Keep In Play Backpack

PERSONAL PROJECT- SOFTGOODS/ BACKPACK

Giving a loved pack a second life through upcycling

How it started

I found this 80’s ski/ backpacking pack at our local second-hand sporting goods store, and fell in love with its colors and unique design. I would use the bag to pack for weekend adventures, but it was too worn to use for practical purposes, so I sought to keep this bag in play through upcycling.

Weak points

  • Floppy straps

    The packs straps became worn and therefore floppy and lost their support when carrying gear

  • Weak back support

    The main reason I wanted to upcycle this bag was because it had practically no back support. The internal foam padding was worn and colored

  • Aged material

    When looking at the fabric, I tried to salvaged the material that’s color and strength was intact, and swap out the old, worn fabric for new ones

How might I transform this worn pack into a practical everyday backpack while preserving it’s vintage charm?

Keep In Play Backpack

Product shots

Product features

  • Laptop sleeve

    I padded the both the back, bottom, and inside laptop sleeve with high-density foam to ensure protection to any electronics stored in the pack

  • Strap guard

    A reinforced triangle on each side to add strength to the webbing straps

  • Bottle sinch

    To secure water bottle, I added a metal grommet and an elastic sinch on both side, which compliment the existing style of the bag

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