A lightweight but strong buddy

With BUDDY, you can fully enjoy a day in the mountains with lightweight and compact gear. we are particularly proud of the comfort it offers and its ease of use.

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A lightweight but strong buddy

With BUDDY, you can fully enjoy a day in the mountains with lightweight and compact gear. we are particularly proud of the comfort it offers and its ease of use.

Paagoworks 

BUDDY 33

BUDDY 33

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Comfortable High Center of Gravity

WEIGHT BALANCE

All the BUDDY series has a inverted trapezoidal design with a higher center of gravity balance. By carrying your luggage in higher place of your body, you can feel comfortable with it.

TOP STABILIZERS

The stabilizer belt is connected to the top flap and helps to balance the load. You can also roll a mat under the flap.

Pocket Layouts

MAIN ACCESS

The main body has a wide opening so you can reach the items inside quickly when you put down the bag.

TOP POCKET

The top pocket, frequently accessed, features a zipper for easy opening and closing, with an inner mesh pocket included.

FRONT POCKET

The front pocket can fit more than it looks and is suitable for storing outerwear and jackets.

SIDE POCKETS

The side pockets have a large capacity and can be reached without putting down the bag. The opening can be adjusted with a drawcord.

BOTTOM POCKET

The bottom pocket can be reached easily without putting down the bag. It is convenient for storing regular backpack covers sold in stores.

SIDE STRAPS

The two included side straps can be repositioned to your preferred location. They can secure items like trekking poles or other gear.

Detachable Parts

DETACHABLE BACK PANEL

The detachable back panel is unique. Remove it and dry it while you are taking a break on your hike or wash it when you reach home.

HIP BELT

The position of the hip belt can be adjusted using the velcro tape. You can also remove it from the backpack if you do not need it.

Miner updates

SHOULDER POCKETS

Two streach pockets is very useful to put your cell phone or sunglasses.

ATTACHMENT RINGS

Two rings can be attached to chestbags like the SWITCH, the PATHFINDER and the FOCUS.

DESIGNER'S VOICE

A few years after starting the brand, a friend once asked me, “Why don’t you release more edgy products?” To be honest, as someone who’s created tools like the PATHFINDER, CARGO, and RUSH—gear that never existed before—I found that question a bit surprising.

When it comes to outdoor gear, it’s crucial that anyone can use it safely and easily. At the same time, I believe my mission is to create something no one’s ever seen before. That’s why Paago Works products are “rounded but edgy.”

The BUDDY, which launched this spring, is exactly that kind of backpack. At first glance, it has an authentic design with high versatility as a tool. But if you look closer, you’ll see that it’s unique in everything from its basic structure to its details. During development, we started with simple, straightforward prototypes, experimenting with a roll-top design and a back-side opening. In the end, we adopted the same "high center of gravity design" used in the RUSH28. This unique structure opens the pack wide on the body side and uses stabilizers to bring the center of gravity closer to the shoulder blades. On the material side, we focused on making it lightweight yet tough, with a texture that anyone can feel comfortable using. Plus, the storage capacity and accessibility have been improved compared to the RUSH28. It’s the perfect example of a backpack that’s “rounded but edgy.”

So, grab your BUDDY and head out for some outdoor fun!

Let’s pack and go!

Tetsu Saito, Designer
PAAGOWORKS
Apr. 8, 2018

2018/4/8 PAAGOWORKS 斎藤 徹

Size
600×250×250mm
Weight
1150g
Capacity
33L
Fabric
330D Nylon