Blackpack's founder shares how the Rocket Bag was born: why we needed a shoulder bag between the Flex Bag and Flex Bag XL, where the Japanese character comes from, why we used Ultra material on... Continue reading
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Guides on choosing bags, backpacks, and materials from the Blackpack team: we explain what to look for so your gear lasts for years.
MOLLE (Modular Lightweight Load-carrying Equipment) is an attachment system that lets you hook extra modules to your bag, backpack, or vest: pouches, first-aid kits, organizers, or flashlights. The system is based on a grid of... Continue reading
Shoulder bag is a general term for any bag with a long strap. Crossbody refers to the carrying style: the strap runs diagonally across the chest, with the bag resting on the opposite hip or... Continue reading
A fanny pack is a compact bag on an adjustable strap, worn on the waist, crossbody, or on the chest. To choose the right one, just answer three questions: how you’ll wear it, what you’ll... Continue reading
A leather bag doesn’t require complicated care. It needs three things: a soft dry cloth for daily dust, natural drying if it gets wet, and a thin layer of conditioner every few months. The rest... Continue reading
If you've compared bags before buying, you've definitely come across these words in descriptions—Cordura, X-Pac, UltraGrid. All three sound "premium," all three drive up the price, and sellers rarely explain exactly what you're paying extra... Continue reading
The legendary functionality of Blackpack has taken on a new, noble form. Meet Blackpack Leather—the long-awaited line of our iconic Flex Bag, Urban Bag 1.5, and Every Day Pouch (EDP) models, handcrafted from premium Italian... Continue reading
Which bike bag to choose? The main rule of Blackpack accessories: each of our bike bags is not just a handlebar bag, it's also a convenient hip pack, and sometimes even more. We offer simple... Continue reading
Why are Blackpack waist, bike, and shoulder bags sold without straps included? This isn't an attempt to save money at the expense of customers, but rather a thoughtful step toward your individual comfort and savings.... Continue reading
How to choose a bag or backpack: guides from the maker
In the Articles section we answer the questions we hear most often from customers. A bag should be chosen for specific tasks rather than looks: what you carry, how you move around the city, whether you ride a bike and how long the bag needs to last.
- Materials. The fabric determines a bag’s weight, water resistance and durability. Our comparison of Cordura, X-Pac and UltraGrid will help you understand which material suits you.
- Bike bags. Handlebar, waist or convertible — our bike bag guide explains the difference, and ready-made models are in bike bags.
- Straps and mounts. Strap width, the buckle and a third attachment point affect comfort more than you might think. Details are in the strap guide, and the straps themselves are in accessories.
- The leather line. Blackpack Leather — the same proven designs in Italian leather.
