RiutBag Rucksack

RiutBag Rucksack

RiutBag Rucksack is an innovative urban travel backpack design that revolutionizes traditional rucksack security through its unique reverse-access configuration, where all entry points are positioned against the wearer's back rather than exposed to the outside. This groundbreaking design, created by British designer Sarah Giblin in 2014, addresses the fundamental security vulnerability of conventional backpacks in densely populated urban environments. The RiutBag features a sophisticated 20-liter capacity construction utilizing foam-lined Cordura outer shell, lycra laptop compartment, and a Thermoplastic Polyurethane base, measuring 340mm in width, 150mm in depth, and 470mm in height. The design incorporates thoughtful features such as hidden ticket pockets in each strap, a dedicated compartment for electronic devices up to 15-inch laptops, and an intelligently engineered bottle holder integrated within the bag's profile to prevent the storage of valuable items in vulnerable locations. This revolutionary approach to urban carry solutions earned the design a Gold A' Design Award in the Fashion and Travel Accessories Design category, recognizing its significant contribution to addressing contemporary urban security challenges through innovative design thinking. The RiutBag's development process involved extensive user research, with surveys of over 1000 commuters revealing that while only 6 percent had experienced theft, 60 percent harbored daily security concerns, validating the design's focus on psychological comfort and practical security in urban environments.

secure urban travel, innovative backpack design, reverse-access rucksack, commuter safety solution, urban mobility accessory, anti-theft backpack

— Adam Dawson