Pakt Blog - News, Bag Talk, and Packing Tips

The journey from a factory in Vietnam to our shipping facility in the US can be unexpectedly long and unpredictable, depending on various outside factors, such as weather conditions, manpower, and even climate change.

A little background on why you see so many products out of stock right now, from the Pakt founder, Malcolm.

The journey from thread to your doorstep takes quite a bit of time. The production for Pakt products typically takes about 5-8 months from start to finish.

I’m no stranger to the art of one bagging, but a cold weather trip to Ireland was definitely the perfect place to challenge my skills of minimalism for carrying everything I needed to stay warm plus my camera gear. 

Which bag is best for weekend trips? What about multi-destination, month long adventures? We created a handy guide to help you choose the best bag for any journey, and any packing list.

Pakt Founder Malcolm Fontier tests the limits of the Pakt Travel Backpack in an epic three week trip through New Zealand with his wife, Gabrielle. Check out tips for traveling carry-on only, plus his itinerary for the trip.

The new Pakt Travel Backpack is here! Let's take a look at the differences between the first version of the best-selling Travel Backpack verses the new, updated version.

We're proud to announce the all new community resale program, rePakt, where our community can now buy and sell used gear. Got something to let go of? Keep perfectly good bags traveling the globe for years to come, and get Pakt store credit or cash in exchange.

As a designer, I enjoy creating travel gear, but the most exciting design project on my plate right now is building a company that raises the bar around how business is done.