Designers at outdoor brand Rab have taken inspiration from climbing to create a new ‘lifestyle’ pack. The Adrift Pack series is aimed at people who want to carry their everyday essentials such as a laptop, phone, water bottle and sportswear in a stylish and practical backpack.
Love says the Adrift pack is “designed to adapt to the varying demands of an active lifestyle and withstand the rigors of daily adventures, from after-work bouldering sessions to commuting on two wheels.” states.
It could be the kind of pack that appeals to people who are already sporty and already know the benefits of durable nylon fabrics, comfortable back systems, and supportive straps.
Indeed, the Adrift Pack is available in 24 and 30 liter sizes and will be at home on summer hills, mountains and rocky terrain.
It features functional details like 210D nylon ripstop fabric and a snug-fitting ContourTM back system built to “follow the shape of your spine.” Other features most outdoor enthusiasts will recognize include an easy-to-adjust (and removable) pull-forward hipbelt, adjustable sternum and shoulder straps, two side mesh pockets for bottle storage, and a key clip. and an internal zippered mesh security pocket with external lashing points.
Lifestyle components include a workspace compartment with a padded laptop sleeve, an internal tablet sleeve for added organization, a zippered top pocket for quick-access storage, and a bike light mounting loop for cycling commutes. Included.
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Rab, owned by Equip Outdoor Technologies Ltd, has also launched a list of what it calls Material Facts, which aims to unravel the complexities of sustainability in the manufacturing of outdoor products. There have been many accusations of greenwashing across the outdoor industry, and Rab insists their efforts are a more honest step forward. Therefore, the total recycled content of Rab Adrift 24 is shown to be 29%.
The Rab Adrift 24l costs £80 and the Rab Adrift 30l costs £90. And here some buyers may question the hybrid nature of the Adrift Pack. We previously thought about whether expensive Rab equipment is worth the money, and whether the Adrift lifestyle pack isn’t cheap.
Many climbers are looking for a pack that can do both office and climbing, but are they likely to buy a pack that may compromise overall functionality to help them with their actual sport?The jury is out on the current But it’s not showing up…
