Mothman Backpack | American-Made EDC & 24–48 Hour Backpack

A handcrafted American-made 31-liter backpack built for travel, everyday carry, emergency preparedness, and 24–48 hour missions.

The Mothman Backpack is designed for people who move with purpose. Whether you're commuting across town, flying for work, heading into the backcountry, or preparing for short-duration emergencies, the Mothman delivers the comfort, durability, and organization needed to keep essential gear close at hand.

Designed by Army veteran Chris Vick and built in San Antonio, Texas, the Mothman combines proven load-carrying principles with premium American materials and practical organization.

Made in the USA. Berry Compliant. Built for hard miles, uncertain weather, and real life.

Why People Choose the Mothman

The Mothman strikes a balance between capacity, comfort, durability, and organization. Compact enough for everyday carry yet large enough for 24–48 hour readiness, it gives users the ability to carry essential gear without the bulk of larger packs.

Its travel-friendly size, modular organization, and durable American-made construction make it equally at home in airports, vehicles, offices, trails, and emergency situations.

Who It's Built For

The Mothman is trusted by first responders, military personnel, travelers, digital nomads, commuters, hikers, search-and-rescue volunteers, overlanders, and preparedness-minded Americans who depend on reliable gear.

Whether you're traveling, training, commuting, or preparing for emergencies, the Mothman is designed to help you stay organized, comfortable, and ready for what comes next.

Built for Travel

The Mothman was designed with mobility in mind.

Its 31-liter capacity provides enough space for clothing, electronics, emergency gear, medical supplies, and daily essentials while remaining compact enough for carry-on travel. It fits under most airline seats and stores easily in overhead compartments, making it an excellent choice for business travel, weekend trips, and everyday mobility.

For travelers who want one backpack that can move from the airport to the hotel, office, rental car, or trailhead, the Mothman offers versatility without compromise.

Comfortable Under Load

Many backpacks feel comfortable in the store but become uncomfortable after hours of use.

The Mothman uses ergonomic shoulder straps, American-made foam, and a removable MOLLE hip belt to help distribute weight efficiently. The result is improved comfort during long travel days, hikes, training events, and everyday carry.

Designed using lessons learned from years of military service, travel, and real-world field use, the Mothman helps reduce unnecessary fatigue while keeping essential gear close at hand.

Organized for Real-World Use

Organization is only useful if it helps you find gear quickly when you need it.

The Mothman features interior MOLLE panels, loop fields, and external storage options that allow users to configure the pack for their specific needs. Medical gear, electronics, travel essentials, tools, and everyday carry items remain organized without creating unnecessary bulk.

The result is a pack that adapts to changing missions rather than forcing you into a fixed layout.

Modular and Expandable

The Mothman is designed to work as part of a larger carry system.

Compatible with The Gnome Chest Pack and Admin Pouch, it allows users to expand organization and increase access to frequently used gear without sacrificing comfort or mobility.

As your needs change, the Mothman can be configured to support travel, preparedness, outdoor recreation, work, and daily carry.

Built to Last

Every Mothman Backpack is built using premium American materials selected for durability and long-term performance.

The pack features 500D Berry-Compliant Cordura nylon, American-made foam, reinforced stitching, premium hardware, and Berry-Compliant materials throughout the construction process.

This is not disposable gear designed for a season of use. It is built to provide years of reliable service.

Common Uses

The Mothman excels as an everyday carry backpack, carry-on travel backpack, business travel backpack, weekend travel bag, hiking daypack, emergency preparedness pack, vehicle get-home bag, search-and-rescue support pack, and compact 24–48 hour backpack.

Its versatility allows a single pack to serve multiple roles without requiring specialized gear for every activity.

Specifications

Dimensions: 18" H × 12" W × 9" D

Capacity: 31 Liters (21L Main Compartment + 10L External Storage)

Duration Rating: Ideal for 24–48 Hour Use

Fabric: 500D Berry-Compliant Cordura Nylon

Harness: Ergonomic Shoulder Straps with Removable MOLLE Hip Belt

Interior: Modular MOLLE Organization and Loop Panels

External: MOLLE Webbing on Three Sides

Compatibility: The Gnome Chest Pack and Admin Pouch

Origin: San Antonio, Texas, USA

Travel Rating: Fits Under Most Airline Seats

Available Colors

The Mothman is available in Black, Ranger Green, Coyote Tan, OCP Camo, and Red. 

Email Subscribers receive early access to limited-edition color releases whenever they become available.

Why It Matters

Every Mothman Backpack supports American manufacturing.

Built by a veteran-owned company and handcrafted in Texas, each backpack helps support American workers, domestic supply chains, and small businesses committed to keeping quality manufacturing alive in the United States.

When you choose the Mothman, you're choosing a backpack built for reliability, comfort, and long-term performance by people who use the gear they build.

Built by Americans. Built for hard miles, uncertain weather, and real life.