PATAGONIA

Duffles & Packs

Product Design
Packaging Design
Concept Prototyping
Development Support
Design Documentation
Manufacturing Transfer

Patagonia remains steadfast in their commitment to build the best products while causing no unnecessary harm. Their work in material development, design ethos, and political activism continues to set an example for how a successful business can be environmentally minded. Over the years, we have been honored to support their team with various projects. Some of these efforts have focused on refining existing gear, while other projects aimed to push boundaries - supporting advanced R&D programs and developing new product categories.

Two women riding camels in a desert landscape with palm trees, one woman smiling and wearing a yellow backpack, the other hunched forward, wearing a blue jacket
A person carrying a green inflatable boat on their shoulders while walking through a grassy landscape with a river and cloudy sky in the background.
Person carrying gear walking on a wooden dock beside a boat on a lake, with trees in the background. 
“This is truly a black hole. It's perfect for travel, and it's so easy to pack around a ton of my essentials.”

The Black Hole Duffel

The original stuff-swallower of the collection, Black Hole duffels come in four sizes, with or without wheels. There's a large zippered opening to the roomy main compartment to make packing and unpacking easier. To stave off rain, snow and mud while protecting gear from rough handling, Black Holes are made from highly weather-resistant ripstop. There are webbing handles with a snap closure at the top plus haul loops at either end. And when you return from parts known and unknown, the entire bag can stuff into its own pocket for compact storage.

Open blue and yellow backpack with multiple compartments and adjustable straps.
A man with a gray cap and yellow t-shirt organizing gear around a blue van with its side door open, surrounded by backpacks and outdoor equipment, with a tree and blue sky in the background.

Rethinking the product … as the packaging.

The Black Hole collection is a legacy infused with seasoned talent throughout the decades. Patagonia approached our team to help identify a more thoughtful packaging solution for these bulkier products. Our solution: make the product convert into its own packaging. This clever approach not only saves material, it helps champion Patagonia’s environmental stewardship.

Close-up of a person dressed in a white sweatshirt and blue jeans, holding a red Patagonia duffel bag with the label "70L Black Hole Duffel". The person's hand holds onto a strap attached to the bag.
Instruction sheets showing diagrams and steps for packing and assembling outdoor gear, including bags, cases, and storage units.
Set of printed sheets detailing backpack design options, color swatches, and features. 
From long hauls to day trips, and ridge lines to runways, we’ve helped develop many packs over the years.

Lightweight Black Hole

As an extension of the original Black Hole family, we’ve gone on to help develop the lightweight collection. These minimalist packs shed 50% in fabric weight but retain the classic durability and ruggedness of their relatives. In addition to these packs, we’ve help support the design and development of the Endurance series for trail running amongst other projects with the Patagonia advanced R&D team.

A man trail running on rocky terrain with large mountain peaks in the background.
Two hikers with backpacks and helmets standing near a pile of gear outside a rustic building.
A collection of colorful Patagonia backpacks and duffel bags arranged together, including blue, red, orange, green, black, and gray bags.
View of snow-capped mountains, glaciers, and rocky terrain, with a hiker's yellow jacket in the foreground, in a cold, mountainous landscape.
Illustration of a monkey holding a banana

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