AO Project

It is common to have a bag for every sport, but what if you could have one bag to do it all?

AO Project

The AO Project is a 25L Adventure backpack that’s designed to be your go-to bag for anything. With its spacious main compartment, you can fit all your essentials. The front pocket provides quick access to your phone or other small items

Year

2022-2023

Timeline

10 Weeks

Hiking Pack

Heavier but designed to be comfortable over long distances and carry more weight

More compartments and specific use pockets

More features and complex design

Climbing Pack

Built to be rugged and functional without adding unnecessary weight

Often only one compartment to accommodate a variety of different gear

More simple and streamlined design

V1

  • Testing the pattern
  • Undeveloped inside
  • Learning how to sew

V2

  • Undeveloped inside
  • Difficult to get lid to sit right
  • Pockets too shallow

V3

  • Fully developed inside and outside
  • Fast opening and closure system
  • Deep Side Pockets

Sewing Lines

Using CLO3D, I could digitally sew my pattern together and generate a 3D mockup of the bag

Stress Points

A stress map of the fabric allowed me to identify weak spots (Daisy chain, Pockets, ShoulderStraps) and reinforce those areas as necessary

Testing/In use

Whether you are traversing the mountains, skiing down backcountry slopes, or commuting to work, this versatile bag is up to the task for all your outdoor adventures.

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