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PADRE Ergonomic Backpack

The Padre is an ergonomic backpack with mini internal frame that takes the strain off your upper back. Weighing just 1.4 lbs with control straps for load distribution, sternum strap, mesh-covered padded back, and simple web waistbelt, this 18-liter backpack is hand-sewn in the USA with large main compartment and two front organizer pockets for years of comfortable carry.

Specifications

Dimensions Capacity Weight
16"H x 12"W x 8"D 18 liters 1.4 lbs

Features:

  • Mini internal frame: Takes the strain off your upper back
  • Control straps: Fine tune load distribution between shoulders and hips
  • Sternum strap: Distributes load across breastplate and pulls shoulder straps closer together, eliminating under-the-arm pressure
  • Mesh-covered padded back: Back comfort and ventilation
  • Simple web waistbelt: Aids support system
  • Large main compartment: Opens almost completely around for easy access
  • Two organizer pockets on front: Organization for essentials
  • Weight: Lightweight at 1.4 lbs
  • Made in USA: Handcrafted in America

Perfect For:

  • Daily carry - 18-liter capacity for essentials
  • Ergonomic comfort - Mini internal frame and control straps
  • Hiking - Load distribution system
  • Commuting - Lightweight at 1.4 lbs
  • Travel - Large main compartment opens wide
  • Anyone who values comfort - Mesh-covered padded back and support system

What Makes the PADRE Special

Crafted in the USA

  • Made in America - Handcrafted in the USA
  • 50+ years of expertise - We've been perfecting ergonomic backpack design since 1970
  • Precision construction - Every seam, every stitch placed with care and attention
  • Supporting American manufacturing - American jobs and craftsmanship
  • Quality you can feel - From the mini internal frame to the mesh-covered back, craftsmanship shows in every detail

Ergonomic Design, Superior Comfort

  • 18-liter capacity - 16" x 12" x 8" for daily essentials
  • Only 1.4 lbs - Lightweight for all-day carry
  • Mini internal frame - Takes the strain off your upper back
  • Control straps - Fine tune load distribution between shoulders and hips
  • Sternum strap - Distributes load across breastplate, eliminates under-the-arm pressure
  • Mesh-covered padded back - Comfort and ventilation

The Tough Traveler Difference

Since 1970, we've been making bags the right way. The Padre represents our commitment to ergonomic backpacks with mini internal frames that take the strain off your upper back. When you choose American-made, you're choosing backpacks built by people who take pride in their craft, backpacks designed with control straps, sternum strap, and mesh-covered padded back for years of comfortable carry.

Learn more about how we make our products →

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Description

The Padre is an ergonomic backpack with mini internal frame that takes the strain off your upper back. Weighing just 1.4 lbs with control straps for load distribution, sternum strap, mesh-covered padded back, and simple web waistbelt, this 18-liter backpack is hand-sewn in the USA with large main compartment and two front organizer pockets for years of comfortable carry.

Specifications

Dimensions Capacity Weight
16"H x 12"W x 8"D 18 liters 1.4 lbs

Features:

  • Mini internal frame: Takes the strain off your upper back
  • Control straps: Fine tune load distribution between shoulders and hips
  • Sternum strap: Distributes load across breastplate and pulls shoulder straps closer together, eliminating under-the-arm pressure
  • Mesh-covered padded back: Back comfort and ventilation
  • Simple web waistbelt: Aids support system
  • Large main compartment: Opens almost completely around for easy access
  • Two organizer pockets on front: Organization for essentials
  • Weight: Lightweight at 1.4 lbs
  • Made in USA: Handcrafted in America

Perfect For:

  • Daily carry - 18-liter capacity for essentials
  • Ergonomic comfort - Mini internal frame and control straps
  • Hiking - Load distribution system
  • Commuting - Lightweight at 1.4 lbs
  • Travel - Large main compartment opens wide
  • Anyone who values comfort - Mesh-covered padded back and support system

What Makes the PADRE Special

Crafted in the USA

  • Made in America - Handcrafted in the USA
  • 50+ years of expertise - We've been perfecting ergonomic backpack design since 1970
  • Precision construction - Every seam, every stitch placed with care and attention
  • Supporting American manufacturing - American jobs and craftsmanship
  • Quality you can feel - From the mini internal frame to the mesh-covered back, craftsmanship shows in every detail

Ergonomic Design, Superior Comfort

  • 18-liter capacity - 16" x 12" x 8" for daily essentials
  • Only 1.4 lbs - Lightweight for all-day carry
  • Mini internal frame - Takes the strain off your upper back
  • Control straps - Fine tune load distribution between shoulders and hips
  • Sternum strap - Distributes load across breastplate, eliminates under-the-arm pressure
  • Mesh-covered padded back - Comfort and ventilation

The Tough Traveler Difference

Since 1970, we've been making bags the right way. The Padre represents our commitment to ergonomic backpacks with mini internal frames that take the strain off your upper back. When you choose American-made, you're choosing backpacks built by people who take pride in their craft, backpacks designed with control straps, sternum strap, and mesh-covered padded back for years of comfortable carry.

Learn more about how we make our products →