Commute Pack

The FKC (Fastest Known Commute) Vest is currently in pre-production development. It is a fifteen-liter lightweight running vest designed for high-speed run commutes.

Features: laptop sleeve, utility pockets with soft-flask bottle capacity, water-proof fabric, compression system.

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Commute Pack

The running backpack
designed for human-powered
transportation.

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Commute Pack

Created to be the perfect run commute backpack, the Commute Pack combines the fit of a running vest with the utility of a day pack. The compression straps and athletic fit reduce bouncing while the expandable cargo area carries up to 20 liters of gear.

Designed for human-powered, sustainable transportation.

Inventory update

Our first production run of the Commute Pack is almost sold out. We are currently out of stock in black sizes medium and small and all sizes of gray packs.

If your size or prefered color isn't available, you can pre-order a Commute Pack 2.0 to receive a discount and reserve a pack from our next production run.

If your size or prefered color isn't available, you can pre-order a Commute Pack 2.0 to receive a discount and reserve a pack from our next production run.

$ 175.00 USD

$ 180.00 USD

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Features

  • Adjustable, anti-bounce fit
  • Waterproof fabric
  • Laptop sleeve. Fits 16 in (400 mm) laptops
  • Utility pockets
  • Compression straps
  • Reflective webbing
  • Hydration flask and bladder compatible (not included)
  • Secondary zipper compartment holds lunch, wet clothes, or
    extra gear.
  • Bike light attachment point

Dimensions

  • Expandable 20 liter internal capacity
  • 11" x 21" x 5.5 in (280 x 533 x 140 mm) (unrolled)
  • Weight: 860 g (small, gray) –
    945 g (large, black)

Care: we recommend hand washing and line drying to minimize wear on the pack and prevent straps and buckles from getting caught in the washer or causing fabric abrasion. If you have a side load washer with no center pillar you can machine wash cold on a delicate cycle.

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  • Free shipping, exchanges, and returns for all US orders.
  • Lifetime warranty with proof of purchase, excluding reasonable cosmetic wear.
  • International shipping: $ 28–55 USD. We ship worldwide and cover all customs duties and import fees in order to offer direct delivery to your address. Please cover shipping expenses for returns and exchanges.

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The Commute Pack is designed to fit close to the body like a vest in order to maximize comfort and minimize bounce. To determine your size, measure your circumference at the fullest part of your chest. Designed for women and men.

  • Small:
  • Medium:
  • Large:
  • 31 – 34 in (78 - 86 cm)
  • 34 – 43 in (86 - 109 cm)
  • 43 – 48 in (109- 122 cm)

Notes on sizing:

  • A pack full of gear will fit smaller.
  • Packs are sized based on the fit of the shoulder straps, not pocket capacity. The compartments and pockets  are the same capacity and design between sizes.

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Flexible
storage.

The rolltop expands and contracts to accommodate whatever you need to carry and wraps the contents of the pack securely to eliminate bouncing.

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Running
vest fit.
Backpack
Functionality.

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Reflective webbing
Riser straps for
load adjustment
water-resistant
zipper pockets
Utility stretch pockets

Water-resistant pockets

The running vest includes two zipper pockets lined with waterproof fabric for on-the-run access to your phone or wallet. Additionally, four mesh pockets provide space for hydration flasks, hats, sunglasses and other running accessories.

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Load lifters

Load control straps allow you to adjust where the weight of the pack sits on your back and provide extra support when needed.

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Custom fit

Dual side straps create a body-hugging, infinitely customizable fit that can be adjusted on the run. Tighten the upper side strap to lock the pack against your ribcage and reduce bounce.

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Expandable storage
with integrated 
load compression.

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water-resistant
fabric
compression straps
(reflective)
exterior
stretch pockets
zipper
pocket

Integrated
hydration.

The Commute Pack can carry two 500 ml soft flasks (not included) in the front stretch pockets.

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