Author: Joseph Dickson

Joseph Dickson is a front-end web developer with experience building higher education websites using ClassicPress, WordPress, and Drupal.

EastPak

This week I grabbed my old backpack for lugging to and from the office, likely purchased in 1995. I’m glad I kept it around and wish I used it more. The Company no longer manufacturers in the United States, according to Wikipedia they were acquired by a Swiss lifestyle brand in ’99 and likely moved manufacturing to somewhere, all I know is their new products don’t feature made in U.S.A. tags anymore.

Features:

  • Two large main pockets.

  • One smaller accessory pocket.

  • 4 by 3 ratio laptop sleeve.

  • Tiny accessory pockets behind a “Velcro” flap.

  • Sturdy branded zippers

If I recall correctly, the color name was “Espresso,” and it appeared an olive dark brown. However, today it is more of a muted grass green. If you’re wondering about the yellow strain, that was from acrilic paint when I wasn’t careful during a painting course in 2000.

The years following college I usually broke it out as a carry on bag for flights. Easy to hand wash and durable AF. I wonder if their current products are any good? Probably not.

Exterior front

Made in U.S.A. tag

smaller outside zipper pocket

outside flap and mesh pocket

main compartment

slightly padded mid 90’s era laptop compartment

branded beefy zippers