Active Backpack
£219.99
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Active Backpack

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A backpack built for work-life balance. Smart compartments, expandable storage and gym-ready features, use this bag for every part of your day.

Dimensions: H: 470mm x W: 310mm x D: 190mm (up to 770mm when expanded)

Weight: 1.65kg

Volume: 25L – 35L (expandable)

How protective is this backpack?
The Optimal Active Backpack is built for serious protection. A separate tech compartment is equipped with AiroFoam® impact-absorbing technology, protecting laptops and tablets from drops and shocks. It's also highly water-resistant, keeping your gear safe from rain, spills and splashes – though we wouldn’t recommend submerging it in water. Whether you're caught in a storm or on the move, your tech stays protected.

Is the wet bag included?
No, modular backpack accessories like the Optimal Wet Bag are sold separately. You can purchase them individually or as part of a bundle to customise your setup.

Highlights

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One backpack. Two worlds
Designed to bridge the gap between work and workouts. Sleek enough for the office, rugged enough for the gym.
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Expands on demand
Roll top opening flexes from 25L to 35L, giving you extra room when the day demands more.
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AiroFoam® tech protection
Impact-absorbing AiroFoam® lines the tech compartment to shield laptops and tablets from drops and shocks.
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Commute-proof durability
Made from ultra-tough 840D ballistic nylon with a water-resistant triple-layer coating for daily resilience.
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Clean separation, sorted
Dedicated zones keep your gear organised — including a ventilated compartment to isolate shoes or sweaty kit.
Comfort that goes the distance
Ergonomic straps, a breathable back panel and a sternum strap for all-day comfort on the move.

Product Details

A backpack built for work-life balance. Smart compartments, expandable storage and gym-ready features, use this bag for every part of your day.

  • Roll top expands from 25L to 35L to flex with your routine.
  • Protective tech compartment with AiroFoam® absorbs shock from drops.
  • Side zipper offers quick access to the main compartment – no need to unroll the top to reach what’s inside.
  • Zonal compartments keep work and gym gear separate, including a ventilated shoe section.
  • Rugged 840D ballistic nylon with triple-layer coating resists water and abrasion.
    External lash strap, quick-access pockets and luggage pass-through for travel ease.
    Luggage pass-through strap slots over suitcase handles for smooth airport navigation.
    Ergonomic, EVA-padded straps and breathable back panel reduce strain and heat.
    Compatible with the Optimal Wet Pouch for storing damp or sweaty gear (sold separately).

Backpack dimensions

Standard: H: 470mm x W: 310mm x D: 190mm

Expanded (roll top fully extended): H: 770mm

Weight

1.65kg

Capacity

25L base, expands to 35L for extra packing space

Tech compartment

H: 470mm x W: 310mm x D: 45mm

Laptop pocket (internal)

H: 346mm x W: 300mmFits up to a 16” MacBook Pro, with or without a Mous sleeve

Suitable for all MacBook Air models

Tablet pocket (internal)H: 320mm x W: 300mmFits iPad Pro 12.9” and all smaller iPad models

Main materials

  • 840D ballistic nylon: Highly durable and abrasion-resistant for long-term use.
  • Triple-layer PU and PC coating: Provides added strength and water resistance.
  • 420D recycled nylon side panels: Lightweight and tough.
  • 150D ripstop polyester (shoe compartment): Water-resistant, PU-coated and antibacterial-treated
  • AiroFoam® in tech compartment: A non-Newtonian, impact-absorbing technology designed to protect larger tech devices from drop damage. It’s made up of intelligent molecules that rush together upon impact, forming hydrogen bonds that temporarily break and consume significant amounts of energy that would otherwise impact your device.

Certifications

  • RoHS and REACH compliant

25-year coverage under our Limited Lifetime Warranty

How protective is this backpack?

The Optimal Active Backpack is built for serious protection. A separate tech compartment is equipped with AiroFoam® impact-absorbing technology, protecting laptops and tablets from drops and shocks. It's also highly water-resistant, keeping your gear safe from rain, spills and splashes – though we wouldn’t recommend submerging it in water. Whether you're caught in a storm or on the move, your tech stays protected.

Is the wet bag included?

No, modular backpack accessories like the Optimal Wet Bag are sold separately. You can purchase them individually or as part of a bundle to customise your setup.

Active Backpack
★★★★★
“I'm a big fan of Mous, I have their backpack, cases and accessories and they are all just amazing. The attention to details, functionality and durability to me is what Mous stands for.”
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Daniel K.
Really good backpack, had lots

Really good backpack, had lots of compliments!

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Michael B.
Great back pack fills all

Great back pack fills all my needs

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Cameron W.
Too big.

It was so big!! Was embarrassing to wear.