Everyone loves a good session. There’s just something about the word that evokes a feeling of something fun happening, be it out with mates on four wheels in the skate park or after work on a comfy chair in the pub. Being able to carry everything you might need is where the Session Pack from Topo Designs comes in. The 20-litre bag comes with an external sleeve for a 13” laptop or tablet, a roomy main compartment and an outside zip pocket with an organiser. The extended U-shaped zip also means packing what you need is a breeze and there’s a couple of water bottle pockets on the sides which can fit up to a 32oz Nalgene style bottle
Topo Designs founders Jedd Rose and Mark Hansen cut their adventuring teeth among the high plains, deep canyons and iconic mountains of Colorado. Growing up, they favoured simple, functional and durable kit – the kind of stuff made by genuine hikers, climbers and mountaineers in basement workshops. But somewhere along the way, as the gear world ballooned into a multi-million-dollar industry, they felt like the kit they were being offered had lost its authentic connection to the real world of outdoor adventure.
In 2008, Jedd and Mark set up Topo Designs to return to those roots. They started out making packs on a single sewing machine in a Fort Collins basement, and rapidly built a reputation for uncomplicated but stylish gear with outdoor-inspired design and urban utility. Today, their products are some of the most durable, versatile and good-looking crossover packs in the business – built for trailheads, urban adventures and globe-trotting travels.
They're also not afraid to tackle some of the gear industry's thornier issues head-on. Topo Designs are meticulous about their sourcing and manufacturing – using recycled fabrics, reducing water and energy usage, and seeking out more environmentally friendly processes and treatments. Several product lines are still made in their home state of Colorado, while their international partner factories conform to the exacting standards set by the Fair Wear Foundation.
