Atlas Explorer Ii 26L Backpack

Usage:

• Versatile and comfortable backpack designed for daily use, adapting to multiple activities and environments.
• Ideal for taking on the trail for day hikes and for everyday city commutes, such as going to work or class.
• Functional companion for morning commutes, including train travel, thanks to its practical design.
• Suitable for use in both outdoor activities and the office, combining style and functionality.
• Perfect for casual activities (Casual) and specifically designed for walks and hikes (Walking).
• Its 26-liter capacity makes it ideal for carrying essential gear for a full day.
• The brand has manufactured this product to offer a transportation solution that combines comfort, organization, and durability for the urban adventurer and nature lover.

Features:

• Offers a 26-liter capacity, ideal for carrying essential belongings for daily use or short getaways.
• Features Twin Slot™ webbing, a versatile and customizable system that allows for attaching accessories or additional gear externally.
• It has a padded laptop sleeve with a fleece-lined interior, providing superior protection and a soft touch for the device.
• Compatible with laptops up to 15 inches, ensuring a secure and proper fit for most models.
• Includes a separate tablet sleeve, offering a dedicated and protected space for other electronic devices.
• Features a front organizer pocket for quick and orderly access to smaller items like pens, keys, or your phone.
• It has two main compartments that facilitate better distribution and organization of general content.
• Equipped with two side water bottle pockets, allowing for accessible hydration during any activity.
• The zipper pulls are reflective, improving user visibility in low-light conditions or at night.
• Includes an external zippered pocket for securely storing valuables with easy access.
• It has an adjustable sternum strap that improves stability and distributes weight more evenly.
• The shoulder straps are padded and have an anatomical design, ensuring comfortable carrying even for extended periods.
• Integrates a practical key clip to keep keys secure and easily locatable inside the backpack.
• The bottom panel is padded, which protects the contents from impacts and increases the overall durability of the backpack.
• Features a padded top haul handle for a comfortable grip when lifting or moving it manually.

Materials:

• Outer shell made of 100% polyester, a material known for its remarkable durability, high abrasion resistance, and lightness. This specific polyester features a durable water-repellent (DWR) finish that effectively repels water and has been designed without intentionally added PFAs (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances), making it a more environmentally friendly option by reducing the persistence of harmful chemicals.

Eco-Certificates and Brand Sustainability Practices:

• This product has been designed without intentionally added PFAs (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances), using a durable water-repellent finish that effectively repels water without harming the environment, thereby helping to reduce the release of persistent chemicals.
• Columbia is a **bluesign® System Partner**, which implies collaboration with a comprehensive system that promotes sustainable textile production, eliminating harmful substances from the beginning of the manufacturing process and establishing controls for cleaner and safer production.
• The brand adheres to a **Restricted Substances List (RSL)**, a commitment to control and limit the use of potentially harmful chemicals in its products, prioritizing consumer safety and environmental protection.
• Through its **Material Traceability Program**, Columbia aims to increase transparency regarding the origin of its product components, such as the polyester used in this backpack, thereby fostering more responsible sourcing in its value chain.
• Columbia implements **Manufacturing Practices Standards (SMP)** in its supply chain, regularly auditing its manufacturing partners to ensure fair, safe, and ethical working conditions.
• The brand uses the **Higg Index (Facility Environmental Module - FEM)** to assess and encourage continuous improvement of environmental performance in manufacturing facilities, promoting resource efficiency (like water and energy) and emissions reduction.
• Columbia participates in the **Social & Labor Converged Assessment Framework (SLCP)**, a collaborative initiative aimed at reducing the duplication of social and labor audits, allowing resources to be focused on effectively improving working conditions.
• As a member of the **AFIRM Group**, Columbia actively collaborates to reduce the use and impact of harmful chemicals within the textile and footwear industry supply chain.
• Through the **Apparel Impact Institute (Aii) and its Clean by Design program**, Columbia supports the implementation of significant improvements in resource use efficiency (water, energy, chemicals) in textile factories.
• With the **ReThreads Program**, Columbia promotes circularity in the textile industry, offering consumers options for recycling apparel and footwear at the end of their life cycle, preventing them from ending up in landfills.
• Columbia invests in **Green-e® Renewable Energy Certificates (RECs)** to offset a portion of its operational energy consumption with clean energy, actively supporting the development and use of renewable sources.
• Some of Columbia's supplier factories are **Fair Trade Certified™**, which guarantees better working conditions, fair wages, and equitable treatment for workers involved in the production of certain items.
• Certain factories in Columbia's supply chain participate in the **Carbon Leadership Project**, an effort focused on measuring, managing, and reducing carbon emissions in production processes.
• Additionally, the brand is part of various industry alliances and supports environmental conservation projects, labor rights, and supply chain transparency through its participation in: **Outdoor Industry Association (OIA) Climate Action Corps** (to address climate change), **European Outdoor Conservation Association (EOCA)** (funding conservation projects), and aligns with principles such as the **Transparency Pledge** (for the apparel and footwear supply chain), the **AAFA & FLA Apparel & Footwear Industry Commitment to Responsible Recruitment** (for responsible recruitment), **SASB** reporting standards, the publication of the **Supply Chain Transparency Statement** (complying with California SB 657 and UK Modern Slavery Act), alignment with the **UN Sustainable Development Goals (UN SDGs)**, and the use of **Open Supply Hub (OSH)** for greater transparency.
• The brand also demonstrates its commitment to social well-being and conservation through collaborations with foundations such as **Planet Water Foundation, National Park Foundation, Conservation International, Captains For Clean Water, Ocean Conservancy, UK National Parks**, and supports organizations like **Transition Projects** and the **Collegiate Outdoor Recreation Program**.