A stylish, functional, and Cactus-tough roll-top back pack.
The Ruckus is our ideal backpack for urban life – fits your laptop, lunch, bike lock, spare jacket, and still has room for that copy of The Luminaries you haven't finished reading yet.
- Internal mesh zip stash pocket, and external low-profile zip pocket – for the detritus of urban life.
- The external sleeve is perfect for storing spare shoes or jandals.
- Slim profile for stealth and comfort.
- Roll, latch, cinch – adjust the volume to your needs with a roll-top closure that's quick and easy to use, secure and weatherproof.
- Cactus 'Device Drop Redundancy' design. The internal sleeve sits up from the base of the pack, to protect your laptop from meeting the concrete when you set down or drop your pack.
- Bike-light attachment tab.
Made right here in our factory on Lichfield St, Christchurch, NZ.
- Volume: 22 litres
- Weight: 680 grams
- Fits a 15" laptop
- C-Canvas
- Measurements: 54 x 27 x 15cm
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Country / Region of manufacture: New Zealand
- Our pack fabrics have either an internal waterproof coating and an external DWR coating (C-1000) or water resistant impregnated coating (12oz c-canvas). For increased longevity of these coatings 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 silicone spray or lightly wax zips periodically to increase their lifespan
- Drip dry without creases
- If you are still not sure, give us a call or flick us an email
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
- Volume: 28 Litres (approx. 48cm x 30cm x 18cm, give or take a bit for rounded 'corners')
- Weight: 685 grams
- Fabrics: C-1000n6, C-210n6, C-Aircell, NZ origin foams
- Zips: YKK
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Country / Region of manufacture: New Zealand
- Brush off dirt and wash by hand with mild soap
- Do not machine wash
- Lightly wax or oil zip periodically for maximum life
The Cactus Hip Bag is a modern incarnation of anw old 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
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
- 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
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
S: 15.5cm long, 4.5cm high, 7cm deep. 500ml.
M: 25cm long, 10cm high, 8cm deep. 2L.
L: 25cm long, 19cm high, 8cm deep. 3.8L.
XL: 29cm long, 19cm high, 8cm deep. 4.4L
2XL: 34cm long, 23cm high, 17cm deep.