Introduction
Our simple, little pouch
We designed our Zip Pack to be convenient and simple add-on storage to your backpack with easy access to items needed during your hike.
Product Story
Perfect Size
Initially, the Zip Pack was an experimental accessory for a customized version of our ONE backpack for one of my friends in Hokkaido. Later we displayed the prototype of the Zip Pack at an exhibition and received a lot of inquiries from visitors, but as many other manufactures were already offering similar Zip Packs I wasn’t really sure we could add something new to this kind of product.
Eventually, I decided to bring out our own Zip Pack since I really liked the convenience of this small pocket around the waist, and I also couldn’t find other Zip Packs with the same capacity and flexibility as our own.
Prototype test (The photo shows the prototype made of Dyneema X Gridstop.)
If you are a little creative, our Zip Pack can be attached to other manufacturers’ packs as well as ours. Interestingly, some customers add straps on our Zip Packs to use them as small shoulder bags.
Neither too large nor too small, the Zip Pack is just the right size for attaching securely to the hip belt and super easy to use.
Packing Example
The measurement of the Zip Pack is 125mm (height) x 205mm (width) x 35mm (depth), offering approximately 0.9 liters capacity.
Considering the stretch of the fabric, it is possible to store even more, but overloading can compromise usability.
We use the Zip Pack and Sacoche as follows: Gloves, headlight, and other items that are only occasionally needed, or extra food and emergency kits are stored in the Zip Pack. Other items go in the Sacoche.
The above photo shows a packing example to give you an idea of how much you can fit in the Zip Pack. If you really stuff it, you can fit even more.
As the fabric is not completely waterproof use Ziploc bags to keep items dry.
Using the hip belt from either the MINI or THREE and a couple of Slik Clips, the Zip Pack can also be used as a waist pouch. Slik Clip.
How to attach the Zip Pack
Attachment to MINI, MINI2, and THREE
1. Attach one of the V-shaped webbing loops to the backpack with the Slik Clip.
2. Make sure to firmly close the Slik Clip until you hear a distinct “click”.
3. Put the hip belt through the central loop and the other V-shaped loop at the other end of the Zip Pack and you are good to go
Attachment to ONE
1. Two Slik Clips (sold separately) are required to attach the Zip Pack to ONE.
2. Put ONE’s hip belt through the center loop at the back of the Zip Pack.
3. Attach the Zip Pack’s V-shaped webbing loop through the Slik Clip, and close the Slik Clip until you hear a distinct “click”.
4. Attach the other Slik Clip at the loop of the front part of the hip belt, and in the same way, attach the Zip Pack’s V-shaped webbing loop through the Slik Clip, and close it.
Instructions
Please note
- If you wish to attach the Zip Pack to ONE, two separately sold Slik Clips are required. No additional purchase is necessary to attach the Zip Pack to our MINI, MINI2 and THREE backpacks, as they already come with Slik Clips attached.
- Please be careful if storing cameras or other sensitive equipment in the Zip Pack and avoid hard impact with the ground especially when you put down your backpack.
- Although we use waterproof zippers, the Zip Pack is not completely water-resistant.
Washing Instructions
- Machine-wash gentle, at 30°C.
- Neutral detergent is recommended.
- Do not bleach. Do not use fabric softener.
- Close the zipper before washing.
- Wet the soft sponge and wipe off the dirt.
- Do not tumble dry.
- After washing, reshape and dry in the shade.
- Do not iron.
- Store in a dark, well-ventilated place.
Care Instruction Page
For more detailed washing, drying and water repellent care instructions, visit our SUPPORT Page. With proper care you can prolong the funtionality of the product.
Payment
- We only accept payment by credit card. We currently do not accept payment via bank transfer from overseas accounts.
- We accept the following Credit Cards: Visa, Master, American Express, and JCB.
- To download your receipt, please click the link included in the Dispatch Notice, which we will send by email as soon as the items are dispatched.
Delivery
- Order Confirmation will be sent after the order.
- The items will be dispatched within 3 days after the payment is confirmed.
- The dispatch notice will be sent by email as soon as the items are dispatched.
- The delivery may be delayed by unforeseeable reasons such as natural disasters and other logistics issues. We appreciate your patience and understanding.
- We cannot ship multiple orders in one package due to how our delivery system is currently set up.
- We will ship to regions in North America, Oceania, and Europe (excluding Russia) via DHL. For regions in Asia, the Middle East, Central and South America, Africa, and Russia, we use EMS (International Express Mail Service) for shipping.
- Shipping fees and delivery times vary depending on the shipping destination as well as the size and weight of the items.
Repair
We accept repairs for all of our Yamatomichi products. For inquiries on repair services including patching the holes, repairing with extra components, or fixing the items damaged over time, please feel free to contact us from the “Repair” section of the SUPPORT page.