Eastpak was founded in 1952, and in the 80s of the last century, bag products are mostly monotonous, slightly dull, Eastpak will apply bright colors and prints to its own products, successfully transitioned from an outdoor brand to an urban life brand, and in 2000 became a global clothing industry giant - the United States VF Group under the high-end backpack brand, with more than 6,000 sales outlets around the world, footprints on 5 continents.
Eastpak started out as a U.S. Army military bag, and although it is now positioned as an urban lifestyle brand, the brand of rugged quality is still deeply embedded in Eastpak backpacks. It is the first to make bags from Cordura fabric, which is known for its high abrasion resistance and durability, and is widely used in military and high-performance apparel with some water repellency. In terms of production process, a one-piece molding method is adopted, and double-thread stitching is carried out at the fabric connection to be fixed to enhance the wear resistance and tear resistance of the backpack. In terms of accessories, Eastpak chooses YKK zippers and professional outdoor buckle brand Duraflex, which has smooth zipper closure and high load-bearing capacity of buckles, ensuring the durability of the backpack in many aspects.
A good backpack is not only about being durable, it's just as important as being comfortable to carry and being practical. If you don't pay attention to the design of the shoulder straps of the backpack, it is easy to increase the burden on your shoulders during the long-term carrying process. For this reason, the Eastpak backpack shoulder strap is padded with memory foam, and although some users have reported that the shoulder strap is too hard when first used, the shoulder strap will fit the shoulder curve better over time. At the same time, there is a wear-resistant anti-slip coating under the shoulder strap to prevent the shoulder strap from slipping, and the cushion back cushion design can effectively disperse the pressure on the shoulders and carry it comfortably.
The Eastpak backpack is also remarkable for its practicality, such as the classic Padded Pak'r with three different models: EK620, EK56C and EK767. All three have a main compartment and front pocket, but the 56C has more built-in 14-inch computer compartments and mesh storage pockets than the 620, and the 767 bag has a similar design to the 56C, but has a larger capacity of 27L, which is about 3L more than the former. All three types of bags can meet daily storage, but for girls with more trivial and small things, the Eastpak backpack has fewer inner pockets in the main compartment, and the storage design is not friendly enough.
In addition to the durability of quality and practical space, the production experience of the military bag also affects today's Eastpak in the appearance design, the enduring Padded Pak'r is a reference to the classic military backpack style, the clear color arc bag design is simple and neat, more than 10 colors to choose from, the overall shape is simple and easy to match, the price of about 300 yuan is very cost-effective, suitable for students or young white-collar workers to go to school every day, commute or short-distance outdoor sports. If you find the curved zipper bag too monotonous, consider the Austin EK47B, which has a neat and elegant clamshell design, and has more zippered pouches on both sides than the Padded Pak'r, which can be used to store small items such as keys or documents.
Eastpak advocates individuality and vitality, while retaining the classics while actively cooperating with fashion designers, launching co-branded models, such as the black and white Web Maison Kitsuné co-branded model is modern and elegant, and the floral pattern Andy Warhol co-branded model is full of vitality, suitable for young people with a flamboyant personality, and the price of the co-branded model is about 300-700 yuan higher than the basic model.
Eastpak is very confident in the quality of its products and promises a 30-year warranty, but some users report that the 30-year warranty is not true, and the product only has a two-year warranty. In fact, Eastpak backpacks have different warranty labels depending on where they are manufactured and by batch. According to official information, whether it is a two-year or 30-year warranty, it is a limited warranty, and the two-year warranty covers manufacturing or component defects such as defective zippers, damaged buckles, peeling coatings, and fabric discoloration. And the warranty from the 3rd to the 30th year only covers manufacturing defects such as open seams or fabric cuts that are too short. However, this kind of problem should be paid close attention to when purchasing, and once found, it should be repaired or replaced by contacting the after-sales service in time.