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
- Weight: 275 grams
- Fabric: 12oz Ultra C-Canvas
- Measurements: 41cm deep (or high whichever way you see it) x 15cm wide x 34cm long (along the zip)
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Country / Region of manufacture: New Zealand
- Our C-Canvas has a water resistant coating applied to it. To make this last as long as possible we recommend that you don’t wash it in a machine
- Brush dirt or crusty stuff from the bag once it is dry
- Hand wash in cold or warm water using mild detergent or pure soap - preferably one that's nice to the earth
- Drip dry without creases
- If your veggies do manage to make an escape bid through the bottom of your bag, drop it in to use and we’ll repair it for a small fee
Originally designed for the tradesman but has proven perfect for all sorts of activities; travel, the gym, sales, shopping etc.
Two zipped external pockets provide trouble free retrieval of keys, passport, wallets, phones and the like.
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
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Weight: 1160 grams (Canvas versions)
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Fabrics: 12oz C - canvas or C-1000n6, NZ origin foams
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Measures: 57cm long x 25cm wide x 36cm high (max)
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45L volume approx.
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Country / Region of manufacture: New Zealand
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Our C-Canvas has a water resistant coating applied to it. To make this last as long as possible we recommend that you don’t wash it in a machine
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Brush dirt or crusty stuff from the bag once it is dry
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Hand wash in cold or warm water using mild detergent or pure soap - preferably one that's nice to the earth
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Drip dry without creases
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If your stanley knife does manage to make an escape bid through the bottom of your bag, drop it in to us and we’ll repair it for a small fee
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If you are still not sure, give us a call or flick us an email
Keep those important documents, electronics, food, safe and dry.... Or keep your wet socks in here and keep the rest of your gear dry.
Lightweight, yet durable waterproof tube-style drybag. Roll and clip closure system with tough buckle.
Made from Reinforced Ripstop fabric.
Perfect size to keep those smaller accessories dry.
- Volume: 2L
- Fabric: Lightweight Ripstop PVC.
- Colour: BLACK.
Keep those important documents, electronics, food, safe and dry.... Or keep your wet socks in here and keep the rest of your gear dry.
Lightweight, yet durable waterproof tube-style drybag. Roll and clip closure system with tough buckle.
Made from Reinforced Ripstop fabric.
Perfect size to keep those smaller accessories dry.
- Volume: 2L
- Fabric: Lightweight Ripstop PVC.
- Colour: YELLOW.
Keep those important documents, electronics, food, safe and dry.... Or keep your wet gear in here and keep the rest of your gear dry.
Lightweight, yet durable waterproof tube-style drybag. Roll and clip closure system with tough buckle.
Made from Reinforced Ripstop fabric.
Mid size.
- Volume: 10L
- Fabric: Lightweight Ripstop PVC.
- Colour: YELLOW.
Keep those important documents, electronics, food, safe and dry.... Or keep your wet gear in here and keep the rest of your gear dry.
Lightweight, yet durable waterproof tube-style drybag. Roll and clip closure system with tough buckle.
Made from Reinforced Ripstop fabric.
Mid size.
- Volume: 10L
- Fabric: Lightweight Ripstop PVC.
- Colour: BLACK.
Keep those important documents, electronics, food, safe and dry.... Or keep your wet gear in here and keep the rest of your gear dry.
Lightweight, yet durable waterproof tube-style drybag. Roll and clip closure system with tough buckle.
Made from Reinforced Ripstop fabric.
Large size to store fits medium and large packs.
- Volume: 15L
- Fabric: Lightweight Ripstop PVC.
- Colour: YELLOW.
Keep those important documents, electronics, food, safe and dry.... Or keep your wet gear in here and keep the rest of your gear dry.
Lightweight, yet durable waterproof tube-style drybag. Roll and clip closure system with tough buckle.
Made from Reinforced Ripstop fabric.
Mid size.
- Volume: 15L
- Fabric: Lightweight Ripstop PVC.
- Colour: YELLOW.
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 (31 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
- Volume: 37 Litres
- Weight: 825 Grams
- Measurements: 500 x 280 x 190mm
- Fabrics : C-1000n6, C-Aircell
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Country / Region of manufacture: New Zealand
- For increased longevity we do not recommend machine washing
- Brush dirt from the product while still dry
- Hand wash in cold or warm water using mild detergent or pure soap - preferably one that's nice to the earth
- Close zips while washing (they'll last longer), you can also lightly oil or wax zips periodically to increase their lifespan
- Drip dry without creases
The XS and SMALL versions of the BIG BURLY BAG are truly awesome options for travelers who want a bag on the smaller end of the scale.
Constructed with Cactus C-Canvas (the same stuff we make most of our packs out of).
These bags feature durable, reinforced fabrics, heavy-duty YKK zips, and 'gripping' load relief straps. This bag meets the legendary Cactus durability standards, additionally the XS meets the maximum size limits for most airline carry-on luggage.
If you need something larger, we offer MEDIUM and LARGE sizes in Cactus Nylon too.
- Construction backed by a lifetime warranty on materials and workmanship
- Fabric: C-Canvas for strength
- Grippin buckles on the load relief straps to really take the strain
- Grab handles on the ends for easy retrieval from the bus/train/yak/ditch
- Flat-stitched 38mm webbing handles for strong, dependable carrying
- Double ended YKK zips with load relief straps.
- Extra Small: 43 litres, 600 grams, 550x330x240mm (airline carry-on luggage size)
- Small: 66 litres, 680 grams, 800x330x250mm
- Country / Region of manufacture: New Zealand
- Our pack fabrics have various waterproofing coatings and treatments. To make these last as long as possible we recommend that you don’t wash your bag in a machine
- Brush dirt from the product while still dry
- Hand wash in cold or warm water using mild detergent or pure soap - preferably one that's nice to the environment
- Close zips while washing (they'll last longer), you can also silicone spray or lightly wax zips periodically to increase their lifespan
- Drip dry without creases
- It’s not impossible to damage these bags, and you’ll have fun trying, but if you succeed, get it back to us and for a small fee we’ll fix it up for you
- If you are still not sure, give us a call or flick us an email