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WATERBOY Large Waistpack

WATERBOY Large Waistpack

🧵 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
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The Waterboy large waistpack is a deluxe hands-free pack that refuses to compromise between capacity and comfort. Featuring extra lumbar padding, dual water bottle pockets with compression straps, and a hatch-style opening for effortless gear access, this versatile pack comes in two sizes—Small (4 liters, 10 oz) and Regular (9 liters, 1.3 lbs). Hand-sewn in Schenectady, NY for years of hiking, traveling, and everyday adventures.

Specifications

Size Dimensions Capacity Weight Material
Small 9"W x 9"H x 3"D 4 liters 10 oz Packcloth nylon
Regular 10"W x 10"H x 5.5"D 9 liters 1.3 lbs Cordura

Both Sizes Feature:

  • Hatch-style opening: Fully-opening top zippered closure with dual pulls for easy access
  • Large main compartment: Spacious storage for all your essentials
  • Large flat front pocket: Quick-access organization
  • Top flap pocket: 9.5" x 4" for frequently needed items
  • Two side water bottle pockets: With compression straps to secure bottles
  • 5.5"-wide padded waist belt: Extra lumbar padding for all-day comfort
  • Side stabilizer straps: Keep pack secure during movement
  • Bottom attachment points: Add extra pouches for expanded capacity
  • Machine washable: Easy to clean after adventures
  • Water-resistant: Protects your gear from the elements
  • Made in USA: Handcrafted in Schenectady, New York

Perfect For:

  • Hiking and trails - Dual water bottle pockets keep you hydrated
  • Travel - Hands-free organization for sightseeing
  • Daily carry - Everything you need within easy reach
  • Outdoor activities - Extra lumbar padding for comfort
  • Long walks - Generous capacity without shoulder strain
  • Anyone who values both capacity and comfort - No compromises necessary

Crafted by Hand in Upstate New York

  • Hand-sewn by skilled craftspeople - Each Waterboy is made by experienced sewers in our Schenectady factory
  • 50+ years of expertise - We've been perfecting waistpack design since 1970
  • Precision construction - Every seam, every stitch placed with care and attention
  • Made in America - Supporting American manufacturing and American jobs
  • Quality you can feel - From the lumbar padding to the hatch-style opening, craftsmanship shows in every detail
  • Built to last - Designed for years of hands-free adventures

Why Choose the Waterboy

Most waistpacks force you to choose between capacity and comfort. The Waterboy refuses that compromise. With two size options to match your needs, a hatch-style opening that makes finding your gear effortless, and extra lumbar padding that keeps you comfortable all day, this is the waistpack for people who want it all. The dual water bottle pockets with compression straps mean you stay hydrated on the trail, while the multiple compartments keep everything organized and accessible.

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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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