Buy a Gregory backpack and you’re buying something that’s most than just a backpack - you’re buying a classic piece of design, that thanks to the design ethos of Wayne Gregory would have looked just as stylish 10 years ago as it would 10 years in the future.

And this purple backpack is a great example of that. Designed as part of the  Japanese Lifestyle Collection, this purple bag has been designed in the tear drop style that has now become a classic, and has lost none of those original features which made it so popular including:

• 10 YKK zippers on main the compartment,
• Zippered front slash pocket,
• Reinforced nylon bottom with liner,
• Figure 8 attachments for one added-capacity pocket,
• Ice axe/hiking pole holder,
• Brown leather zip pulls.

The reality is that most of us won’t be using the ice axe / hiking pole holder, but you have to admit it’s pretty neat to have one just in case, and if you’re a fan of the bag then my advice would be to order one ASAP as Oki Ni are only one of two stockists outside of Japan so it’s likely demand is going to be high.

The Gregory Purple Backpack measures 34 x 43 x 16cm and is available online via Oki Ni.