The Concept

 

Ask yourself - how many times do I want something from my backpack, but it's not worth the hassle of removing the bag? Taking your backpack off once or twice is fine, but doing it more frequently can become tiresome, so just isn't done. Shuttlepack solves this problem and a few more besides. The bag effortlessly moves from your back to your front, providing quick and easy access to your belongings when you need them. Pull the tab on the bag to unlock it from the harness and move the bag towards the front in a single operation. Once you've got what you want, slide the bag around to your back where it automatically locks onto the harness.*

*Patent pending - protected by UK patent application no. 1615810.7

 

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The System

 

Shuttlepack consists of two parts, a bag and a harness that has a rail attached.* The bag slots onto the rail and can be moved around the body. Different Shuttlepack bags and attachments will become available which you can slide on and off as required. One day you might want to use a bag designed for a city commute, the next day you might switch to your ski bag for a trip to the slopes ... the possibilities are endless.

*Harnesses come in a range of sizes for a better fit.

 

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Features #1

 

As well as handy side pockets, Shuttlepack has two main compartments that are separated by a zipped divider. The shallow top compartment helps you access your items quicker and there's also a soft pocket for your phone. The A5 pocket is ideal for a small tablet, book or Kindle and if it starts to rain, quickly attach the rain cover and then return the pack to your back. If you're wearing the bag at the front for any period of time, secure it to the shoulder straps with the concealed lock-in fasteners.

 

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Features #2

 

Additional features of note include the option to interchange different packs and attachments and an open frame to allow increased air flow to your back.

 

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User Groups

 

Shuttlepack will appeal to a variety of user groups. To name just a few: Walkers and Cyclists - regular access to drinks, snacks or phone; Commuters, Festival Goers and Tourists - secure the pack on the front when going into crowded areas to deter pick-pockets; Keen Photographers - rapid access to camera, lenses and filters; Skiers and Snowboarders - move the bag to the front before getting on ski lifts; Parents with Young Children - be prepared for every demand or incident!

 

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Awards & Grants

 

Shuttlepack was developed as a concept when Simon Foxhall became a Design Council Spark finalist in 2016. Spark provides funding and design support over a 20 week period to develop innovative products. Find out more about Spark here.

Shuttlepack has also recently been awarded a grant from the UK's innovation agency, Innovate UK. The design foundations project is being co-funded by Informed Design and will investigate specialised packs and devices that can be offered as part of the Shuttlepack system.

 

 

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