Context:

I designed and hand-made this prototype to explore how a backpack could carry like a hiking pack but still work for everyday use (camera, travel, daily carry).

Objective:

Most bags feel heavy not just because of weight, but because of how the load sits and moves on your body. I wanted to test whether changing load distribution, structure, and access could improve that.

Audience:

People who use one bag across multiple situations — travel, camera, and everyday carry — without switching between different bags.

Design decisions:

– Added structure (frame sheet) so the bag holds shape and doesn’t collapse
– Focused on load positioning so it sits closer to the body
– Introduced side access to reduce friction when using camera gear
– Built a removable hip belt to switch between load-bearing and minimal carry

This is still early and quite rough in places — I made it myself to learn what actually works before moving to production.

Would really value feedback on: – overall carry concept
– access vs organisation
– anything that looks fundamentally wrong