PADRE Ergonomic Backpack
PADRE Ergonomic Backpack
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The Padre is an ergonomic backpack with mini internal frame that takes the strain off your upper back. Weighing just 1.4 lbs with control straps for load distribution, sternum strap, mesh-covered padded back, and simple web waistbelt, this 18-liter backpack is hand-sewn in the USA with large main compartment and two front organizer pockets for years of comfortable carry.
Specifications
| Dimensions | Capacity | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| 16"H x 12"W x 8"D | 18 liters | 1.4 lbs |
Features:
- Mini internal frame: Takes the strain off your upper back
- Control straps: Fine tune load distribution between shoulders and hips
- Sternum strap: Distributes load across breastplate and pulls shoulder straps closer together, eliminating under-the-arm pressure
- Mesh-covered padded back: Back comfort and ventilation
- Simple web waistbelt: Aids support system
- Large main compartment: Opens almost completely around for easy access
- Two organizer pockets on front: Organization for essentials
- Weight: Lightweight at 1.4 lbs
- Made in USA: Handcrafted in America
Perfect For:
- Daily carry - 18-liter capacity for essentials
- Ergonomic comfort - Mini internal frame and control straps
- Hiking - Load distribution system
- Commuting - Lightweight at 1.4 lbs
- Travel - Large main compartment opens wide
- Anyone who values comfort - Mesh-covered padded back and support system
What Makes the PADRE Special
Crafted in the USA
- Made in America - Handcrafted in the USA
- 50+ years of expertise - We've been perfecting ergonomic backpack design since 1970
- Precision construction - Every seam, every stitch placed with care and attention
- Supporting American manufacturing - American jobs and craftsmanship
- Quality you can feel - From the mini internal frame to the mesh-covered back, craftsmanship shows in every detail
Ergonomic Design, Superior Comfort
- 18-liter capacity - 16" x 12" x 8" for daily essentials
- Only 1.4 lbs - Lightweight for all-day carry
- Mini internal frame - Takes the strain off your upper back
- Control straps - Fine tune load distribution between shoulders and hips
- Sternum strap - Distributes load across breastplate, eliminates under-the-arm pressure
- Mesh-covered padded back - Comfort and ventilation
The Tough Traveler Difference
Since 1970, we've been making bags the right way. The Padre represents our commitment to ergonomic backpacks with mini internal frames that take the strain off your upper back. When you choose American-made, you're choosing backpacks built by people who take pride in their craft, backpacks designed with control straps, sternum strap, and mesh-covered padded back for years of comfortable carry.
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 PADRE Ergonomic Backpack
Professional-grade backpacks 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.
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