BOXER DUFFLE PACK

About

The Boxer Duffle Pack was designed out of necessity to thrive in the highly dynamic and active coastal city of Vancouver. While backpacks are comfortable to wear, they are rarely big enough to house both work and gym gear. While duffle bags are great haulers, they can be uncomfortably clunky. The Boxer Duffle Pack was designed to bridge the gap between work and play, providing the utility of a backpack and the space of a duffle for your active needs.

It features an oversized, front-loading zip that gives you access to the main high-visibility yellow interior with a 30L capacity. A large padded laptop sleeve separates your work from play and a removable drawstring bag keeps all used gear ventilated and isolated. The side expandable pouches feature looped G-hooks to keep your keys close and accommodate both your shin guards or the biggest shaker bottle. Large comfortable shoulder straps and sternum straps keep this backpack tight to your body while you are on the move. This backpack is a true workhorse for the active city dweller.

Challenge

Design and fabricate a utilitarian bag for the urban dweller that holds all your office/school as well as boxing equipment.

Solution

A waterproof hybrid gym duffle/backpack with a large front-loading zipper that is packed with useful features for the active urban dweller.

Medium/Technique

Technical fabric

Rhinoceros 3D

Industrial sewing

Institution

Emily Carr University of Art + Design

Special thanks to:

Instructors- Heather Young, Peter Hill