Packett Packers : Kyoto 2 Pro : Phantom
The Backpack Packett Packers Built Their Name On — Rebuilt in XPAC for the Days That Don't Care About the Weather.
DESCRIPTION
Some bags are designed. The Kyoto 2 is considered. Every compartment, every zipper placement, every panel decision traces back to one question: does this make the day easier or not.
The Pro version answers that question in XPAC — a laminated technical fabric chosen for weather resistance and reduced pack weight, because a backpack that handles a downpour without drama is more useful than one that doesn't.
Inside, ten compartments run a tight operation: dual water bottle holders, internal mesh pockets, and two external quick-access zones for the things that need to be reachable without stopping. The half-zip main compartment keeps access controlled — open it enough to get what you need, not so wide that everything shifts. The dedicated padded laptop sleeve fits a 16" MacBook Pro and opens independently, which means you're not unloading the entire bag every time you go through security.
The Pro adds a soft-fabric lining to that sleeve for a reason — screens and surfaces that matter deserve better than bare nylon. A breathable back panel and padded shoulder straps carry 22L comfortably across a full day. The removable sternum strap locks it in when you're moving fast. The horizontal luggage pass-through on the back panel lets you slide it over a carry-on handle without breaking stride. At 885g, it earns every gram.
FEATURES
- XPAC Outer Fabric — Laminated technical material built for weather resistance and reduced pack weight; the defining upgrade of the Pro over the Standard and the reason it handles bad weather without fuss
- Soft-Fabric Device Sleeve Lining — Pro-exclusive interior lining on the laptop compartment protects screens and surfaces from abrasion — the detail that separates good from considered
- Half-Zip Main Compartment — Controlled opening that limits exposure without limiting access; keeps your gear secure and your reach intentional
- Dedicated Padded Laptop Sleeve — Isolated, padded compartment fits up to 16" MacBook Pro (34 × 32 cm); opens independently so you're never unpacking the whole bag just to grab your computer
- 10 Compartments — Dual water bottle holders, internal mesh pockets, two external quick-access zones, and a fully sorted interior layout built around how a real commute actually runs
- Transit-Ready Back Panel — Horizontal luggage handle pass-through slides over your carry-on for hands-free movement through airports, stations, and anywhere else that punishes you for slowing down
- Removable Sternum Strap — Locks the bag in place during fast movement; detaches cleanly on the days you don't need it
- Padded Shoulder Straps & Breathable Back Panel — Built for all-day carry at full load; back panel ventilation keeps things comfortable when the commute runs long
- High-Visibility Water-Repellent Liner — 150D Nylon Ripstop interior is bright enough to find everything, tough enough to handle what gets past the XPAC outer
- YKK Hardware Throughout — Zippers and components built to open and close thousands of times without slowing you down
SPECS
- Dimensions: 49 × 32 × 17 cm
- Volume: 22L
- Weight: 885g
- Laptop Sleeve: 34 × 32 cm
- Laptop Compatibility: Up to 16" MacBook Pro
- Compartments: 10
- Luggage Pass-Through: Yes — horizontal, back panel
- Back Panel: Breathable, padded
- Sternum Strap: Yes — removable
- Shoulder Straps: Padded, adjustable
- Water Bottle Holders: Yes — dual
- Best For: Daily commute, work, travel, transit, long carry days in unpredictable weather
MATERIALS
- Outer Material: XPAC Fabric — laminated, weather-resistant, lightweight
- Liner: 150D Nylon Ripstop — high-visibility, water-repellent
- Device Sleeve Lining: Soft-fabric — Pro exclusive
- Hardware: YKK