Lightweight but strong companion

With BUDDY, you can fully enjoy a day in the mountains with lightweight and compact gear. We are particularly proud of the comfort it offers and its ease of use.

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Lightweight but strong companion

With BUDDY, you can fully enjoy a day in the mountains with lightweight and compact gear. We are particularly proud of the comfort it offers and its ease of use.

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BUDDY 22

BUDDY 22

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Comfortable High Center of Gravity

WEIGHT BALANCE

All the BUDDY series has a inverted trapezoidal design with a higher center of gravity balance. By carrying your luggage in higher place of your body, you can feel comfortable with it.

MAIN ACCESS

The unique main body can be opened diagonally, so you can easily reach items stored at the bottom of the bag.

Pocket Layouts

TOP POCKET

Store frequently used items in the zippered waterproof top pocket, which was designed to be opened and closed easily. A mesh pocket is also provided inside.

FRONT POCKET

Store frequently used items in the zippered waterproof top pocket, which was designed to be opened and closed easily.

SIDE POCKETS

The side pockets have a large capacity and can be reached without putting down the bag. The opening can be adjusted with a drawcord.

BACK POCKET

The back pocket can be used to store hydration packs or laptops.

Utility

GEAR LOOPS

The four gear loops can be used in a variety of ways depending on your needs. The attached side strap can also be moved to any position you want.

DETACHABLE BACK PANEL

The detachable back panel is unique and helps to keep the bag clean. Remove it and dry it while you are taking a break on your hike or wash it when you reach home.

Updated from Last-Years'

SHOULDER POCKETS

Two streach pockets is very useful to put your cell phone or sunglasses.

ATTACHMENT RINGS

Two rings can be attached to chestbags like the SWITCH, the PATHFINDER and the FOCUS.

DESIGNER'S VOICE

A few years after starting the brand, a friend once asked me, “Why don’t you release more edgy products?” To be honest, as someone who’s created tools like the PATHFINDER, CARGO, and RUSH—gear that never existed before—I found that question a bit surprising.

When it comes to outdoor gear, it’s crucial that anyone can use it safely and easily. At the same time, I believe my mission is to create something no one’s ever seen before. That’s why Paago Works products are “rounded but edgy.”

The BUDDY, which launched this spring, is exactly that kind of backpack. At first glance, it has an authentic design with high versatility as a tool. But if you look closer, you’ll see that it’s unique in everything from its basic structure to its details. During development, we started with simple, straightforward prototypes, experimenting with a roll-top design and a back-side opening. In the end, we adopted the same "high center of gravity design" used in the RUSH28. This unique structure opens the pack wide on the body side and uses stabilizers to bring the center of gravity closer to the shoulder blades. On the material side, we focused on making it lightweight yet tough, with a texture that anyone can feel comfortable using. Plus, the storage capacity and accessibility have been improved compared to the RUSH28. It’s the perfect example of a backpack that’s “rounded but edgy.”

So, grab your BUDDY and head out for some outdoor fun!

Let’s pack and go!

Tetsu Saito, Designer
PAAGOWORKS
Apr. 8, 2018

2018/4/8 PAAGOWORKS 斎藤 徹

Size
500x250x200mm
Weight
660g
Capacity
22L
Fabiric
330D Nylon