
BA Product Design
Oscar Thearle
Benn 35L

Then Benn 35l is an example of how the outdoor industry can use more sustainable materials and practices through their products.
The backpack uses upcycled materials from bouldering mats, harnesses and rope that are too old to be used safely, with a combination of recycled materials that make up the rest of the bag. It uses no elastic and replaces plastic hardware with metal to accentuate the longevity of the bag. Along with materials the bag is designed to be repaired over your lifetime supporting ideas like the Theseus paradox and Make do Mend, asking will it still be the same bag after 50 years when all the parts have been replaced?
The bag has been designed for versatility and is a capable accessory for all disciplines of climbing except big wall. It uses a combination of straps, pockets and loops to accommodate long days in the mountains or a session in a climbing gym. Each part of the bag is accessible and easy to reach, which means no more fumbling around in the bottom of your bag to find your keys.
Monarch
