Name: Packable Backpack
Brand: WaterField Designs
SKU: PKPBACCCTSZZZZ
Price: 129.00 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.88 (57 reviews)

Packable Backpack

The Packable Backpack good enough for everyday use

Convenient and easy to put away

Water-resistant, structured textile with a natural feel

Folds into its own case

Front pocket expands for bulky items

Keyhook included for faster retrieval

Two wide side pockets

Inside is lined with durable nylon. Internal pocket secured with waterproof zipper.

Expands to fit more items

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Wide, ergonomic strap lined with breathable mesh

Chocolate Brown

Stone Grey

Olive

Royal Blue Color Block

Black

Khaki

All Colors

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This Packable Backpack won't stay packed up for long. It easily folds into its own pocket and unfolds into a crisp, clean backpack that you can take into a meeting without looking like you just came from a hike. Super lightweight, durable, and water-resistant. Perfect for work, school, or short urban strolls.

This is a community-designed product with input from customers. See the process from start to finish here. See the Packable Bags Collection here.

Check out this in-depth folding guide.

“...a well-built travel backpack that marries the heft of a regular backpack with the compactness of an easy-to-pack tote.”

- New York Times Wirecutter

All our products are crafted locally in our workshop by the most skilled sewing team in San Francisco.

Material:

Custom-made technical material with added structure, anti-wrinkle, and water-resistant properties
Ripstop nylon lining (400 x 300 denier)
More details here

Dimensions & Weight:

One size:

27.94 (l) x 15.24 (w) x 38.1 (h) cm; 340 gm

Folded:

FEATURES

Made of technical material that has structure, doesn't wrinkle, and looks professional.
Micro-porous breathable coating repels water.
Silver, diamond ripstop nylon lining adds tear strength and better visibility of contents.
Built-in collapsible pouch: Fold into its own pocket and zips up with its double-sided zipper.
Metal zipper pulls can be locked for extra security.
Secure splash-proof zippers keep gear dry.
Secure, zippered, front pocket provides easy access and includes a sewn-in keyfob.
Waterproof zippers and custom metal zipper pulls can be locked together.
Two pockets on either side store water bottles or additional items.

A COMMUNITY-DESIGNED PRODUCT

This product was designed with customers who gave input from idea to production. See the process here.

SHIPPING:

Domestic: USPS & FedEx. Details.
International: 4-5 business day delivery. Country duty/tax calculated at Checkout. Details.

Light and comfy

I’ve been using my new backpack iinstead of my handbag. It’s so easy to sling over one shoulder, or wear on my back. Love the neutral color, but wish more colors were offered. The zippers are easy to use. Shoulder straps are comfy.

Zipper Problem.

I sent you an email on the 24th with the following question:"Just received my packable and have a problem with the folding process. I have looked at your video and followed the written directions, but, although the folded version looks like what is shown in the video, the zipper puller is on the inside of my bag and can’t be used to close the folder bag. Below. Is a photo of my folded bag. Any ideas?” I think the zipper is meant to be two-sided, but it is not.

Perfect as always

This is the 5th or 6th bag I own from Waterfield Designs. What I have come to know is that all WD products are essentially perfect, and they never break down. So if you don't lose it, you have a bag for life.
The design of this bag is excellent, with the right small pockets, the place to hold water bottles, and the ability to stuff the whole thing into its own pocket. As Gary says in the product video, it's a packable backpack that looks like a non-packable one due to the high quality material it is made out of.
One review I read said this bag is too expensive for what it is. But I think that person doesn't realize this bag will last forever, look great at all times, and serve multiple purposes. I would say that if you don't care about how it looks and if you think you are likely to lose it anyway, then maybe go for something inexpensive. But if you want a multipurpose day backpack that will last forever and always look great, this is definitely the one to buy.

Excellent Busiiness Backpack

Attractive and well designed, with great storage for a laptop, iPad, and more. Looking forward to testing it out on the road.

Holiday hero

This bag was the MVP of a recent holiday. I was able to pack this bag away in my suitcase, and once unfurled was able to hold a water bottle, a jacket, my sunglasses, keys, a small camera etc. Good enough for 2-3 hour walking adventures. Stow this backpack in your suitcase, you'll find a reason to use it on your next trip.

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SIZE GUIDE

The Packable Backpack is your perfect travel companion or EDC.

One size:
- Devices in a protective sleeve that can fit in the main compartment:
  - 14" MacBook Pro
  - 16" MacBook Pro
  - 13" MacBook Air
  - 15" MacBook Air
  - iPad Pro 13''
  - iPad Pro 11''
  - iPad Air 13''
  - iPad Air 11''
  - Other similarly sized laptops or tablets
    
    NOTE: If using the Packable Backpack to carry laptops or tablets, they should be protected in custom-fit sleeves and the Switch in Nintendo Switch cases.
- Ideal size for quick overnight trips, or daily outings during longer excursions
- Two deep side pockets holds water bottles, umbrellas or miscellaneous gear
- Store your tourist essentials such as souvenirs, snacks, camera gear, or sunglasses

THE MAGICAL MATERIAL

With input from over 1000 customers, we set out to design a packable bag ideal for both travel and every day.

To support multiple uses, we created a custom-made material that combines Taslan — a modern, high-tech woven fabric that feels good and substantial — with a layer of tricot mesh for structure and a water-resistant coating.

This durable, lightweight textile still looks crisp and unwrinkled even after it has been stuffed or folded.

A PACKABLE BAG FOR EVERY DAY

The Packable Backpack squishes down quickly and folds into its own pocket. Weighing less than a pound, it's designed for using in a pinch or for every day.

For extra comfort, you'll find features not found on most packable bag, like a strap lined with moisture-wicking mesh, interior lining, and pockets secured with waterproof zippers.

Good luck keeping this Packable Backpack packed up.

HOW TO FOLD

1. Lay the Packable Backpack flat and take out the interior pocket.

2. Fold into thirds toward the middle. Be sure to include the straps.

3. Roll from the bottom toward the pocket.

4. Turn the pocket inside out and flip the roll into the pocket.

5. Zip it up and go.

THE PACKABLE BAG COLLECTION

These bags are designed to be both packable for taking on trips and usable for daily carry. The WaterField Packable Collection uses custom-made lightweight, durable, water-resistant material that stays crisp and wrinkle-free when unpacked. This gives all the bags a clean, professional look.

All the Packables fold into their own pockets so they can be stashed in your luggage without taking up much room. The Packable Backpack and Packable Sling can hold small tablets and laptops in their own protective sleeve. The Packable Tote and Packable Duffel are expandable to accommodate multiple items, and the Packable Crossbody is sized to carry just your daily essentials.

YOU MADE IT HAPPEN

We asked our community what their ideal packable bag would include. They told us they wanted the convenience of a packable bag with the functionality of a regular WaterField bag.

Using the right textile was key, so we set about creating one that combined packability with style.

The community also had different ideas of the type of packable bag they wanted, so we created a collection — a Packable Backpack, Tote, Duffel, and Sling. See the process from start to finish here.

made in usa

We're proud to offer American-made gear built for the long haul. All our products are designed and made in our San Francisco workshop, where rent is high, labor expensive, and competition intense. We wouldn't go anywhere else.