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The time is here. One of the year's most anticipated releases!
The EVERGOODS x Carryology Phoenix Collection, Chapter 2. Now available in one limited edition run.
(International shipping available)
CTB Specs
volume: 26
weight: 3lbs 11oz (1673g)
dimensions: 18.25 x 8.5 x 12.5 in (at widest measurements)
Black CTB
Shell fabric: VX42 - 420d Nylon face with Polyester X-Ply and 50d Polyester backer
Lining fabric: 420d Nylon 6,6 dyed colored with fluorescent dyestuff
Shoulder pad foam: Zote EV50
Frame Sheet: HDPE
Aluminum side stay: grade 7075
Exterior Zippers: YKK #10RCPU and #8RCPU
Interior Zippers: YKK #8RC colored with fluorescent dyestuff
Exterior Zipper pullers: Laser-cut TPU Hypalon
Custom Collaboration silicone patch
Hot Orange CTB
Shell fabric: RVX25 - 250d Polyester face with Polyester X-Ply and 50d Polyester backer
Lining fabric: 420d Nylon 6,6 dyed colored with fluorescent dyestuff
Shoulder pad foam: Zote EV50
Frame Sheet: HDPE
Aluminum side stay: grade 7075
Exterior Zippers: YKK #10RCPU and #8RCPU colored with fluorescent dyestuff
Interior Zippers: YKK #8RC colored with fluorescent dyestuff
Custom Collaboration silicone patch
CTB
Fit + Ergonomics
Integrated harness for streamlined excellent fit
Contoured shoulder straps and back panel
Asymmetrical laptop pocket allows body contour for comfortable device carry
Easy on body access to contents
Features
Pocket layout works in vertical and horizontal positions
Front exterior pocket with internal organization
Laptop compartment with internal padded sleeve is fully suspended on all sides with Velcro strap to protect devices up to 17” MBP and many 17 inch devices.
Top external 3D pocket with key leash
Front External Stash Pocket
Laser cut "molle" basket
Internal 3D security pocket
Top and side carry handles
Dual utility stretch pockets - 1L nalgenes fit tightly, best with slimmer vessels
Low profile luggage pass-thru
Breathable back panel
Low profile right and left bladder ports
Internal stretch pocket for folders or books
Removable, adjustable sternum strap
Small Details
Bias cut panels for improved abrasion resistance or stretch
Differentially cut shoulder straps for natural curve
Main zipper counter pulls
420d HT nylon lining for durability and visibility
Aluminum side stay for sturdy side carry
Utility loops outside of top carry handle to temporarily clip/secure smaller items
Bias cut panels for improved abrasion resistance or stretch
Differentially cut shoulder straps for natural curve
420d HT nylon lining for durability and visibility
CTB, Perfect for EDC
CTB26. The perfect size for EDC and travel. Wildly feature-rich. Access and space. Organization at a premium. Water bottle pockets on both sides. EVERGOODS’ brand new highly breathable monofilament back panel. Integrated harness and comfortable contoured shoulder straps. All the access and pocketing we’re familiar with on the CPL24, with even more added in. It makes for one hell of an EDC pack, that can double as a light travel pack.
The Phoenix Egg
The CPL24 Phoenix had its own ultimate accessory – the CAP2 Phoenix (nicknamed from our community “Phoenix Egg”). So it would be unjust not to do the same. The CTB26 has its own egg!
The CAP2 is one of the best tech pouches in the world. But since the release of our last collaboration, EVERGOODS released the CAP1. A more compact tech kit, clipping shut with magnets. The CAP1 made a massive splash and is still making tsunami-level waves among our team and readers. The CTB26 Phoenix had to be combined with the CAP1.
Hip Replaced With Slip
Now, since we landed on the sweet spot 26-liter sizing, we realized it made the hip belt obsolete. A hip belt was just not necessary on a bag under 30 liters in size. But this deduction also made way for an opportunity, because sometimes when you’re traveling for business or with the family you’re rocking with a piece of rolling luggage (4 wheels preferred, please), making for a smart two-bag system.
And because we removed the hip belt, Kevin discovered that we could repurpose the unused space behind the back panel into a trolley pass-through for that rolling luggage. No moving parts, dead simple, wildly functional. Win, win, win.
Laser PALS and Pocket Magic
Another fun tweak. Inside the main compartment, the EVERGOODS CTB35 has two strips of webbing for a pouch or quick stowage of pens and such. But, being this is a collaboration, we saw an opportunity for an extra pocket. So the gents pulled off something awesome here… with lasers. To replace the two straps of webbing, we added a laser-cut VX42 panel to attach MOLLE/PALS accessories, or even to just clip a pen, flashlight, or pocket knife onto. Bonus? It acts as a pocket, wrapping down and back up to the top. And it acts as an absolutely awesome quick-access spot, sized perfectly for a CAP1 pouch.
DNA Check, Keep It Phoenix
Phoenix DNA means the Color, Materials, Finish (CMF). So Chapter 2 would follow the same formula. And if you’re not familiar, here’s the skinny:
Murdered Out VX42
The most important choice of every collab is the face fabric. EVERGOODS are very proud of their fabrics. And they should be. They developed them custom to look great, feel great, drape perfectly, and above all, be extremely durable. Just like the previous Phoenix, we opted for Dimension-Polyant X-Pac fabric, in the darkest murdered-out black that we could get. Of course, it would be the VX42 variant. It has a 420d nylon front face which is laminated to a polyester X-ply and a 50d polyester backer. Durable, strong, lightweight, waterproof.
Extreme Color-Matched High-Vis Interior
These two gents don’t like to cut corners. The signature hi-vis orange interior wouldn’t be enough. You see, fabrics aren’t just on the shelf in every color you could imagine. Usually, there is a bright orange option. But no, not here. Kevin requested a specific Pantone PMS color code so they could have their crazy tough 420d HT nylon 6,6 with PU coating liner fabric custom-made.
But they didn’t stop there. Trims (AKA all the little extra parts that make up a pack) also aren’t just sitting on the shelf in a kaleidoscope of colors. Black is always available. But Kevin went ahead and had all the interior trims and fabrics custom-made and color-matched to the orange Pantone PMS. Yes, all of them. Zipper coils, zipper tape, zipper pullers, edge binding, webbing, mesh, and the Velcro.
Even the hardware is custom-made to the correct color (but more on that specific part later). Having worked as a developer, I know this is a serious feat. Some brands don’t even go through all this trouble for their big normal production product runs.
And the end result of all this extra work? An absolute assault on your senses. You can almost taste how shockingly bold it is, excessively matched and complete, because the details matter.
YKK and Weatherproof
Waterproof exterior X-Pac fabric means some additional upgrades are necessary. YKK’s reverse coil #10 come standard on the standard-issue CTB pack and thanks to their water-resistant DWR finish, they do great at keeping the rain out. But… well… collab, right? We hit up our friends at YKK and selected their beefiest water-resistant zipper, the #10 AquaGuard reverse coil. The PU tape on these zippers shakes off a heavy downpour without flinching. Plus, they’re buttery smooth and a pleasure to use.
Hypalon for Handfeel
Speaking of zippers… EVERGOODS use really nice fabric knotted zipper pullers on all their carry products. They work well and they have a unique look.
So how do we upgrade? Well, we selected Hypalon, a classic favorite material. And then we cut them to shape… with lasers. The same design, but laser-cut Hypalon. That thick durable coating gives a great tactical experience, easy to grab with or without gloves, and it’s extra durable for thousands and thousands of accesses to your gear.
Inverted Phoenix
A professional illustrator and a co-founder of Carryology itself, the legendary Hadrien Monloup was commissioned to create the EVERGOODS x Carryology Phoenix artwork (now his fourth collaboration project artwork). And of course, he delivered the heat.
One patch will be included with each CTB26 backpack sold, which is the only way to get your hands on this killer collectible patch. It will never be sold individually. But we wanted to have a little fun to differentiate between the original Phoenix and the Phoenix, Chapter 2. So we inverted the 3D silicone patch’s colors. Orange background, black Phoenix and logos.
Ultra Bright, Ultra Limited RVX25
And… just like the last Phoenix … we wanted to create an even rarer bird of fire. Something ridiculous and entirely out of the ordinary. Something for the collectors. It was expensive and hard to negotiate with EG’s factory, but we got it done again. Win!
For those insane folks who want to burn the retinas out of everyone in their general vicinity, you can try to capture one of these fiery blaze orange on orange Phoenix CTB26s and CAP1s.
Like hunting mythical beasts, it certainly will require great timing, skill, and probably a lot of luck.
Though note, there is a cost increase for these limited quantities in the orange. It reflects the additional hefty markup the factory charged EVERGOODS to make it happen, but we just had to do it again!
Introducing… the EVERGOODS x Carryology Phoenix Collection, CTB26 and CAP1.
Taylor Welden
Creative Director | Industrial Designer
Taylor designs for countless carry brands, across every carry category. He’s contributed to the lost art of manly moustaches, and earned a reputation for reviews that keep our core carry nuts learning.
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