement of charging pockets and cable pass-throughs so that you can easily top up your gadgets without having them jumble around inside the bag’s spacious interior.

The HyperPack Pro’s signature feature, however, is in the other half of its name. Rather than having to fiddle with a third-party gadget or accessory, this innovative backpack has built-in support for Apple’s Find My network, allowing you to more easily locate the bag if you happen to lose it for one reason or another. They say prevention is better than cure, and the HyperPack Pro follows that adage by instantly alerting you if you stray too far from your bag or vice versa. Even better, that built-in tracker is powered by a replaceable CR2032, so you won’t have to worry about “recharging the bag” regularly.

All of these features are packed in a backpack that’s designed not only for convenience but also for security and comfort. Interlocking zippers will keep thieves off your back, literally and figuratively, while the YKK water-resistant zippers and a weather-resistant 1260D Cordura Nylon exterior protect it from unexpected rains and spills. Last but definitely not least, the triple-padded AirFlow System promises maximum support while letting your back remain cool, no matter the load. For only $120, the HyperPack Pro with Apple Find My compatibility definitely feels like a steal that easily pays for itself with the security and power that it offers.

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HyperPack Pro is the creative pro’s mobile tool kit featuring an Apple Find My compatible location module

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Keep your gear safe, dry, and always by your side with HyperPack Pro. Locate your HyperPack anywhere with an Apple® Find My™ compatible location module. HyperPack Pro also protects your gear from the elements with YKK water-resistant zippers & 1260D Cordura Nylon. It stops would-be thieves with interlocking zippers, an RFID protective pocket, and a hidden lumber pocket. HyperPack Pro was carefully designed for creative professionals on the move with travel-friendly features like a 1L interior water bottle pocket and a triple-padded airflow system, as well as Pass-through charging for easy access to your portable battery pack. Yes, the backpack’s also comfortable to wear, spacious on the inside, and is designed with a durable waterproof exterior… but the ability to track your bag and know exactly when it leaves your personal radius makes the HyperPack Pro an instant must-recommend in our book!

Designer: HYPER

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Locate your HyperPack Pro from anywhere using Hyper’s built-in Apple® Find My™ Compatible Location Module.

The HyperPack Pro has a minimal, water-resistant black Cordura exterior with YKK zippered pockets on the outside for your water bottle, sunglasses, as well as a hidden pocket built into the lumbar cushion that’s difficult for any pickpocket to access. The bag comes with padded straps and a triple-padded airflow back to keep you cool and breeze, sternum straps for your posture, and a pass-through strap for attaching the backpack onto your travel case while rushing through an airport. The HyperPack Pro’s location module is built into its exterior too, but that feature really deserves its own dedicated section in this article.

Strategic Charging Pockets & Passthroughs

Secure Interlocking Zippers

Water-resistant 1260D Cordura and YKK Aquaguard Zippers

Peek inside and the HyperPack Pro’s 22-liter inner capacity comes with carefully considered compartments for all your belongings, from a padded slot for a 16” laptop to a dedicated RFID-blocking pocket for your cards, an area for a MagSafe wireless charger, and dedicated loops to organize your cables that connect your gadgets on the outside to the power bank inside the bag. The MagSafe charging area is a surprisingly new addition, letting you slide your phone right into your bag and have it charge without plugging a single cable in. The bag’s YKK zippers and Cordura fabric exterior keep water out, and integrated zip-ties let you effectively lock your zips together so your backpack puts up a fight to any slimy pickpocket who wants to slide their hands right in and steal your belongings.

The integrated location module is by far the most innovative and interesting feature of the HyperPack Pro, and surprisingly enough, is the first I’ve seen for any backpack or laptop bag. The module runs on a standard CR2032 battery cell, and connects to your Find My network, letting you physically track your backpack the way you would your phone, AirPods, iPad, or MacBook. It has its own Out Of Range alert system that lets you know if your bag leaves your personal radius, and you can even ‘ping’ your backpack through the Find My app, with the module’s transducer capable of ringing as loud as 90 decibels.

The beauty of the HyperPack Pro’s design is that it’s pretty much universal in its appeal. Whether you’re someone who carries a backpack to work or on travels, or uses it for specific storage like your drone and camera gear, the ability to track your belongings seems like an obvious win… and I won’t be surprised if other companies start integrating this feature into their travel gear too. Besides, the backpack’s spacious, travel-ready, and outdoor-friendly build makes it great for commuters and wanderlusts. The HyperPack Pro is priced at $200, but backers on Indiegogo can grab it early for a 30% discounted price of $140.

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BPMP is a portable amplifier concept you can easily carry on your back

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Music has different effects on different people, but the fact is that it always has some effect. At the very least, it can poke interest in the listener or admiration for the talented artist filling the air with notes. Despite how efficacious music can be, many will argue, especially parents, that it’s hard to make money from music, not unless you make it big in the industry. That said, there are people who make and perform music out of pure passion, though it definitely doesn’t hurt to get a few kind donations in the process. Street musicians and performers are not an uncommon sight in any country, and most of them have the same problem when it comes to carrying heavy equipment. Amplifiers, for example, are necessary yet so inconvenient, but this design envisions such a gear that can help make life easier for these “buskers.”

Designer: JiHoon Park

We’ve come a long way from the large boxes known as amplifiers that can only be moved using a cart. There are plenty of more portable solutions these days that can help musicians who perform in public to move from one spot to another more easily. Despite their significantly smaller sizes, though, these amps often still come in bulky boxes that you carry awkwardly with one hand, leaving you with only one other hand to carry everything else.

It would be more convenient if you could sling the amplifier on your back like a backpack, but its boxy design makes that next to impossible, if not painful. Thankfully, technology and manufacturing have reached a point where that is finally possible, at least in theory. BPMP, then, is a concept that tries to cram as much hardware inside a package that you can comfortably wear on your back. Even better, it’s not something you’d be ashamed to be seen with.

Instead of the typical box design, BPMP uses a flatter “squircle” or square circle shape with one side bulging slightly outward. The flat side is designed like a typical backpack, with shoulder straps and soft fabric material that cushions your back a bit. Unless you know better, you might mistake this as one of those hard shell backpacks that are gaining popularity in some quarters.

The reimagining of the portable amp doesn’t stop there, though. For example, there’s also a handle that swings down to become the amplifier’s adjustable stand. The top edge holds the knobs and sliders for controlling the audio equipment, just like what you’d find in a normal amplifier.

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There’s no denying that, in addition to being very portable, BPMP looks quite attractive to the point that you might not even believe that it’s an amplifier. Then again, it might be questionable whether you can cram that much audio hardware and electronics to make it function as a proper amplifier, nor does it guarantee that the quality of audio output won’t be affected by this unconventional design. Still, it’s an avenue worth exploring, especially if it will get buskers more attention for their already captivating performance.

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This wild 5-in-1 backpack lets you stack-and-zip different modules to increase its storage capacity

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Building on their absolutely game-changing modular system from 2016, Wool & Oak’s Carry-On Backpack lets you carry anywhere from one laptop to an entire weekend’s worth of luggage on your shoulders. How, you ask?? Simply by letting you attach elements to the original backpack to expand its size and storage capacity!

Remember how in Power Rangers their mecha suits could function individually, but could also attach to each other to become an ultimate mecha fighter? Wool & Oak’s design is kind of like that. Individually, the Carry-On Backpack comprises 5 separate bags that can be used as standalone units, or better yet, they can be attached together to become one cohesive ‘superbag’ that straps across your shoulders.

Designer: Johnathan Webster

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Each of the 5 bags has its own identity and uses. The Pro Backpack is your everyday laptop bag with enough storage for all your daily needs, including 19 different pockets (internal and external) for individual belongings and a separate area big enough for a 16” laptop. The Pro Backpack sits on your shoulders thanks to padded straps, and can even be carried horizontally like a briefcase… but its most impressive feature is its ability to let you strap on the Weekender Duffle to it.

The Pro Backpack

The Weekender Duffle

The Weekender Duffle is your closet-to-go providing you that much-needed extra space for all your clothes.

The Weekender Duffle is the largest of the 5 bags, with dual side access, multiple hidden pockets for storing precious belongings, and the ability to be used as a standalone duffle/backpack. However, if you want to just carry your Weekender Duffle and Pro Backpack together, you can carry them either as individual units (boring!) or zip them together to turn them into a larger backpack that has everything from your laptop to your clothes. The Pro Backpack and Weekender Duffle combine together to become greater than the sum of their parts, giving you a power-packed, spacious bag that lets you carry all your belongings right on your shoulders without needing to check them in at the airport.

Laptop Sleeve

Toiletry Kit

Sling

The other 3 bags revolve around these two, enhancing their features and abilities. There’s a slick laptop sleeve that lets you carry just the bare basics (it slides into the Pro Backpack too, should you choose. A dedicated toiletry kit lets you carry all your liquids, creams, pastes, toothbrushes, and floss (don’t forget to floss, folks) separately from your luggage. Slide it into the duffle, or if you’re just carrying your Pro Backpack, attach it to the front of the Pro to make it look like the backpack has its own mini backpack! The final bag is a sling-style fanny pack that lets you relive the glorious 2000s and carry items like sunglasses, your wallet, phone, etc. strapped across your waist or chest.

Dual Side Access

The one extra element that makes up the Carry-On kit is an add-on premium camera cube. The folks at Wool & Oak realized that camera-folk have a very specific set of needs that don’t get fulfilled by usual bags, which is why they designed the camera cube, an optional bag that comes in black, and can be used either individually, or snugly fitted into one half of the Weekender Duffle. The cube comes with a soft protective lining, and adjustable dividers to let you manipulate the internal space to fit your gear perfectly.

Together, all the bags make up Wool & Oak’s Carry-On, or the most modular, versatile, shoulder-mounted storage system ever made. Use the bags individually when you need, or strap them together and confidently walk into an airplane knowing well that you’re gaming the system by carrying an entire travel bag on your shoulders! That way, you can fit even more into your check-in or cabin luggage, giving you the best of all worlds!

Wool & Oak’s Carry-On marks their seventh product, following a string of 6 incredibly successful Kickstarter-led luggage designs. The entire kit comes made from premium leather, available in brown or black tanned options. You can grab the backpack or the duffle for $299 and $379 individually, or as a combined set for $599. The Sling-bag, Laptop Sleeve, Toiletry Kit, and Camera Cube are all available as separate add-ons, allowing you to build the carry-on solution of your dreams!

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Massaging Backpack

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Carrying a heavy backpack can cause your back to get a little sore. But what if I told you that by carrying an even heavier backpack than normal, you could alleviate some of that pain? Because if you add a massager to backpack that’s exactly what happens. The Back Massaging Backpack has a pair of built-in vibrating massagers at the shoulders and lower back to relieve any muscle ache. Look at this guy, does he look like he’s in pain? Not counting the pain of having to model for a backpack and pretend to be interested in some map on his phone that he forgot to charge before leaving the house instead of posing on the beach with bikini models, of course.

The backpack has a whopping 5,000 mAh battery to not only power the massagers but to charge your phone or other devices. Since it’s a backpack it can also hold stuff in the the compartment, like every other backpack ever made and ever will be made. And it goes on your back. It’s like a pack for your back. Hence the name. You can get five hours of massage off one battery charge, which sounds like a lot at once, maybe at that point go see a doctor or something. Anyway cool pack.

Massaging Backpack

This trendy duffel backpack will be your ultimate travel partner

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People have been enjoying traveling and going outdoors again to the point that “revenge travel” has become a trend. Whether you’re traveling out of town for a few days or simply packing for a trip to a sports complex, having a dependable bag is essential in making your trip free from stress and worry. Buying a bag can be an adventure in itself when you’re trying to pick one that can maximize storage without sacrificing usability and aesthetics. Often you have to sacrifice one or the other to reach an acceptable compromise. A good-looking bag that can meet all your travel needs might sound like fantasy, but that’s exactly the kind of experience promised by this durable duffle bag and backpack in one.

Designer: DM Supply

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Different people have different travel needs. Actually, even the same person might have different needs and requirements depending on the type of travel their doing. There is really no one size that fits all, but there are designs that definitely come close to that ideal situation.

When traveling with sports equipment or clothes for a few days, duffle bags and backpacks are the go-to solutions. The Blackbriar Allround Duffle Backpack offers both in the same bag, but that’s just the tip of the iceberg of the flexibility that this travel essential has to offer.

For example, many travel-oriented bags have a dedicated pocket for shoes or dirty clothes. More often than not, however, you can’t use the same pocket for both purposes. Blackbriar’s solution is so genius in its simplicity that you’re left wondering why it isn’t more common. This duffel backpack has two such compartments on opposite ends of the bag, allowing you to store two pairs of shoes, shoes and dirty clothes, or just dirty clothes. That way, you don’t have to compromise on storage because your bag doesn’t offer you that flexibility.

You might think that having two such compartments can be a waste of space, but that’s hardly the case. The shoe pockets can fold neatly out of the way if you don’t need them, but they also have another function that you won’t see in other bags. Those pockets can become dividers to create sections inside the bag, thanks to a patented S-Partition design. Thanks to this unique feature, you no longer need to use a bag organizer that only takes up precious space inside.

The Blackbriar Allround Duffle Backpack also has all the bells and whistles you’d want from a travel bag. The three-tiered structure of its fabric not only protects it from water and scratches but also helps preserve its shape.

A magnetic main pocket makes it easy to open the bag, while zippers allow you to safeguard the contents inside when traveling under heavy conditions. Mesh pockets inside let you stash big and small objects, while a dedicated laptop pocket can be accessed both from the outside as well as from the inside.

With all these features and a flexible configuration, it might come as a shock that the Duffel Backpack comes with a $169 price tag only. Throw in another $10 add-on, and you’ll be able to grab the shoulder straps that can help distribute the weight of the load across your whole body. Whether it’s for short trips or long ones, the Blackbriar Allround Duffle Backpack offers the flexibility you need to adapt to your situation while also looking stylish along the way.

Click Here to Buy Now: $169 $259 (35% off). Hurry, only 325/400 left!

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