Backpacks are not what they were a few years back when you didn’t want to carry them to the office but only pack them for a hike. Backpacks are evolving now to meet the demands of everything from air travel to boardroom meetings, becoming sophisticated in both form and function. Carl Friedrik has been ahead of this curve, consistently designing luggage that redefines luxury travel. The brand’s latest release, the 72-Hour Backpack, illustrates this commitment. It offers far more than you might expect from a traditional backpack. How’s that, you’ll find as you read on.
First things first, the Carl Friedrik 72-Hour Backpack skips the traditional top-load feature in favor of an organizational travel backpack design, which means its front panel unzips fully to let you use it like a suitcase. This convenience is enhanced with a premium exterior made from nubuck leather. Together, the plush look and feel, and comfortable packing experience, make this backpack a must-have for your weekend getaway or a work trip.
Designer: Carl Friedrik
If you’re wondering why a weekend, the name 72-Hour Backpack is derived from the fact that Carl Friedrik believes this backpack can let you pack at least three days’ worth of clothing and accessories in its multitude of pockets, while still maintaining its sleek profile and elegant appearance. Of course, by its appearance, you cannot believe it can accommodate that much. But thanks to the eight pockets and compartments onboard, it lets you stow away your travel essentials with utmost convenience, and carrying it is comfortable on the shoulder using the nicely padded straps.
The backpack features two large interior pockets. The larger pocket can be used to store shoes, while the smaller zipped pocket can accommodate clothing. The laptop goes into its designated section (a 16-inch laptop compartment, i.e.), and the water bottle is in the zippered pocket on one side. One fascinating quick-access pocket on the top is positioned there so you can instantly reach out to the wallet, phone, or other smaller items you have stowed in there. There are also a couple of hidden pockets for valuables inside.
With its interesting compartmentalization and luxe finish, the 72-Hour Backpack measures 30 cm wide, 18 cm deep, and 46 cm high. For the inquisitive, the bag has a 25L capacity and weighs only 1.7 kg without any contents inside. According to the information provided by Carl Friedrik on its product page, the backpack with its “panel detailing and straight-lined structure…closely mimics the company’s line of hard-shell luggage.” And to ensure it complements the luggage range, it has an integrated luggage holder to slot it seamlessly onto the trolley when you’re dragging it through the airport. Available in charcoal and chocolate colorways, the backpack starts at $556.
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