Mountain Bag
Thinking about mountains in everyday life
We have been making prototypes in various directions to create a "bag that can be used everyday," and we have finally created something that is truly "OGAWAND."
When you hear "OGAWAND-like", you might think it has special features or gimmicks, but this time we took a completely opposite approach to express the "OGAWAND" style. Even though we say "the opposite", it is still easy to use, so please rest assured.
The lightweight and highly functional materials of mountaineering equipment provide many benefits to us hikers. And it is only natural that we would want to use such excellent equipment in our daily lives and work, not just for hiking. However, compared to clothing, bags tend to have a strong design and color, so they can often look a bit out of place depending on the time, place, and occasion. At OGAWAND, we have repeatedly tested many prototypes, including those that are specialized for lightweight design and those that incorporate many functions, but none of them were suitable for daily use, so they were shelved. Why is that? Even if it is the same "excellent equipment," the "elements" and "taste" required in the mountains and the world below are slightly different.
Connecting the mountains and the world below
There is a word that means "thinking of something." It means thinking about something that is not actually there, imagining it, and thinking about it. Whether it is a photograph or a painting, it is not actually there, but by looking at it, you can indulge in memories, get excited with expectations, and think about it. The "Mountain Bag" is a bag that allows you to "think of it." From a tent site under the stars, from the window of a mountain hut, from inside a car traveling on the highway. Everyone has probably seen the "silhouette of a mountain range at night" somewhere at least once. The entire bag expresses that silhouette. Different people imagine different mountains. The mountain range lying quietly in the dark night is the mountain of that day, or the mountain of some other time. The pitch black silhouette, floating with a mixture of expectation and anxiety, always stirs our hearts.
As mentioned earlier, this bag is not a "mountain tool" for use in the mountains, but is a bag that focuses mainly on daily use in the world below, commuting to work or school, traveling, before and after mountain climbing, etc. "OGAWAND" has been developing products with a commitment to "mountain tools (= tools that can be used only in the mountains)", but this time, by making a clean break from that , the ambiguity of "for both the mountain and the city" disappeared and we were able to shift to a unique concept of "tools that make you think of the mountains when you are below" . We wanted this bag to be something that connects the mountains and the world below, a "tool that makes you think of the mountains" in your everyday life, and this feeling is embodied in the slightly exaggerated name "Mountain Bag".
How to use materials to bring out their natural beauty
The main fabric representing the night sky is a thick X-Pac Lite Skin LS42 fabric. Lite Skin's unique gauze-like surface has a dull luster, giving it a unique presence and luxury, almost like aged leather products. It has a firm texture, almost no creases or wrinkles, and is highly waterproof, ensuring durability that can withstand repeated daily use. Even though it has a firm texture, it is not heavy and bulky like canvas or leather, and is much lighter than it looks. (Tote: Product weight 285g)
The mountain silhouette (bottom) is made of Cordura 500, which is known for its strength. It protects the bottom well, and its matte finish creates a unique two-tone look in contrast to the Lite Skin.
The structure is not made with separate panels like a backpack, and the stitching is hidden as much as possible. This gives the bag rounded corners, a smoother form, and visual continuity (expansion), giving it a unique look that makes it seem like a painting, even though it is a bag .
Details required in daily life
The width of the "handle" has been updated from 25mm to 30mm. 3D mesh has been sewn onto the lining of the tape as a cushion, making it soft to the touch and less likely to hurt your fingers. It also prevents the bag from rubbing against your clothes when you carry it over your shoulder, and the overall balance has been improved.
The new "wide shoulder strap" is ultra-lightweight (35g) and 38mm wide, significantly reducing the burden on your shoulders. The length can be easily adjusted, and by pulling the strap in, it can be used like a messenger bag. What's more, the inside pocket is equipped with a removable " Hang Sack " (←website under construction) that can be used as a standalone pouch. This allows you to quickly take out your valuables while traveling and head out with them, making it a two-for-one deal.
The opening of the main body can be closed tightly with snap buttons, or it can be closed a little more loosely with flat elastic.
The best match of material and shape (specifications) has realized the perfect look and ease of use for everyday use. There are two types: "Tote" suitable for work and everyday use, and "Cargo" which is long and has a wide gusset. Please add it to your daily life.
A bag for mountain lovers who want to always feel close to the mountains
Mountain Bag
¥18,000〜 (¥19,800〜 tax in)
Type / Color / Selection items
Tote, Cargo
Color: Charcoal Black x Black only
Spec
<Tote> W:47.0×H:30.0×D:10.0cm (measured at bottom) Weight: 285g
<Cargo> W:55.0×H:28.0×D:14.0cm (measured at bottom) Weight: 325g
- Hang Sack (Lite Skin) included
・Wide shoulder strap: 35g included
Material: X-Pac (LS42), CORDURA 500
Notice
*Colors in the photo may look different from the actual product depending on your monitor.