Pack Hacker x Matador ReFraction Pro Packable Backpack

Pack Hacker x Matador ReFraction Pro Packable Backpack

Everything You Need to Know

Meet the ReFraction Pro Packable Backpack

The first-ever collaboration of its kind, we bring you the Pack Hacker® × Matador® ReFraction™ Pro Packable Backpack. This backpack blends thoughtful organization, durable materials, and minimalist design into one sleek, 16-liter pack that’s ready for travelers who move fast and pack smart.

Whether you’re running through airports or commuting with a laptop, this collaboration is the best of both worlds. Pack Hacker’s gear-expert insights meets Matador’s high-performance packable backpacks.

How This Pack Stands Out

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Built on the cult-favorite ReFraction Packable Backpack, the new ReFraction Pro levels up both form and function. This special edition adds tech-ready features, layered organization, and teal accents without losing the lightweight, packable profile.

KEY UPGRADES ON THE REFRACTION PRO PACKABLE BACKPACK:

Dedicated Laptop Storage
The externally accessed sleeve fits devices up to 15 inches.
Travel-Smart Organization
This pack offers a layered admin pocket, dual stretch water bottle holders, and a hidden location-tracker pocket to keep track of your pack’s location at all times.
Admin Pocket
Deep U-shaped zip compartment with an internal zippered pocket that doubles as the pack-down pouch. Includes an aluminum key loop that transitions to a tether loop when the bag is packed.
Teal Design Accents
Unique collab branding with teal zipper pullers, shoulder strap screenprint, and a teal brand lockup on the Hypalon patch.
Extra Hypalon Loop
Added loop on the top front panel for clipping items like a bike light or other accessories.

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BUILT FOR SMART TRAVEL

This isn’t your typical packable backpack. Easy on the shoulders, space-saving, and built to last--The ReFraction™ Pro is designed with real-world travel in mind. This pack helps travelers achieve:

Quick transitions: Slip it over your luggage handle for hands-free airport navigation.
Stay dialed: Strap-tail management and Hypalon tether points keep loose ends in check.
Always ready: When you need extra storage, the 16-liter design unfolds in seconds. When you don’t, it packs down to save on space.

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REFRACTION GOES PRO

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Sustainable by Design

Matador built the ReFraction™ Pro using 100D recycled nylon and Bluesign®-approved materials, ensuring durability without compromising on sustainability. Combined with YKK® water-resistant zippers and anodized aluminum hardware, this bag is designed to thrive in unpredictable conditions while treading lightly on the planet.

Tech Specs at a Glance

Capacity: 16 liters

Weight: 10oz (283g)

Unpacked dimensions: 15.8 x 9.8 x 7in (40.1 x 24.9 x 17.8cm)

Packed dimensions: 8 x 5.5 x 3in (20 x 13 x 8cm)

Materials:

- 100D recycled nylon

- 70D Bluesign® span

- #5 YKK® sealing zippers

- Anodized aluminum hardware

AIRLINE FRIENDLY

The ReFraction™ Pro is personal item compliant on approximately 80% of flights operated by the world’s 50 largest airlines. That means less stress at the gate and more confidence that your essentials stay with you.

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A BACKPACK FOR THE MODERN TRAVELER

The Pack Hacker® x Matador® ReFraction™ Pro Packable Backpack is a travel system built to adapt. Whether you’re carrying your tech through a work trip, hauling snacks and water on a hike, or tucking it away until your return flight, this collab strikes the balance between utility and packability.

Designed for convenience. Built for travelers. A backpack with thoughtful design details that earns its place in your lineup.