
finished prototype - Illustrating the quick-release shoulder staps

finished prototype - Illustrating the secret front pocket.

finished prototype - Customizable fit; from a 5'7" female to a 6'4" male. Male pictured is 6'4".

built-in rainfly system: 1 of 3 (one second fly) - The built-in rainfly system is made from lightweight and waterproof 100% reclaimed sail boat cloth. The rainfly system is also removable if you require additional storage. The entire system can be deployed in mere seconds, removing the stress and time required to search for a rainfly deeply packed away in your gear when the rains come. Sustainability + Features + Innovation.

built-in rainfly system: 2 of 3 (one second fly) - The built-in rainfly system is made from lightweight and waterproof 100% reclaimed sail boat cloth. The rainfly system is also removable if you require additional storage. The entire system can be deployed in mere seconds, removing the stress and time required to search for a rainfly deeply packed away in your gear when the rains come. Sustainability + Features + Innovation.

built-in rainfly system: 3 of 3 (one second fly) - The built-in rainfly system is made from lightweight and waterproof 100% reclaimed sail boat cloth. The rainfly system is also removable if you require additional storage. The entire system can be deployed in mere seconds, removing the stress and time required to search for a rainfly deeply packed away in your gear when the rains come. Sustainability + Features + Innovation.

selected concept sketches - selected concept sketches from inital 2D ideation of Yeago sustainable hiking backpack ten-week senior thesis project.

selected concept sketches - selected concept sketches from inital 2D ideation of Yeago sustainable hiking backpack ten-week senior thesis project.

selected concept sketches - selected concept sketches from inital 2D ideation of Yeago sustainable hiking backpack ten-week senior thesis project.

selected concept sketches - selected concept sketches from inital 2D ideation of Yeago sustainable hiking backpack ten-week senior thesis project.

selected concept sketches - selected concept sketches from inital 2D ideation of Yeago sustainable hiking backpack ten-week senior thesis project.

selected concept sketches - selected concept sketches from inital 2D ideation of Yeago sustainable hiking backpack ten-week senior thesis project.

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