Designed for the journey. Built for the plein air artist.
A technical 38L backpack purpose built for the plein air artist. We took the comfort, support, and load management principles of a technical hiking pack and engineered the storage system around how plein air artists transport their equipment. Designed to accommodate a wide range of pochade boxes, tripod-mounted easel systems, paints, panels, tools, and accessories, its adaptable organization provides structure without dictating how you pack. Built for the demands of plein air painting in the field, yet flexible enough to work with each artist’s individual equipment, medium, and workflow.
- Water-Resistant 420D Ripstop Construction
- 38L Versatile Gear Organization
- Space-Efficient Rectangular Design
- Two Full-Access Clamshell Openings
- Comfortable Carry System with Highly Adjustable Fit
- Fits Pochade Boxes & Tripod Easel Systems
- Dedicated Paint & Solvent Storage
- Multiple Exterior Gear Attachment Points
Overview & Specifications
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38L Capacity | Built to carry a complete plein air painting setup, with room for your easel system, paints, solvents, brushes, panels, tools, and personal essentials, whether heading out for a single painting session or an extended plein air trip.
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Overall Dimensions: 22” H × 14" W × 8" D (56 H × 35.5 W × 20.3 D cm)
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Pack Weight: 4.75 lbs (2.15 kg)
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Recommended Carry Load: Up to 25 lbs (11.3 kg)
Exterior & Gear Attachment
Built for the Field
The exterior is designed around the realities of plein air painting: durable water-resistant material, quick access to essential gear, and multiple attachment points that let you carry bulky plein air equipment outside the main compartments. From tripods and umbrellas to water bottles and personal items, everything has a place while remaining accessible on the move.
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Premium Water-Resistant Ripstop Construction | Durable, water and abrasion-resistant exterior fabric designed to withstand repeated travel, outdoor use, and the demands of carrying plein air equipment.
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Heavy-Duty YKK® Zippers with Cord Pulls | Dependable YKK® hardware and oversized cord pulls provide smooth, reliable access, even when wearing gloves.
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Quick-Access Front Gear Pouch | Constructed from durable ripstop material and secured with an adjustable compression strap, the open front pouch provides fast access to rigid or frequently used gear without opening the main compartments.
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Two Exterior Zippered Pockets | One large and one small quick-access pocket keep frequently used tools, personal items, and essentials within easy reach. The larger pocket includes a mesh internal organizer pocket and key hook for securing smaller items.
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High-Visibility Interior Lining | Light gray interior lining increases contrast, making small tools and accessories easier to see, locate, and retrieve especially in low-light conditions.
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Expandable Tripod / Bottle Pocket | Expands to accommodate the end of a tripod or up to a 32 oz water bottle. Two adjustable retention straps above the pocket secure taller equipment, close to the backpack for greater stability while carrying.
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Three Additional Exterior Gear Straps | Adjustable attachment points provide additional carrying capacity for longer or oversized plein air equipment such as a tripod, folding chair, umbrella, or other field gear, keeping bulky equipment outside the main storage compartments.
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Reinforced Top Carry Handle | Provides a strong, convenient grab point for lifting, repositioning, or carrying the backpack vertically.
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Reinforced Side Carry Handle | Allows the backpack to be carried horizontally, suitcase style, which is particularly useful when loading the bag into a vehicle, moving it around the studio, or retrieving it from storage.
Fit & Carry System
Built to Carry the Load
Plein air gear can get heavy. The adjustable suspension system is designed to keep weight close to the body and distribute the load across the shoulders, back, and hips for greater stability and comfort in the field. For optimal carrying comfort and performance, we recommend a total pack weight of up to 25 lbs (11.3 kg).
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Highly Adjustable Fit System | Multiple points of adjustment allow the backpack to conform closely to a wide range of body types, helping position the load securely against the body for a more balanced and comfortable carry.
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Ergonomically Contoured, Padded Shoulder Straps | Generous cushioning and breathable air mesh lining follows the natural shape of the shoulders to help distribute weight, reduce pressure points, and provide lasting comfort during extended wear.
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Structured Back Support System with Aluminum Frame Stay | Breathable padded back panels provide cushioned support, with additional padding concentrated at the lower lumbar area. An integrated aluminum frame stay adds structural rigidity, helping the pack maintain its shape while improving load stability and weight distribution when carrying heavier plein air equipment.
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Adjustable Shoulder Straps | Allows the pack to be positioned higher and closer to the body, helping establish the proper carrying height for a secure, personalized fit.
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Adjustable Load Lifter Straps | Draws the upper portion of the backpack closer to the shoulders and back, helping control the load angle, reduce rearward pull, and keep heavier equipment more stable while walking.
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Adjustable Sternum Strap with Side Release Buckle | Connects and stabilizes the shoulder straps across the chest to help control lateral movement and reduce pack shifting and bouncing while on the move.
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Ergonomic Padded Hip Belt with Dual Zippered Pockets | Wide, breathable padding helps transfer a portion of the pack's weight from the shoulders to the hips for improved comfort, balance, and load stability. Two integrated zippered pockets keep small, frequently used items accessible without removing the backpack.
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Double-Stitched, Reinforced Load Bearing Attachment Points | Critical strap attachment points are reinforced with double stitching to withstand repeated loading and the added weight of plein air equipment.
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Recommended Carry Load: Up to 25 lbs (11.3 kg)
Interior Organization
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Two Full-Access Clamshell Openings |Opens fully to provide an unobstructed view of the pack interior, making it easier to pack, organize, and retrieve equipment without digging through layers of gear.
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Space-Efficient Rectangular Design |The structured rectangular profile maximizes usable interior volume, allowing equipment to pack efficiently from edge to edge while minimizing wasted space.
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High-Visibility Interior Lining |Light gray lining throughout the interior creates contrast against stored equipment, making smaller tools, accessories, and dark colored gear easier to see, locate, and retrieve.
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Flexible Four Compartment Organization System |Four full access storage compartments provide purpose-built organization for a pochade box or tripod mounted plein air easel system, paints, solvents, brushes, panels, tools, and other essential plein air equipment. The system provides structure without prescribing a single way to pack. Suggested configurations offer a starting point, while the adaptable layout gives artists the freedom to organize the backpack around their individual equipment, painting medium, and working style.
Suggested Packing Configurations
Organized Without Limiting How You Pack:
Every artist's plein air setup is different. The four-compartment interior was designed to provide dedicated organization for the equipment plein air painters carry, without forcing it into one predetermined configuration. Pack a traditional pochade box, a modular tripod mounted easel system, oils, watercolor, brushes, panels, tools, or a combination of gear. Suggested configurations provide a starting point, but how you use the space is entirely up to you.
Compartment 1 | Pochade Box & Easel Storage
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Dedicated Easel Storage Sleeve | A flexible sleeve accommodates a pochade box or components from a tripod mounted plein air easel system. Three adjustable buckle retention straps secure equipment against the pack and help minimize movement during transport.
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Integrated Upper Gear Pocket | Provides additional storage for side trays, easel accessories, or other equipment associated with your plein air setup, keeping related components organized together.
Compartment 2 | Paint, Solvent & Tool Storage
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Two 2.5" Deep Storage Pockets | Two generously sized pockets provide dedicated storage for paint tubes, solvents, mediums, palette knives, and other painting tools and supplies.
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Two Removable u.go Paint & Solvent Bags | Each pocket includes a removable, watertight,solvent resistant bag designed to provide an additional layer of containment, separating paints, solvents, and mediums from the backpack interior. The removable design also makes the bags easier to clean independently of the pack.
Compartment 3 | Deep Secured Gear Storage
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3" Deep High-Capacity Gear Compartment | Provides additional depth for bulkier plein air equipment and painting supplies. Three adjustable buckle retention straps secure larger items and help minimize shifting while the backpack is being carried.
- Ideal for a brush roll, wet panel carrier, compact tripod, painting accessories, or other larger plein air equipment.
Compartment 4 | Panel, Sketchbook & Accessory Storage
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Large Flat Storage Sleeve | Provides organized storage for painting panels, sketchbooks, watercolor blocks, and other flat format materials while keeping them separated from bulkier equipment.
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Upper Accessory Pocket | Provides organized storage for smaller supplies including sketchbooks, short-handled brushes, pencils, pens, travel palettes, and other frequently used accessories.
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Visibility Mesh Construction | The mesh pocket face allows contents to remain visible for faster identification and retrieval without having to search through the pocket.
