BLOG: GWA x QILO | Rhodesian Brushstroke Citadel Pack

7+ years in the making, GWA has painstakingly prototyped and fielded this design to create the perfect pack.

This version is the latest Gen. 3 design, with the same updates and features as our previous DNC Citadel Collab from September.

SHIPS IMMEDIATELY.
Our last Citadel drop was a bit a sh*tshow. The Citadel Packs have always been a pre-order item, but the unexpectedly long wait times from the last drop caused a lot frustration for us and our customers.

Due to this experience, we have fronted the high cost of producing these in order to make in-stock immediate-ship possible.

Why is this more expensive than previous Citadel drops?
Valid question. The small-batch U.S. sourced material costs were higher than previous runs. We custom printed the 500 denier cordura Rhodesian Brushstroke fabric, and the Ranger Green materials and accessories have risen in cost due to high overall market demand.

Made in L.A. with all U.S. sourced materials.

$350

Key Features:
-Main Zip Compartment Velcro® Lined For Tearaway Pouches
-Main Zip Compartment Front Has 2 Zip Pockets, 1 Pleated For Expansion
-2nd Zip Rear Compartment Suited For Documents & Has Padded Laptop Slot
-Framesheet built in
-Main Zip Compartment has 2 webbing tabs for accessories
-Water Bottle / Dump Pockets, Expandable (Fits Up To 40oz Bottles)
-Ambidextrous Side Handles For Easing Donning Off / Briefcase Carry
-Padded Top Drag / Carry Handle
-Reverse Type Zippers To Prevent Snagging
-Shrink tubed paracord zipper sliders with Acetal end clips
-Excess Strap Elastic Keepers
-Exterior Zip Pockets Feature 3 Organizer Pockets
-Adjustable & Removable Sternum Strap
-Compression Straps Also Allows Bag To Be Half Open
-Shoulder Straps, Skin Side Features Tweave Fabric For Ultimate Comfort
-3" x 11" VELCRO® Field For Patches
-Closed Cell Foam Padded Back w/ Mesh
-Personal Item Carry-on Compliant (almost full-ish)
-Carryon compliant (fully packed)
-Total volume: ~24L

Specs:
-500D Denier INVISTA CORDURA® Nylon (Body)
-420 Denier Pack Cloth (Liner)
-VELCRO® Loop
-Tweave Durastretch (Bottle Pocket, Front Panel, Shoulder Straps)
-#8 YKK Zipper Coil & Sliders, Reverse Type
-1" Mil-W-17337 Webbing
-1" Mil-T-5038 Binding Tape
-Premium Closed Cell Foam (More Heat & Water Resistant)
-Milspec Acetal Hardware, Buckles, Sliders, D-Rings
-Reinforced Bartack Stitching Where Required

Dims:
-2.2lbs (Empty)
-19" Length x 11" Width x 7.25" Depth (Overall)
-19" Length x 11" Width x 5.75" Depth (Main Compartment)
-19" Length x 11" Width x 1.5" Depth (Rear Laptop / Document Compartment)
-9.5" Length x 11" Width (Interior Front Face Zip Pocket, Top)
-9.5" Length x 11" Width (Interior Front Face Zip Pocket, Bottom, Expandable)
-8.5" Length x 11" Width (Exterior Top Zip Pocket)
-10.5" Length x 11" Width (Exterior Bottom Zip Pocket, Expandable)

Origin:
-Concepted / Designed / Manufactured in the USA w/ USA Materials