COMPACK
Date 2016
Materials X-Pac VX42
Kydex + Craftfoa
Nylon Webbing
Polyprolyene Buckles
Magnets
The boom in popularity of sling bags and fanny packs for both its functionality as well as a fashion statement (as of 2019) prompted research into the market about how personal carrying options shifted especially in a time where carrying mobile technology have become the norm. It was shown that over 60% of the population have 3 or more bags that they switch in and out of because of the diverse day-to-day routines and the preference to have their belongings compact. Though many versatile travel bags allow for the ability to expand its capacities, no bags on the market are sized to carry day-to-day items and has the ability to compact the users’ belongings should they want to carry less, which is where the blue ocean for this product lie.
The point of difference in the latest prototype of the bag design is the accordioned back panel that is able to extend the bag to be used as a backpack or collapse it into a pouch/sling bag. This is done by the user holding onto the backpack straps and pushing against the accordion to collapse the panel; the transformation takes less than 5 seconds. Magnets hold the accordion together while its collapsed and what was originally the backpack straps would double up to be used as the straps for the sling bag. Both configurations are top-loading bags and utilizes the same system for adjusting strap lengths accomodate a variety of body shapes. The material used are: X-Pac VX42 Fabric, which has the diagrid to give the exterior fabric more structure, Kydex + Craft foam to give the back panel rigidity as well as a soft touch on the users back, Nylon webbing + Polypropolyene buckles for the double use straps and magnets.
The point of difference in the latest prototype of the bag design is the accordioned back panel that is able to extend the bag to be used as a backpack or collapse it into a pouch/sling bag. This is done by the user holding onto the backpack straps and pushing against the accordion to collapse the panel; the transformation takes less than 5 seconds. Magnets hold the accordion together while its collapsed and what was originally the backpack straps would double up to be used as the straps for the sling bag. Both configurations are top-loading bags and utilizes the same system for adjusting strap lengths accomodate a variety of body shapes. The material used are: X-Pac VX42 Fabric, which has the diagrid to give the exterior fabric more structure, Kydex + Craft foam to give the back panel rigidity as well as a soft touch on the users back, Nylon webbing + Polypropolyene buckles for the double use straps and magnets.
