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You can carry this 40-litre duffle three different ways – using the grab handles on the top and side, the padded shoulder strap, or the stowable backpack straps. It's a versatile and comfortable way to pony around your activity gear or global travel clobber, and the generous padding in the sides and base will make sure none of your stuff gets damaged in transit. Inside, they haven't over-complicated things – with a large main compartment and a mesh pocket to keep things organised. Two external zipped pockets keep your passport, wallet and other quick access bits close at hand, and the zips are all water-resistant. The Topo Designs travel duffle is built in tough recycled nylon, and despite its roomy capacity, it's still compact enough to qualify as airline carry-on.
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.
-Cameron F., Verified Buyer
