Great travel bag
"This is a good sized back for air travel and for short day walks. Very comfortable."
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Gluon Beyond Backpack - 18L - Pure Navy
Getting your item
Our durable 18-litre backpack features a recycled main fabric and attaches to our Hybrid Trolley range.
Our 18-litre Gluon is made for extra space or as a standalone carry-on. A streamlined backpack with an understated look, handy compartments, and stashable straps, it's a travellers' dream. Compatible with our entire Hybrid Trolley range, attach the Gluon to your trolley's front or top and speed through the airport . When you've reached your destination and no longer need a big suitcase, pack up your Gluon and head out the door. It's perfect for city sightseeing or a short hike to stretch your legs.
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Product ID: B0290/OJE
Product details
General
Weight
480 g
Product ID
B0290-OJE
Activity
Adventure Travel
Dimensions
External
(W) 28 cm x (D) 22 cm x (H) 46 cm
Design Features
Versatile
- Lightweight daypack that offers all the versatility you need.
Durable
- Rugged and durable with no extra weight, this is the bag you'll take everywhere.
Our materials
- Main fabric and harness is made from RENU recycled polyester. pre- and post-consumer waste salvaged from leftover production materials and unwanted clothing.
- Lockable main zip.
- Water repellent finish.
- Internal zip pocket.
- Internal document sleeve.
- Grab handle.
- Reliable YKK zips.
- Front pocket.
- Attaches to our Hybrid Trolley range.
Reviews
Overall rating: 3.5285714 / 5 from 70 reviews.
AI Generated Review Summary
The Gluon Beyond Backpack offers a good balance of space and functionality, suitable for day trips and city sightseeing. Customers appreciate its compact design and size, though opinions on pockets and straps vary.
Summary topics
- Pocket Usability: 6%
- Pack Neatness: 16%
- Size Satisfaction: 18%
- Gluon Satisfaction: 18%
- Design Functionality: 24%
Review topics: ["size","straps","weight","issues","bag","quality","delivery","pockets","design","pack","price","backpack","gluon","side","zip","point","solution"].
Review highlights
- "I received a free Gluon Beyond Pack v5 from Kathmandu." —
- "The Gluon Beyond Pack V5 pleasantly surprised me with its compact yet highly functional design." —
- "The size is small so ideal for short day trips or small grocery run." —
Reviews
Nice go to work bag
"It is a good size bag to take to work and durable too."
My everyday Buddy
"Perfect for my back and daily needs."
Just the right size :)
"Just the right size :)"
It's says what it does on the tin
"I wish I could recycle old Kathmandu Backpacks at Kathmandu, it would make me want to give them a 5 star. But anyway, it's a backpack, I can put things in it, I can take things out, I can carry it on my back."
Gluon Beyond Backpack
"Very happy, great bag, fast delivery"
Disappointed. lots of issues
"Disappointed. i have a kathmandu hybrid trolley and got this to travel. While it looked great it has no exterior drink holder (a big need as bottles leak and being inside the pack is a big no). T other issue is nowhere is there any instructions on how to attach the daypack to the hybrid trolley. And looking at youtube its not easy, pull this apart, take straps off etc etc. that leads to the third disappointment. The backpack straps have an open clip so the straps slide off and come unclipped, its crazy and unsafe."
Good for travelling
"It’s convenient to use because it has a feature that attaches to a suitcase when traveling. This is my second purchase."
Good backpack
"To have a space to keep a bottle on the outside is better. Also needs a key chain to attach keys on the inside."
Too hot to wear
"Durable and good quality. But it's like having a thermal pad on your back , it heats up so quick it's unwearable in even mild to warm weather."
Q&A
Material and care
Materials
Composition
- Main: 100% Recycled Polyester
- Mesh: 100% Polyester
- Lining: 100% Polyester
Care instructions
- Brush off any loose dirt
- Spot clean with cold water
- Use mild detergent
- Air dry out of direct sunlight
- Store in a cool, dry place
- Do not store when wet
Delivery and returns
Delivery
Rates
We offer free standard shipping for all members within New Zealand. Simply sign in or create an account to access free delivery.
If you are not a member, a flat rate of $12 is charged for orders.
NZ Delivery
Standard delivery is typically:
- 1-2 business days for the South Island
- 2-4 business days for the South Island (Rural)
- 1-3 business days for the North Island
- 2-5 business days for the North Island (Rural)
We use NZ Post as our delivery partner, and you can read more in our help centre.
Returns
Returning an item
We offer 60-day returns in New Zealand for change of mind as long as all items are unused, in original packaging (with tags attached), and you have proof of purchase.
Either pop into your local store or post it back to us.
Read more about returns in our help centre.