↗ Radical Expansion

One bag travel might be hot right now but we think it's bullshit, one bag is too much if it's packed too tight, the best way to travel is with a bag half full. The Ultrahigh Dufflepack can easily expand and contract between 15-35 liters and can easily be pushed to 50L and still close. Rock it open like a stylist's bag and it can push past 75.

↗ Rolltop Compression

A bag designed to reward packing light. Packing a bag half way should be easy, but too many bags are built with a psychological gravity that compels people to fill them. We built the Dufflepack with a roll top that allows you to compress the bag down and roll it up snug like a good joint. The more compact you can get it the more satisfying because the less baggage you begin your journey with the better. Small magnets and a Biothane top finish ensure the bag rolls easily while the Aluminum XLite buckles are set up for either side closure or a super-compact center closure.

↗ Ultrahigh Dyneema Composite

The heart of the Ultrahigh Dufflepack is a material we call Ultrahigh Dyneema Composite. It's a nonwoven composite of ultra high molecular weight polyethylene (UHMWPE), aka Dyneema, the world's strongest fiber. The Dyneema fibers are bonded using a nonwoven process and encased in BoPET and then laminated to a light polyester outer face for additional abrasion resistance. The result is a composite fabric that is waterproof, light, strong and super stable, with a remarkable structure and dark angular texture that deepens as it ages.

↗ Two Double Action Straps for Versatile Carry

Each Ultraduffle comes with not one, but two Double Action Straps for versatile carry. Each strap (which can also be purchased separately) features custom aluminum slide buckles for fast adjustment, Ultrasuede and Zotefoam shoulder pads for comfort, grip and gentleness on clothes, and two aluminum flat carabiner adjusts allowing the shoulder pad to be positioned from two directions. Biothane webbing on the bottom and sides of the bag allow for multiple attachment points for dialed in configurability.

↗ Backpack Mode

We named this version of the bag "dufflepack" not "duffle" because we see the backpack as the first order use case for this bag. Using the two included Double Action Straps, it can be set up for super comfortable and stable two shoulder carry.

↗ Duffle Mode

It's still a dufflebag though, and sometimes one shoulder carry is the fastest, easiest and most elegant way to get around. The Double Action Strap can be adjusted from both sides allowing for precise shoulder pad placement, allowing for either a vertical military style duffle set up or a horizontal sport style one.

↗ Stylist Mode

Sometimes speed and volume are far more important then actually closing a bag, and as a clothing company we've come to think of this as stylist mode. Max out strap length on both sides, center the shoulder pad and you've got a huge bag, with a huge opening that can be used to carry and quickly access tons of stuff, fantastic for active use in the field.

↗ Wide Open "Homebase" Access

One of our favorite aspects of the Ultrahigh Dufflepack is just how wide it opens up when you settle down at your destination. Fold the top back and contents of your pack are easily visible and super accessible. This means less unpacking and repacking and more time for the fun parts of travel.

↗ Armordon Baseplate

The Ultrahigh Dyneema Composite is already super stable, the fabric doesn't stretch, which in turn means the contents of your bag don't move around as much making for a more stable and comfortable carry. The Armordon Baseplate adds another layer of structure and stability to the bottom of the bag. Made from a seven layer self-reinforcing polypropylene composite that possesses one of the absolute best stiffness to weight ratios in the world it distributes weight evenly across the entire bag, creating a more balanced carrying experience.

↗ Large Tweave Exterior Stretch Pocket

Aka the quick fast in a hurry pocket. Originally this was a suggestion from Boreas for last years travel system collaboration, and we quickly fell in love with it. It's just a huge pocket on the outside of the bag made from a Tweave four-way stretch fabric. It's big enough to hold magazines, ipads, water bottles and more. Basically anything you want to stuff away quickly and access even faster. We find it especially useful in airports but we find new uses for it everyday.

↗ External Fast Access Zip

One of our favorite aspects of this years bag is that it solves the biggest weakness we found with the original rolltop duffle form was speed of access. It only takes a second to roll and clip, but psychologically it sometimes seems too slow. So with this version we added a big long, #10 sized, water resistant, YKK Uretech zip on the outside that allows fast access to the main compartment. Perfect for fast one shoulder access, or for quickly packing away that one last second "fuck I forgot that" item...

↗ Internal Two Way Zip Pocket

We like the inside of our bags like a nice loft or warehouse, spacious, undivided and ready for anything. But we do make a mild concession to the cult of subdivision in the form of a single internal zip pocket in a four-way stretch Tweave fabric. The two way o-open zipper allows for easy access, and the placement directly below the external fast access zip means you can get to it quickly on the go. A small Dyneema keyloop on the inside finishes it out.

↗ Fast Cam Compression Slides, Aluminum XLite Buckles and Hidden Carry Handles

The small sides of the bag both feature Fast Cam Compression Slide with Aluminum XLite Buckles for simple adjustment and snug fits. A second webbing strap hidden beneath the slides works as a simple carry handle for easy maneuverability.

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December 2016
The Dufflepack
Photos: Emiliano Granado and Joseph Kramm
Location: NYC
Garments Featured: Ultrahigh Dufflepack, Double Action Strap, Hardcore Hooded Bomber, Liberated Wool Dufflecoat, Strongwool Funnelneck Fleece