BOULDER, Colo. (BRAIN) — Green Guru is launching a new bag that can convert between a backpack, messenger bag and brief case as needed on trips and daily life.
The company is launching the Stand-By Travel Bag System on Kickstarter.com.
The system was developed by two avid travelers and an college industrial design students, Kit Hendrickson and Brian Beard.
The bag system is made in the USA from upcycled truck tops, upcycled tents, salvaged fabrics and other re-used materials.
The Stand-by converts from a large organized load to a variety of other bags for various uses. The backpack core expands and contains the other bags like the briefcase/messenger and travel pods.
During a flight or at the destination, the briefcase/messenger can be separated from the backpack, allowing each to work independently. The designers suggest, for example, that a traveler might want to stash the backpack in an overhead compartment, while keeping essentials handy in the briefcase. At the destination, the travel pods, which are like small stuff sacks, can be left in a hotel room while the backpack is used while out and about.
The full "Deluxe" system, with the main bag, the brief, two stuff sacks and an organizer, retails for $250. For $200, you can get the regular full system, which includes the main bag, the brief and two stuff sacks. The backpack alone is $150 and the briefcase/messenger back is $120. The stuff sacks are $30.
More information: kickstarter.com.
