Everyday Pack v2 by Wingback
- Mar 27
- 3 min read
A 21L backpack made from recycled and reinforced fabric 15x stronger than steel. Completed with titanium SOLIDSTATE™ or COBRA® hardware
Finding a backpack that can effortlessly transition from a grueling outdoor adventure to a professional office environment is incredibly rare. Most bags either look like tactical military gear or sleek fashion accessories that fall apart under pressure. Wingback, an independent design studio based in London, is addressing this gap with the Everyday Pack v2. Building upon the success of their original backpack, they have completely re-engineered this 21-liter pack using cutting-edge, ultra-durable materials and heavy-duty titanium hardware. It is designed to be the last backpack you will ever need to buy, offering extreme weather resistance and a lifetime guarantee while maintaining a clean, minimalist aesthetic.
Project Overview
Name and Creator: Everyday Pack v2 by Wingback by Alasdair MacLaine.
What It Is: A premium 21-liter technical backpack designed for both daily commutes and demanding travel. It is constructed from highly advanced recycled fabrics and features aerospace-grade metal hardware, blending the durability of outdoor gear with the refined detailing of high-end luggage.
Key Features
Ultra-Strong Fabric: The exterior shell is made from a three-layer recycled waterproof Cordura with a 45-degree crossply for wear resistance. The interior features an UltraGrid rip-stop nylon reinforced with yarn that is fifteen times stronger than steel by weight.
Premium Hardware Options: Backers can choose to equip their bag with either industry-leading AUSTRIALPIN COBRA buckles or Wingback's proprietary, in-house developed SOLIDSTATE titanium hardware.
Smart Organization: The bag features a full clamshell opening and eleven total pockets, including a floating laptop sleeve, an internal water bottle holder, easy-access front pockets, and a quick-access top pocket.
Refined Detailing: It is finished with premium touches like titanium or stainless steel knurled zipper pullers, reliable YKK zippers, and sustainable vegetable-tanned leather labels repurposed from their small leather goods production.
Travel Ready: It includes a stiffened rear panel for impact resistance, closed-cell foam protection, a sternum strap, and a built-in luggage handle pass-through for easy airport transit.
Rewards
Kickstarter Pricing: The Earlybird tier for the COBRA hardware model starts at 240 British pounds (about 321 dollars), while the SOLIDSTATE titanium version starts at 260 pounds (about 347 dollars), offering significant savings off the planned retail prices.
Options: Backers can add versatile nylon cargo straps equipped with matching COBRA or SOLIDSTATE clips to attach additional loads to the outside of the pack.
Delivery: The campaign is already highly successful, and global shipping for the first production batch is estimated to begin in October 2026.
Concept
The core concept is Lifetime Durability through Sustainable Engineering. Wingback believes that the most environmentally friendly product is the one you only have to buy once. By utilizing industry-leading recycled materials, reinforcing high-wear areas, and backing the bag with a lifetime guarantee, they aim to create a versatile everyday carry item that resists the cycle of disposable fast fashion.
Inspiration
The v2 pack is the culmination of four years of intense product development following the launch of their original Everyday Pack. The design team listened closely to feedback from customers around the world and drew inspiration from bespoke luggage commissions. They tested countless prototypes with different layouts and constructions to engineer a backpack that solved the pain points of daily commuters and seasoned travelers alike, focusing on unbreakable materials and intuitive access.
