With its reflective liner, the Pacific box will keep hot things hot and cold things cold. Just not at the same time. It’s got a whopping 21 litres of space, meaning you can easily haul a family-size picnic banquet or a head-splitting amount of ice-cold cider. Made in water-resistant nylon taslan, the Pacific box has sturdy webbing carry handles with a padded Velcro wrap handle, plus an adjustable cross-body shoulder strap. Front and side slip pockets are handy for cutlery or bottle openers, and there's a neat little trick lurking in the bottom of the main compartment. The inside base panel is removable, meaning that the whole thing can be packed flat when not in use. Perfect for the camper van or anywhere space is at a premium.
Now here’s an origin story for you. Back in the early nineties, fishing boat skipper Barry Barr was fed up with wearing cheap trucker caps that got snatched off his head in storms, never to be seen again. He decided to make a super-durable cap that wouldn’t blow off whatever the weather, and he did it by stitching the webbing material from a Teva sandal all the way around the crown. Turned out his ‘Strapcap’ was a hit, and KAVU was born.
From humble beginnings flogging Strapcaps out of the boot of his car in Seattle, Barry’s since expanded to produce a whole array of durable outdoor kit with a laid-back, van-lifer vibe. The KAVU range takes in everything from sling bags to swim shorts, and while they’re serious about producing great gear that’s made to last, they’re also not afraid to have a laugh. Their prints are bold, playful, and in some cases so loud that they’ll take some considerable chutzpah to carry off – but that’s what makes them so much fun.
