William Ellery and bag maker 1733, led by Chicago-based designer Phil Schade, have introduced a new bag designed for ultralight travel — with the prime objective of being the smallest viable travel option.<\/p>\n
Foregoing traditional foam padding, the pack uses the gear you’re already carrying as its padding and sports a construction of waterproof materials, making it perfect for those spur-of-the-moment side trips. The pack is also easily compressed and can be stowed or clipped to a hicker’s main pack.<\/p>\n
“Phil and I have been working on creating a bag that functions as an ultralight daypack while still performing in a metropolitan setting,” shared Ellery, adding “The goal was to create the lightest possible daypack that utilized the materials you carry already to improve functionality.”<\/p>\n
Practical testing revealed that the bag has an impressive carrying capacity: a camera, film, sunglasses, phone, sit-pad, lunch, snacks, jacket and even a 1-liter water bottle. The bag also boasts a range of features, like its Mil-Spec waterproof zipper, external zip pocket and an expandable top shelf storage cord, in addition to its ultralight aluminum stowage hook.<\/p>\n
As for its aesthetic, the bag is dyed naturally in NYC, deriving its hue from already-used coffee grounds from Sey Coffee. The beans of choice used for the dying are Ethiopian Bera, which offer a warm golden tone, with each bag displaying varying saturation, making each piece genuinely one-of-a-kind.<\/p>\n
Those interested in purchasing a bag will have a chance to do so starting September 10 via William Ellery’s official site.<\/p>\n