Sales of the 2-Way Leather Helmet Bag have been confirmed!
Hello! This is Nakajima, designer at HushTug.
The release date for our new product, the "2WAY Leather Helmet Bag," has been decided, so I'd like to introduce it in detail, from the background of its development to its specifications, size, and storage capacity.
Development Background: Reimagining the Nylon Helmet Bag in Leather
In recent years, helmet bags have become more common in urban settings, but most are made of nylon.
Thus, development began with the idea of "what if we made it from leather?"
Keeping the large front pocket that is characteristic of helmet bags, we stripped away unnecessary embellishments, as is typical of HushTug, to create a more refined and simple design.
Design Features: Minimalist Design Stripping Away Ruggedness
Typical helmet bags often feature a lot of metal hardware and prominent stitching.
With this product, we minimized these elements and designed the pocket openings to be inconspicuous, creating an extremely simple exterior that makes it suitable for business use.
Business Specifications: Enhanced Practicality with Gusseted Design
While traditional helmet bags often lack gussets, this product incorporates a 9cm gusset.
This ensures practicality, allowing for:
- Easy storage of documents and files
- Maintaining its silhouette even when full
and other practical advantages.
2-Way Specification: Comfortable to Use as a Shoulder Bag Too
It's a 2-way bag that can be carried by hand or as a shoulder bag.
The shoulder pad, used for the first time in this product, has cushioning and uses a mesh material, making it slip-resistant and reducing the burden on the shoulder even when carrying heavy items.
Additionally, it can be easily attached and detached with Velcro and adjusted to your preferred position, making it a design that prioritizes usability.
The shoulder strap length ranges from 66cm to 124cm, allowing for crossbody wear.
Size Variations: L and M
L Size
- Width: 44.5cm
- Height: 36cm
- Depth: 9cm
- Capacity: approx. 19L
- Compatible PC: 16-inch
- Weight: approx. 1.5kg (including strap)
Large capacity, recommended for business trips or those who carry many items.
M Size
- Width: 40cm
- Height: 32.5cm
- Depth: 9cm
- Capacity: approx. 13.8L
- Compatible PC: 13-inch
- Weight: approx. 1.25kg (including strap)
This size is suitable for daily use or for those who prefer to carry things compactly.
Storage Capacity: More Spacious Than It Looks
Exterior Pockets
Can easily store a 500ml plastic bottle or a long wallet.
A key feature is that it's designed not to bulge after storage, so the overall silhouette of the bag remains intact.
Interior
The interior material uses a highly durable fabric instead of conventional suede.
To match its military origins, it is unified in a subdued gray.
L Size
It features three interior pockets, one of which is designed to be wide.
This allows for easy organization of small items, as a bi-fold wallet, glasses case, and card case can be stored without difficulty.
M Size
It features two interior pockets, each designed to be slightly wider.
Despite its compact size, it offers excellent usability, capable of securely storing necessary small items.
Main Compartment
There's ample room even after storing A4 files and a pen case, providing enough storage capacity for both daily use and business settings.
PC Sleeve
It features a dedicated pocket with a cushioned design to securely protect your laptop.
Additionally, it can be secured with a snap, ensuring stable storage even when carrying it around.
The L size accommodates 16-inch laptops, and the M size accommodates 13-inch laptops.
Magnetic Closure: Fidlock Parts for High Operability and Security
Equipped with "Fidlock" magnetic components, adopted for the first time in this product.
They close automatically when brought close together and can only be opened by sliding them in a specific direction, ensuring smooth opening and closing while also offering excellent security.
Wearing Image
The L size has a substantial presence and is spacious enough for shoulder carrying.
The M size is a bit more compact, making it more suitable for everyday use.
Both can be carried in various ways by adjusting the shoulder strap.
Sales Information
- Sales Start: March 22 (Sunday), 12:00 PM JST
- Sales Locations: E-commerce site & Physical stores (Ikebukuro/Harajuku)
※ Originally planned to be store-exclusive, but general sales on e-commerce have also been decided.
Summary
The helmet bag reimagined in leather is a new option that combines a minimalist design and practicality suitable for business settings with high storage capacity and comfortable use.
If you're interested, be sure to check it out once sales begin.
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