From idea to ART
PACK HOLD CARRY
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PACK HOLD CARRY 〰️
My Story… which started out with my frustration, turned into art.
Since 2013, My vision has been to solve the problem of how to make my backpack bigger at any moment. It was already full, and I couldn’t fit any more inside. I don’t want to carry it in my hands, and I don’t want to carry another bag. It’s already slowing me down, so how am I going to do this? I would like to keep it on my back and still free up my hands for other things. The frustration for me started with torn pockets, zippers, and an over-puffed-out backpack where you can’t get to things inside easily, and still trying to force things inside the pack because I was not going to carry it in my hands. I wanted enough room for key items that I would want or need to take with me and easily have access to them while keeping myself hands-free. This product has been with me for many years now through inception, and through lots of trial and error, I have a backpack accessory that works, while not overthinking it.
The All-American Backpack Accessory is a USA-made paracord backpack net, proudly hand-crafted and assembled in Robesonia, Pennsylvania, for you and your backpack.
SAVE your BACKPACK/Overstuff the net, not your pack!
During my over-the-road trucking career, I found myself with my hands full, standing around or waiting in line at the truck stop for receipts, shower tickets, laundry, and even to eat. I remember just wanting my coffee and phone to hold, but I have a jacket draped over my arm, another bag for my toiletry, and/or laundry bag. I remember spilling some coffee over my jacket when I hunched over to grab a bag I put down. I said to myself I needed a better way to carry my things comfortably while keeping my hands free. I just wanted to pick up ONE pack/bag, not multiple bags and other stuff that is fumbling around in my hands. I love the idea of grab and GO! and my backpack was my go-to bag and still is today…. Back to my story, which was the breaking point for me to put my idea into action….
I remember switching out trucks due to repairs that needed to be done. I grabbed my backpack, tool bag, lunch box, folders, and trip sheets, and I forgot my blue tooth headset. I didn’t realize it till later. I was too concerned about all the other little bags. Do I have this? Do I have that? Don’t get me wrong, it was my fault. Rushing around never helps, and forgetting things will cost you time and money. So when I went back to the original truck that I had to switch out of to get my headset, of course, it was gone. There had to be a better way to consolidate all of the stuff I needed to carry and make it more comfortable to walk from point A to point B without a lot of stuff in my hands that was slowing me down; a better system needed to be done for me. I was driving myself crazy (no pun intended).
The Original External Backpack Net/ The All-American backpack accessory.
The “AHA!” moment came to me in a movie I watched with my wife. There was a war scene, and the soldiers had a net around their helmets to carry little things, making it readily convenient.
That’s when I thought a net around the backpack could do the trick. Later, I saw some old photos of Ellis Island and saw nets around crates and luggage that the immigrants had on their backs. I saw maybe the 1st concept of a backpack; how clever for the time, I thought. That photo stuck with me and assured me that I wasn’t alone in trying to carry more stuff out of necessity while being comfortable and, more importantly, HANDS-FREE. I knew my mission then, PACK-HOLD-CARRY.
So, I rounded the troops from home and pitched my product idea, and they gave me the support and green light to express my imagination and give it a go. I had to get to work and make my backpack accessory a reality. When you don’t know where to begin, just begin. The ball was rolling, my wheels were turning, and the concept from idea to art was a time-consuming complexity that was exciting from start to finish. This brought me to my second frustration: “How do I make this work?” without overthinking it… Don’t worry, I figured it out.
As an artist, two main objectives I learned in school are to be inquisitive and that whatever you want to start is just easier to begin. My product idea came with many questions: How will this work? What do I make it out of? More importantly, how do I not overthink this? How do I come up with a simple and functional concept and turn it into a reality? It started with a net of all different shapes, sizes, and materials.
Then came the rigging systems for the backpack. How will this attach to the backpack? And still make it easy to use. I will say some of the contraptions I came up with were ridiculous. After a lot of time learning how to craft a net, weaving nets, tying these knots, untying knots, adding this, and removing that, I finally have a durable, well-crafted product that works wonderfully! … and, more importantly, it’s simple! I finally came up with an external backpack net that you can wrap around your backpack, which creates a big pocket on the outside that you can adjust from various size items with a way to cinch up those items to keep them tight up against your pack and reduce the sway of your stuff for comfort and more importantly to PACK HOLD CARRY just a little bit more, to a lot more while keeping your hands free.
Our functional paracord backpack net accessory is not just a product. It’s a companion for your daily commute and journeys. It's designed to provide the extra space you need for those 'just-in-case' moments without adding any complexity to your life. It's easy to use, easy to adjust, and easy to rely on. We hope it becomes a helpful and handy addition to your backpack accessories and hands-free adventures, easing your travel from point A to point B and providing comfort and convenience throughout your grind and journey.
The paracord net is durable, strong, UV-resistant, and rot-resistant. It works great with other smaller bags or packing cubes to be placed in the net pocket outside your pack, leaving more room for the inside for key items that must be protected, sheltered, and readily accessible. So, whether on foot, bike, skateboard, segway, or spaceship, you name it, got backpack? Will travel hands-free.
“Where there is Passion, there is Art.”
My family and I would like to thank you in advance for your interest in our All-American backpack accessory. We also thank you for your support of our small business. I got your back so you can keep it back there, I hope you find it as useful as I have, wherever the day takes you… and thanks for bringing me along.
Changing the rules of backpacks… one net at a time.
Changing the size for backpacks since 2020
You should always be mindful about the weight you’re adding to your pack. Your adventures and trekking through the city or jungle should always be about comfort. This product is about that extra hand in a pinch to carry it on your back because it is more comfortable than lugging it around with your hands. I hope your commutes and journeys are more enjoyable, keeping you hands-free, and the idea of consolidating your items ON the pack makes it easier to be on the go and take away any frustrations that I experienced.
Expand your Backpack space!
And keep it on your back! Are there times when you are wearing your backpack, and you still find yourself carrying stuff in your hands? Do you wish it could all fit in your backpack? We value your comfort and safety, and our unique backpack accessory is All American/ USA-made for that helping hand you may need during your travels, commutes, and adventures.
It doesn’t matter what kind of backpack you wear. What matters is YOU! From point A to point B, and with everything you may want or need to bring, we’re here to help your backpack help you along the way if needed. So, stuff your stuff! Make it fit, and it may fit your backpacking needs when the time calls for it.
Pennsylvania-born, hand-crafted for hands-free since 2020
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It’s all about convenience, and It’s all about the comfort and safety of being hands-free. It’s all about you and your commute, adventures, and/ or your daily grind. Your backpack carries your essentials… I know mine does. This backpack accessory allows your backpack to “DO” more for you when the time calls. It’s all about keeping your stuff back there, where it belongs so you can carry it safely and comfortably without stopping, being uncomfortable juggling things around in your hands or armpits, reshuffling things around, telling yourself this isn’t working, and reshuffling things again for comfort. I got your back so you can focus on what’s ahead. So, PACK HOLD CARRY more.
Regular backpacks, Tactical backpacks: I’ve got you covered to keep your stuff back there.
Vietnam Vet colors type III commercial paracord, hand-crafted into an external backpack net. UV, mildew, and rot resistant. The backpack net comes with 3 black heavy-duty plastic clips, and 2 plastic cord ends, hand-crafted and assembled in Pennsylvania, USA. Net stretches out on both sides to approx. 37 inches and the bottom part of the net stretches out to approx. 55 inches. The backpack’s external net fits backpack up to 24” in height and up to 50L.
WARNING This product is not a lifeline, do not use it for climbing, Mesh on the net can catch and snag on objects while in motion. Use caution Lacing and Unlacing the net because of tension whip and snap back of the tail of the paracord.