BENNETT HU 2026 :)

BENNETT HU 2026 :)

KABAN

KABAN

adaptable adventure tote

adaptable adventure tote

YEAR
DURATION
TYPE
SKILLSET

YEAR
DURATION
TYPE
SKILLSET

2025
10 weeks
Personal Project
Sewing, Pattering, Prototyping

2025
10 weeks
Personal Project
Sewing, Pattering, Prototyping

Adventure and travel demand preparedness along with adaptability.

A bag must adapt to changing inventory and environments.

Japan has unique environmental challenges.

Japan has unique environmental challenges.

No public trash.

Tight spaces.

Sudden rain.

The Goal

Design a bag that is simple, adaptable, and durable.

Process

A bag must adapt to changing inventory and adventures.

Essentials.

Half day.

Full Day.

The aesthetics should be refined, functional, and quiet.

Exploring…


Roll-top for expandable storage and waterproofing


Detachable strap, exterior details…

Exploring…


Roll-top for expandable storage and waterproofing


Detachable strap, exterior details…

Working out details…


Magnetic buckles for securing roll-top and connections.

Interior pockets for secure storage, exterior front and back pockets for trash or quick access.

Easy access, isolated exterior pocket.

Expandable, and protected interior volume.

Tested on three international adventures.

Tested on three international adventures.

Improvements.

Kaban

One bag, any adventure.

One bag, any adventure.

Separating shoulder strap for easier switching in tight spaces.

Separating shoulder strap for easier switching in tight spaces.

Full capacity.

Full capacity.

Reduced volume.

Reduced volume.

Roll-top affords accessible, expanding, and waterproof storage.

Roll-top affords accessible, expanding, and waterproof storage.

Long, shoulder strap.

Long, shoulder strap.

Short, handbag handle.

Short, handbag handle.

Ready for your next adventure.

Explore more.

Next Project.