Ultra-compact packable backpack in parachute nylon
Some days you just need a tiny bag for the essentials – phone, wallet, keys, maybe a bottle of water – without lugging around a full-sized pack. Ticket to the Moon's Mini Backpack XS is made from off-cuts of parachute silk nylon left over from their famous hammocks, which means it's featherlight at 110g, tough enough to survive being stuffed in a pocket, and washable at 30°C when it inevitably gets grubby. It folds down to almost nothing (17 x 30 x 8cm when packed), has a 6-litre capacity, and can carry up to 5kg. There's a hidden pocket inside for valuables and a front pocket for quick access. It's sized for adults and kids alike, making it useful for spontaneous day trips, travel, or just keeping in your coat pocket for when you end up buying more than you planned at the shops.
- Material: Parachute silk nylon
- Hidden internal pocket for valuables
- Front pocket for quick access
- Folds down to compact size
- Washable at 30°C
- Made from recycled fabric offcuts in Bali, Indonesia
- 10-year guarantee
- Size: 17 x 30 x 8 cm when packed
- Weight: 110g
- Capacity: 6L
- Maximum carrying capacity: 5kg
- Recycled Materials - Made from recycled material
Whether you're a seasoned tree-dweller or just hammock-curious, big-hearted Balinese brand Ticket to the Moon makes the best nylon parachute hammocks out there. Which they should, really, when you consider that these sultans of swing have been in the game since the 90s. Lightweight, quick-drying and machine-washable, their hammocks are handmade to the highest standards.
In fact, the only real trouble with a Ticket to the Moon hammock is persuading yourself to roll out of it and set out on an adventure – but fortunately the speedy S-hook hanging system and specially designed pack sack make it a breeze to take your hammock with you on your travels.
In a world of outsourcing, murky supply chains and exploitative manufacturing processes, Ticket to the Moon’s approach is refreshingly straightforward. All their stuff is designed and produced in-house at their Bali HQ – where the folk making your hammocks get good salaries, decent working hours and pensions, plus a cut of the annual profits. And it must be a pretty sweet place to work because they reckon no-one's handed in their notice since 1996. Materials are locally sourced and often reclaimed or upcycled, while for more than 15 years they've also been funding a foundation that works with indigenous Sumbanese Kodi people in Indonesia to help improve their living conditions and resilience. All of which is nice to think about as you swing gently from side-to-side in the sunshine.
