街で使いやすいサイズ＆デザインと山でもライドでも使える「RawLow Mountain Works BAMBI」

The "RawLow Mountain Works BAMBI" is a versatile bag, designed to be practical in the city and stylish for everyday use, while also performing well on the mountains and during rides.

December 28, 2023

We aimed for a seamless backpack for day hikes.
For example, when going to the Takao or Okutama areas, which are easily accessible by train from central Tokyo, we sometimes feel a bit embarrassed or uncomfortable riding the train with a full-on hiking outfit that screams "I'm about to go mountain climbing!"
* Quoted from the manufacturer's website.

A highly functional design that can be used for mountain climbing, yet fashionable enough to blend in with the city. This is truly a RAWLOWMOUNTAINWORKS design.

The secret lies in the clever placement of materials: the main body is made of heathered Cordura nylon, which gives an old-school feel and is now synonymous with the brand, combined with high-performance materials such as Dyneema X gridstop and X-PAC VX21 in appropriate places.

This isn't just about choosing fabrics for their good looks.

The main body uses extremely abrasion-resistant and durable Cordura nylon, while the pockets and roll-up sections feature Dyneema X gridstop for its softness and tear resistance. The bottom uses X-PAC VX21 for its waterproofness and abrasion resistance. This clever use of different fabrics is truly rational.

Urban-friendly size and design, with functionality for mountains and rides

Let's start with its convenience for everyday city use.

The Bambi is supported by women for its exquisite size, which you can probably tell from the photos mentioned earlier.

With a capacity of 26-28L, it's a versatile size that's not too big but also not too small to cause inconvenience, making it suitable for commuting and weekend outings.

We recommend it because it's comfortable even when cycling.

Many people commute or go out in the city by bike on weekends, and it's enjoyable, right?◎

With serious mountaineering backpacks, the backpack sits higher than your shoulders, so if you lean forward and look up, your helmet will interfere with it.

The Bambi, with its moderate size and minimal upward protrusion, is perfect for rides.

The main pocket is large and gusseted, providing ample space for a long wallet, smartphone, and other items you want to access quickly.

For daily use, this will likely be your most frequently used storage.

Next, let's look at the advantages of using it as gear for mountains and rides.

Despite its 26-28L capacity, it's a sufficiently lightweight backpack at 500g.

People are often surprised by how light it is when they actually pick it up.

The main fabric is a tough yet lightweight water-repellent 1000D nylon.

Dyneema X gridstop, identifiable by its grid pattern, is used in areas requiring both flexibility and strength, such as pocket bottoms and roll-top sections. X-PAC-VX21, with its high tear strength and waterproofness, is used for the bottom that contacts the ground.

The materials are utilized based on their respective properties.

Of course, the fact that all materials are lightweight is also a key point◎

The main opening features a roll-top design, offering excellent usability.

The capacity can be adjusted according to the amount of luggage, so when there's less to carry, you can increase the number of rolls and apply compression to prevent shaking. Even when there's a lot of luggage, there's always room for "just a little more."

The top also features compression straps in the front and back directions, allowing you to mount items such as bivvy sacks or sleeping bags.

Here's Bambi's hidden excellent feature!!

The side pockets are large enough to hold two bottles.

They can fit Nalgene bottles, and are also large enough for camera tripods or HELINOX chairs.

The openings have bungee cords and are also adjustable in size, allowing for free adjustment based on the size of your items.