Evergoods Launches the CPL16, a Smaller Version of their Popular Backpack

Evergoods, the brainchild of Jack Barley and Kevin Dee, has released a new backpack, proving once again that big things come in small packages.

Founded in 2016, Evergoods set out with one mission: “Create long-lasting, high-quality crossover equipment. Combining their experience from working at some of the biggest names in the outdoor industry (Goruck and Patagonia), Barley and Dee built Evergoods from the ground up, literally. After designing custom furniture for their facility in Bozeman, MT, the team rapidly moved to create their two flagship products, the Civic Panel Loader 24 (CPL) and the Mountain Panel Loader 30 (MPL). From these two products, they would expand their staff and product lines, becoming a leader in the soft-goods industry. 

Their newest release, the CPL16, builds upon the iconic legacy of its big sibling, the CPL24. Made from a solution-dyed custom-made 840d ballistic nylon, YKK reverse coil zippers, a highly breathable back panel, and a water-repellent coating, this pack was made to conquer your day with ease. The sleek exterior of the pack features a standard top handle, as well as a side handle allowing you to carry it like a briefcase. Moving inside, you’ll find a largely open main compartment with an internal stretch pocket perfect for carrying folders or books, and a fully padded laptop compartment capable of fitting up to a 16” MacBook Pro. Evergoods describes this pack the best, saying “It’s the do-it-all workhorse of an EDC bag you love, created for those who want a slick silhouette or smaller form”.

The CPL16 has an overall capacity of 16 liters, and has a dry weight of just under three pounds. Its overall dimensions are 16.75 x 6 x 11in (42x15x28cm), allowing this pack to meet personal item size restrictions on most airlines. 

The CPL16’s outer fabric, or shell as Evergoods calls it, is made of a custom developed 840d ballistic nylon which was “Solution dyed”, a process that reduces the amount of energy and water used in its creation. You can learn more about the science behind this process here.  In addition, the pack features YKK reverse coil zippers, an HDPE internal frame sheet, and a water repellent coating. 

The CPL16 is available now from Evergoods for $229, and ships free, worldwide. You can purchase yours directly from Evergoods or one of their international stockists.