Fantastic!
V2: 25 + 5L Travel Backpack
4.8 · 78 reviews · V1- Expandable
- 25L → 30L
- Padding
- Ariaprene®
- Hardware
- YKK® zippers
$174$189 after launch
1st batch sold out.
Sign up to the waitlist for the 2nd batch.
Estimated availability December 2026.
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The full breakdown.
Materials & construction
- Dimensions
- 17 × 13 × 7 in unexpanded17 × 13 × 9 in expanded
- Weight
- 1 kg (2.2 lb)
- Capacity
- 25L, expandable to 30L
- Exterior
- 420D recycled nylon
- Interior
- 228T recycled nylon
- Back panel
- 6mm Ariaprene®
- Strap padding
- 8mm Ariaprene®
- Laptop compartment
- Fits up to a 16″ MacBook Pro (With A False Bottom)
- Laptop zipper
- YKK® #5 DynaPel®
- Main zipper
- YKK® #8 Stretch
- Pull tabs
- Hypalon® with laser-engraved logo
- Pockets
- 2 water bottle pockets, hidden passport pocket
- Extras
- Detachable key leash, YKK® magnetic sternum strap
Dimensions are approximate. The exact size can vary slightly depending on how much you pack.
A durable water-repellent zipper designed to help protect the laptop compartment. PFAS-compliant and designed to remain processable in recycling systems. Water-repellent, not waterproof.
Designed with knitted tape that gives the zipper controlled lateral elasticity.
It can flex slightly when a bag is tightly packed, helping the zipper continue to move smoothly under tension. This makes it particularly suited to bags and pouches that are likely to be filled close to capacity.
The construction provides approximately 5mm of additional elasticity on either side of the zipper elements.
Founder’s note
I lived out of a backpack for seven months. One jacket, one hoodie, seven t-shirts, two trousers, two pairs of shorts that doubled as swim shorts, seven pairs of socks, seven of boxers, a laptop, toiletries, and a few other things. Everything washed once a week.
The bag I used worked well enough. With a few changes, it could have been much better. So I designed my own. Eighteen months of sample revisions and supplier back-and-forth later, V1 was ready.
V2 is the same idea with upgraded materials, a second water bottle pocket, and a hidden front pocket with a detachable key leash. It’s the bag I wanted when I started travelling with one.
Dylan, founder of Almond Oak
Reviews from the original Backpack
Awesome
وصلت اليوم والحقيبه ممتازه وانصح بها كحجم وشكل ومتانه ومواد تصنيع وخفة وزن لكن هذه الدفعه بها عيب سحاب العلوي المخفي والدفعات الجديدة اعتقد انها ستحل واشكر صاحب المنتج على الشفافيه والصدق واتمنى له التوفيق.
Product questions.
Does it fit under an airline seat?
It is designed to slide under the seat in front of you at its 25L size. Airline allowances vary, so check your airline before flying fully expanded at 30L.
Does the Packing Cube fit inside?
Yes. The Packing Cube is designed to fit inside the V2 Backpack and the Duff' 30L.
Should I choose the Backpack or the Duff'?
Choose the Backpack when you want hands-free carry, airport movement, daily use, and laptop-friendly travel. Choose the Duff' when you want a simpler shoulder-carry bag with 30L of open-access space.
When is the next batch?
The 1st batch is sold out. Sign up on this page for the 2nd batch waitlist. Estimated availability is December 2026.