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Designed and engineered for the global sophisticate, BRX bags are virtually weightless due to the
strategic use of lightweight, durable 420D nylon, 600D polyester and water-resistant tarpaulin.
The Outsider® handle provides greater interior capacity and increased packing space, making it
easier to go anywhere, from off the beaten path to the lap of luxury.
Incentive Concepts / PPAI 212912 /
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The Wenger Synergy Backpack
offers a triple-protection padded
compartment for up to a 16-inch
laptop and also has a dedicated
10-inch tablet/eReader pocket. The
CaseBase Stabilizing Platform keeps
the bag standing in an upright
position. Air-flow back padding and
shock-absorbing shoulder straps
make it comfortable to carry, and a
Quik Pocket provides easy access
to items you need most frequently.
The pass-thru grab handle trolley
strap slides over the handle system
of wheeled luggage for easy travel.
Victorinox Swiss Army, Inc.
PPAI 113873
What increases backpack quality—and the
accompanying price? Andrew Spellman, vice
president of corporate channels at Victorinox
Swiss Army, Inc., lays it all out so you know
what specific items to look for when designing
the perfect pack for your client’s budget. He
says the most important consideration overall
is weight. “In real estate, it’s all about location,
location, location. In luggage and bags it’s all
about lightweight, lightweight, lightweight.”
Here’s an overview of what other elements
take a backpack from good to great.
• Design: Generic, singular main body
• Fabric: Inexpensive fabric such as
cotton canvas or 250-400D nylon
• Functionality: Just the
basics; no protection
• Design: More storage elements such as
pockets and zippers and better comfort
and safety with items such as padded
shoulder straps and reflective trim
• Fabric: Thicker, heavier polyester
fabric or 600D nylon with PVC
backing to add sturdiness and form
• Functionality: Upgrades to
appeal to casual users
• Design: Added protection such as
thicker, padded laptop sleeves with
memory foam; useful extras such
as more pockets, premium YKK
zippers, custom-designed branded
wheels, zip-away pockets for items
such as water bottles; palm-facing
rotating handle, water-resistant
fabric and zippers, ventilation
system for better comfort, etc.
• Fabric: 800D nylon to 1680D ballistic
nylon fabric such as CORDURA®
• Functionality: Organizational tools
and enhanced durability for serious
students and business travelers
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