Rolltop backpack

What is a rolltop backpack? 

The rolltop backpack is a practical companion for everyday life. Unlike conventional backpacks, it features a flexible opening that is closed by rolling up the material. This allows the contents to be securely stored and remain dry even in the rain. 

Rolltop backpacks from Kapten & Son are available in various sizes and are suitable for both daily use and outdoor activities such as hiking, cycling, or travelling. Are you travelling only with hand luggage? Find out here which backpack qualifies as hand luggage and what regulations apply with the common airlines. 

How does a rolltop backpack work? 

It's simple: you open the top part, store your essentials, roll the material back up until it is secure, and fasten it with a buckle at the back of the backpack. This keeps everything safely stored while allowing you to move freely! Depending on which Kapten & Son collection you choose, different fastening mechanisms are available. 

For example, the Kapten & Son Stockholm is folded several times and remains wonderfully snug thanks to magnetic closures. In contrast, our new outdoor backpack, Yoho, features two side buckles that give the rolled-up material an aesthetic croissant shape. This keeps your backpack looking neat and tidy. Choose the style that suits you. 

Is a rolltop backpack practical? 

A rolltop backpack is versatile and robust. It offers plenty of space for your essentials such as books, laptops, or clothing, and the expandable volume gives you even more room for additional must-haves or shopping after work. 

Rolltop backpack from Kapten & Son: What sets us apart from other brandsThe right choice: A Kapten & Son rolltop backpack reliably accompanies you, protects your valuables, and looks stylish too. For us, functionality and design are not opposing forces but seamlessly complement one another. The advantages of a Kapten & Son backpack at a glance: 

• Clean, modern design made in Cologne 

• Water-repellent materials in the Banff and Yoho collections 

• Padded straps for optimal comfort 

• Padded inner pockets for your laptop or tablet 

• Numerous practical features such as rain protection, a shoe compartment, or a foldable back 

• Recycled materials 

• Simple colours that can be combined with many styles 

Our rolltop backpacks have a capacity of 14 to 30 litres and are available in the colours All Black (black), Sandstone (beige), Forest Green (green), Muted Mocha (brown), or Muted Clay (rose). By "rolling up," you can easily expand the capacity. This makes it ideal if you need to do some shopping after work or if your hoodie should disappear into the backpack during the midday sun. Thanks to the generous capacity and discreet colours, you are perfectly prepared for any adventure with a rolltop backpack from Kapten & Son—whether at university, in the office, or during sports.