Bags

Based on our popular Do-Gooder tote bag, the Do-Betterer is a larger, wider and … betterer version.

The tub-style design features a flat base so it sits open, ready to be loaded with everything you need for your daily missions.

Do-Betterers were designed with grocery or market shopping in mind, but they're ideal for a range of other uses too:

• Great for picnics
• Carry a family-size pile of sandy towels and soggy togs
• Big enough to fit a good range of tools
• Rob can fit at least a week's supply of frozen pies and tommy sauce into one of these

The Do-Betterer is a super-handy, go-anywhere, do-anything carry bag. It's strong enough to carry super heavy loads, and will last you for years and years. Keep it by the back door and use it every day.

• Made by happy people in the Cactus workshop in Christchurch, NZ
• Ultra C-Canvas is super tough and durable
• Two dome closures keep your stuff from spilling out
• Backed by a lifetime warranty on materials and workpersonship

Meet the Do-Gooder - don’t let it’s simplicity distract you from it’s complete awesomeness!

Here at the Cactus HQ we get our choice of all the packs and bags we sell, and the one the you’ll see us with more than anything else is the Do-Gooder. It started out as reusable shopping bag that would really go the distance, but once we made a few we quickly realised it had far more potential than that.

You’ll see us bring our lunch and office essentials to work in a Do-Gooder, stuffing the roadtrip “get at them while you’re driving” bit and pieces in one, carrying muddy cycling shoes and helmets around, and loading them with beers and sausages when it’s BBQ time. At the farmers market the Do-Gooder makes the other pseudo-eco plastic bag alternatives look disposable.

We wanted Cactus tough, so 12oz C-Canvas was the obvious choice - it’s so tough we carried Jan in it round the office. Your guess as to how much she weighs, but more than Rob (who back when he was a climber referred to his forearms as “Da Boyz”) could carry in one hand! Cactus durability means it’ll last a really long time, and of course it comes with a lifetime warranty even though we doubt you’ll need it. It’s also easily repairable. Yes, long lasting and repairable - that’s all good stuff for the environment we reckon.

• Super durable and washable proofed European 12oz C-Canvas
• Deep enough for good carrying capacity
• Pre-bent straps that stay on your shoulder
• Internal pocket to make sure your phone/wallet/keys aren't always at the bottom
• Construction backed by a lifetime warranty on materials and workmanship

It shouldn't take long to figure out where we got the name for this friendly, helpful, simple... and generously proportioned tote. (Sounds just like someone around here).

This is a souped-up version of the ever so popular Cactus Do-gooder. It's the same size and shape but has a zip and shoulder strap. Suddenly you can do so much more with it. Hide away your personals, tip it upside down, ride your bike with it on and stuff it full of tools because the shoulder strap is great for the extra weight. 

The Do-gooder started out as reusable shopping bag that would really go the distance, but once we made a few we quickly realised it had far more potential than that. Add a zip and a strap and we have the Wobbit. 

• Super durable and washable proofed European 12oz C-Canvas

• Deep enough for good carrying capacity

• Seatbelt webbing straps (that's strong!)

• YKK zip

• Internal pocket to make sure your phone/wallet/keys aren't always at the bottom

• Construction backed by a lifetime warranty on materials and workmanship

A simple shoulder bag for the modern urbanite. Please note - not all colours and sizes available at all times.

We’ve been using lots of our Ultra C-Canvas lately and it’s such a nice fabric we couldn’t resist making a day to-day bag out of it.

Once again the theme with this one is simplicity and durability. Given how varied our customers are we aren’t even going to try and guess what you might want to carry in your Witness, but we’ve designed it to be perfect size for everyday use if you don't like to be burdened with too much excess stuff.

• The main bag has enough space for a book or two, your iPhone (no doubt), and your lunch
• The medium Witness will fit most tablets (painkillers or the digital kind) or a small laptop
• An internal pocket with sections for your wallet, phone, and pens.
• Easily adjustable shoulder strap
• Grippin Buckle flap closure - fast, secure and lasts forever
• Construction backed by a lifetime warranty on materials and workmanship

The Subductor is a c-210n6 lined courier style shoulder bag, but has a squarer shape, making it suitable for A4 papers, folders, and meetings. The Subductor comes with a cross-strap which pulls it around your body; avoiding that dreaded forward swing as you’re passing the Brooklyn bus. A superb around-town equipment vehicle and incredibly hard-wearing to boot. We do bang on about our stuff lasting a long time, but it’s true. Davie Robinson’s one of these is still going strong after 15 years and due to the design’s lack of dependence on zips and high construction values it should pretty much last forever.

• Corner covers to protect your stuff from even the worst Wellington southerly
• Fully lined with c-210n6, for the same reason!
• Two front pockets for convenient access to your wallet/phone/keys/u lock
• Fat 50mm shoulder strap

The Cactus Hip Bag is a modern incarnation of the classic Cactus Scumbag.
The larger carrying capacity, internal utility sleeves and super-supportive padded waist belt make the Hip Bag a little more versatile, and a little more user-friendly.
Originally conceived for cyclists, the Hip Bag fulfils a variety of alternative end-uses:

• Travel – keep your rubles, lira, ringgits or dinar close to hand when roving far-flung quarters
• Events commerce – stash the takings from your organic yoghurt sandals booth at this summer's Luminate festival
• Climbing – cut a lap on any multi-pitch without the burden of a backpack to hold your GUs and topo
• Running – the stability and comfort of the padded waistband will help you get wherever it is you're off to in such a hurry
• Dog walking – provides a handy reservoir of meaty treats

Features include:

• Large main compartment plus zipped front pocket
• Internal accessory sleeves
• Reflective strip
• Padded, adjustable waist belt
• C-Aircell mesh fabric backing
• Made in Christchurch, NZ
• Lifetime warranty on materials and workpersonship

Our enduring, streamlined solution for mountain bike trips and running around the hills, or everyday urban existence. The Zero is a unit you hardly know you're wearing - until you need it, that is, when like the proverbial black hole it will consume just about anything you can throw at it (can fit a 6 pack of beer and still have room for a vege burger and chips).

The Zero is our choice for riding the Heaphy or Old Ghost Road, sit low for riding uphill and crank it down for the bumps. It'll take the cheese rolls and dates and it won't torque your lumber like a bum bag. 

• Mesh phone/wallet/keys pocket for the daily essentials
• Hydro sleeve bladder holder to keep you going up the last big hill of the day
• C-Aircell padded back and straps for comfort, and a 25mm waist belt to keep things stable
• External shock cord for load compression and/or that extra item of clothing

The Henry Lightweight backpack  is our fast and light adventure pack for the big day, or even weekend, out. Top loading to handle different size loads easily, we’ve kept things as minimal as possible, using lightweight fabrics where feasible, to enable you to forget about the pack and get on with the task at hand.

The reasonably large main bag will mean adventure racers and speed freaks will push the limits of what is viable with such a lightweight bag, yet the C-Aircell harness and shoulder straps keep the comfort levels high enough for a ultra lightweight multi day MTB trip. A shock cord compression system allows easy stowage of a jacket on the outside, and our oversized lid means lots of storage and maintains protection for the main bag closure if the bag is full or if you’ve got stuff under the lid. Run, hike, bike, ski, you name it - the Henry is your number 1 lightweight option.

• Easy access side pockets with one handed closures so you can get to food or water bottles on the go
• A mesh pocket on the back panel
• Internal hydro sleeve with convenient routing for the tube to keep you hydrated
• Bladder tube retainer on the shoulder straps to keep the tube handy. The tube runs on the outside of the shoulder strap, not internally where it could end up rubbing you the wrong way
• External shock cord for excess clothing, and for load compression to keep things stable on your back

The Henry backpack is our fast and light adventure pack for a big day, or even weekend, out. Top loading to handle different size loads easily, we’ve kept things as minimal as possible, using lightweight fabrics where feasible, to enable you to forget about the pack and get on with the task at hand.

The reasonably large main bag will mean adventure racers and speed freaks will push the limits of what is viable with such a lightweight bag, yet the C-Aircell harness and shoulder straps keep the comfort levels high enough for a ultra lightweight multi day MTB trip. A shock cord compression system allows easy stowage of a jacket on the outside, and our oversized lid means lots of storage and maintains protection for the main bag closure if the bag is full or if you’ve got stuff under the lid. Run, hike, bike, ski, you name it - the Henry backpack is your number 1 lightweight option.

• Easy access side pockets with one handed closures so you can get to food or water bottles on the go
• A mesh pocket on the back panel
• Internal hydro sleeve with convenient routing for the tube to keep you hydrated
• Bladder tube retainer on the shoulder straps to keep the tube handy. The tube runs on the outside of the shoulder strap, not internally where it could end up rubbing you the wrong way
• External shock cord for excess clothing, and for load compression to keep things stable on your back

The Vacuole was the first backpack ever made by Cactus. The fact that some of the originals are still around is testimony to its pedigree. The classic design lends itself towards versatility and this had ensured its enduring popularity. Over the years (25 and counting) we’ve updated it with new materials and ideas to maintain its relevance. If you are only going to own one pack, the vacuole is a strong contender. Designed for heavier day loads the harness sports our c-aircell fabric, and a 38mm webbing waist belt.

• C-aircell harness and a 38mm webbing hip belt all contribute comfort and stability be it lugging books to university or ski touring
• Internal hydro sleeve to keep you on the go
• Compression straps stabilise the load, take the stress off the zip, and allow awkward items
  (camera tripod, perhaps?) to be carried externally
• Ice axe loop and shock cord for crampons keep the winter options open, and can be used
  for other things – axe loop for your flashing bike light, shock cord for – well – anything…
• ‘Road kill’ front pocket for those wee items – keys, wallet, phone etc
• Includes No Worries 5yr Guarantee
• Covered by Cactus-Tough Lifetime Warranty

These back packs last for generations. How cool will it be when your Portal gets passed down to your children's children to tell them that it's one of only a few ever made right here in Christchurch!  An awesome day pack, school pack, uni bag or just an everything everywhere day pack.

Constructed using C-1000n6 and Cactus’ ethical construction techniques, the Portal is perfect for your round-town, to and from school, throw everything at it bag.

• C-1000n6 fabric
• Internal hanging pocket
• Large capacity 3D front pocket

The Vacuole was the first backpack ever made by Cactus. The fact that some of the originals are still around is testimony to its pedigree. The classic design lends itself towards versatility and this had ensured its enduring popularity. Over the years (25 and counting) we’ve updated it with new materials and ideas to maintain its relevance. If you are only going to own one pack, the vacuole is a strong contender. Designed for heavier day loads the harness sports our c-aircell fabric, and a 38mm webbing waist belt.

• C-aircell harness and a 38mm webbing hip belt all contribute comfort and stability be it lugging books to university or ski touring
• Internal hydro sleeve to keep you on the go
• Compression straps stabilise the load, take the stress off the zip, and allow awkward items
  (camera tripod, perhaps?) to be carried externally
• Ice axe loop and shock cord for crampons keep the winter options open, and can be used
  for other things – axe loop for your flashing bike light, shock cord for – well – anything…
• ‘Road kill’ front pocket for those wee items – keys, wallet, phone etc
• Includes No Worries 5yr Guarantee
• Covered by Cactus-Tough Lifetime Warranty

We’ve updated the TUB, it is now longer but narrower.  It will accommodate a typical spirit level and handsaw.

The addition of two zipped external pockets provides trouble free retrieval of keys, passport, wallets, phones and the like.

Originally designed for the tradesman but has proven perfect for all sorts of activities; travel, the gym, sales, shopping etc.

This tough bag has comfortable seatbelt webbing for handles and a reinforced bottom so you can chuck it anywhere and put anything in it.

Complies with Air New Zealand cabin size carry on.

• C-canvas & C-1000n6 fabric for strength

• YKK zips

• Strong Cactus 25mm webbing with nylon side release buckles at each end for compression

• 50mm Polyester seatbelt webbing

• Reinforced base for strength and also to create a solid platform so easy access to clothes and whatnot

• Construction backed by a lifetime warranty on materials and workmanship

• Comes in 3 colour options. Black, Ocean or Olive 

We've bought the Banana Rope Manager back. This rope bag is a Kiwi classic, and it's built to last.

Heaps of people asked us to make these again, so we've done a limited, special edition run of them. 

The banana shape means an easy over the shoulder carry, and the sheet protects your rope from the dirt, adding to its lifespan. It’s a great place to put your shoes on too, keeping them clean for the send, and avoiding polishing the bottom holds of your route – good for you and the crag!

• Made in NZ
• Enough room for your rope, draws, and harness.
• 38mm webbing shoulder sling, for carrying comfort
• Small outside zip secured pocket for car keys or other wee cragging essentials
• Twin 25mm side release straps with grippin buckles to keep things from coming apart – at least before you get onto the rock

Small Utility Bags

These are hollow cases with zips. Five different sizes. Four different colours. 

We started with the 'Medium' which was the ideal pencil case (we even called it a pencil case), perfect for accommodating some pencils, pens, scissors, highlighters and a K-bar (if kids still do that?). But since the invention, the uses have become endless. Add 4 more sizes to the mix and you've got one for everything.

Pens & pencils, toiletries, packing cell, tools, first aid kit, jumper leads, nails, screws, crampons, ropes, cables, lunch, headphones, dirty nappies, clean nappies, boots, books, drill, drill bits, at least 3 bottles of beer (500ml kind - not cans), at least 6 cans of beer...

• C-1000n6 (cordura)
• YKK zip
• Little tab loops on the ends
• Construction backed by a lifetime warranty on materials and workmanship

Made from our super tough C-Canvas, the Cactus Bean Bag is suitable for chilling out in indoor or covered outdoor use. 

Fabrics: Ultra is our classic, super-durable 12oz C-Canvas.

This bag comes empty. Fill with the stuffing of your choice - beans, foam padding, old jerseys... If you're going for the bean option, we'd recommend a 100L bag for super sloppy, 150L for the perfect balance or 200L for a firm seat (or for that 'showroom' perfect look). For a kind to the environment bean fill, check out FriendlyPak's bean bag fill - they have a maize starch based foam bead which performs like polystyrene beans but they're 100% biodegradable and compostable.

Bean Bags made right here in the Cactus workshop and are a great gift for yourself or someone who loves a good chillax.

Move over stylish New York laptop cover labels, NZ made is coming to town.  Carry your laptop in your backpack, satchel or tote?  Protect your laptop with our hard wearing, tough as nails canvas laptop covers.

Available in two sizes, these laptop sleeves are well padded, have two pockets and feature hard wearing Cactus super velcro.  

The ultimate laptop case to protect your most useful colleague or study buddy.

Dimensions

Small: 25cm x 37cm (inside the cover)

Large: 27cm x 42cm (inside the cover)

Products that are good for people and good for the planet are our jam. So, when one of our crew had the brainwave to re-purpose some old billboards that were destined for landfill into Cactus bags, we didn't think twice. Expertly sewn by the team here in Christchurch, this billboard skin has a new lease on life as a Do-Gooder tote bag.

No two bags are the same - each one cut from a different piece of the billboard - so if you order online, our dispatch team will pick the design for you - think lucky dip! If you'd rather choose the pattern yourself please come in-store. 

These Do-Gooders are made from the Kids Can Kids on the Steps billboard.

The Do-Gooder features everything a normal Do-Gooder tote bag has ie deep for good carrying capacity, pre-bent straps that stay on your shoulder and an internal pocket to make sure your phone/wallet/keys aren't always at the bottom. 

These bags are an awesome little slice of up-cycled goodness and are the perfect pack for cruising around town, day tripping or commuting. They also come with what we are fondly calling 'battlescars'. This means there are the usual creases you might expect to see on something that's been something else in a former life. 

If you're the sort of person who likes your Hugo Boss "just so" and often wears one of those weird pieces of fabric stuff into your suit chest pocket, these bags aren't for you. However, if you believe that whether it be your body or your bag, it looks better when it shows the impacts of a life well-lived, you might just want to take a look at these puppies.

We have had a lot of requests for simple, strong mobile phone pouches that won’t fall off your belt. So we made some, at first for the New Zealand Fire Service and now for everyone!

Due to the ever-evolving nature of these digital companions, we've elaborated on the size and shape a little to help accommodate those of you who are all about your iPhone, android, space monkey - whatever you call it.

• Three sizes so you can get one that fits your phone just right
• 3-way velcro system for you to attach the pouch to your belt - no clips to mysteriously release at some odd and inconvenient time. Super solid!
• Outside Measurements:
  Small: 145 x 85 x18mm
  Medium: 150 x 85 x18mm
  Large: 160 x 100 x 18mm

Our take on the need for the ultimate wallet – a smooth pocket loving wallet which totes your cards and cash.

Features an exterior cash pocket and internal dividers for your cards and stuff.

Available in classy Black C-1000n6 with your choice of Black, Red, or Blue vinyl trim, or Black 8oz C-Canvas.

The perfect little organiser to keep all of your tools (or tool sets) in one place. 

You could get a few to be ultra organised. One for your bike tools, one for your spanners, one for your screw drivers, one for your carving (or kitchen) knives, one for your kids pencils and paint brushes, one for your sewing kit. When you get one you won't know how you coped without one before. 

• Made of C-Canvas with tough Cordura webbing

• Adjustable strapping with buckle so you can fill it as much as you want

• Made right here in Christchurch backed by a lifetime warranty on materials and workmanship

• 250mm (high) X 290mm wide (when open). Each pocket is 80mm wide and 110mm high. When folded up it's about 100mm wide X 130mm high. Perfect for under the bike seat, in the glove box, in the bigger tool bag.

Classic, easy on the eye chalkbags which are made right here in New Zealand and won’t break the bank. What more could you want?

They come in a a huge range of colours (note: pictures indicator only) so you can accessorise with your shoes/hair/tats.

• C-600n6 base for form and durability
• Chalk proof lining for tidiness and economy
• Quality bungee waist cord and adjustable cord lock - or you can tie the bungee with a double fisherman's and make it custom size for you alone
• Toothbrush loop for cleaning holds en route - or more importantly when you are done with sending
• Pick 'n' Mix for online orders. Call us 0800 122 682 or come in store to choose your fave.

Is it a bird? Is it a plane? Is it an afro shower cap? No, it's a Hi-Vis Yellow Day Pack Cover made from quality 400 denier Oxford nylon to exacting Cactus quality standards to be sure it has your back for miles and miles and miles.

• Hi-Vis yellow fabric with reflective stripe so there's no blimmen excuse for hitting you on your bike
• Handy loop to which you might attach a bike light right in the middle of your back
• Waterproof to keep your faithful old daypack dry even if it is really past its best before date
• Shock cord around the outside to help fit various sizes of pack and variable packloads

Our Glove Box bike packing storage gear provides additional, easy-access storage for essential on-the-road (or trail) items.

Designed to integrate with the Cactus Love Handle (handle-bar wrap), the Glove Box easily and quickly attaches with a super-secure quadruple side-release buckle system.

The Glove Box doubles as a waist-bag with a low-profile waist strap fixed unobtrusively to the back so it's never in the way, but there when you need it.

Webbing loops on the front store essential items, and an internal mesh pocket and high-vis lining help you organise and access your valuables with ease.

• Ultra C-Canvas for durability and practicality
• Reflective strip and Cactus logo on the front
• Made in Christchurch, NZ

A good seat bag is an essential item for bike packing missions. The Cactus Love Bundle is a simple, tough, lightweight roll top seat bag that attaches securely to your seat rails and stem. Compression attachment and closure straps eliminate tail wag and a Hypalon/Velcro stem-strap adds reliability.

Designed, tested and built in NZ by serious long-time bike packing enthusiasts.  One of our testers loves his so much he uses it to commute to work every day (no more sweaty back!). 

A lot of love has gone into this wee bundle.

• Cactus-tough Premium C-Canvas for lifelong durability.
• Reflective strip and Cactus logo.
• Bungee straps (good for lashing your jandals on).
• Fits almost any bike.
• Cactus Grippin Buckles.
• Fits a Cactus drybag
• Covered by the Cactus Tough lifetime warranty

Love your Love Handle – the curvaceous bike handlebar wrap for ultimate bike packing missions.  An ingenious fitting and adjustment system means this wrap fits securely to almost any bike. 

• Adjusts to fit up to a 15L Dry bag plus separate lightweight tent also fits pretty good.
• Designed, tested and built in NZ by serious long-time biking enthusiasts.
• Bike packing forever  ♥ ♥ ♥
• Choose Cactus-tough Ultra C-Canvas (Black) or (Olive) for lifelong durability.
• Covered by our Cactus Tough lifetime warranty.

For access to your body fuel and any other small items you might need on the fly.

• Ultra C-Canvas
• Mesh pocket
• Sturdy drawcord closure
• Velcro loop attachments

Who wants to faff around with multiple pockets, credit card separaters, coin sections, note sections, photo of the dog sections? Not people who want this wallet. 

It’s as simple as it gets. Enough room for the money card and the other 8 cards you don’t really know why you have plus a couple of coins and a folded up note or two. One compartment, easy access and fits nicely into your back pocket. 

It could also be used as your memory card pouch, spare battery pouch, headphones case, tampon pocket, earrings case... to name a few. 

Comes in several colours and has a sweet Cactus brass dome. 

This is the cycle commuters dream over the shoulder satchel. Based on the messenger bag, this bag is designed for carrying your laptop, notebooks, phone and fancy pens (with compartments for each). Designed by an actual bicycle messenger and after months of engineering, prototypes and deep discussions the Mercury is a winner for all of you cyclists out there. It's also ideal as a travel satchel or work laptop carry bag.

Comes in Black canvas with Black trim, or Black cordura with Blue trim.

Like all things Cactus, it's built to last. Unlike all things Cactus, this puppy has a few complex features:

• Separate padded laptop pocket (fits a Macbook Pro 15" (of course)) - fleece lined and everything
• 4 smaller pockets for pens, Pod Wallet, business cards, Moleskine notebooks, Iphone and whatnot
• Corner gussets on the lid to keep the rain out of the inside
• Reflective strip (small enough to be cool, bright enough to be safe when commuting at night)
• Quick release buckle on shoulder strap
• Quick and easy grab loop to adjust shoulder strap length
• Shoulder strap comes with cross strap to keep it from moving around and can be used both left and right
• Key loop
• Includes No Worries 5yr Guarantee
• Covered by Cactus-Tough Lifetime Warranty

Derived from the classic kids tog bag, the Cactus Duffle is (obviously) a more robust version. Made from our 12oz Premium Canvas, this is a handy go-to bag for lots of things (for grown-ups too!) - shopping, swimming, the gym, overnight bag, BBQ's, nappies, dirty bike shoes... 

Sticking quite close to the success of the original, simple 'Duffle' design but with a Cactus twist like Cordura reinforcing at the bottom, a tough draw cord to boot and the styley Cactus logo, this has to be one of the best Duffle Bags in history.

The Cactus Duffle comes in different colour choices so if you get multiple, there's no confusion whose it is or what it's used for.

Truly awesome holiday heroes at the smaller end of the scale, or a huge gear bag for expeditions and sales trips at the larger end.

One of the four sizes of Big Burly Bag (or BBB) is bound to meet your needs. You’ll never have to see your stuff strewn across the baggage collection area again as beefy fabrics, reinforcing where needed, heavy duty YKK zips and load relief straps across the zips mean the BBB easily meets the legendary Cactus durability requirements.

To avoid the polyester/cotton C-Canvas versus fully synthetic C-1000n6 argument we thought it was easiest to offer the BBB’s in both, with different colours to choose from too. You don't have a choice for size large though (which is massive). It only comes in Black Cordura.

We can’t stop you going over the weight limit, but the XS BBB does meet the maximum size limits for most airline carry-on luggage.