Alion Corporation (Headquarters: Fukuoka, Japan; CEO: Tsuyoshi Yamamoto) launched the “+Poket Custom” on October 10 2024, targeting the U.S. market through the international crowdfunding platform Kickstarter.
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/pluspocket/plus-pocket-the-ultimate-backpack-companion
The “+Poket Custom” is a stylish and practical poket that can be attached to backpacks, tote bags, or shoulder bags to enhance storage capacity and usability.
It was developed to eliminate the hassle of searching through a bag for items like a smartphone, credit card, or car keys when needed in a hurry.
The “+Poket Custom” is a versatile add-on designed for backpacks, tote bags, or shoulder bags, offering enhanced storage and usability. It allows easy access to essentials like phones and wallets, combining practicality with style.
Product Features
1. Functionality
The “+Poket Custom” is designed to allow easy access to frequently used items such as wallets, smartphones, and transit passes without needing to remove the backpack. The front poket includes a variety of storage spaces, such as slots for smartphones and passports, pen holders, a large gusseted poket, zipper pokets, mesh pokets, and a key hook. The strong magnet ensures smooth retrieval of smartphones and passports.
Additionally, the unique design for attaching to backpacks, which is currently under design patent application, features a non-slip shoulder strap and small additional belts with carabiners for enhanced stability. The poket is made from 940D nylon fabric, known for its water resistance and abrasion resistance, offering 1.7 times the durability of the previous model. Weighing only 170g, it remains comfortable to use even for extended periods.
2. Design
Available in six rich color options—black, khaki, navy, gray, red, and purple—the “+Poket Custom” is versatile enough to suit any setting. When folded, it measures approximately 3 cm in thickness and about 23.5×12.5 cm in size, offering ample storage space despite its compact form.
The “+Poket Custom” can also be used as a detachable pocket bag or as a shoulder bag, making it a practical choice for various activities such as walking the dog, fishing, camping, or traveling.
Release Details
he “+Poket Custom” launched on Kickstarter on October 10, 2024. It’s available at a special limited-time price of $55 (including shipping) with a 25% OFF Super Early Bird discount for the first 200 units.
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/pluspocket/plus-pocket-the-ultimate-backpack-companion