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KITE DELUXE

KITE DELUXE

🧵 Made in Schenectady, NY since 1970
🛠️ Built to last decades. Premium materials and triple-stitched construction.
🔒 Purposeful design. Carefully engineered features that solve real problems.
🚚 Ships in one day from NY • Real humans if you need help
Regular price $168.00
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Specifications:

Dimensions: 14"h x 9"w x 9"d

Features:

  • Shoulder strap unzips to make backpack straps
  • One large main pocket
  • Zippered front pocket
  • Top snaps to bottom in two places to compress - will shape to the size of the items you are carrying, to eliminate shifting!
  • Very lightweight & completely collapsible
  • Zippered bottom pocket
  • Made of lightweight, durable packcloth. Machine washable. Water-resistant
  • 100% Made in USA by Tough Traveler, quality bag makers since 1970! 

"The [Kite] bag was fantastic.  I carried it everywhere I went holding my camera, maps, gloves, umbrellas and even fleece jackets.... If it was really "full" I would unzip the main strap and wore it like a backpack.  When not filled to capacity I would snap it down to a small satchel and would wear it over one shoulder which was comfortable and convenient (especially in crowded areas).  I thought you might like to hear how useful and handy it was." Norm Nelsin, New Hartford, NY

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Typically ships in one business day. Expedited & international shipping available. 

Learn more about our manufacturing at About Tough Traveler!

 

Logo with American flag and text 'Proudly Made in USA Since 1970' on a white background

Hand-Crafted in the USA since 1970

As recommended in BUSINESS TRAVELER MAGAZINE, Aug 2024: "The Best American-Made Luggage Pieces"

The Tough Traveler Story

In 1970, Mark Goldstein—an avid outdoorsman and military veteran—couldn't find a backpack that matched the durability of his military-issued gear or the comfort he needed for long treks. So he designed his own.

Working from his Schenectady apartment, Mark hand-sewed backpacks with tough materials and innovative designs. When fellow outdoorsmen saw his work, they wanted their own. Tough Traveler was born.

More than 50 years later, we're still family-operated and still manufacturing every bag in that same Schenectady community. In 2019, we represented New York at the White House Made in America Product Showcase—proof that Mark's commitment to uncompromising quality and American craftsmanship still defines everything we make.

Every bag we sew today carries that original mission: build it tough enough to last decades, comfortable enough to carry every day.

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Premium American-Made KITE DELUXE

Professional-grade everyday carry gear > compact technical packs > made in usa minimalist daypacks crafted in Schenectady, NY with heavy-duty 1000 denier Cordura fabric and YKK zippers. Built to withstand extreme conditions with reinforced stitching and premium materials that professionals trust.

Made in USA Excellence: Over 50 years of American manufacturing expertise ensures superior quality control, environmental standards, and craftsmanship that imported alternatives cannot match. Each piece represents lasting value and durability.

Key Features: Made in USA • 1000D Cordura • YKK Zippers • Professional Grade • Everyday Carry Gear > Compact Technical Packs > Made in USA Minimalist Daypacks • American Craftsmanship