This is a hiking/commute backpack.The main features are:laptop sleeve, 2 side pockets straps that can be used with carabiners, 2 front buckle system with adjustment, 3 inner pockets, and one exterior pocket.The side pockets allow for bottles and umbrella to dry really fast and for water to drip out of the side pocket. The laptop sleeve is accessible in both the back and inside. 

Preliminary concept sketches of the hiking backpack focusing mainly on ease of accessibility, top flap, and pockets.

First concept of the backpack which was used for user testing phase. 

Issues:

-water bottle pocket too loose

-lower pocket had no purpose

-plastic buckles broke after 3 days of use

Prototype bag was sewn in 2 days.

Orthographic views of the final backpack created in Adobe Illustrator based on the user testing period.

Process photos of sewing the backpack on an industrial sewing machine (Juki).