July 1, 2022 | By Andrew McLemore
Topo Designs’ hip aesthetics meet TAXA Outdoors’ Swiss Army-like practicality in a new collab that combines a ‘Woolly’ camper and gear bags.
The new limited-edition kit from TAXA Outdoors offers its go-anywhere pull-behind base camp habitat — now with a more colorful, customized design from Topo.
As the latest outdoor deal from TAXA, the collaboration includes not only the Custom Woolly Bear camper and rooftop tent unit, but also a Topo Designs mountain gear bag, a 16L mountain pack, and a 10L pack bag.
The utilitarian mountain gear bag comes with a large main compartment, mesh interior organizational pockets, and a rolltop closure.
It also includes expandable cinch side pockets for additional storage, easy-carry grab handles, and daisy-chain webbing on the front for additional attachments. A 10-ounce waterproof vinyl tarp liner will also keep it dry in case of inclement weather.
It’s made of waterproof X-Pac, which uses ripstop sailcloth and lightweight recycled nylon.
The mountain pack’s main compartment includes an all-important laptop sleeve, along with other pockets for internal organization. There’s an expandable dump pocket on the front and water bottle pockets on each side, though hydration packs work with it too.
It comes with straps for the waist and sternum as well as a padded back panel. It’s also made from recycled nylon and waterproof X-Pac.
Every camper needs a daypack, and the kit’s 10L pack bag offers the same lightweight but resilient materials as the other bags. It comes with a U-shape opening, heavy-duty zippers, and a top carry handle. The pack weighs 5.25 ounces.
The camper consolidates a full-size outdoor kitchen, storage systems, a pull-out cooler drawer, and an elevated platform that accommodates “most” two- to three-person tents, according to TAXA.
It’s 10’8″ inches long and just 5’4″ wide from wheel to wheel, so many drivers should find pulling it agreeable. So should most vehicles: dry weight is just 1,270 pounds.
The package deal is available July 1 on Topo Designs and TAXA Outdoors‘ websites. The custom Woolly Bear package retails for $12,500, including the three bags.
Andrew McLemore is the Associate News Editor of Lola Digital Media. Andrew has more than 10 years of experience covering a range of beats including government, education and business, with specializations in criminal justice and investigative journalism. He has worked for newspapers across Texas, including The Austin American-Statesman, The Dallas Morning News and The Fort Worth Weekly. He also spent several years in PR, working for nonprofit organizations including the Texas Access to Justice Commission and Texas RioGrande Legal Aid. Now based in Ecuador, Andrew brings his writing experience to outdoor gear and adventures throughout the Americas. When he’s not writing, playing gigs or exploring the outdoors, he’s hanging out with his dog Campana.
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