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Arkose 20L Modular Backpack

Versatile everyday backpack

Rated 4.6 out of 5

Based on 25 reviews

Our streamlined 20L backpack is designed for daily carry for your photography, travel and commuting gear.

Black

$160 USD

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Our streamlined 20L backpack is designed for daily carry for your photography, travel and commuting gear.

$160 USD

Black

DESCRIPTION

The Arkose Backpack features 12 storage zones including padded laptop and tablet pockets, stylus pen insert, and pockets for small valuables. The outer shell is made from durable weatherproof recycled nylon to keep your belongings safe.

The front zipped lower compartment perfectly fits our Small Camera Insert – transforming your everyday backpack into a camera bag, complete with external tripod straps. You can also zip open the compartment divider for one larger storage area.

This product is only available in the USA.

POSITIVE IMPACT

13.8kg CO2 created

1537.5kg CO2 sequestered

111x positive impact

To find out more information about the impact of this Urth product, view our Life Cycle Analysis (LCA) report here

DELIVERY

Free standard shipping within the Americas.

We deliver with USPS, UPS and DHL express for faster and safer delivery.

Standard shipping:
USA: 3-5 days.
Rest of World: 8-18 days.

Express shipping:
USA: 1-2 days.

Please allow an extra 2 days for regional areas.

RETURNS

30-day returns.

Shop with confidence knowing you can return products within 30 days of purchase.

70% recycled

Diverting resources from landfill.

12 storage zones

Clever storage.

Snap in half design

For easy access.

Lifetime warranty

Quality you can trust.

By creators, for creators.

To carry your biggest projects and most ambitious adventures. To look the part in the workplace and the wild. And to be as lightweight on the planet as it is on your shoulders.

Features

Weatherproof

Safe for any journey.

Better visibility

Light interior for easy discovery.

YKK zips

Trust your gear with the worlds most durable zips.

1/5

Attach the straps

Thread one strap through the small loop at the bottom of the backpack. Then, pass the hook through the looped end of the strap and pull gently. Repeat on the top with the other strap provided.

2/5

Position the tripod

Guide one tripod leg through the diagonal strap on the side of the backpack and slide down.

3/5

Position the straps

Wrap the straps around the back of the tripod toward the front of the backpack.

4/5

Secure the tripod

Hook the straps through the knots created in Step 1.

5/5

Tighten and get going

Pull the straps to tighten securely.

Technical Specifications

Arkose 20L Modular Backpack

VS

Arkose 20L Modular Camera Backpack

Norite 24L Modular Backpack

Norite 24L Modular Camera Backpack

Dimensions

46cm (height) x 28cm (width) x 15cm (depth)

Backpack: 46cm (height) x 28cm (width) x 15cm (depth), Camera Insert: 16cm x 26cm x 12cm

50cm (height) x 31cm (width) x 17cm (depth)

Backpack: 50cm (height) x 31cm (width) x 17cm (depth), Camera Insert: 31cm x 28cm x 13cm

Volume

20L

Backpack: 20L, Camera Insert: 3.7L

24L

Backpack: 24L, Camera Insert: 11.3L

Holds

13-15 laptop, tablet or notebook, tripod, wallet, phone, keys, lunch, water bottle, glasses, earphones, Arkose small camera insert

Backpack: 13-15 laptop, tablet or notebook, tripod, wallet, phone, keys, lunch, water bottle, glasses, earphones, Arkose small camera insert, Camera Insert: 1 camera body and 2-3 lenses

13-15 laptop, tablet or notebook, tripod, wallet, phone, keys, lunch, water bottle, glasses, earphones, Norite medium camera insert

Backpack: 13-15 laptop, tablet or notebook, tripod, wallet, phone, keys, lunch, water bottle, glasses, earphones, Norite medium camera insert, Camera Insert: 2 camera bodies and 3-5 lenses

Fabric

Weatherproof 600D recycled nylon

Weight

900g

Backpack: 900g, Camera Insert: 250g

915g

Backpack: 915g, Camera Insert: 450g

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average rating 4.6 out of 5

Based on 25 reviews

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Reviewed by Liam

Verified Buyer

I recommend this product

Rated 5 out of 5

Review posted

After looking for the right pack for months...

...this one is as close to perfect as I can imagine.

Bags are tricky, really tricky. This one gets most of it right:

The right laptop size (15 inch MacBook), comfortable build, straps that aren't designed to scale Annapurna (this is a good thing), and all the right zips in all the right places.

Using this pack makes me realise how over-designed my previous pack was - too many clips and zips.

This one it the great if you like simplicity meeting utility, particularly if you get the camera insert too. It's ideal for storing a couple of bodies and a lens (I fit the Leica Q, and the Leica SL fitted with a small vintage lens... using an Urth adapter of course 😃).

It's impossible to cater to every need, so the following is simply an observation:

If you've filled up the top section with notebooks and a sweater, AND you have a laptop in there too, and you reach to get a camera out of the insert in the bottom, it can be difficult to open up split in the bag wide enough to get out a fairly chunky camera body. I had to take my sweater out of the upper compartment first. It's not a big deal, but it means that you can't just grab your camera in an instant when you've a full load. If this is a big deal for you, get the Norite pack instead.

I got the ash grey version. It's fresh and modern, and pairs great with the core camera strap. That's what I told my wife, and after rolling her eyes, and taking a good look, she did indeed agree with me.

A quick note on delivery, and probably…

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Reviewed by Andrew

Verified Buyer

I recommend this product

Rated 5 out of 5

Review posted

Absolutely ZERO regrets!

Only had this for 24hrs. Switched from a 5.11 to this as I need a more tech focused backpack now I’m 100% office bound. This is absolutely brilliant. Love the 1/2 main compartment pockets. Good side & top pockets for other essentials. The tech pockets for the laptop, (actual paper) pad or tablet and pen/accessories etc are well thought out. Build quality is A+ the materials used, zips and the carry handle will handle anything.

The only thing it’s missing but I knew that before I brought it, is a dump pocket externally for a water bottle. However the overall foot print of the bag is perfect so I will live without it (and I don’t really need one.

The thing I’ll missing from my 5.11 backpack is plastic squeeze release buckles that are on the shoulder straps - but that is a rare AF feature on bags in general.

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Reviewed by Jay B.

Verified Buyer

I recommend this product

Rated 5 out of 5

Review posted

Arkose 20L

Its an amazing bag. The pockets on the front of the bag are easily accessible and great for carrying other nitty things. The main pocket of the bag is amazing and alot bigger than I expected. Thanks Urth

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Reviewed by Christian Speedtsberg R.

Verified Buyer

I recommend this product

Rated 5 out of 5

Review posted

Simply amazing

I bought the Arkose 20L Modular Backpack without knowing what this company does for the environment, and when I saw the 5-trees-planted-note on my bag I could do no other than smile.

The quality is above top level, it isn't so pretty on the front where your back is meant to be though, but who cares anyway. Usually, I don't even write reviews, but knowing that Urth will plant 3-trees for it I couldn't resist. It is a great concept and I would highly recommend buying from Urth.

Keep up the good work Urth guys ;D

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