Pack light, travel far
What is it about packing for a trip? In everyday life, you wear and use the same few items day-in, day-out, but start laying out your stuff for a holiday and you're like, 'what if I suddenly need a pair of cowboy boots and an accordion?'. Our POV is that unless you're planning gear-heavy activities like camping or climbing, 40 litres is more than enough for most trips – and this global travel bag from Topo Designs is the way to haul it. With a comfortable padded back panel, you can carry it three different ways: it's got stowable/removable mesh backpack straps and waist belt, a padded shoulder strap, plus grab handles on the top and side. The recycled nylon fabric will stand up to plenty of rough treatment, and the roomy main compartment has a U-shaped zip for easy access. Various internal and external compartments will help you keep your clobber organised, and the global travel bag is carry-on compliant – so if you can bear to leave your penknife and jet-lighter at home with the accordion then you can skip the baggage queues too.
- Foam structure with padded back panel
- U-shaped entry to main compartment
- Internal organiser pockets
- Vertical exterior zipped pocket with dual security pockets
- Easy access to back panel laptop compartment (fits most 15" laptops
- Stowable and removable mesh backpack straps & waist belt
- Load-lifter straps and sternum strap
- Top and side carry handles
- Removable and adjustable padded shoulder strap
- Expandable side water bottle pockets
- External attachment points for extra gear
- Meets most airline carry-on requirements
- 40-litre capacity
- Made from recycled nylon
- Dimensions (W x H x D): 35 x 57 x 19 cm
- Volume: 40 L (can expand to 45 L when fully packed)
- Weight: 1.64 kg
- 1000D Recycled Nylon
- 400D Recycled Nylon
- 210D Recycled Nylon
- 1680D Recycled Ballistic Nylon
- Recycled Materials: This bag is made from recycled nylon
- Sustainability Through Longevity: The Topo Designs repairs program is focused on creating a rehab center for those well-loved pieces so they can stay in the family—ultimately reducing the number of pieces that are unnecessarily discarded for something new
- Environmental Initiatives: The Topo Designs MAP Pact initiative is designed to ensure the simple concept to maintain, act, and protect our communities
Topo Designs founders Jedd Rose and Mark Hansen cut their adventuring teeth among the high plains, deep canyons and iconic mountains of Colorado. Growing up, they favoured simple, functional and durable kit – the kind of stuff made by genuine hikers, climbers and mountaineers in basement workshops. But somewhere along the way, as the gear world ballooned into a multi-million-dollar industry, they felt like the kit they were being offered had lost its authentic connection to the real world of outdoor adventure.
In 2008, Jedd and Mark set up Topo Designs to return to those roots. They started out making packs on a single sewing machine in a Fort Collins basement, and rapidly built a reputation for uncomplicated but stylish gear with outdoor-inspired design and urban utility. Today, their products are some of the most durable, versatile and good-looking crossover packs in the business – built for trailheads, urban adventures and globe-trotting travels.
They're also not afraid to tackle some of the gear industry's thornier issues head-on. Topo Designs are meticulous about their sourcing and manufacturing – using recycled fabrics, reducing water and energy usage, and seeking out more environmentally friendly processes and treatments. Several product lines are still made in their home state of Colorado, while their international partner factories conform to the exacting standards set by the Fair Wear Foundation.
